tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23806469773541183332024-03-13T00:28:58.367-07:00Stitches...a fabric and yarn shoppeStitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-23660509565265130182013-07-14T08:52:00.003-07:002013-07-14T08:52:53.035-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Stitches... fabric & yarn shoppe</u></span><br />
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Hello from Kelly Mall<br />
We at Stitches... are ready for summer after checking off these important events :<br />
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<li>Quilt Market in Portland, Oregon</li>
<li>All Iowa Shop Hop</li>
<li>Joyce's daughter's wedding</li>
<li>Holly's daughter's wedding</li>
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We have gotten some new fabrics in the store and they are ready for you to start making your projects from them :</div>
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<li>Jeepers Creepers - a new Halloween fabric line</li>
<li>Chevron Fabrics - in pink, black and blues</li>
<li>Wide backings in black, red & beige for finishing those big projects</li>
<li>Shirtings</li>
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New notions :</div>
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<li>Gingher stones for sharpening your dull scissors & rotary cutting blades</li>
<li>Aurifil thread</li>
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Attention Knitters & Crocheters</div>
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New yarns we have gotten in are by Cascade Yarns (100% cotton this time)</div>
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Also new is a novelty yarn called Yorganza - a must see.</div>
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We know that a person who knits is called a "knitter" and a person who sews is called a crocheter. If you are French they prefer crotchetier". You can choose.</div>
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Show your Stuff!!</div>
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The Floyd County Fair is coming soon. It starts on Wednesday, July 17th and runs through Sunday, July 21.</div>
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Join the fun and enter your creations. Whether it is quilting, wall hangings, needlework, projects in crochet or knit, photographs, woodworking and more. Let everyone know what you have been busy doing. Show your creations. For more information go to <span style="color: blue;">www.floydcountyfair.org</span> </div>
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Hey Kids!!</div>
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You can learn to knit on Thursday afternoons this summer until school starts. There is a one time fee of $10 which gives you needles and yarn and a chance for a life-long skill. The class is from 1-3pm every week. The only requirement is that you need to be 8 years old or older.</div>
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What to Do at Stitches...</div>
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JULY</div>
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<li>July 11th Thursday 3:30 pm Sylvia's BOM</li>
<li>July 17th Wednesday 6:30pm Country Gatherings BOM</li>
<li>July 26th Christmas ornaments/paper piecing with Joy</li>
<li>July 27th Christmas ornaments/paper piecing with Joy</li>
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AUGUST</div>
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<li>1st "Bag It" Class ( project bag or lunch bag)</li>
<li>5th Patchwork Pals Quilt Guild Meeting at Bethany Alliance Church 6:30pm</li>
<li>8th Free Demonstration on an Applique Technique by Linda 5-7pm</li>
<li>29th "A Panel, Not a Panel" 1-4pm (come see what new thing you can do with a panel)</li>
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Christmas & Halloween in July Sale</div>
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Stop in at Stitches... in July and stock up on fabric for those Halloween & Christmas projects. We have a 50% off sale going on all month.</div>
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Stitches... 715 Kelly Mall Charles City, IA 50616 <span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"> charlescitystitches@gmail.com </span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span> 641-228-3383</div>
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Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-82519744537390129242013-03-10T10:02:00.001-07:002013-03-10T10:02:12.651-07:00<b><span style="background-color: yellow; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">March Newsletter from Stitches...fabric & yarn shoppe</span></b><br />
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March wind doth blow and we will have snow and we will have cabin fever and get tired of winter!! What's new in Iowa? - not snow and cold but Stitches... does have some new things so come in and take a look!<br />
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<u><i>New Fabrics :</i></u><br />
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<li>Blomma by Jessica Swift (oranges, golds, big beautiful flowered collection) great for spring</li>
<li>Spice Market by Jo Morton (another great collection by Jo in rusts, browns, golds, etc.) even goes with</li>
<li> Bridgeport from 2012.</li>
<li>Alchemy by Shell Rummel (beautiful subdued colors of stuff from the sea)</li>
<li>What Little Girls Are Made Of...</li>
<li> AND PINKS & BLUES for darling quilts for little ones</li>
<li>What Little Boys Are Made Of...</li>
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<li>T-shirt Class with Ana Blickenderfer -- Saturday, March 9th, 9am-4pm</li>
<li>Twisted Sixter Class with Ana -- Saturday, March 23rd, 9am-3pm (come see the sample - fun class, awesome quilt)</li>
<li>Country Gatherings Block of the Month -- Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30pm</li>
<li>Sylvia's Bridal Sampler Block of the Month -- Thursday, March 14th at 3:30pm</li>
<li>Every Barn Tells A Story Block of the Month -- Thursday, March 21st at 6:30pm</li>
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<b style="background-color: lime; font-size: x-large;"> 6 Northeast Iowa Shops to visit and have fun</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> Charles City, Cedar Falls, Decorah, New Hampton, Osage, Waverly</b></div>
