Sunny new fabrics are the bees knees!
Sunny new fabrics are the bees knees!
Another fun packed week here at Stitch! We are all settling into a new normal, wearing masks in shops, out and about. We’ve been very busy selling home-made masks for adults and children alike and we are really impressed and pleased with how many of you are also making them yourselves. We have lots of elastic in stock for those of you that need it and a good array of cotton fabrics. Don’t forget if you need any help we have several video tutorials to help guide you on our website and we have some lovely new summery jersey fabrics for those of you who like a stretchy mask.
Our Zoom sessions have continued with some fabulous crafting online by kids making rainbow badges, paper spinners, toilet roll animals and some beautiful Knitting Nancys this morning.
A big thank you goes out to Sharon Wallin, our knitting and crochet guru, for hosting 16 weeks of virtual knit and natter on Zoom. We had our last session on Thursday for a while. Thank you Sharon for providing a comforting crafting ear and chat right from the start of lockdown every Thursday morning. Our audience has grown and grown and we really look forward to welcoming everyone back to a real life (socially distanced) knit and natter in the shop on Wednesdays 11-12 from September 2nd and of course our evening Stitching Circle too which started back up a few weeks ago. We are planning to launch a project involving knitting and crocheting a square for a dementia charity too. So watch this space :)
We enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing and mindful couple of hours in the shop yesterday evening at our beginners Intro to Modern Calligraphy class. Thank you so much to local calligrapher Sam Brown. We cant wait for our next intermediate class on Thursday 24th September where Sam will introduce new tools that will elevate your practice, including the oblique pen holder, coloured ink and a new nib. By the end of the class you will have made a piece of calligraphy art that shows off your growing talent! Sam also has some wonderful calligraphy sets for sale in the shop.
SHOP
We have had some fabulous new jersey fabrics come into the shop this week. Fresh new designs for summer, we couldn't resist these mustard hues and the bees are so unusual :) We have some playful, vibrant fabrics which are perfect for crafting, dressmaking and homeware. We are also very excited about some new Makower ranges coming into the store in September.
WEBSITE
We are also very pleased to reveal our new website designed by local designer Steve Quinn www.sqdesign.co.uk
We have a new ONLINE SHOP which we hope you find easy to use and are also offering click and collect.
BRING ON SEPTEMBER!
We are looking forward to running lots more of our classes from September. A quick summary of what is on offer with more to come....
CROCHET
www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet
2-part Beginners Crochet:
Sat 15th August, 10.30-12.30 & Sat 5th September 1.30-3.30
or Fri 11 & 25th September- 11-1, £45
Corner to Corner Crochet:
Friday 18th September- 11-1, £20
Tunisian Crochet:
Friday 16th October- 2-4, £30
Crochet Baskets:
Friday 9th October- 11-1, £25
SEWING
Learn To Use A Sewing Machine,
Sat 12th September 1-2.30pm £30
A one off class for beginners to get to know how to work a sewing machine and make a small fabric item, £30
www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Use-a-Sewing-Machine-Sat-12th-Sept
Sew and Make With Seamstress Pat, Weds 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th September, 12-1.30pm £30
Come along with a simple item or garment you are making, adjusting or starting and expert seamstress Pat Stevens will help and guide you through the process. You can book week by week.
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Classes-Wed-9-16-23-30-September-p220768716
KNITTING
Learn To Knit, Beginners Knitting, 2-part workshop
Tuesday 8th & 15th September, 10.30-12.30, £40
www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Knit-Beginners-Knitting
Knit a Cable Cushion, 2-part workshop,
Sat 5th & Sat 12th September, 10.30-12.30, £55
Learn to make a gorgeous soft and cosy moss stitch and cable cushion in fabulous super chunky yarn.
www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Knit-A-Cable-Cushion-Sat-5th-&-Sat-12th-Sept-10-30-12-30
PATCHWORK & QUILTING
How To Make a Quilt for Beginners (Evening course, 3 weeks) Weds 9th, 16th, 23rd September 7-9pm, £75
Learn the basics of modern machine quilting including choosing fabric, cutting, using a rotary cutter, patchwork construction and putting a quilt together including the binding. The design will be based on a small version of the log cabin design, similar to the quilt hanging in our shop
Learn How to Patchwork, Thursday 10th, 17, 24th September, 1st October, 10.30-12.30, £25 per week or all four classes for £90
www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-How-to-Patchwork-Thursday-10-17-24-Sept-10-30-12-30
This is a beginners/ intermediate patchwork course for quilters starting out or continuing your journey, you will ideally be proficient on a sewing machine.
STITCHING CIRCLES
- Knit and Natter, Wednesday 2nd September 11-12
- Evening Stitching Circle with Sharon Wallin (£5 includes alcohol) every other Weds returning Weds 2nd September, 7-9pm
OPENING HOURS
We are open Tuesdays to Fridays 10am- 2pm, Saturdays 10am-3pm at 397 Green Lanes N13.
We will be closed for a summer break for one week from Tuesday 25th -Saturday 29th August reopening on Tuesday 1st September.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in the shop or at one of our classes soon.
Best wishes from
Suzanne and the team at Stitch!
