'Quilting is set to become the cult craft of 2022' says Olivia Lidbury in The Times, Style magazine!

It was great to see The Sunday Times Style magazine recognising and platforming the art of patchwork! 🌾

Patchwork quilting has proven to offer many people a place to escape, unwind and do something mentally stimulating, yet relaxing! As we all know, these past two years have been challenging and as a result Google searches for hobbies to reduce stress have increased by 200 per cent in the UK, since the beginning of the pandemic!

Here at Stitch, we love quilting and are really proud of Carol, Pat & Susan who have made these beautiful quilts across the last month!
Patchwork is accessible to everyone. A worthwhile and easy hobby to pick up with a fabulous pay off- a beautiful creation and perhaps an heirloom to be kept for generations to come.

Julius Arthur, the founder of the design practice House of Quinn, put it perfectly 'You can do a lot (quilting) with scraps that you have around - you don't even need a sewing machine - and I like the functionality of it. You're creating something that's going to be used, therefore you can gift it or pass it down.'

If you would like to get involved with patchwork and quilting, please pop into Stitch. We have some lovely fabrics to sew with for all price ranges. We sell fat quarters and we will soon be stocking jelly rolls. We also have a very impressive array of excellent value fabric remnants. 

If you are looking for tuition expert Pat runs an Introduction to Patchwork 2 hour class every Thursday and Carol and Susan are running a Beginner's One-Day Quilting workshop! in April.
Visit our website to find out more or come and chat to us in the shop! Click on the link below to find our sewing classes!
https://www.stitch.org.uk/sewing

CLASSES TIMETABLE!

LET'S GO!

SEWING & PATCHWORK
 

Weekly Knit & Natter (FREE) Tuesday 1st March, 10.30-12pm
https://bit.ly/36qAlMJ
Bring your knitting and stitching projects and come and make new friends in Stitch whilst enjoying a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. This session is free. You could book online or just drop in on the day.

Sew and Make With Seamstress Pat, every Wednesday 12-1.30, £30
https://bit.ly/3JJq6kZ
Come along with a simple item or garment you are currently making, adjusting or starting and that you need help from Pat with. This is a continuous running class which you can book week to week. We have Janome sewing machines for you to use, cutting mats, scissors and rotary cutters. 

Introduction to Patchwork with Pat, every Thursday, 12-2pm, £35
https://bit.ly/3JJq6kZ
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.

Stitching Circle! Wednesday 9th March 7-9pm (every 2 weeks)
Join us for some knitting and stitching chatter whilst you work on your individual projects. Wine, refreshments and biscuits provided, £5. Please email hello@stitch.org.uk if you are planning to come along, thank you.

Learn to make dungarees! Saturday 5th March and 12th March, 10.30-2.30pm & 10.30-12.30pm, £75
https://bit.ly/349ppBW
They can be one of the most versatile pieces of clothing in your closet for everyday wear anytime of the year. You can dress it up or down, wear it to the park our out with a friend for a cuppa. This is an Intermediate level class. You will learn trouser construction, application of a patch pocket, hemming, possible turn-ups, making adjustable straps.

Learn to Make a Peter Pan Collar! Saturday 19th March 10-12pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Make-a-Peter-Pan-Collar-Saturday-19th-March-10-12pm-p444892966
Come and join us and learn to make this timeless accessory that will add a bit of sunshine to your future outfits. 

Learn to Sew a Padded Laptop Case! Saturday 12th March 1:00-2:30, £45.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Sew-a-Padded-Laptop-Case-Saturday-12th-March-1-00-2-30-p444893433
Learn to make a Laptop case with our lovely seamstress Pat Stevens. Improve your skills with this one off course and have a beautiful case as an end product that you can use for yourself or would be a great handmade gift. This is a class for Beginners with basic sewing skills .

Learn to Make Sleep Shorts or Pyjama Bottoms. Sat 2nd April 10-12pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Make-Sleep-Shorts-or-Pyjama-Bottoms-Sat-2nd-April-10-12pm-p445262060
Come and join us and learn to make some wonderfully comfy summer cotton sleep shorts or pyjama bottoms. Get a fix of spring colour with this beginners sewing class where you can make practical night wear in any colour you like.

Beginners Quilting One Day Workshop! Sunday 10th April, 10.30-4.30pm, £75
https://bit.ly/3LAdrT8
Learn skills that include rotary cutting, choosing suitable fabrics, 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.

Learn To Use A Sewing Machine, Date TBC, £40.00
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. All equipment and material provided. We have Janome sewing machines on site.

Make Fabric Book Covers! Date TBC, 12:30-2:00 pm, £30.00
Come and learn how to cover a book with us. Beautify a plain ordinary book into something fabulous with just a few stitches!
                   

MACRAME

Macramé-knots for pots workshop! 
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Macram%C3%A9-knots-for-pots-workshop-Thursday-17th-March-6-45-9pm-p432653579
The perfect activity to do with a friend over a glass of wine and nibbles that will be provided! Your macramé plant hanger will make the perfect addition to your home or the special handcrafted gift for a loved one.

KNITTING 

Intermediate 2-part Knitting workshop, Saturday 12th and Saturday 19th March, 1-3pm, £55.00
https://bit.ly/31OKMYy
With Kay Dudman. This is an intermediate knitting class. (You should already be able to stitch in knit and purl and be able to cast on and off). Techniques you will learn are shaping - creating armholes and necklines. Increases (left/right slant); Decreases (left/right slant) Picking up for neckband/armband; following a pattern: terminology, abbreviations and diagrams, twisted stitches, cable stitches: cable front, cable back and incorporating texture in cable stitches.

                           CROCHET

Tunisian Crochet, Saturday 26th February, 10.30-12.30pm, £40.00
https://bit.ly/3Awfoeq
With Sharon Wallin. 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

Crochet for Beginners or Refreshers,
2-part workshop, Tuesday 8th & 15th March, 6.30-8.30 & 6.30-8.45pm

https://bit.ly/3uFGAXo
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.

Granny Squares Workshop! Friday 11th March, 10.30-12.30pm
https://bit.ly/3LR78e6
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.

Waffle - Special Crochet Stitch, Friday 25th March, 1-3pm, £40.00, ONE SPACE AVAILABLE 
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Waffle-Special-Crochet-Stitch-Friday-25th-March-1-3pm-p378894570
Some crochet stitches make the perfect foundation for large throws and cushions. In this class I will teach you how to crochet the texture-rich waffle stitch, working round both the front and back posts. Different edging techniques will also be demonstrated.
 

CRAFT SUPPLIES SALE! SATURDAY 5TH MARCH

Many bargains to be had - everything must go! Come down and have a look and hopefully you will find some useful materials for all your crafting projects! We have knitting needles, lace, stamps, soap making equipment, craft boxes, books and lots, lots more!
 

USE OF SEWING MACHINES!

Our M100 Janome sewing machines are available for use at certain times in the shop at £12 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
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Have a good weekend everybody! We hope to see you in the shop soon, please pop in for a chat and a browse and check out our growing range of fabrics, wool, haberdashery, local makers gifts, buttons and craft kits. Or you can contact us on 07903 614727, email hello@stitch.org.uk or on our social media. 

Warm Wishes Suzanne and the team at Stitch!