Remembering with love and respect...

Thank you to anyone who has popped in to see our Jubilee collage in the shop this week, it really means a lot to us. It has been such a reflective week watching all the poignant footage of the Queen's final journey and the way the nation has responded. 

The collage is on display here until Tuesday (we are shut Mondays) and then will be proudly displayed at the Knitting and Stitching Show from 6th-9th October.  On the Saturday, time to be confirmed but probably about 1pm, Jill from Inspirational Embroidery will be giving a talk about the piece. Please come along and say hello and support if you can or find us around the collage if you are attending this brilliant event for anyone with a love of textile based craft.....
https://knittingandstitchingshowallypally.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options

A couple of some of the many lovely images from our 84 pieced Jubilee Collage. These two were made by West Grove and Ashmole school students. Such beautiful depictions of some of the Queen's favourite animals.
https://www.stitch.org.uk/community-jubilee-collage

CLASSES TIMETABLE!
We know that times are hard for everyone and are likely to get harder but we still endeavour to run value for money and we hope worthwhile sewing and crafting classes, so please have a browse through our list if you are looking for enjoyable, therapeutic activities this autumn. We truly appreciate your support.

We have, amongst many others, spaces on our beginners quilting class this Sunday, a fabulous Jute Weaving workshop coming up (a lovely activity to do with a group of friends, see photo above) craft and coffee mornings on a Thursday, free knit and natter on Tuesday mornings, a teen crochet club on Tuesdays, a granny square crochet class.

We have a wide selection of sewing classes including learn to sew- pockets; a tote bag; a dress; a kimono and we have added another complete beginners learn to use a sewing machine workshop. We will be running another macramé class next month with the brilliant @the_knot_pullar, Jennifer. We have some great Christmas sewing/craft classes coming too, if you want them!

SEWING & PATCHWORK
Beginners Quilting One Day Workshop!
Sunday 18th September, 10.30am-4.30pm, £75
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-Quilting-One-Day-Workshop-Sunday-18th-September-10-30am-4-30pm-p440246927
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.
 

Weekly Knit & Natter, 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 session is free. You could book online or just drop in on the day.

Sew and Make with Seamstress Pat! Every Wednesday, next class 21st September, 12-1.30pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-21st-September-12-1-30pm-p488971188
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 with Pat (every Thursday) Thursday 22nd September, 12-2pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-22nd-September-12-00-2-00pm-p468421499
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, wall hanging or lap quilt. You will ideally be proficient on a sewing machine.

Learn To Use A Sewing Machine! Saturday 24th September 10:30-12 or Saturday 12th November, 10.30-12pm, £40

https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Use-A-Sewing-Machine-Saturday-24th-September-10-30-12-p465630460 
or
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-use-a-sewing-machine-November-12th-10-30am-12-00pm-p492926305
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.

Sewing Techniques Workshops - A Short Course in Mastering Pockets, Saturday 24th September 1-3pm, £25.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sewing-Techniques-Workshops-A-Short-Course-in-Mastering-Pockets-Saturday-24th-September-1-3pm-p467962273
Ever wished that certain pieces in your wardrobe had pockets? Well come on down to Stitch to learn how to add pockets to your garments! Within this short course our expert Pat Stevens will concentrate on working to samples of various pockets for functional and decorative use on trousers, dresses or skirts. By the end of this course you will never look sadly at an un-pocketed garment again! You will be confident and brave enough to add them where ever they are needed.

Make A Tote Bag for Beginner Sewers! Saturday 1st October, 10:30-12:30pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Make-A-Tote-Bag-for-Beginner-Sewers-Saturday-1st-October-10-30-12-30pm-p365326068

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.
 

Learn to Make a Kimono Saturday 5th November, 10:30-2:30pm, £55.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-make-a-Kimono-Saturday-05th-November-10-30-2-30pm-p472237267

Learn to sew a Kimono with the fabulous Pat Stevens! In one day you will learn this easy design and enhance your garment sewing skills. The end result is that you have a beautiful kimono that can be used any time of the year.
 

