Patchwork Perfection and Choosing Fabrics To Stock at Stitch!
Patchwork Perfection and Choosing Fabrics To Stock at Stitch!
Patchwork perfection and choosing fabrics to stock at Stitch! 3.02.22
She did it! Liz has sewed the jacket of dreams - a beautiful reversible patchwork jacket. It looks stunning. In Liz's own words
"I'd never tackled anything like this before but the pattern was simple and each step was easier than I thought. It's a great way to use loose odds and ends of fabric and you end up with two jackets for the effort of one."
If anyone is interested the pattern is from Aura Patterns on Etsy and is called Trendy Jacket.
We are completely in love with this jacket, so much so Susan is now making one. We can totally get why, this season, patchwork/ quilted jackets are set to become the outerwear of choice. It's a multigenerational trend, seen from the school gates to celebrities on social media and in high street shops like Anthropologie. We highly approve of this fashion!
Our Beginners Quilting workshop is the first step to making garments like this as well as traditional quilted items so if you are interested the workshop is running with teachers Carol and Susan on Sunday 26th February
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-Quilting-Workshop-Sunday-February-26th-10-30am-4-30pm-p522958843
In this 6 hour workshop you will learn skills that include choosing which fabrics are suitable, rotary cutting, creating a patchwork, layering the quilt, quilting the layers together and finishing off with adding a binding. The design will be based on a patchwork made of squares. It is recommended that you are experienced with using sewing machine. Otherwise, no previous quilting experience is required and all materials and sewing machines are provided. So why not join us?
If you are looking for some inspiration here are some of the fabulous quilting projects that Carol and Susan have enjoyed working on in the past.
STOCKING NEW FABRICS!
We have been looking at new Makower fabrics to restock this week and we'd love your opinions on these so please get in touch by email or on social media telling us which ones you love and would like us to stock.
NEW WOOL
We have a great new organic cotton from the Stylecraft Naturals range. Using 100% organic cotton, this yarn has been created with knitters and crocheters in mind. As people's concern for the planet grows, natural fibre yarns are more sustainable, natural, and bio-degradable. The natural fibres give this yarn fantastic stitch definition, handle and drape. Perfect for sensitive skins and good for the planet too, £2.85 for 50g balls.
BABY HATS FOR NORTH MID
I am dropping orange premature baby hats for the Barnet neonatal unit on Tuesday afternoon so please bring any in before then if you have knitted. Thank you to everyone who has helped knit, they are very appreciative. (Reminder if you are dropping we are open tomorrow 10-3pm, shut Monday, Tuesday 10-5pm but I will be dashing off with hats at 3pm)
NEW WORKSHOP
Super excited to have this handmade jute weaving experience with local artist Shirin Kambarova coming up! Jute bags are long lasting, durable, useful items to have around with many uses. They are foldable making them very portable and beautiful to wear. Made with 100% natural jute, it would not tear like paper or plastic bags and are eco friendly and sustainable. This is a two part workshop.
Evening One:
You will be learning about the jute and how to handle it. Learning and producing the pattern and to finish all 5 parts of bag.
Evening Two:
You will be given instruction on how to assemble the bag with all its parts and make the handles.
CLASSES TIMETABLE!
New classes timetabled this week include -
- NEW date for Learn To Use a Sewing Machine
- Valentines Crochet: Fortune Cookie or a Red Rose!
- Sew Hearts with your scraps with Susan
- Beginners Crochet
COMING SOON!
Mosaic workshop
Freemotion Embroidery
February half term teen sewing make a backpack bag (2-part workshop)
Jute weaving bag workshop
SEWING & PATCHWORK
A COUPLE OF SPACES AVAILABLE!
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 and 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.
Weekly Knit & Natter, Tuesday 7th February, 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 8th February, 11-1pm, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-8th-February-11-1pm-p522739966
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 9th February, 11-1pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-9th-February-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.
NEW DATE:- Learn to use a sewing machine, Saturday 18th February, 12.30-2pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/NEW-CLASS-DATE-Learn-to-use-a-sewing-machine-Saturday-18th-February-12-30pm-2pm-p492926305
Are you a complete sewing beginner looking to make sense of how to use a sewing machine? With 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.
