So delighted to announce that we are in our new shop and have been up and running since Wednesday! What a week for us. We have been very busy setting up and moving furniture around in our new space and we are so chuffed to be here. We are LOVING the new retail space and the brilliant dedicated classroom. Thank you to everyone who has come and seen us so far with encouraging words and such positivity, it really does mean the world to us. And to those who didn't know we had moved from the Post Office and walked around the corner to find us we are so pleased. We wouldnt want you to run out of essential crafting supplies! If you are curious to see us please pop in and say hello - we are at 2 Hazelwood Lane, just off Green Lanes, behind Anthony Webb estate agents and we are open tomorrow 10-3pm!



Busy putting out some fresh stock for the new shop- were we right in thinking that everybody needs more animal related crafts in their life? Hope so!

CLASSES TIMETABLE!

Here are some of the classes coming in our our brand new dedicated classroom space. We hope you feel inspired to try something creative and therapeutic this new year. We are here to brighten those January days.

More classes to be added next week include:-
* Refreshers crochet
* Jute weaving project
*Amigurumi crochet
* Learn to sew a top
* How to work with knitting patterns

SEWING & PATCHWORK
 

Weekly Knit & Natter, Tuesday 10th Jan, 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! Wednesday 18th January, 11-1pm, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-18th-January-11-1pm-p369359763
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 12th January, 11-1pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-12th-January-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.

Learn to use a sewing machine, Saturday 14th January, 10:30-12:00, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-use-a-sewing-machine-Saturday-14th-January-10-30-12-00-p519097594

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.
 

Learn to Make A Winter A-line or Pencil Skirt! Saturday 21st January 10-2pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/%E2%80%8BLearn-To-Make-A-Winter-A-line-or-Pencil-Skirt-Saturday-21st-January-10-30-2-00-p415304891

This is an intermediate sewing class on how to accurately cut out and adjust a pattern to make yourself a take-away home skirt. You will learn to create a fitted skirt using pleats that will shape it beautifully around your curves. You will also learn to create a fitted waistband, how to insert a zip fastening and finish off by neatly hemming your skirt.

Learn to Sew a Tote Bag! Saturday 28th January, 1pm-3pm, £50.00
With expert seamstress Pat Stevens. You will learn to make a 14 inch square tote bag. A great class for beginner sewers or graduates from our Learn to Use a Sewing Machine to make a useful item. As long as you can use a sewing machine this is the class for you to advance your dressmaking skills.We will provide fabric for the main body of the bag and lining. If you would like to buy fabric from our shop you can.

Darning Workshop!
Saturday 4th February, 10:30-12:30, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Darning-Workshop-Saturday-04th-February-10-30-12-30-p521423750

In this class with Tricia you will be focusing on learning the basics of Darning which is a way to mend and reinforce holes. Darning is a technique that uses a needle and various yarns to interweave to close holes and fix weaker areas of the garment. It is perfect for mending jumpers, scarves, socks even school uniforms! or any other knitted items of clothing. This workshop we will be focusing on hand darning using two techniques

Swiss darning 

Woven darning

You will be provided with a needle, yarns to use in the class and if you do not have any holey items to bring in we will be providing samples for you to learn on. Refreshments biscuits and a warm creative environments will be available.

KNITTING & CROCHET 

Beginners Knitting workshop with Kay Dudman, Saturday 28th January 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!

Social Stitching Circle! (bi-weekly) Wednesday 11th January, 7-9pm, £5.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-11th-January-7-9pm-p435761361
Come and join some lovely knitting and crafting chat - and share your knitting and sewing projects in a welcoming environment with wine, tea, coffee, biscuits.

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

Paper Crafts with Pat: Recycle Christmas Cards Friday 12th January 10:30-12:00, £15.00

https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Paper-Crafts-with-Pat-Recycle-Christmas-Cards-Friday-12th-January-10-30-12-00-p521258926

Wanting to know what to do with left over greeting or Christmas cards left over from December? Come join us for a morning of crafting with our very own Pat Stevens. Cut, fold, glue and embelish some new cards and go and go away with new and usable cards. We provide everything including a warm space and refreshments.

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

Have a fabulous weekend everybody!

Warm Wishes, Suzanne and the team at Stitch!