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<i><u>New Yarns :</u></i><br />
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Aria by Crystal Palace (awesome multi yarn)<br />
Ruffle Yarns (arriving weekly)<br />
Treasure Packs in new spring colors<br />
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Come in and see our new samples in these and other yarns. Great projects and pastimes!!<br />
<br />Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-25811944456412751392013-01-04T08:32:00.000-08:002013-01-04T08:32:10.734-08:00<span style="font-size: large;">January Newsletter </span><br />
Stitches... fabric & yarn shoppe in Charles City, Iowa<br />
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Happy New Year from the staff of Stitches...<br />
2013 brings a whole year of new projects. Let us help you get started.<br />
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<li>Monkey Around by Quilting Treasures</li>
<li>Honeybell by Blank Quilting</li>
<li>Sumatra Batiks by Blank Quilting</li>
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<li>Thursday, January 10th, 3:30pm Sylvia's Bridal Sampler BOM</li>
<li>Wednesday, January 16th, 6:30pm Country Gatherings BOM</li>
<li>Thursday, January 17th, 6:30pm Every Barn Tells A Story BOM</li>
<li>Friday, Saturday, Sunday, January 25, 26, 27 Cabin Fever Weekend Retreat @ Stitches...</li>
<li>Thursdays, February 21, 28, March 7, 5-7pm Beginning Quilting</li>
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Coming soon : Technique Workshops<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Quilter's Fun Run Shop Hop - March 21st thru 23rd</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">We're joining 5 other shops for a local shop hop - get ready for some fun, prizes, new ideas, etc.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">You know what the shop hops bring!!!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Stitches... Debbie's Moose Patch Crazy to Quilt Quilter's Window Red-Roxy Quilt Co.</span></b><br />
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From the staff at Stitches... Holly Joy Joyce Linda Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-38400026278296681432012-07-02T13:20:00.001-07:002012-07-02T13:20:31.944-07:00July NewsletterJuly 2012 Newsletter from Stitches... in Charles City, IA<br />
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<li>Welcome to the jungle - speaking about the weather. Wow, what a hot June and July looks to be the same. Lots going on in July to keep quilters busy though.</li>
<li><u>Quilt Appraisers</u> are coming to Charles City on July 9th. Don't miss this opportunity if you want some real experts to look at your quilt. They will be at First Citizens Bank in the Heritage Club Room from 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm on Monday the 9th. It is free for a verbal appraisal and $35 for a written appraisal (apt. needed for this). Take advantage of the knowledge of Val Bonk and Charleen Ritchmeier. Thank you 1st Cits!</li>
<li><u>Floyd County Fair Time</u> will soon be here and a favorite of local fairgoers is the quilt show so we're asking you to get involved and show off your quilts. We will have information sheets at Stitches... for you to fill out and times and dates for drop-off and pick-up at the Fairgrounds. The fair starts on July18th so make your decisions soon and show your stuff! Betty Jo Staudt and Karen Thomas are in charge.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Thursday, July 12th 3:30pm Sylvia's Block of the Month</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Guild members - this could be a good time to sew with Sheila's Fabric</span></div>
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$35 + Book + Fabric = Awesome Quilt</div>
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<strong><u>Capri Collection </u>of fabric by AdornIt in grays and yellows</strong></div>
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<strong><u>Cuddle Fleece </u>in Elephant Motif</strong></div>
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<strong><u>Ruffle and Ladder Yarns</u> in new colors</strong></div>
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<strong>What about a Buggy Barn Quilt? Ana Blickenderfer has volunteered to teach "Barn Chicks" at Stitches... so we are taking names and will announce a date when the class is full. This is a really fun 2 Saturday class.</strong></div>
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<strong>Beginner or Wannabe Quilter? We are also taking names for a class for you beginners. Come in and sign up now and let's get a class going for the fall. It could be a table runner, bed runner, baby quilt - you help decide what to make while learning to quilt.</strong></div>
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</div>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-48771963302036688312012-05-08T08:59:00.002-07:002012-05-08T08:59:50.203-07:00<span style="font-size: x-large;">May Newsletter from Stitches... in Charles City, Ia </span><br />
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Happy May Basket Day!</div>
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Remember the days when we spent hours making our little paper May baskets and delivered them to a friend's front or back door and went scurrying away hoping to get caught?!? You younger Stitches... Friends may not recall those days but that was when girls weren't participating in sports, TV wasn't worth watching ("It's Howdy Doody Time") and parents would allow us to use the phone in emergencies only. My how times have changed.<br />
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Some of us still love to take time to make special, handmade gifts and home decor. It is all very fun and therapeutic and we encourage everyone to try something handmade. Knit and crochet teaching goes on daily at any level, come give us a try. We have some great yarns and patterns.<br />
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Enough about the good old days, let's talk about future projects, classes, fabric, yarn, notions and the All Iowa Shop Hop.<br />
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<u><b>May Calendar</b></u><br />
<u>Thursday, May 10th</u>, Sylvia's Bridal Sampler Block of the Month 3:30pm<br />
