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https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Fabric-c50997502
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COMMUNITY JUBILEE COLLAGE!
We are very excited to announce that we have been awarded a grant from the Arts Council’s Let’s Create Jubilee Fund by the London Community Foundation– ensuring that creativity plays an important role in local community celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 

We are very thrilled to be working with talented embroidery artist Jill Kipnis from inspirationalembroidery.co.uk to create a historical mixed-media textile collage piece or pieces. We will be working with several different groups from the local community including:- West Grove Primary School, Broomfield Secondary School, St. Johns Evangelist Church and Azalea Court Care Home as well as members of the local stitching community. The final piece will be displayed during the Jubilee month of June in Enfield and Palmers Green.
 
Jill Kipnis is a North London based textile artist fascinated by the power of stitch and textile mediums. She put together the Heroes’ Quilt Project during the first year of the pandemic and is looking forward to helping guide people to create an artistic collage of imagery to celebrate the Queens Jubilee year, creating a historical document through stitch. 

Our project is creating a collage of fabric pictures celebrating the last 70 years of the Queen's reign and/or local North London community. What does the Queen mean to you? How has our community changed? What are your memories? Jill will be working with Stitch! and various local groups of all ages to help achieve their creative visions. Jill will then be putting them all together to create a visual historical reference piece in fabric.

We are offering free lessons with all materials accessible for the project if you would like to join in. Jill will teach you the skills needed to guide and execute your ideas to create a square for this wonderful collage of stories. No previous skills or experience are necessary (but of course experienced sewers are very welcome too). We are looking for people with an interest and passion for the subject matter!

Please email Suzanne at hello@stitch.org.uk if you would like to attend any of these workshop dates with your email and phone numbers. If you can’t make the dates but would still like to be involved then please get in touch too, there will be more dates.

Wednesday 20th April- 11-1pm
Saturday 23rd April- 2-4pm
Tuesday 26th April- 6.30-8.30pm
Wednesday 27th April- 11-1pm

(PS, If anyone has any copies of photographs that we could use for the project as reference we would really appreciate it…it could be a picture of the worlds first cash point at Barclay's Enfield, it could be you and the Queen when she visited Enfield a few years ago. We would love to see any local photos of interest!) 

NEW FABULOUS PJ BOTTOMS

Fabulous makes at our sew pyjama bottoms class last Saturday. Our next sewing garment class is our "Learn To Sew A Summer Blouse" on Saturday 30th April with lots of spaces available:-
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-sew-a-Summer-Blouse-Saturday-30th-April-10-30-1-30pm-p449353080
and then our Palazzo trouser 2-part class on Sat 21st and 28th May
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/%E2%80%8BLearn-To-Sew-Palazzo-Trousers-Part-1-Saturday-21st-May-10-30-2-30pm-and-Part-2-Saturday-28th-May-10-30-2-30pm-p375701925

FREE COMMUNAL WORKSHOP FOR KNITTERS & CROCHETTERS! Thursday 21st April, 11-1pm
We would love more help making forget-me-nots for Dementia Awareness Week from May 16th – 22nd (raising awareness to make Enfield a Dementia Friendly borough).
Join Kay at Stitch! to knit or learn to knit/crochet forget-me-nots for the Dementia Friends project, supporting the charity. We are hoping to yarn bomb Palmers Green postbox if we have enough.
If you need some help learning how to execute this stitch Kay is here to help or just pop along to stitch communally with a cup of tea. We'd love to see you! 

If you can already knit/crochet and would like to make some we would be so appreciative, here is an example pattern below or you can choose your own. Any size or style is great, would be great to have all in by the first week of May.

CLASSES TIMETABLE!

LET'S GO!
We can offer a group booking discount of 10% on each person when four or more people book together. If there is a time you would like us to run a particular workshop you fancy then please get in touch and hopefully we can accommodate you. Please email hello@stitch.org.uk with your enquiries.
 

