POP IN THE SHOP TOMORROW- 25% OFF ALL CRAFTING KITS!

The tulips are in bloom, the weather is slowly getting warmer and the evenings getting lighter, which means we're calling it – Spring has sprung!  And we are offering 25% off all our crafting kits in the shop to celebrate.

We hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to the weekend, We cant wait to pop over to the Saturday Spring Market at Devonshire Square organised by the marvellous Palmers Green Action Team with traders like the English Potted Plant Company, DeliHouse UK, Yes To The Knot (macrame), Muswell HillyBrewers, Lather and Herbs, Retro Sister vinyl records and vintage fashion. Please support, we are sure it will be a great day in Palmers Green and don't forget to come and pop in and see us over the road at Stitch.

There is still time to book a space on tomorrow's Macrame class to make a plant hanger with Jennifer from the Knot Pullar so if you have some spare time tomorrow afternoon and fancy learning an enjoyable new craft we would love to see you!
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Macramé-knots-for-pots-workshop-Saturday-22nd-April-1-00-3-00pm-p454403255

Machine Embroidery Fun 

We were so pleased with our first freemotion (machine) embroidery class on Tuesday night with Jill Kipnis. Our classroom was a hive of activity with 8 machines whirring away producing these beautiful images and we are scheduling a new date for our next class so if you missed out get in quick.

Spaces on workshops 

We have lots of spaces available on NEW workshops coming up this Spring so we hope you can join us.

Some of the highlights include-

* NEW Learn to Paint Seasonal Flowers from life with artist Freny Green
* Mosaic Crochet
* Granny Squares
* Learn to Make Bunting
* New date for - Learn to use a sewing machine
* Learn Lace Knitting
* New date for Mosaic
* Borders and finishings for Crochet and Knitting projects

PLUS Coming Soon - Learn to To Sew Your Own Bag (with Pat) and Sustainable Sewing Sandwich Bags workshop with Sally Turner

CLASSES TIMETABLE!

SEWING & PATCHWORK

Weekly Knit & Natter, FREE
Every Tuesday 10.30-12pm
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 26th April, 11-1pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-26th-April-11-1pm-p543286542
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.
 

Learn to Sew a Shell Top, Thursday 4th & 11th May, 7-9:30pm, £80
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Sew-a-Shell-Top-Thursday-4th-&-11th-May-7-9-30pm-p539272801

Brighten up your wardrobe with a simple top and be proud that you made it yourself! Come join us at Stitch and learn how to make this shell top with expert seamstress and pattern cutter Nadira. In her class she will demystify the sewing pattern by teaching you how to how to read it, place it correctly on your fabric and cut your pattern ready for sewing. You will construct a very stylish shell top that is flattering for any body type. It can be made in a variety of fabrics and can be extended to make a dress.
 

Learn to use a sewing machine! Saturday 20th May, 1-2.30pm, £40.00, NEW CLASS DATE!
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/NEW-CLASS-DATE-Learn-to-use-a-sewing-machine-Saturday-20th-May-1-2-30pm-p492926305

With Pat Stevens. 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! 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. You will practice some stitching in order to gain the skills you need to tackle your future projects.

KNITTING & CROCHET 

Social Stitching Circle! (bi-weekly) Wednesday 26th April, 7-9pm, £8
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-12th-April-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. We would love to see you!

Beginners Knitting workshop with Kay Dudman, Saturday 22nd April, 10:30-12:30, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-Knitting-workshop-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-22nd-April-10-30-12-30-p511403616
In this workshop you will learn about equipment essentials; How to hold the yarn - important to maintain an even tension; Casting on - starting to knit; The knit stitch and garter stitch fabric; Casting off - finishing a piece; Finishing off - sewing in ends, making seams.
 

Granny Squares workshop! Saturday 13th May, 10.30-12.30pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Granny-Squares-workshop-Saturday-13th-May-10-30-12-30pm-p437761504
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 with us or have basic crochet skills, like to have fun experimenting with design and colour and potentially new yarns, this is for YOU!
 

Mosaic Crochet, Saturday 29th April, 10.30-12.30pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Mosaic-Crochet-Saturday-29th-May-10-30-12-30pm-p539198302
Come and join us here at Stitch and learn Mosaic Crochet with the wonderful Kay Dudman. This is a technique that gives you the opportunity to use two different colours without changing wool. You can create beautiful geometric designs with whatever colour combinations you like. During this workshop you will be working on a panel learning the basic techniques that you can continue at home to make a blanket or you can incorporate it into other projects.