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<u>Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 17, 18, 19 </u> Stitches... will be closed for Quilt Market in Kansas City (we promise to bring back some great ideas, fabrics, notions, etc.<br />
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<u>Wednesday, May 23rd,</u> Signs of the Seasons Block of the Month 6:30pm<br />
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<u>Friday, May 25th</u>, 1-4pm Interchangeable Bag/Purse Class with Hazel Smith (sign up now, class is filling up)<br />
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<u>June 1 thru 14</u> All Iowa Shop Hop (90 participating shops) Flyers available at Stitches...<br />
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<b>Stitches... 715 Kelly Mall Charles City, IA 641-228-3383 charlescitystitches@gmail.com </b><br />
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<br />Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-83361542177925522062012-04-02T18:18:00.002-07:002012-04-02T18:38:14.302-07:00<span style="font-style: normal; "><b>April Newsletter from Stitches...</b></span><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Happy Spring... or is it summer already? Wow, what a great March we have had. We hope a frost in April doesn't cause flower, tree, garden problems. The warm weather doesn't mean we have to quit the fun pastimes we enjoy all winter long. We have great new fabrics and yarns arriving all year long.</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span ><b><i>Chickfest - 2012 "Celebrate Chicks"</i></b></span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">April 7th 9am - 5pm</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Join the fun</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Demonstrations, Make-It & Take-It</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Refreshments, Specials, Drawings</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">New Fabrics :</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><ul><li><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Who's A Bunny (Quilting Treasures)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 100%; ">1862 Battle Hymn (Moda)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Sparky & Marie : Picadilly (Quilting Treasures)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Busytown Bood & Coordinates - Richard Scary (Quilting Treasures)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Be Prepared (Boy Scout Panel & Coordinates (Quilting Treasures)</span></li></ul></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">New Yarns :</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif; "><ul><li>Boutique Ribbon in new colors</li><li><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Starbella in new colors</span></li></ul></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Classes :</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><ul><li><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Signs of the Seasons (Block of the Month) Wed. April 11th at 6:30pm</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Sylvia's Bridal Sampler (Block of the Month) Thurs. April 12th at 3:30pm</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Paper Piecing Technique Class Thurs April 12th at 1:30pm</span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">(if you want to learn or improve your paper piecing, join this class with Barb & Joy)</span></li></ul></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; "><b><i>Coming in May</i></b></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Stitches... will be closed May 17, 18, 19 for Quilt Market in Kansas City</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Bag/Purse Class - interchangable fabrics for use with all your fashions - </div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Friday, May 25th 1-4pm with Hazel Smith</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; "><b><i>Coming in June :</i></b></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">All Iowa Shop Hop June 1-14 (more information in May newsletter)</div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Holly, Sheilah, Joy & Joyce</div><div style="text-align: center;font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Stitches... 715 Kelly Mall Charles City, IA 50616 641-228-3383</div><div style="text-align: center;font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">charlescitystitches@gmail.com Facebook at Stitches</div><div style="text-align: center;font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Tues - Sat 11am to 5pm Thurs til 7pm </div><div style="text-align: center;font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-70244546839551169602012-03-02T09:14:00.005-08:002012-03-02T09:45:33.536-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhSovpgVuT51zEpdHamM3-fSPj3Z_cX2h0t6NQ7dLD9j8RKOd9XErvfxzUed_CiSBYj6UnWMWXaWUdRytTlfr3m4hoMnLvSZ4r6GjXVYKgsWYfgg9ICi1H3-xJ40WBZ8ZFGHme5RZtQ70/s1600/Oona+on+the+Beach.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhSovpgVuT51zEpdHamM3-fSPj3Z_cX2h0t6NQ7dLD9j8RKOd9XErvfxzUed_CiSBYj6UnWMWXaWUdRytTlfr3m4hoMnLvSZ4r6GjXVYKgsWYfgg9ICi1H3-xJ40WBZ8ZFGHme5RZtQ70/s200/Oona+on+the+Beach.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715357061806136450" /></a><br /><span ><span ><i>March Newsletter from Stitches...</i></span></span><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div><ul><li><span >Hello and welcome Spring. This truly has been a remarkable winter. Thunderstorms in February. Maybe flowers in March. If you are itching for some spring ideas come in to Stitches and we'll load you with ideas, fabric, kits, whatever it takes to get a jump on spring.</span></li><li><span >Please welcome another new staff at Stitches... Joyce Laffe will be working on lFridays for you help and convenience. She, along with Sheilah McClain and Joy Frank have a wealth of knowledge waiting to be tapped. Just ask for help in finding or planning your next project. Sheilah will be at Stitches... on Tuesdays and Joy will be there on Wednesdays.</span></li><li><span >We again have some great bolts in the Dog Pound for $4 a yard. These are some of our quality fabric that we offer at great prices. Maybe a backing or a border that goes with some blocks you have already put together. Come, give it a look. We will always have the Dog Pound filled for your enjoyment. Also, fat quarters in the Dog Pound for $1.50 and some kits for 25-50% off. Great bargains!!</span></li></ul><div><span ><b>New Fabrics at Stitches...