Remember, Remember Stitch! Happy 5th November!
Remember, Remember Stitch! Happy 5th November!
Happy Friday from Stitch! We hope this email finds you well. The clocks have gone back and cosy evenings tucked up on the sofa beckon. Perfect for knitting, crochet and sewing!
If you are feeling inspired to avoid a "mass produced" Christmas and make your own festive gifts we have some fabulous classes coming up like Learn to Sew A Personalised Cushion Cover on Saturday 13th November. As long as you can use a sewing machine this is a great class to advance your sewing skills. You will be taught to sew a cushion cover with an initial of your choice and all materials are provided. We also have plenty of spaces available on our other Christmas sewing/crochet classes-
* Learn to Sew A Christmas Bauble! 20th November
* Learn To Sew and Make A Fabric Christmas Cracker! 18th November
*Learn to Crochet A Christmas Snowflake, 3rd December
We all like to wear our poppies for Remembrance Day on 11th November. If you are looking for a pattern to crochet or knit a lovely poppy please find some ideas below and click on the links. Please send us photos if you make, we would love to see them.Poppy crochet pattern link
NEW COTTON CLARA STOCK!
Liz is busy putting out our new Cotton Clara stock- some fabulous embroidery kits, ideal for beginners and great for mindfulness but also so beautifully packaged, equally perfect for gifting.
And a fabulous new bicycle print fabric has just arrived in, VELO1913 by Jilly Phillips at £3.60 a square metre. Perfect for sewing and crafting projects alike.
We are very excited that the Under the Arches craft fair is returning this year at The Arnos Arms Pub with lots of wonderful small designer-maker businesses, including ourselves, Ashkim Bears and the marvellous J.Westy Designs. Please pop along and support us on Saturday 27th November, 11-4pm. It should be a great day!
DISCOUNTS AT STITCH
Dont forget we have our special offer - when you book a second class you will receive 10% off - discount code NEWBIE21. And we offer group booking of 4 friends with 15% off, please email hello@stitch.org.uk if you are interested.
NEW WORKSHOPS COMING UP AT STITCH!
We are very busy scheduling our workshops for the New year and are excited to be running new embroidery workshops. If there are any workshops that we don't currently offer but you would like to see us run then please let us know at ameliaatstitch@gmail.com.
NEW CLASS- Learn to Sew A Personalised Cushion Cover on Saturday 13th November, 10.30-12.30.
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Sew-A-Personalised-Cushion-Cover-Saturday-13th-November-10-30-12-30-p413031962
NEW CLASS- Learn To Make A Cotton Jersey Head-Wrap, Saturday, 11th December, 1.30pm-3pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/%E2%80%8BLearn-To-Make-A-Cotton-Jersey-Head-Wrap-Saturday-11th-December-1-30pm-3pm-p408082122
New date for Learn to Use A Sewing Machine class- Friday 19th November, 11-12.30pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Use-A-Sewing-Machine-Friday-19th-November-11-12-30pm-p387478442
DETAILS COMING SOON -
* Learn to Sew a Pinafore Top! Saturday 20th & 27th November
Christmas Shopping Day at Stitch! Saturday 4th December
AUTUMN CLASSES TIMETABLE!
FULLY BOOKED! THANK YOU!
Learn To Make A Winter A-line or Pencil Skirt! Saturday, 6th November, 12.30-4.30pm, £60
ONE SPACE LEFT!
Teenage Sewing Club- 4 week course!
Thursday 11th, 18th, 25th November & 2nd December 4.30-6pm, £60.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Teenage-Sewing-Club-4-week-course-Thursday-11th-18th-25th-November-&-2nd-December-4-30-6pm-p392699630
Join textiles/ handcraft teacher, Anna Araujo for our teenage sewing club! This 4 week course is a brilliant introduction for teenagers looking to get started sewing using a sewing machine. This course is strictly for children aged 13-18 years only.
Stitch Social Sewing Bee, every Thurday 1.30-3.30pm, £12
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/STITCH-SOCIAL-SEWING-BEE-Thursday-11th-November-at-Stitch-1-30-3-30pm-p413073085
Come and enjoy a few hours spent with people who share your passion for sewing. This is not a group with a teacher in attendance but as all crafters know it is very beneficial and enjoyable to be sharing your sewing experience and we can all pick up tips and knowledge sewing together. We have 4 Janome sewing machines for you to use and sewing tools or you can bring your own equipment. This is a sewing group for adults.
Sew and Make With Seamstress Pat, every Wednesday (next class Wednesday 3rd November 12-1.30) £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-10th-November-12-1-30pm-p413629536
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, 11.30-1.30pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-To-Patchwork-Thursday-11th-November-11-30-1-30pm-p413056143
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 Personalised Cushion Cover! Saturday 13th November, 10.30-12.30.
