Happy Thursday from Stitch! at the Knitting and Stitching Show!

Just penning a quick newsletter from the heady heights of beautiful Alexandra Palace, as our Community Jubilee collage is here for the next four days and a little reminder the shop is shut tomorrow Friday, as we are here showcasing this fabulous community piece, shop back open on Saturday.

There is a lovely creative buzz here at the Knitting and Stitching show which runs until Sunday. Some beautiful pieces in the textile galleries, some fabulous workshops and talks, demos in The Creative Living Theatre and of course exhibitors selling fabrics, crafts and textile supplies. There are tickets still available and it's definitely worth a visit- you can't help but come and feel inspired. Also if you are here tomorrow please pop along and hear Jill's talk about the collage at 12.30-1pm. 
https://knittingandstitchingshowallypally.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options

10% DISCOUNT CODE
To celebrate being here we are also offering a 10% discount code on everything at Stitch online from this Thursday to Sunday. Please use the code online:- OCTOBER10%

Stock news!

It's October and that means Halloween at the end of the month.
In need of some spooky fabrics or funky felts?
Pop into Stitch or browse below and we can help you.
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/search?keywords=halloween%20fabric
 

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 session is free. You can book online or just drop in on the day.

Sew and Make with Seamstress Pat! Every Wednesday, next class 12th October, 12-1.30pm, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-12th-October-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, Thursday 13th October, 12.00-2.00pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-13th-October-12-00-2-00pm-p468421499
 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.

Learn to Sew A Christmas Table Runner! (intermediate patchwork class) Saturday 15th October 1-3pm £45.00
http://https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Sew-A-Christmas-Table-Runner-intermediate-patchwork-class-Saturday-15th-October-1-3pm-£45-00-p417520650
In this class you will learn to sew a patchwork table runner for celebrations. You will be working with a flying geese pattern, finished size, 68 by 29 cms. You will ideally be proficient on a sewing machine.

Learn To Sew and Make A Fabric Christmas Cracker! Saturday 22nd October, 10.30-12.30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Sew-and-Make-A-Fabric-Christmas-Cracker-Saturday-22nd-October-10-30-12-30-If-you-would-like-to-do-a-different-date-please-send-us-an-email-and-let-us-know-p405333078
Learn to sew and make beautiful eco friendly reusable fabric crackers to make your Christmas celebrations extra special this year with Pat!
 

Learn to Make a Kimono Saturday 5th November, 10:30-2:30pm,£55
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-make-a-Kimono-Saturday-05th-November-10-30-2-30pm-p472237267
Learn to sew a Kimono with the fabulous Pat Stevens! In one day you will learn this easy design and enhance your garment sewing skills. The end result is that you have a beautiful kimono that can be used any time of the year.

Beginners Pattern Cutting Thursday 10th November 6:30-9:00 and Thursday 17th November, 6:30-9:00pm, £90
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-Pattern-Cutting-Thursday-10th-November-6-30-9-00-and-Thursday-17th-November-6-30-9-00pm-p481591375
With Nadia's guidance and instruction you will be taught the basics on how to measure and create a block pattern to take away with you. With the trend working towards reducing and reusing you are able to shape and draft clothing that fits you the way you want, making it more wearable and longer lasting in your closet. With your new found skills after taking our class, you will be on your way to being able to restyle clothing you already have as well as creating brand new garments.

Sashiko - Learn the art of visible mending! Saturday 29th October, 10:30 - 12:30pm and Saturday 5th November, 10:30 - 12:30pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sashiko-Learn-the-art-of-visible-mending-Saturday-29th-October-10-30-12-30pm-and-Saturday-05th-November-10-30-12-30pm-p461466260
With our very own Tricia Sharpe you will be be guided in this artistic visibly way of mending and breathing new life in garments that would otherwise be left unworn or thrown out. Give your garments a longer life and learn how to repair them using the Japanese art of visible mending: Sashiko. You will then be able to use your new skills whenever required!
 

Learn To Use A Sewing Machine!
Saturday 12th November, 10.30-12pm, £40

https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-use-a-sewing-machine-November-12th-10-30am-12-00pm-p492926305
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.