</b></span></div></div><div><ul><li><span >1862 Battle Hymn by Moda</span></li><li><span >Plaid, Plaid, Plaid by Moda</span></li><li><span >Lily & Will by Moda</span></li><li><span >Paddington Bear by Quilting Treasures</span></li><li><span >Richard Scary by Quilting Treasures</span></li></ul><div><span ><b>New Notions at Stitches...</b></span></div></div><div><ul><li><span >Applique Fiber</span></li><li><span >Carol Doak's Paper Piecing</span></li><li><span >Pressing Sheets</span></li><li><span >TaDa's (in place of Thangles)</span></li></ul><div><span ><b>Upcoming Classes</b></span></div></div><div><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span ><i>Block of the Month - Sylvia's - March 8th at 3:30pm</i></span></li><li><span ><i>Block of the Month - Signs - March 21st at 6:30pm *<span ><span >note change of date due to spring</span> <span >break</span></span></i></span></li><li><span ><i>T-Shirt Quilt Class - March 17th 10am-4pm $12 plus materials - taught by Ana Blickenderfer - start collecting those T-shirts now to make this amazing keepsake.</i></span></li></ul><div><span ><b>Chickfest is coming April 7th</b></span></div></div><div><span ><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>You won't want to miss the fun : make-it & take-it, demonstrations, </b></span></div><div><span ><b> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>refreshments, prizes, etc. 9am-5pm</b></span></div><div><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span ><b>*<span ><i>Come and see our new samples of quilts, wallhangings, tabletoppers, etc. made with new fabrics at Stitches...</i></span></b></span></div><div><span ><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div><span ><b><i>New Yarns at Stitches...</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span ><b>Tutu in 6 new colors (this yarn is so fun and easy to make into a scarf as a cool gift for friends and family) a must see.</b></span></li><li><span ><b>Starbella - the hottest new look in scarves - new in black and white</b></span></li><li><span ><b>Beautiful - (also known as windopane yarn) to make those awesome crochet necklaces ( you really don't have to know how to crochet)</b></span></li><li><span ><b>Starter Kits by Dark Horse Yarn - for your little daughters and granddaughters who want to learn how to knit.</b></span></li></ul><div><span ><i>Join us on Friday afternoons (or any afternoon) for a 'sit & sew or knot or crochet or just sit group'. Tea and treats served every Friday.</i></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b><i>Stitches... 715 Kelly Mall Charles City, Iowa</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b><i>641-228-3383 or 641-330-2308</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b><i>email us at charlescitystitches@gmail.com</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b><i>Find us on facebook at charlescitystitches</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b><i>or on our blog at charlescitystitches@blogspot.com</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><i><br /></i></span></div>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-29711717319705714722012-02-01T06:44:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:39:52.489-08:00<span style="font-size: 180%; " ><strong><i>February Newsletter from Stitches...</i></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hello to our Stitches...friends,</span> </span><ul><li>February brings us lots of sales, specials, new projects, classes, fabrics and yarns. We are always trying to find what our friends need in the quilting, sewing, knit and crochet world so if there is something you need that we don't have at Stitches... just let us know and we'll do our darndest to get it.</li><li><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>February Sale in the Dog Pound</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;">50 bolts at $4/yd, patterns ½ price, kits 25% off</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fat Quarters - $1.50</div></li></ul><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><i>New fabrics at Stitches...:</i></div></i><div style="text-align: center; ">Primitive Muslins</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Ginny Beyer Color Palette Bolts</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Minky Dot in Brown (also in pink, blue, green) great for a soft backing</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Bridgeport by Jo Morton (arriving in Feb.)</div><div style="text-align: center; "><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>New notions at Stitches...:</i></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Creative Grids Rulers</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Big Mama & Big Daddy</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>New yarns at Stitches… :</i></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Crystal Palace - Sausolito, Mendocino, TuTu, Mochi</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Brown Sheep - Beautiful (window pane), Fantasy Starter Kits</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Diana – Silk and Merino(new colors)</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span>Classes at Stitches :</span></i></b></div></b><div style="text-align: left;"> <i> Wednesday, February 8th</i>, 6:30pm, <b>Block of the Month - Signs of the Seasons</b> with our</div><div style="text-align: left;"> own "Fons & Porter" Julie and Sandy - come join us for 6 month of sewing fun</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <i>Thursday, February 9th</i>, 3:30pm, <b>Block of the Month - Sylvia's Bridal Sampler</b> - with</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Annette Ashbach. (You can still be a part of this awesome quilt experience)</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <i>Friday, February 24th</i>, 1-5pm<b> Sit 'n Sew </b>(bring you project and sit with friends & sew in</div><div style="text-align: left;"> our lower level.