The daffodils are in full bloom, the weather is warmer and the evenings lighter, which means one thing – spring has officially sprung! We are offering 25% off all crafting kits in the shop and online until 31st March!
Please use the code MOTHERSDAYOFFER
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Craft-Kits-c54360050

We are also springing into action with lots of new classes which we hope take your fancy. Please peruse them at https://www.stitch.org.uk/classes 
or see the full list below.

We know times are hard at the moment but support for a small business like us means the world to us and we really want to keep our stitching community going. The positive feedback we get is that our workshops really feed the soul and learning for example to knit & crochet can help you relax, enhance your sense of achievement and increase mental well-being. 

We are loving these mandalas, floral, hexagonal granny squares and the finish on this lovely shawl above. These four new crochet and knitting classes are now up online for booking -
* Knit a "Colours of the World" Cable Edge Garter Stitch Shawl
* Crochet A Mandala!
* Learn to Crochet Floral Hexagonal Granny Squares!
* Finishing Techniques

 (All bookings link in classes timetable below)



SPRING FABRICS!

How often do you see a fabric and wonder what it would look like as a dress, prevaricate and never end up making it?

Well, don't doubt your intuition! What a choice by Liz for this Cuff Dress by The Assembly Line. Stunning! This Circle Lines fabric designed by Rachel Parker for Dashwood Studio is positively jubilant- so bright and the mixture of colours so original. 
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/CIRC1777-Paint-p378131196

Spring is here, which fabrics take your fancy from our spring collection?
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Fabric-c50997502

MOTHERS DAY GIFTS
Last chance for Mothers Day gifts for Sunday. As well as our crafting kits having 25% off (use our our code MOTHERSDAYOFFER) our unique Palmers Green tea-towels are on special offer at £9. 

Buy Gifts

CLASSES TIMETABLE!

LET'S GO!

We can offer a group booking discount of 10% on each person when four or more people book together. If there is a time you would like us to run a particular workshop you fancy then please get in touch and hopefully we can accommodate you. Please email hello@stitch.org.uk with your enquiries.
 

SEWING & PATCHWORK

Weekly Knit & Natter (FREE) Tuesday 30th March, 10.30-12pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Weekly-Knit-&-Natter-FREE-Tuesday-29th-March-10-30-12pm-p448402270
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://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-30th-March-12-1-30pm-p439702132
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://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-31st-March-12-00-2-00pm-p453548183
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 Make Sleep Shorts or Pyjama Bottoms. Sat 2nd April 10-12pm, £40.00
https://bit.ly/3hbVU5Q
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 nightwear in any colour you like.

Beginners Quilting One Day Workshop! Sunday 10th April, 10.30-4.30pm, £75 FULLY BOOKED!
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 machines. Otherwise, no previous quilting experience is required.

Learn To Use a Sewing Machine, Saturday 9th April or Friday 29th April, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/LEARN-TO-USE-A-SEWING-MACHINE-Saturday-09th-April-10-30-12-p449304281

https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/LEARN-TO-USE-A-SEWING-MACHINE-Friday-29th-April-10-30-12-00-p449307039
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! Hosted by expert seamstress Pat Stevens. You will earn 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 and learn how to set the correct tension. Learn how to sew straight seams, change the needle, use 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.

Learn to Sew a Summer Blouse! Saturday 30th April 10:30-1:30, £55.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-sew-a-Summer-Blouse-Saturday-30th-April-10-30-1-30-p449353080
Summer is around the corner and what better garment to add to your wardrobe is a summer blouse. Flowing and comfortable and suits all body types. This is a pull over top and can be used off shoulder can be worn on those warm summer days. It would be a perfect garment to sew to improve your sewing skills with our resident seamstress Pat Stevens!

Learn to Make Celebratory (Jubilee) Bunting, Saturday 7th May
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-make-a-Celebratory-Bunting-jubilee-bunting-Saturday-07th-May-10-30-12-30-p452864715

There is always an excuse to hang bunting! In this case what better reason than the upcoming Jubilee celebrations. So come and join us at Stitch in making this fun accessory for any room or for any celebration. Our Resident seamstress Pat Stevens will guide you in cutting your triangles (or any shape you like) sew them, then stringing them together.