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Sew-A-Personalised-Cushion-Cover-Saturday-13th-November-10-30-12-30-p413031962
With our expert seamstress Pat Stevens this is a one-off class for beginners/ intermediates. As long as you can use a sewing machine this is a great class to advance your sewing skills. You will be taught to sew a cushion cover with an initial of your choice, (using simple applique and bondweb). You will learn to sew a an envelope back. All equipment and fabric will be provided during the class unless you have fabrics you would like to bring. At the beginning of the class you can choose from our array of fabrics. (You will be using half a metre for the cushion fabric and a fat quarter for the letter.)
Learn To Sew and Make A Fabric Christmas Cracker! Thursday 18th November, 7-8.30pm, £45.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Sew-and-Make-A-Fabric-Christmas-Cracker-Thursday-18th-November-7-8-30pm-p405333078
Learn to sew and make beautiful eco friendly reusable fabric crackers to make your Christmas celebrations extra special this year with Pat! All equipment and a choice of Xmas fabric will be provided during the class.
Learn to Use A Sewing Machine, Friday 19th November, 11-12.30pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Use-A-Sewing-Machine-Friday-19th-November-11-12-30pm-p387478442
Are you 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 to Sew A Christmas Bauble! Saturday 20th November, 10.30-12pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Sew-A-Christmas-Bauble-Saturday-20th-November-10-30-12pm-p406002672
Sew and make a beautiful and fun fabric Christmas bauble with Susan Mehmet, a great introduction to making a simple decoration that could help you to understand the basic principles of cutting out and using a sewing machine. All equipment and fabric will be provided during the class for your bauble.
Learn To Make A Cotton Jersey Head-Wrap, Saturday, 11th December, 1.30pm-3pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/%E2%80%8BLearn-To-Make-A-Cotton-Jersey-Head-Wrap-Saturday-11th-December-1-30pm-3pm-p408082122
Learn new sewing skills and make yourself a fabulous fashionable jersey headwrap just in time for the festivities of Christmas. Expert Pat Stevens will guide you though the process of designing, cutting and stitching your garment to produce an item to make you proud of yourself and you will walk out of Stitch looking fashionable and funky.
Stitching Circle returns for next meeting Wednesday 17th November, 7-9pm. Join Sharon 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.
KNITTING
Please get in touch if you are interested in us running any beginner or intermediate skills knitting workshops.
CROCHET
3 SPACES LEFT
Waffle Special Crochet Stitch, Saturday 6th November, 10.30-12.30pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Waffle-Special-Crochet-Stitch-Saturday-6th-November-10-30-12-30pm-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. We will be working up a small sample which will enable you to use this stitch in whichever project you like when you get home.
5 SPACES LEFT
Floral and Filled-in Granny Squares, Friday 12th November, 10.30-12.30pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Floral-and-Filled-In-Granny-Squares-Friday-12th-November-10-30-12-30pm-p378885713
A great follow-on workshop for anyone who has learnt how to work the basic granny square - this class will introduce you to the 'filled-in' or plain granny and we will also add a pretty floral design in colours of your choice worked from the base ring. This class also includes tuition on how to form a magic loop.
4 SPACES LEFT
Crochet for Beginners or Refreshers, 2-part workshop, Saturday 13th & 27th November, 2.30- 4.30pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-for-Beginners-or-Refreshers-2-part-workshop-Saturday-13th-&-27th-November-2-30-4-30pm-p408217662
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.
FULLY BOOKED- Crochet for Beginners or Refreshers, 2-part workshop, Thursday 25th Nov & Thursday 2nd December, 7-9pm
Crochet Flowers and Leaves, Saturday 11th December, 10.30-1.30pm, £45
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-Flowers-and-Leaves-Saturday-11th-December-10-30-13-00pm-p378884640
Ideal as a follow-on for those who have been on our Learn to Crochet workshops or anyone with previous experience who can crochet in double and treble, these flowers and leaves are perfect for all sorts of decorations - they make a great base for a Christmas wreath or use pastel shades and add them to some of your summer projects.
7 SPACES LEFT
Learn to Crochet A Christmas Snowflake, Friday 3rd December, 10.30-12.30pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Crochet-A-Christmas-Snowflake-Friday-3rd-December-10-30-12-30pm-p382231551
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Then why not crochet this sweet little snowflake decoration which is perfect to make into a handmade card or to hang on your tree. You can also make lots of them and join together to hang as festive bunting. You will learn how to make a magic loop (which is useful for all sorts of other projects) and work the classic feathery shape using treble crochet and treble crochet clusters.
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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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.
Enjoy the weekend everybody!
Warm Wishes Suzanne and the team at Stitch!
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