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <i> Saturday, February 25th</i>, 10am-4pm, <b>Beginning Quilt Class</b> (Bedscarf) with Ana</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Blickenderfer. Make this bedrunner/scarf and learn tons of sewing/quilting</div><div style="text-align: left;"> techniques. $12 + material</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <i>Saturday, March 17th</i>, 10am-4pm, <b>T-Shirt Quilt Class</b> with Ana B (learn how to put</div><div style="text-align: left;"> those T-Shirts into a quilt you can give as a gift or keep forever</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><span >Holly, Joy, and Sheilah</span><div><span><br /></span>Stitches…715 Kelly Mall Charles City, IA 50616<span > charlescitystitches.blogspot.com</span><br />Email : <span >charlescitystitches@gmaill.com </span>641-228-3383</div>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-62687334920976196532012-01-02T18:17:00.000-08:002012-01-03T15:43:55.039-08:00<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Happy New Year from your friends at Stitches...</span></strong><br /> January 2012 Newsletter<br /><ul><li>A new year and so many projects to start. Come join us for lots of fun and new ideasfor gifts and home decorating. We havefabrics and yarns to whet your appetite and patterns and ideas to put them touse. If there is something we don'thave let us know and we'll do our best to get it. </li><li>FYI : </li><li>Tuesdays you will seeSheila McClain at the counter. Sheilahis a long time quilter from Charles City and also works at ACE Hardware. Come in and get to know her and she'll helpyou with your needs. </li><li>Wednesdays you will find Joy Frank at the counter. Joy has taughtlots of Stitches... classes this year, including beginning quilting, Block ofthe Month, and more plus she is quite the knitter making, socks, cowls,scarves, and many other unique items. She can help you with either your yarn or fabric projects.</li><li>New Fabrics : </li><li>Ginny Beyer Palette Bolts of tone on tone prints</li><li>Susan Branch : Friends (For a darling child's quilt)</li><li>Minky Dots in several colors : great for quiltbacks 60" widthNew fleece prints for a new winter tie blanket</li><li>New Yarns :</li><li>Boutique Eclipse Yarn (wool, acrylic, nylon)</li><li>In beautiful colorsWindow yarn in 4 colors (to make those necklacesand other great items</li></ul><p>Pom Pom Makers</p>Tu Tu Yarn (makes up into a great ruffled scarf)<br />Upcoming classes & events :·<br /><ul><li> Thursday, January 5th -4:30pm Double Wedding Ring class·</li><li> Wednesday, January 11th -5:30pm Tatting with Joyce· </li><li> Wednesday, January 11th -6:30pm Signs of the Seasons Block ofthe Month 1st session· </li><li>Thursday, January 12th -3:30pm Sylvia's Bridal Sampler Block of the Month 1st session· </li><li>Saturday, January 14th10am-5pm Mission Sewing (Hospital Gowns for Haiti, Guatemala, &Mexico -call for details)· </li><li>January 20-22 Cabin FeverWeekend - Quilt-A-Thon with Joy @ Stitches... see * below for details · Saturday, January 28th - Knittingwith Gigi at the Charles City Library (time TBA) books, yarn, needles, etc.available at Stitches... </li><li>Knitting Class Project for January will be SocksCome knit a pair with us. We will have a pattern, needles, and yarn ina kit or you can choose you own and special individual instruction will be available on Thursdays from 6-8pm or Fridays from 3-5pm; come and get your Christmas projects startedin January. Everyone loves a pair ofhand knit socks.</li><li></li></ul>*Let’s have aQuilt-A-Thon on the weekend of January 20, 21 & 22 at Stitches.<br /> Okay, ladies, let’s havesome fun for a whole weekend or any part thereof. <br />I found a great pattern for a scrappy quiltthat can be completed during the weekend.<br /> We have a sample in the store. You use your scraps or fat quarters to complete this quilt. <br />You will need off-whites or beigetone-on-tone prints plus all of the leftovers or fat quarters you have stashedaway and waiting for something to be done. Of course, if you don’t have any, come on into Stitches and we can fix you up with your supplies.<br />We will start @ 5 pm onFriday, January 20 and sew as long as you want – midnight sounds good! <br />Saturday, January 21, we will start @ 9 am and once again, go as long as we want. If we don’t get finished on Saturday, we will do again on<br />Sunday starting @ 10 am and going to about 4 pm. It will cost you only $5.00 per session or $15.00 for the wholeweekend. Bring you own sewing equipment,including machine, mat, cutter and iron. An extension cord will be useful. We do have an ironing board but I would recommend you bring your ownpressing board – this is a ½ inch plywood, 18 x 24 inches with one piece ofbatting and one piece of muslin turned under to the back and stapled down. Let'shave some fun. <br />Joy& HollyStitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-16132595230359147372011-11-18T09:44:00.000-08:002011-11-18T09:55:08.156-08:00November/December 2011 Newsletter from Stitches...<br /><br />Hi to Friends of Stitches... with the holidays just around the corner we just wanted to update you on what's going on in the local fabric and yarn shop.<br /><br />Upcoming events :<br />Signs of the Seasons : Block of the Month, starting January 11th (6:30pm) Julie DeBower and Sandy Hicks, instructors. Second Wednesday of the Month (6 months)<br /><br />Sylvia's Bridal Sampler Block of the Month, starting January 12th (3:30pm) Annette Ashbach, instructor. Second Thursday of the Month (2 years)<br /><br />New Fabrics at Stitches...<br />Cattails & Clover by Kansas Troubles (Moda)<br />New Batiks from Blank Quilting<br />Kits for Christmas Gifts : Aprons, Wallhangings, Tabletoppers, Quilts<br /><br />New Yarns at Stitches...<br />New colors of Splash by Crystal Palace Yarns<br />New Sausolito & Mendocino (wonderful for scarves, hats & fingerless gloves)<br />New Mochi in Mini, Worsted, and Chunky<br />Great Pattern ideas for easy gifts for the Holidays.<br /><br />Saturday Specials (Startin on Black Friday - Saturdays only after November 26th)<br />All Saphira, Vespera, & Jezebel Yarns by Southwest Yarn 1/2 price<br />All Sock Yarn $1 off regular price<br />10% off all kits (fabric and yarn)<br />All bolts in the Dog Pound at $4/yd (1 yd minimum)<br />All Wide Backing 20% off (limit of 5 yards)<br />All regular fleece 25% off<br />All batiks $7/yard ( 1 yard minimum)<br /><br />Stitches... will be closed on December 24th & 25th & 31st.<br />Stitches... 715 Kelly Mall, Charles City, IA 50616 641-330-2308<br />charlescitystitches.blogspot.com <a href="mailto:charlescitystitches@gmail.com">charlescitystitches@gmail.com</a><br />visit us on Facebook @ Stitches fabric and yarnStitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-52041913223893702132011-11-12T11:48:00.001-08:002011-11-12T11:48:57.501-08:00New LookWelcome to Stitches blog re-vamped. More frequent posting to come. Thanks for stopping by and as always, come see me!