Happy Friday everybody! It's been a fulfilling and productive week here at Stitch, in spite of some new challenges being faced. Yesterday we were invited to run a knitting workshop in their lunch break at Bates Wells law firm. It was great fun and a brilliant team building event and we hope that we get the opportunity to run more of these sessions for any companies interested.

On Wednesday, thank you Alison at Age UK Enfield for letting Kay of Crafty Cavy and myself to talk at your Dementia Prevention event - a brilliant turn out, it was a great opportunity to talk about the benefits of knitting and crafting for your mental health. Big thanks also to the ladies at the 1.45 Ladies Club at the Grange Park Methodist Church where Pat gave a talk and demo of recycled origami card making.

And as well as our usual sewing classes last night some lovely macramé decorations were made with Jennifer of theknotpullar so we are all feeling truly festive. Thank you Jennifer.

So a quick summary of some of our NEW class dates coming up in December-

*  Learn to Use a Sewing Machine class - Saturday 10th December
* Granny Squares workshop (There are still spaces available for tomorrow)
* Design and Create your Own Christmas Jumper! Saturday 3rd December
* Crochet Christmas decorations (Saturday 3rd December or 10th December)
* Beginners Knitting workshop, Saturday 17th  December 

We are also thinking of running a Christmas Sewing Session on Saturday 17th December- making fabric bags for Christmas, making Christmas stockings if we have enough people interested. What do you think?

Book Classes

Tomorrow is the fabulous Under the Arches Christmas fair at the Arnos Arms pub in Arnos Grove tomorrow 11-4pm, where Stitch and Ashkim Bears will have a stall. Please come and visit us and many other fabulous, talented crafters. A great opportunity for Christmas shopping and unique gifts, not to be missed.

Super sausage dog and cat draft excluders made this week with Pat, well done ladies. Shall we run this class again?

CLASSES TIMETABLE!

SEWING & PATCHWORK
 

Weekly Knit & Natter, every Tuesday 10.30-12pm, FREE
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Weekly-Knit-&-Natter-FREE-Every-Tuesday-10-30-12-p488898174
Make new friends in Stitch! Bring your knitting or sewing project, enjoy crafting company, a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits (this isn't a lesson). This session is free. You can book online or just drop in on the day.

Sew and Make with Seamstress Pat! Every Wednesday, next class 30th November, 12-1.30pm, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-30th-November-12-1-30pm-p488971188
Come along with a simple item or garment you are currently making, adjusting or starting and that need help with. This is a continuous running class which you can book week to week where you can choose what you want to make and Pat will assist you making. Not suitable for beginners dressmaking.

Introduction to Patchwork or Christmas patchwork, Thursday 31st November, 11.00-1pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-24th-November-11-1pm-p506210452
 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, wallhanging or lap quilt. You will ideally be proficient on a sewing machine.

Design and create your own Christmas jumper!
Saturday 3rd December, 1-3pm, £30.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Design-and-create-your-own-Christmas-jumper-Saturday-3rd-December-1-3pm-p502941448
Bring your own jumper or shirt (long or short sleeve) you would like to transform, showing your unique personality and style:- you will be taught to use a variety of hand sewing and upcycling techniques, appliqué and basic embroidery also using felt, ribbons, sequins, glittery bits, fabric baubles and tinsel.

Learn to Use a Sewing Machine!
Saturday 10th December 10:30am-12:00pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-use-a-sewing-machine-Saturday-10th-December-10-30am-12-00pm-p511404560
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 learn 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. Learn how to set the correct tension. Learn how to sew straight seams. Changing the needle. Using 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.
 

KNITTING & CROCHET 

Stitching Circle, next session Wednesday 7th December,
7-9pm, £5
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-7th-December-7-9pm-p435761361
Join our bi-weekly Stitching Circle community (different dates over summer) for some lovely knitting and crafting chat - and share your knitting and sewing projects in a welcoming environment with wine, tea, coffee, biscuits.

Granny Square Workshop with Kay Dudman, November 26th
1-3pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Granny-Square-Workshop-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-26th-November-1-3pm-p492661161
At Stitch's latest 2 hour crochet workshop we will focus on how you can use colour and texture to create unique and beautiful designs with a simple Granny Square. The workshop will also focus on forming a square, switching colours, joining techniques and making tassels. If you have completed Beginners Crochet or have basic crochet skills, would like to know how to do the basic granny square and like to have fun experimenting with design and colour and potentially new yarns, this is for you!

Christmas Crochet Decorations with Kay Dudman, Saturday 3rd December, 10.30-12.30
or Saturday 10th December, 12.30-2.30pm, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Christmas-Crochet-Decorations-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-3rd-December-10-30-12-30-p511406501
 
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Christmas-Crochet-Decorations-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-10th-December-12-30-2-30pm-p511952842

Kick start your festive season by learning to making these decorations that can be used for hanging in your tree or add it to a present instead of a bow for that extra festive handmade touch or give it as a small present. You have a choice of making a: Snow flake; Christmas tree; Christmas pudding; Snowman. You need to have a basic knowledge of how to crochet to take this class, it is not for beginners. We will provide all materials, but please bring your own crochet hook.

Beginners Knitting workshop with Kay Dudman, Saturday 17th December 10:30-12:30pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-Knitting-workshop-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-17th-December-10-30-12-30pm-p511403616
Are you dreaming of starting that project but not sure of the difference between knit or a purl? 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. Well Stitch is here to help!

One to One Crochet or Knitting lesson with Kay Dudman, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/One-to-One-Crochet-or-Knitting-with-Kay-Dudman-Please-contact-us-to-book-a-time-a-date-p499924623

Need some one on one lessons in crochet or knitting? If you are complete beginner needing to learn your knit from your purl or have that project that you are in the middle of or one your are raring to start. Our amazing goddess of wool Kay Dudman will be able to teach and guide you at any level. When you are finished you will gain the confidence to deal with that drop stitch and those increasing or decreasing nightmares will be a thing of the past. Kay's one on one classes will give you extra boost to face those new patterns head first.

 CRAFTING

Please get in touch if you are interested in us running either of these workshops-
Learn to Make a Teddy Bear with local artist Susan Mehmet, £50.00
This is an introduction to making a teddy bear with movable joints. In this course you will learn the basics of how to sew and design a 17mm or 7 inch teddy bear from mohair fabric, glass eyes and metal movable joints. If you cant make this date but are still interested in this class then please get in touch and we can arrange for another date.

or Learn to Make A Keepsake box with local artist Susan Mehmet, 3-4 hour workshop, £40
Join us at Stitch to make a one of a kind box that can be used as a gift for a friend or a loved one or keep it for yourself as storage in your own home. This box can be covered with a variety of papers, prints or even fabric for a personalised finish to suit the occasion or person it’s for. You don’t need any kind of experience to take part in this class just come along and join us for a few hours of crafting at Stitch! You will leave with a wealth of knowledge and confidence to recreate one of a kind boxes for years to come.

                   GROUP BOOKINGS DISCOUNT
3 or more customers booking together get 10% off the cost of a class! Please email hello@stitch.org.uk to make a group booking.
 

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. 

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

Warmest Wishes from Suzanne and the team at Stitch!