Learn to sew a Wrap Dress with Pat Stevens Saturday 19th November, 11am-3pm Saturday 26th November, 11am -3pm. £75.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-sew-a-Wrap-Dress-with-Pat-Stevens-Saturday-19th-November-11am-3pm-Saturday-26th-November-11am-3pm-p467216437
This is an intermediate sewing class on how to accurately cut out and adjust a pattern to make a wrap dress with confidence. This workshop will introduce you to the more advanced principles of dressmaking. No dress is as versatile as the wrap dress. It can be adjusted to fit any body type, looks great in every length, can be adjusted to any height, any sleeve and be added to depending on your preference or to suit any occasion with the fabrics you choose to make it in.
 

KNITTING & CROCHET 

Stitching Circle, next session Wednesday 28th September, 7-9pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-28th-September-7-9pm-p435761361
Join our bi-weekly Stitching Circle community (different dates over summer) for some lovely knitting and crafting chat - and share your knitting and sewing projects in a welcoming environment with wine, tea, coffee, biscuits.

Teen Crochet Club! 6 week course every Tuesday from 20th September, 4.30-5.30pm, £70
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Teen-Crochet-Club-4-week-course-every-Tuesday-from-20th-September-4-30-5-30pm-p474738260
Stitch! now has a beginners teenage crochet club starting this September! This 4 week club, with Kay Dudman, is a brilliant introduction for teenagers to learn to crochet. Crochet has been proven to have therapeutic and stress relieving benefits and a fabulous, creative hobby (no previous experience is necessary).

Crochet for Beginners or Refreshers, 2-part workshop, Saturday 17th September 1-3pm & Saturday 24th September, 1-3pm, £70.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-for-Beginners-or-Refreshers-2-part-workshop-Saturday-17th-September-1-3pm-&-Saturday-24th-September-1-3pm-p479747942
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 Square Workshop with Kay Dudman Saturday 8th, October, 1-3pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Granny-Square-Workshop-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-8th-October-1-3pm-p492661161

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 or have basic crochet skills, would like to know how to do the basic granny square and like to have fun experimenting with design and colour and potentially new yarns, this is for YOU!

CRAFTING
Coffee and Craft at Stitch! Origami Greeting Cards, Thursday 22nd September 11-1pm, £18.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Coffee-and-Craft-at-Stitch-Origami-Greeting-Cards-Thursday-22nd-September-11-1pm-p453390753

Join us at Stitch for 2 hours of mindful crafting with Pat on Thursdays. 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.
 

Craft and Coffee at Stitch! Free Motion Design on Cards, Friday 23rd September, 11-1pm, £18.00

https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Craft-and-Coffee-at-Stitch-Free-Motion-Design-on-Cards-Friday-23rd-September-11-1pm-p490462852
 During this session we will be making these beautiful cards with free motion machine stitching. All materials will be provided.

Craft & Coffee at Stitch! Stitchery cards! Thursday 29th September, 11-1pm, £18.00
http://https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Craft-&-Coffee-at-Stitch-Stitchery-cards-Thursday-29th-September-11-1pm-p426401621
Mindful crafting with Pat for two hours. During this session we will be making these beautiful cards with stitching. All materials will be provided.

Jute Weaving Plant Pot Workshop Thursday 29th September, 6-9pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Jute-Weaving-Plant-Pot-Workshop-Thursday-29th-September-6-9pm-p488666115

Come join us for a Jute weaving workshop with local artist Shirin Kambarova! This is an ancient, coiled technique that uses "jute" which is a sustainable natural, earthy material. Jute woven planters make a great strong container that are not only for plants. It can be made in many different sizes and shapes depending on how adventurous you are. It can be used for all kinds of storage from your threads to laundry and can make a truly unique gift for someone special. In this class with Stitch! you will be provided all the materials to make a small round container. If you are making a pot for a specific small plant please feel free to bring it in to make to size.

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
 

Warmest Wishes from Suzanne and the team at Stitch!
Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II.