<div><br /></div><div>Best,</div><div><br /></div><div>Holly</div>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-12288356289648105222011-05-05T12:37:00.000-07:002011-05-05T12:55:16.084-07:00"Party Across North Iowa" Shop HopMay 5th, 6th, and 7th<br /><br />"Party Across North Iowa" Shop Hop<br /><br /><br /><ul><br /><li>Stitches... in Charles City "Tailgating"</li><br /><br /><li>Debbie's in Osage "Birthday Partying"</li><br /><br /><li>Saintly Stitches in St. Ansgar "Baby Showering"</li><br /><br /><li>Saintly Stitches in Mason City "Housewarming"<br /></li></ul><br /><p>See us all and enjoy the specials:<br />Free pattern & fat quarter or charm pack with purchase<br />Door prizes</p><br /><p>Refreshments<br /><br /><strong>Stitches... own specials:</strong></p><br /><p>5% off all kits on Thursday</p><br /><p>10% off all kits on Friday</p><br /><p>20% off all kits on Saturday</p><br /><p>All Christmas fabrics $5.00 per yard & fat quarters $1.50</p><br /><p>1/2 price on all "projects of the month" kits</p>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-1737404096710108512011-03-01T20:24:00.000-08:002011-03-01T20:39:40.180-08:00March Newsletter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhudZnqbVwiMp8Vi3YUz7q_T4DMqtDIyUXj26_DfNl_awTxaG2u_Eu2MVnhTs5B7qDmAOWxStRcvdRJTCRPoXGxcducC69tr64fS4oajlNTWWHE6Q-lBS0ypYHnM2EMNQyx_nI37HtL_i3k/s1600/Untitled3.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 76px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhudZnqbVwiMp8Vi3YUz7q_T4DMqtDIyUXj26_DfNl_awTxaG2u_Eu2MVnhTs5B7qDmAOWxStRcvdRJTCRPoXGxcducC69tr64fS4oajlNTWWHE6Q-lBS0ypYHnM2EMNQyx_nI37HtL_i3k/s200/Untitled3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579336015655848322" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><style>@font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman"; }@font-face { font-family: "Script MT Bold"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1;</style><span style=";font-family:";font-size:130%;" ><b><span style="font-size:180%;">Greeting</span></b></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:180%;" ><b>s & Salutations from the staff at Stitch</b></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:180%;" ><b>es…</b></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:180%;" ><b><span style=""> </span>Spring may be just around the corner and we invite you to peruse our new fabrics, yarns, patterns, and ideas.</b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>Fabric/Quilting/Sewing Department</u></span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>March Project of the Month</u></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">($15/kit)</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Shopping Bag made with Attitude Girl Fabric by Mary Engelbreit</i></span><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:100%;" ><i>.<span style=""> </span>Go Green with a darling Stitches... Shopping Bag.</i></span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>Notion of the Month</u> :</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Sewline Fabric Pencils (all colors of lead)</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>Special Promotion for the month</u> :</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Green Fat Quarters $1.50 til St. Patty’s Day</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>New Notion : </u></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Bottom Line Thread by Superior (you’ll love it for your bobbins)</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>On-Going Promotion</u> :</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Sale Bolts for $4, 5, & 6 (more bolts added each week)</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>New Fabric Collections</u> : </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Hooty Hoot</i></span><span style="font-style: normal;font-size:100%;" > Flannel (Panel & coordinates), </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>All Star</i></span><span style="font-style: normal;font-size:100%;" > Flannels,<span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Sweet Divinity Polka Dots</i></span><span style="font-style: normal;font-size:100%;" ><span style=""> </span>all by Riley Blake<span style=""> </span>(So cute for babies & kids)</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Spring Collection called <i>Provence</i></span><span style="font-style: normal;font-size:100%;" > by Blank Quilting</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">And don’t forget Amy Butler “Soul Blossoms” (great for purses & aprons, too)</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p> <style>@font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman"; }@font-face { font-family: "Courier New"; }@font-face { font-family: "Wingdings"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }ol { margin-bottom: 0in; }ul { margin-bottom: 0in; }</style> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:100%;" ><u>New </u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:100%;" ><u>& Upcoming Classes</u></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> : </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UsYUgV-CU8n_I5Da3WxZHUbbO9xv3YYqrlUmA-Y16lC4bCBZtEcVMaA92jusfYzFzk7TYyVlX3tlr0q6GVMEO3rvuHsRnrTy6Iq4nYu03cuLLLzrTW8Y-jMGdAVDPg57CXN-BKMqGyKY/s1600/Untitled2.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UsYUgV-CU8n_I5Da3WxZHUbbO9xv3YYqrlUmA-Y16lC4bCBZtEcVMaA92jusfYzFzk7TYyVlX3tlr0q6GVMEO3rvuHsRnrTy6Iq4nYu03cuLLLzrTW8Y-jMGdAVDPg57CXN-BKMqGyKY/s200/Untitled2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579335263886536066" border="0" /></a></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; font-weight: bold;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">March 26<sup>th</sup></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">9am to 3pm :</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Inspiration Strip Piece Quilt Class</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">(Joy Frank, inst.)