*** Stitch Premises Update *** Friday 2^nd December ‘22

We are sad to let you know that Stitch! will be leaving the Post Office premises in Palmers Green. Our last day in the shop will be Wednesday 21st December and we are looking to find new premises.

We have LOVED being in this shop for the last two years and serving our community and we want to continue. 💜

We are still trading and have all our classes running throughout December so please keep visiting as we need your support now more than ever. 🙏

We are currently searching for space and premises locally. If anyone has any knowledge or suggestions then please let us know. Our online shop will obviously continue. We also plan to run physical classes from January in other local locations and we can run classes online. We will keep you updated. 

Thanks as ever for your support, we really do appreciate it…

But back to everyday crafting and sewing business for now which is what we are most passionate about!

We really do have some fabulous classes coming up this month including:-

* Introduction to Patchwork or Christmas patchwork,
Thursday 8th December

*  Learn to Use a Sewing Machine, Saturday 10th December
* Crochet Christmas decorations, Saturday 10th December
Sew and Make with Seamstress Pat! 
next available class Wednesday 14th December
* Beginners Knitting workshop, Saturday 17th  December
* Sew a Christmas Project with Pat! Saturday 17th December

We also have some fabulous crafting and sewing stock in the shop for Christmas gifts as well as Christmas fabrics for projects and wrapping not forgetting lots of ribbon so please come and see us in the shop to buy or you can shop online.

CLASSES TIMETABLE!

SEWING & PATCHWORK

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 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! Every Wednesday, next available class 14th December, 12-1.30pm, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-14th-December-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 or Christmas patchwork, Thursday 8th December, 11.00-1pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-8th-December-11-1pm-p506210452
 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 Use a Sewing Machine!
Saturday 10th December 10:30am-12:00pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-use-a-sewing-machine-Saturday-10th-December-10-30am-12-00pm-p511404560
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 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.

Sew a Christmas Project with Pat
Saturday 17th December, 12.30-2.30pm, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-a-Christmas-Project-with-Pat-p513193015
Fancy sewing a Christmas project and don’t know where to start? Choose from one of these three items to sew as a gift or do it for yourself! You will get expert guidance from beginning to end throughout. Projects to choose from are: Hot water bottle cover (please bring your own hot water bottle); Tote bag; Christmas stocking. This class is for beginners with experience using a sewing or above. 
 

KNITTING & CROCHET 

Stitching Circle, next session Wednesday 7th December,
7-9pm, £5
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-7th-December-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.

Christmas Crochet Decorations with Kay Dudman,
Saturday 10th December, 12.30-2.30pm, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Christmas-Crochet-Decorations-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-10th-December-12-30-2-30pm-p511952842
Kick start your festive season by learning to making these decorations that can be used for hanging in your tree or add it to a present instead of a bow for that extra festive handmade touch or give it as a small present. You have a choice of making a: Snow flake; Christmas tree; Christmas pudding; Snowman. You need to have a basic knowledge of how to crochet to take this class, it is not for beginners. We will provide all materials, but please bring your own crochet hook.

Beginners Knitting workshop with Kay Dudman, Saturday 17th December 10:30-12:30pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-Knitting-workshop-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-17th-December-10-30-12-30pm-p511403616
Are you dreaming of starting that project but not sure of the difference between knit or a purl? Perhaps you tried it years ago, but your project ended up in a bag behind the sofa… and now you feel ready to get started again with some help. Well Stitch is here to help!

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.

 CRAFTING

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

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.

or Learn to Make A Keepsake box with local artist Susan Mehmet, 3-4 hour workshop, £40
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.

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

(LAST DAY IN POST OFFICE SHOP WEDS 21ST DECEMBER UNTIL 2PM)
 

Thank you for all your support and have a good weekend everybody.
Warm Wishes, Suzanne and the team at Stitch!