Happy Friday Everybody!
Creative juices are flowing here at Stitch this week as brilliant Liz has been busy designing a fabulously original Coronation themed window. She has been experimenting with the very satisfying art of curve stitching, which is similar to string art. Curve stitching was invented by Mary Everest Boole in the mid 1800s to encourage children with their maths and became very popular as a decorative craft in the 1960s through kits and books.

Full shop window reveal tomorrow so please pop by and take a look this week and will release photos in next weeks newsletter...(and just a quick heads up that the shop will be closed on Saturday 6th May for staff to celebrate the Coronation.)

New Painting Workshop at Stitch with artist Freny Green 

We are delighted to announce that the fabulous local artist Freny Green will be hosting her first painting workshop at Stitch. Freny runs her own studio in Wood Green and online business. She paints and sells flower artwork, as well as homeware created by Colombian artisans using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Underpinning Freny’s practise and business is the strong belief that her curated pieces bring a beautiful touch of nature for the home.

In this workshop, Freny will show you how to paint beautiful, seasonal flowers from observation. Using acrylic paint, you will learn how Freny approaches a painting, mixes colour from a limited palette and applies these techniques to depicting the flowers displayed in life in paint.

All materials will be provided, as well as tea and homemade cake so just bring yourselves! This will be a fun event and warm-up exercises to get your creative juices flowing will be set at the beginning. Do bring along your favourite flower or plant if you have one if not we will have plenty of inspiration at hand for you to paint.

Learn to Paint Seasonal Flowers Workshop

Thank you! 

Great knitting and macrame classes on Saturday, thank you to everyone that came and to teachers Kay and Jennifer. Please let us know how you are getting on and looking forward to our part two knitting class covering the purl stitch, soon to be scheduled.

 And congratulations to hard working Palmers Green Action team on another fabulous Spring Market in Devonshire Square, they even had none other than talented musician Freya Ridings sing a set. Wonderful!

Spaces on workshops 

Kay still has spaces available on mosaic crochet tomorrow at 10.30 so not too late to book in if you are available ...full details below-
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Mosaic-Crochet-Saturday-29th-April-10-30-12-30pm-p539198302

* NEW Learn to Paint Seasonal Flowers from life with artist Freny Green
* Mosaic Crochet
* Granny Squares
* New date for - Learn to use a sewing machine
* Learn Lace Knitting
* Learn To Sew a Shell Top
* New date for Mosaic
* Borders and finishings for Crochet and Knitting projects
* Learn to To Sew Your Own Bag (with Pat)
(Coming soon - Sustainable Sewing Sandwich Bags workshop with Sally Turner)

Classes

FULL CLASSES TIMETABLE!

SEWING & PATCHWORK

Sew and Make with Seamstress Pat! Every Wednesday, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-3rd-May-11-1pm-p543286542
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.

Learn to Sew Your Own Bag! Saturday 20th May, 10.30-12.30, £50
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Sew-Your-Own-Bag-Saturday-20th-May-10-30-12-30-p519154775

With expert seamstress Pat Stevens. Learn to make a bag to have for everyday use and enjoy. With this class you will be able to advance your knowledge of sewing with a choice from a several different patterns provided.  A great class for beginner sewers or graduates from our Learn to Use a Sewing Machine workshop, to make an item that is practical and functional. As long as you can use a sewing machine this is the class for you to advance your dressmaking skills. We have a variety of fabrics in store to purchase for your project or you can bring your own.

Learn to Use a Sewing Machine!
Saturday 20th May, 1-2.30pm, £40.00, NEW CLASS DATE!
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/NEW-CLASS-DATE-Learn-to-use-a-sewing-machine-Saturday-20th-May-1-2-30pm-p492926305
With Pat Stevens. 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! 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. You will practice some stitching in order to gain the skills you need to tackle your future projects.
                     

KNITTING & CROCHET

Mosaic Crochet, Saturday 29th April, 10.30-12.30pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Mosaic-Crochet-Saturday-29th-May-10-30-12-30pm-p539198302
Come and join us here at Stitch and learn Mosaic Crochet with the wonderful Kay Dudman. This is a technique that gives you the opportunity to use two different colours without changing wool. You can create beautiful geometric designs with whatever colour combinations you like. During this workshop you will be working on a panel learning the basic techniques that you can continue at home to make a blanket or you can incorporate it into other projects.
 

Stitch & Knit Social! also known as Stitching Circle (bi-weekly) next session Wednesday 10th May, 7-9pm, £8
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-12th-April-7-9pm-p435761361
Come and join our evening knit and natter for some fabulous  knitting and crafting chat - and share your knitting and sewing projects in a welcoming environment with wine, tea, coffee, biscuits. We would love to see you!
 