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">April 2<sup>nd</sup></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">9am to 3pm :</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Beginning Quilting </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">(learn the basics while making a quilt top)</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><style>@font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman"; }@font-face { font-family: "Courier New"; }@font-face { font-family: "Wingdings"; }@font-face { font-family: "Calibri"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }ol { margin-bottom: 0in; }ul { margin-bottom: 0in; }</style> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; font-weight: bold;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">April 9<sup>th</sup></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">9am to 3pm : Kool Kaleidescope with Carol Moellers</span></li></ul> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>Regular Events at the Shop</u> :</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">BOM – Thurs, Mar. 10 @ 6:30pm led by Joy Frank</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>Special Upcoming Event :</u></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Chickfest</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">April 2<sup>nd</sup> -</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Demonstrations, Refreshments, Special Pricing, Entertainment -</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Visit all the participating retailers for fun and fresh ideas for spring.</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Knitting/Crocheting/Yarn/Stitchery Department</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>Project of the Month</u> :</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Crocheted Shamrock Pin or Magnet</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>New Yarns Collections</u> : New colors in Bernat Softee Chunky and Baby Jacquard</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Self striping </span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">--</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Apple Blossom, Bluebell, Rosebud, Macaroon, Boys & Girls</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>Promotion of the month</u> : Replenished Bargain Bin $2/skein</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>New & Upcoming Classes</u> : CABLES? -</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Yes, you can!</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Make a sweater, scarf, vest, hat, even socks!!</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">We can always start a sock class at any time if you’re interested. They’re addicting!!</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u>Regular Events at the Shop</u> :</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Friday afternoon knitting/crochet group meets 1-3pm at the table under the pergola, with master knitter Nancy Cole and other teachers to help learn and problem solve.</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Beverages and snacks are regularly served!</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Folks bring their own projects, or Nancy and the Stitches staff make suggestions and help you get started. </span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Learn to knit or crochet, or get help with your projects on Thursdays evening 6-8pm and/or Saturday afternoons 2-4pm.</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Call ahead if you need an appointment for special help, or just show up and join us at the table under the pergola for some good conversation while we stitch and sip. Come in and see our beautiful new Crystal Palace Yarns in great Spring colors.</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; text-align: center; line-height: 115%; font-weight: bold;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;" lang="EN" ><i>Stitches... 715 Kelly Mall<span style=""> </span>Charles City, IA<span style=""> </span>50616<span style=""> </span>charlescitystitches@gmail.com </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; text-align: center; line-height: 115%; font-weight: bold;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;" lang="EN" ><i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.charlescitystitches.blogspot.com">www.charlescitystitches.blogspot.com</a><span style=""> </span>641-228-3383</i></span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;" lang="EN" ></span></p> <p></p>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-89100011127473211432010-12-06T12:56:00.000-08:002010-12-06T13:00:54.395-08:00'Tis the SeasonChristmas season is upon us & with it comes hectic days and busy nights. It is the season for appreciation of family and friends. If you want to make some special, unique gifts for your friends and family come in and see our kits, ideas, etc. and we can help make it happen. Stitches... has beautiful yarn and fabric to make your special gift.<br />Christmas gifts : Gift certificates, knit/crochet/quilt notions & accessories, stocking stuffers including cute bead & stitch ornament kits, cross stitch iron on designs & floss, very sharp embroidery/quilting scissors.<br />Boutique of store samples - when you are out of time & need a special gift...priced to sell/reasonably priced.<br /><br /><span style="color:#003300;">Last Block of the Month Meeting - Wednesday night December 8th @ 6:30pm (Julie's yummy cheesecake will be served). Come show your quilt or your blocks, whatever you have done.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Patchwork Pals - Monday, December 6th, 6:30pm Potluck</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#003300;">Upcoming classes :<br />Thursday, January 13th 6:30pm First meeting of 2011 Block of the Month (sign up now) See our sample of the new quilt....it is awesome<br />Saturday, January 22nd 10am - 3pm Let It Snow (Buggy Barn) Ana Blickenderfer, Instr.<br />Saturday, January 29th X Block Quilt Class<br />February will bring a "Beginning Quilt Class" and "Canyon Dance Quilt Class"</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Join us on Thursday nights around the fireplace for knit or crochet or quilting handwork.</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><br />Saturdays in December will bring "Make It and Take It gifts : knitted bell ornament, crocheted wreath pin/ornament, fabric yo-yo tree. Starting at 1pm.