NEW
Sashiko - Learn the art of visible mending!
Saturday 18th and 25th February, 10:00-12:00, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sashiko-Learn-the-art-of-visible-mending-Saturday-18th-and-25th-February-10-00-12-00-p461466260
This is a class for all levels and so beginners and experienced darners welcome.
Session 1: Learn about the background to Sashiko, examples of functional and decorative use of techniques, sample demonstration and practice. You will be given a sample to complete at home.
Session 2: Share completed samples, look at individual projects and decide approach, work on individual projects with help from Tricia.
Beginners Quilting Workshop,
Sunday 26th February, 10:30am - 4:30pm, £75.00
Join Carol and Susan to learn the basics of modern machine quilting!
In this 6 hour workshop you will learn skills that include choosing which fabrics are suitable, rotary cutting, creating a patchwork, layering the quilt, quilting the layers together and finishing off with adding a binding. The design will be based on a patchwork made of squares. It is recommended that you are experienced with using sewing machine. Otherwise, no previous quilting experience is required.
KNITTING & CROCHET
(Please email if you would like to be on list for next knitting class.)
Valentines Crochet: Fortune Cookie and Red Rose!
Friday 3rd February, 10:30-12:00, £15.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Valentines-Crochet-Fortune-Cookie-Friday-3rd-February-10-30-12-00-p526170246
Come and join us here at Stitch for a morning of Crochet and coffee with Kay Dudman. We will be working on a fortune cookie that you can write a note to your loved one for Valentines day. This class is a perfect class for beginners or a great refreshers class for a more advanced crocheter.
We will provide the a warm comfortable space to have a chat with refreshments and biscuits provided. We also provide the wool, unless you would like to bring your own and crochet hooks to use on the day.
Social Stitching Circle! (bi-weekly) Wednesday 8th February, 7-9pm, £5.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-8th-February-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.
Crochet for Beginners and Refreshers
Saturday 4th & 11th March, 10:30-12:30, £70.00
http://https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-for-Beginners-and-Refreshers-Saturday-4th-&-11th-March-10-30-12-30-p524256100
With Kay Dudman. 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 read Knitting Patterns with Kay Dudman,
Saturday 11th February, 10:30-12:30, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-read-Knitting-Patterns-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-11th-February-10-30-12-30-p524503564
Learn to read knitting patterns and instructions with Kay Dudman.
Want to advance your knowledge of Knitting beyond the basic scarf or blanket? Then come and join us at Stitch!
In this class we will be using a basic pattern to teach you the language of going the next step in your knitting journey, you will learn how to decipher the knitting pattern language.
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
Brush Lettering Workshop! Saturday 11th February, 12.30-2pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Brush-Lettering-Workshop-Saturday-11th-February-12-30-2pm-p524697446
With local artist and creator Jennifer Pullar @theknotpullar. Whether you’re an avid font fan or want to try your hand at something new, @the_knot_pullar’s brush lettering workshop is for you. In this 90 minute workshop Jen will show you the basics of how to hold your brush, form shapes and discover your brush lettering style. Participants will be able to create their first lettering artwork and leave with their own brush, ink and new skills to take home.
Paper crafting: Origami Card making Friday 17th February, 10:30-12:30, £18.00
http://https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Paper-crafting-Origami-Card-making-Friday-17th-February-10-30-12-30-p526199278
Craft & Coffee at Stitch! Join us at Stitch for 2 hours of mindful crafting with Pat for two hours.
At 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.
Learn to Make A Keepsake box with local artist Susan Mehmet, Friday 10th March, 10.30-1.30pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Make-a-unique-Keepsake-Box-Friday-10th-March-10-30-1-30pm-p502936887
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.
Please get in touch if you are interested in us running this workshop-
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.
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
DONT FORGET OUR NEW ADDRESS:-
2 Hazelwood Lane
Palmers Green
N13 5EX
(Located just around the corner from the Post Office, just down from Anthony Webb estate agents.)
Have a great weekend everybody!
Warm Wishes, Suzanne and the team at Stitch!