Granny Squares workshop! Saturday 13th May, 10.30-12.30pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Granny-Squares-workshop-Saturday-13th-May-10-30-12-30pm-p437761504
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 with us or have basic crochet skills, like to have fun experimenting with design and colour and potentially new yarns, this is for YOU!

Learn To Knit /Crochet Forget me Not Flowers for Dementia Awareness Week with Kay Dudman, Tuesday 9th May, 1-3pm, Free!
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Free-Learn-To-Knit-Crochet-Forget-me-Not-Flowers-for-Dementia-Awareness-Week-with-Kay-Dudman-Tuesday-9th-May-1-3pm-p546561213
Free Workshop for Knitters and Crocheters! Join Kay Dudman at Stitch! to knit or learn to knit/crochet forget-me-nots for Dementia Action Week (15th-21st May)  If you need some help learning how to stitch these beautiful forget-me-not flowers Kay is here to teach and help you or please just pop along to stitch communally with a cup of tea with us. We'd love to see you! If you want to join in and make at home the patterns are here to copy for guidance.

Lace Knitting with Alison Ferrary, Tuesday 30th May 7-9pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Lace-Knitting-with-Alison-Ferrary-Tuesday-30th-May-7-9pm-p542639517
Lace knitting is a delicate and intricate form of knitting that is used to make anything from table cloths and shawls to embellishments for a variety of projects. Alison will go through with you the different types of knitted lace but focus on the Shetland patterns. You will learn to follow a lace pattern in both written and chart formats. She will also guide you through how to block finished pieces and there will be plenty of samples on hand to look at. You will be doing some swatches using basic lace techniques and finish with a larger piece in Old Shale stitch that can be continued at home.
 

Borders and finishings for Crochet and Knitting projects, Saturday 17th June, 10:30-12:30, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Borders-and-finishings-for-Crochet-and-Knitting-projects-Saturday-17th-June-10-30-12-30-p467209206

Finishing a crochet or knitted project but wanting to add a bit of finesse?  Come and join Kay Dudman at Stitch and we can help you to finish those projects once and for all. Finishing techniques are such an important skill to get your projects knitted/crocheted with ease and satisfaction.  Once you have the know how everything falls into place. With these techniques you will learn how to hide mistakes and imperfections, add a bit of texture and colour and in the end achieve a finished look. These techniques are not only for knitted and crochet projects they can be used to finish and enhance almost anything you can attach it to such as hand kerchiefs, shawls and sewing projects.

One to One Crochet or Knitting lesson with Kay Dudman, £45
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.

KIDS WORKSHOPS
RECENTLY FULLY BOOKED 

CRAFTING

Learn to Paint Seasonal Flowers from life with artist Freny Green, Saturday 13th May, 1-4pm, £60
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Paint-Seasonal-Flowers-from-life-with-artist-Freny-Green-Saturday-13th-May-1-4pm-p547789505
Come and join us here at Stitch in our tranquil studio and shop with local artist Freny Green and learn to paint seasonal flowers from life. Experience a pocket of peace and calm in a corner of Palmers Green with us for an afternoon being creative, learn a new skill, make new friends, eat cake and take home a piece of artwork to hang on your wall.

Mosaic for Beginners and Improvers, Sunday 11th June, 10.30-4.30pm, £80
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Mosaic-for-Beginners-and-Improvers-Sunday-11th-June-10-30-4-30pm-p530387775

What you will learn - Beginners: you will be given a small board, tools and a range of materials and instruction on how to design a mosaic; basic cutting and sticking techniques and how to finish your mosaic by grouting it. Improvers: if you are ready for your next project, you will be given advice on how to get started with it – what technique to use and the best materials to get the result you want. Materials and tools will be supplied, but you are welcome to bring in your own bits and pieces: just check with Alex first so she knows how to support you.

Please get in touch if you are interested in us running these workshops- 

Make a unique Keepsake Box! 3 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.

Learn to Make a Teddy Bear with local artist Susan Mehmet, £50
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
Tuesday and Thursday 10-5
Wednesday 10-2
Friday 9-2
Saturday 10-3

Please note that we will be closed on Saturday 6th May to celebrate the Coronation.

ADDRESS:-
2 Hazelwood Lane
Palmers Green
N13 5EX
(Located just around the corner from the Post Office, next to Anthony Webb estate agents.)

Have a good weekend!

Warm Wishes, Suzanne and the team at Stitch!