Free! Learn To Knit /Crochet Forget me Not Flowers for Dementia Awareness Week with Kay Dudman, Tuesday 9th May, 1-3pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Free-Learn-To-Knit-Crochet-Forget-me-Not-Flowers-for-Dementia-Awareness-Week-with-Kay-Dudman-Tuesday-9th-May-1-3pm-p546561213
Free Workshop for Knitters and Crocheters! Join Kay Dudman at Stitch! to knit or learn to knit/crochet forget-me-nots for Dementia Action Week (15th-21st May) If you need some help learning how to stitch these beautiful forget-me-not flowers Kay is here to teach and help you or please just pop along to stitch communally with a cup of tea with us. We'd love to see you! If you want to join in and make at home the patterns are here to copy for guidance.

Lace Knitting with Alison Ferrary, Tuesday 30th May 7-9pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Lace-Knitting-with-Alison-Ferrary-Tuesday-30th-May-7-9pm-p542639517
Lace knitting is a delicate and intricate form of knitting that is used to make anything from table cloths and shawls to embellishments for a variety of projects. Alison will go through with you the different types of knitted lace but focus on the Shetland patterns. You will learn to follow a lace pattern in both written and chart formats. She will also guide you through how to block finished pieces and there will be plenty of samples on hand to look at. You will be doing some swatches using basic lace techniques and finish with a larger piece in Old Shale stitch that can be continued at home.
 

Borders and finishings for Crochet and Knitting projects, Saturday 17th June, 10:30-12:30, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Borders-and-finishings-for-Crochet-and-Knitting-projects-Saturday-17th-June-10-30-12-30-p467209206

Finishing a crochet or knitted project but wanting to add a bit of finesse? Come and join Kay Dudman at Stitch and we can help you to finish those projects once and for all. Finishing techniques are such an important skill to get your projects knitted/crocheted with ease and satisfaction. Once you have the know how everything falls into place. With these techniques you will learn how to hide mistakes and imperfections, add a bit of texture and colour and in the end achieve a finished look. These techniques are not only for knitted and crochet projects they can be used to finish and enhance almost anything you can attach it to such as hand kerchiefs, shawls and sewing projects.

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.

KIDS WORKSHOPS

CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED

CRAFTING
Macramé-knots for pots workshop! Saturday 22nd April 1:00-3:00pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Macramé-knots-for-pots-workshop-Saturday-22nd-April-1-00-3-00pm-p454403255

The perfect activity to do with a group of friends! Your macramé plant hanger will make the perfect addition to your home or the special handcrafted gift for a loved one. You will learn the main macramé knots that are used in almost all macramé projects and leave with your first finished project using sustainable materials that tread lightly on the planet.
 

Learn to Paint Seasonal Flowers from life with artist Freny Green, Saturday 13th May, 1-4pm, £60.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Paint-Seasonal-Flowers-from-life-with-artist-Freny-Green-Saturday-13th-May-1-4pm-p547789505
Come and join us here at Stitch in our tranquil studio and shop with local artist Freny Green and learn to paint seasonal flowers from life. Experience a pocket of peace and calm in a corner of Palmers Green with us for an afternoon being creative, learn a new skill, make new friends, eat cake and take home a piece of artwork to hang on your wall.

Mosaic for Beginners and Improvers, Sunday 11th June, 10.30-4.30pm, £80
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Mosaic-for-Beginners-and-Improvers-Sunday-11th-June-10-30-4-30pm-p530387775

What you will learn - Beginners: you will be given a small board, tools and a range of materials and instruction on how to design a mosaic; basic cutting and sticking techniques and how to finish your mosaic by grouting it. Improvers: if you are ready for your next project, you will be given advice on how to get started with it – what technique to use and the best materials to get the result you want. Materials and tools will be supplied, but you are welcome to bring in your own bits and pieces: just check with Alex first so she knows how to support you.
 

Please get in touch if you are interested in us running these workshops- 

Make a unique Keepsake Box! 3 hour workshop, £40.00
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.

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

ADDRESS:-
2 Hazelwood Lane
Palmers Green
N13 5EX
(Located just around the corner from the Post Office, next to Anthony Webb estate agents.)

Have a good rest of the week!

Warm Wishes, Suzanne and the team at Stitch!