Learn to sew a Wrap Dress with Pat Stevens Saturday 19th November, 11am-3pm Saturday 26th November, 11am -3pm, £75.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-sew-a-Wrap-Dress-with-Pat-Stevens-Saturday-19th-November-11am-3pm-Saturday-26th-November-11am-3pm-p467216437
This is an intermediate sewing class on how to accurately cut out and adjust a pattern to make a wrap dress with confidence. This workshop will introduce you to the more advanced principles of dressmaking. No dress is as versatile as the wrap dress. It can be adjusted to fit any body type, looks great in every length, can be adjusted to any height, any sleeve and be added to depending on your preference or to suit any occasion with the fabrics you choose to make it in.
 

KNITTING & CROCHET 

Stitching Circle, next session Wednesday 12th October, 7-9pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-12th-October-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, £40.00
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!

Tunisian Crochet, Tuesday 1st November, 6:30-8:30pm, £40.00
http://https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Tunisian-Crochet-Tuesday-1st-November-6-30-8-30pm-p466583315
Learn this effective yet simple design which uses a combination of knitting and crochet techniques. Tunisian Crochet (also known as Afghan) makes a dense and squishy fabric with a beautiful texture. This workshop is suitable for those who have never tried this technique before but have ‘ordinary’ double and treble crochet skills.

Learn to Read Crochet Patterns, Saturday 12th November, 12:30-2:30pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Read-Crochet-Patterns-Saturday-12th-November-12-30-2-30pm-p472236574

Learn to read Crochet patterns and instructions with Kay Dudman. Want to advance your knowledge of crochet beyond the basic scarf or blanket? Then come and join us at Stitch. In this class we will be using a granny square pattern to teach you the language of going the next step in your crochet journey.

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.

EMBROIDERY
The ABC of Embroidery - Beginners and Refreshers, Tuesday 15th, November 6:30-8:30pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/The-ABC-of-Embroidery-Beginners-and-Refreshers-Tuesday-15th-November-6-30-8-30pm-p419972109

With fabulously talented Sharon Wallin have fun creating some simple designs using a range of hand embroidery stitches. This class is aimed primarily at beginners, but could also suit you if you have done some embroidery before and would like a refresher.

 Freemotion Embroidery workshop
Wednesday 2nd November, 7-9pm with Jill Kipnis.
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-for-Beginners-and-Refreshers-in-Freemotion-Embroidery-with-expert-Jill-Kipnis-from-Inspirational-Embroidery-Wednesday-2nd-November-7-9pm-p496150223
Join Jill Kipnis for a 2 hour introduction on free motion embroidery with sewing machines. In this class she will be sharing tips and tricks for beginners and refreshers on learning how to use this wonderful technique to create visually stunning pieces. You will leave with the knowledge to then create unique pieces for yourself or handcrafted gifts for your loved ones or use your new skills embellishing what you already have at home!

CRAFTING

Jute Weaving Plant Pot Workshop Thursday 13th October, 6-9pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Jute-Weaving-Plant-Pot-Workshop-Thursday-13th-October-6-30-9pm-p488666115
Come join us for a Jute weaving workshop with local artist Shirin Kambarova! This is an ancient, coiled technique that uses "jute" which is a sustainable natural, earthy material. Jute woven planters make a great strong container that are not only for plants. It can be made in many different sizes and shapes depending on how adventurous you are. It can be used for all kinds of storage from your threads to laundry and can make a truly unique gift for someone special. In this class with Stitch! you will be provided all the materials to make a small round container. If you are making a pot for a specific small plant please feel free to bring it in to make to size.

Learn to Macramé Mirror A Wall Hanging Thursday, October 20th 7-9pm, £50
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Macramé-Mirror-Wall-Hanging-with-local-artist-Jennifer-@theknotpullar-Thursday-20th-October-7-9pm-p492952263
This is a perfect activity to do with friends over a glass of wine that would be provided or join for an evening and make new friends. During the workshop you will learn three types of macrame knots:- a larks head; a square head; a double hitch knot. These knots are perfect for more advanced or intricate projects like a wall hangings, home decor or even jewellery. The mirror will be provided and will be ready to hang.

Learn to Make a Teddy Bear with local artist Susan Mehmet, Friday 18th & Friday 25th November, 11-1pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Make-a-Teddy-Bear-with-local-artist-Susan-Mehmet-Friday-18th-&-Friday-25th-November-11-1pm-p491660596
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.
 

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

SHOP SHUT TOMORROW, FRIDAY 7th OCTOBER 

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

Warmest Wishes from Suzanne and the team at Stitch!