SEWING & PATCHWORK

Weekly Knit & Natter (FREE) Tuesday 19th April, 10.30-12pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Weekly-Knit-&-Natter-FREE-Tuesday-19th-April-10-30-12pm-p448402270
Bring your knitting and stitching projects and come and make new friends in Stitch whilst enjoying a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. This session is free. You could book online or just drop in on the day.

Sew and Make With Seamstress Pat, every Wednesday, next class Wednesday 27th April 12-1.30, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-27th-April-12-1-30pm-p456221259
Come along with a simple item or garment you are currently making, adjusting or starting and that you need help from Pat with. This is a continuous running class which you can book week to week. We have Janome sewing machines for you to use, cutting mats, scissors and rotary cutters. 

Introduction to Patchwork with Pat, every Thursday, 12-2pm, £35, next class Thursday 28th April 
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-28th-April-12-00-2-00pm-p453548183
This is an introduction to patchwork course for sewers/ quilters starting out or continuing your journey in patchwork machine sewing. In this course you will learn the basics of how to make a patchwork cushion, wall hanging or lap quilt. You will ideally be proficient on a sewing machine.

Learn To Use a Sewing Machine, Friday 29th April, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/LEARN-TO-USE-A-SEWING-MACHINE-Friday-29th-April-10-30-12-00-p449307039

Are you a complete sewing beginner looking to make sense of how to use a sewing machine? This is a one-off class for beginners perfect for you! Hosted by expert seamstress Pat Stevens. You will earn your way around the workings, parts and components of a sewing machine, learn how to set up and thread a machine and how to wind a bobbin and learn how to set the correct tension. Learn how to sew straight seams, change the needle, use a zipper foot and a 1/4 inch seam foot. You will practice some stitching in order to gain the skills you need to tackle your future projects.

Learn to Sew a Summer Blouse! Saturday 30th April 10:30-1:30, £55.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-sew-a-Summer-Blouse-Saturday-30th-April-10-30-1-30-p449353080
Summer is around the corner and what better garment to add to your wardrobe than a summer blouse. Flowing and comfortable and suits all body types. This is a pull over top and can be used off shoulder can be worn on those warm summer days. It would be a perfect garment to sew to improve your sewing skills with our resident seamstress Pat Stevens!

Learn to Make Celebratory (Jubilee) Bunting, Saturday 7th May
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-make-a-Celebratory-Bunting-jubilee-bunting-Saturday-07th-May-10-30-12-30-p452864715

There is always an excuse to hang bunting! In this case what better reason than the upcoming Jubilee celebrations. So come and join us at Stitch in making this fun accessory for any room or for any celebration. Our Resident seamstress Pat Stevens will guide you in cutting your triangles (or any shape you like) sew them, then stringing them together.

Simple Everyday Hand Sewing Skills with Seamstress Pat
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-Simple-Everyday-Hand-Sewing-Skills-Saturday-7th-May-1-2-30pm-p454567532
Come to this one and a half hour workshop and learn to-
- Sew basic stitches- threading the needle
- Take up trousers
- Sew on buttons
- The stitches needed for sewing on badges & patches
- How to sew a ripped seam.

Learn To Sew Palazzo Trousers. Part 1- Saturday 21st May, 10.30 - 2.30pm and Part 2- Saturday 28th May, 10.30-2.30pm, £75.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/%E2%80%8BLearn-To-Sew-Palazzo-Trousers-Part-1-Saturday-21st-May-10-30-2-30pm-and-Part-2-Saturday-28th-May-10-30-2-30pm-p375701925
With expert seamstress Pat Steven. Learn new sewing skills and make yourself a fabulous pair of palazzo trousers with pockets. An intermediate 2-part sewing class on how to accurately cut out and make yourself palazzo trousers to take home. You will learn to make trousers with neat invisible in-seam pockets and elasticated waistband.
 