Simple Everyday Hand Sewing Skills with Seamstress Pat
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-Simple-Everyday-Hand-Sewing-Skills-Saturday-7th-May-1-2-30pm-p454567532
Come to this one and a half hour workshop and learn to-
- Sew basic stitches- threading the needle
- Take up trousers
- Sew on buttons
- The stitches needed for sewing on badges & patches
- How to sew a ripped seam.

Learn To Sew Palazzo Trousers. Part 1- Saturday 21st May, 10.30 - 2.30pm and Part 2- Saturday 28th May, 10.30-2.30pm, £75.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/%E2%80%8BLearn-To-Sew-Palazzo-Trousers-Part-1-Saturday-21st-May-10-30-2-30pm-and-Part-2-Saturday-28th-May-10-30-2-30pm-p375701925
With expert seamstress Pat Steven. Learn new sewing skills and make yourself a fabulous pair of palazzo trousers with pockets. An intermediate 2-part sewing class on how to accurately cut out and make yourself palazzo trousers to take home. You will learn to make trousers with neat invisible in-seam pockets and elasticated waistband.
 

    KIDS CRAFTS AT EASTER

Drop-in Kids Crafting Sessions! £4. 6th April 11am - 1pm, 7th April 11am - 4pm, 13th April 11am - 1pm, 14th April 11am - 4pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Drop-in-Kids-Crafting-Sessions-Wednesday-6th-April-11am-1pm-Thursday-7h-April-11am-4pm-Wednesday-13th-April-11am-1pm-Thursday-14th-April-11am-4pm-p454391821
Are you looking for something crafty to do in the Easter holidays? We at Stitch are offering a drop in session for you to come in and do crafts with your little ones. Come and have a laugh, make a special keepsake you can keep or give as a gift to someone special. (This is not a workshop).
 

                                CRAFTING

Origami- Star Greeting Cards, Coffee and Craft at Stitch! Thursday 7th, April 12-2pm, £20.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Coffee-and-Craft-at-Stitch-Origami-Star-Greeting-Cards-Thursday-7th-April-12-2pm-p453390753
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.

Macramé-knots for pots workshop! Thursday 19th May, 7-9pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Macramé-knots-for-pots-workshop-Thursday-19th-May-7-9pm-p454403255
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 

Stitching Circle, Wednesday 6th April, 7-9pm, £5 (runs every other week)
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-Wednesday-6th-April-7-9pm-p435761361
Join our bi-weekly Stitching Circle community for some lovely knitting and crafting chat - and share your knitting and sewing projects in a welcoming environment with wine, tea, coffee, biscuits.

Knit a "Colours of the World" Cable Edge Garter Stitch Shawl, Saturday 23rd April, 10.30-12.30pm, £55.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Knit-a-Colours-of-the-World-Cable-Edge-Garter-Stitch-Shawl-Saturday-23rd-April-10-30-12-30pm-p451599194
Learn to make this colourful shawl with our very own knitting expert Sharon. This shawl would be a great addition to anyone’s spring and summer wardrobe. This beautiful, colourful pattern and wool is by Stuart Hillard. Stuart is a designer, author and a previous contestant of the Great British Sewing Bee. The pattern uses two different wools which we are stocking in store.

Beginners Knitting Coming In June!

CROCHET

Crochet A Mandala! Friday 22nd April 10.30-12.30pm, £45.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-A-Mandala-Friday-22nd-April-10-30-12-30pm-p454583774
Join Sharon Wallin to learn to crochet these beautiful mandalas. You will learn to crochet in the round, using three main stitches - double crochet; treble crochet; double treble crochet. You will also learn how to make an attractive, beaded tassel to finish your mandala!
 

Crochet for Beginners or Refreshers, 2-part workshop, Saturday May 7th, 1-3pm & Saturday May 14th, 1-3pm, £60.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-for-Beginners-or-Refreshers-2-part-workshop-Saturday-May-7th-1-3pm-&-Saturday-May-14th-1-3pm-p452714780
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 Crochet Floral Hexagonal Granny Squares! Saturday 14th May, 10.30-12.30pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Crochet-Floral-Hexagonal-Granny-Squares-Saturday-14th-May-10-30-12-30pm-p454567534

Want to make gorgeous fabulous floral hexagonal granny squares that would make your grannies jealous! Come take a class with Sharon Wallin at Stitch to learn to create colourful, hexagonal granny squares.

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!