                                CRAFTING

Origami- Star Greeting Cards, Coffee and Craft at Stitch! Thursday 28th, April 12-2pm, £20.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Coffee-and-Craft-at-Stitch-Origami-Star-Greeting-Cards-Thursday-28th-April-12-2pm-p453390753
This session at coffee and craft you will be learning how to do the Japanese technique of paper folding called Origami. Based on patchwork design, you will create a beautiful folded star to add on to a greeting card.

Macramé-knots for pots workshop! Thursday 19th May, 7-9pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Macramé-knots-for-pots-workshop-Thursday-19th-May-7-9pm-p454403255
The perfect activity to do with a friend over a glass of wine and nibbles that will be provided! Your macramé plant hanger will make the perfect addition to your home or the special handcrafted gift for a loved one.

        KNITTING 

Stitching Circle, Wednesday 20th April, 7-9pm, £5 (runs every other week)
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-Wednesday-20th-April-7-9pm-p435761361
Join our bi-weekly Stitching Circle community for some lovely knitting and crafting chat - and share your knitting and sewing projects in a welcoming environment with wine, tea, coffee, biscuits.

Knit a "Colours of the World" Cable Edge Garter Stitch Shawl, Saturday 23rd April, 10.30-12.30pm, £55.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Knit-a-Colours-of-the-World-Cable-Edge-Garter-Stitch-Shawl-Saturday-23rd-April-10-30-12-30pm-p451599194
Learn to make this colourful shawl with our very own knitting expert Sharon. This shawl would be a great addition to anyone’s spring and summer wardrobe. This beautiful, colourful pattern and wool is by Stuart Hillard. Stuart is a designer, author and a previous contestant of the Great British Sewing Bee. The pattern uses two different wools which we are stocking in store.

Beginners Knitting with Kay, Saturday 18th June & 25th June, 1-3pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-knitting-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-18th-June-1-3-&-Saturday-25th-June-1-3-p452864541
With Kay Dudman. Would you like to learn to knit? Perhaps you tried it years ago, but your project ended up in a bag behind the sofa… and now you feel ready to get started again with some help in our two part course with expert knitter Kay Dudman.

CROCHET

Crochet A Mandala! Friday 22nd April 10.30-12.30pm, £45.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-A-Mandala-Friday-22nd-April-10-30-12-30pm-p454583774
Join Sharon Wallin to learn to crochet these beautiful mandalas. You will learn to crochet in the round, using three main stitches - double crochet; treble crochet; double treble crochet. You will also learn how to make an attractive, beaded tassel to finish your mandala!
 

Crochet for Beginners or Refreshers, 2-part workshop, Saturday May 7th, 1-3pm & Saturday May 14th, 1-3pm, £60.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-for-Beginners-or-Refreshers-2-part-workshop-Saturday-May-7th-1-3pm-&-Saturday-May-14th-1-3pm-p452714780
Over the 2 weeks you will learn how to get to grips with the hook and yarn, work the foundation chain, double crochet, treble crochet, turning chain, simple pattern reading and basic finishing techniques. At the end of the course you’ll take away some small, fun items that you will have made.

Learn to Crochet Floral Hexagonal Granny Squares! Saturday 14th May, 10.30-12.30pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Crochet-Floral-Hexagonal-Granny-Squares-Saturday-14th-May-10-30-12-30pm-p454567534
Want to make gorgeous fabulous floral hexagonal granny squares that would make your grannies jealous! Come take a class with Sharon Wallin at Stitch to learn to create colourful, hexagonal granny squares.
 

USE OF SEWING MACHINES!

Our M100 Janome sewing machines are available for use at certain times in the shop at £8 an hour. Please email Suzanne at hello@stitch.org.uk if you would like to book a slot to use. 
 

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON BANK HOLIDAY FRIDAY REOPENING ON SATURDAY

OPENING HOURS
Tuesday and Thursday 10-5
Wednesday 10-2
Friday 9-2
Saturday 10-3
 

Warm Wishes Suzanne and the team at Stitch!