</span><br /><br />New Fabrics - Sumatra Batiks & Christmas Fat Quarters & Metropolis (strip-it fabric)<br />Project of the Month - Christmas Garden Flag for $15.00<br />Other easy Christmas projects - Train Quilt for Boys<br /> Yo Yo Christmas Tree<br /> Charming Apron in Christmas fabrics<br />Great patterns & yarn for hats & scarves for boys, girls, moms and dads.<br />Don't forget our specials for December Saturdays - <br /> 50% off 1 bolt fabric (5 yd limit - no sale fabric)<br /> Buy 2 patterns, get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)<br /> Buy 2 books, get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)<br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Have a safe & happy holiday season.</span>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-24377845056969585642010-11-06T10:22:00.000-07:002010-11-06T10:27:41.331-07:00Harvest Season<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">Hello and welcome to the Holiday Season in Northeast Iowa</span><br /><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Fabric Lovers :</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Holiday Open House is November 5th & 6th<br />In-store specials – 20% off kits(excluding projects of the month kits)<br />Bargain Bin Specials<br />Sale Fabrics $4, 5, 6 per yard<br />November project of the month : Charming Apron : Kit $15.00<br /><br />Starting this Saturday and continuing on Saturdays in November and December<br />Stitches… is offering these great specials :<br />50% off 1 bolt fabric (5 yard limit – no sale fabric)<br />Buy 2 patterns get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)<br />Buy 2 books get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)<br /><br />New fabrics include :<br />Metropolis by Marcus Brothers (includes a new strip-it bolt)<br />Sumatra Batiks<br />Tangled Threads<br />Barnyard II<br /><br />New :<br />Carpenter’s Star Kits<br />1 Yard Bundles<br />Fat Quarter Bundles<br />Christmas Fabric $5 per yard<br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yarn lovers :</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">New yarns from Crystal Palace including :<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Chenille, Squiggle, Fling, Nubbles, Blippity, Mini Mochi<br />New colors in Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride & Lanaloft<br />Beautiful Silk & Merino for hats, scarves, mittens, sweaters<br />This Friday starts Cheer Sweater class from 1-3pm<br />Don’t forget Thursday nights can be “learn to knit or crochet” 6-8pm<br /></div>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-49736839031411125342010-09-16T09:34:00.000-07:002010-09-16T09:37:11.557-07:00Fall is in the air...and it feels good to come inside and start some of those fabric and yarn projects that have been sitting quietly for a few months. There are new fabric lines and new yarns at Stitches… so if you need a new project stop by and see the possibilities.<br /><br /><strong>Here are a few new</strong>:<br />Warm Woolen Mittens - winter flannels<br />Java Batiks – new looks for fall<br />Glow in the Dark Halloween Fabric<br />Inspiration Pinks & Purples – for Breast Cancer Awareness<br />Paisley Park – great teals<br />Fresh Mixes – brights that can bring a room alive!<br />New patterns for bags Happier Snappier & Bella Bag<br />New appliqué patterns<br />Christmas Patterns<br />New Sock Yarns<br />Bulky and Super Bulky Yarns<br />More Self Striping Jacquards for Baby<br />Project of the Month – Halloween Wallhanging<br /><br /><strong>Block of the Month will be</strong> : Wednesdays @ 6:30pm Sept. 8th, Oct. 13th, Nov. 10th, Dec. 8th . We will be meeting in the lower level classroom and you are welcome to bring your project and work on it for an hour or two. There is one more pattern for sashing and borders and then it is finish time!<br /><br /><strong>Knit together on Fridays</strong> 1-3pm Join us and join our project or bring your own project<br />~ September socks, October Christmas stocking, November winter cardigan.Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-67136131516786821342010-07-13T09:29:00.000-07:002010-07-13T09:50:25.640-07:00Summer Update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqWAQGloU9PvBLtyciLKIJ4mnHxTgnPkl8VhB8r7oSIKp1vRRo-VHVBsY_3XFjCHBKJyD1c1wKQyyuOGzUcvQEM8DQOESpHRTCT7bS66L8kCA10Xmn5H4Jlg5Cb_GN98puOhqgHh1CTSvD/s1600/July_Newsletter_Pictures_004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493432976499567074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqWAQGloU9PvBLtyciLKIJ4mnHxTgnPkl8VhB8r7oSIKp1vRRo-VHVBsY_3XFjCHBKJyD1c1wKQyyuOGzUcvQEM8DQOESpHRTCT7bS66L8kCA10Xmn5H4Jlg5Cb_GN98puOhqgHh1CTSvD/s200/July_Newsletter_Pictures_004.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Activities & Merchandise</strong></span><br /><div><div><div><br /><div><em><strong>July Project of the Month</strong></em> ($15/kit)<br />Fruit Ladies Beach Bag (a real hoot)<br />Come in and get your kit, roll up<br />your beach towels and head for the<br />lake.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>July 14<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> <strong><em>Block of the Month</em></strong> 6:30pm Patterns for the last 2 blocks. Yeah!<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6lHN3DUNFNxY24K4cS8l00tUFasoHeEiSqRalzvsLiBsca8XaqSsqWXgLCmRpvr57_KeKlj4eq7rM738Ubieil4rFoWtIP7PlUF4sVoyaQ8HXM3HXRM3MgTpBMq4-Qv2BRgDByJq3av_/s1600/July_Newsletter_Pictures_001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493431553114285970" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6lHN3DUNFNxY24K4cS8l00tUFasoHeEiSqRalzvsLiBsca8XaqSsqWXgLCmRpvr57_KeKlj4eq7rM738Ubieil4rFoWtIP7PlUF4sVoyaQ8HXM3HXRM3MgTpBMq4-Qv2BRgDByJq3av_/s200/July_Newsletter_Pictures_001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>July 24<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> <em><strong>Quilt in a Day Class</strong></em> with Deb <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Steere</span> 10am to 4pm Beginners welcome. Start with a charm pack of your choice, make it bigger or smaller. Quilt as you go. (34”x46”). Be sure to purchase fabric & supplies before day of class.</div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>July 31st <strong><em>Bow Tucks Purse/Bag Class</em></strong> (small or large size)Ginny Young, instructor 10am to 3pm</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGETU2yJ6HFwIAkTCNJDCh9WyPG0RbfBrb8rcFpKtbUjKoZq6aWOsi8Z4NTnjMatG3nx35uaiR95xR13ZDooDh8YKs_dMIJVXWuJqiMJUF1ty1NJ4fBA5uAHFCvG6ImdI6k_58imhLgy8h/s1600/July_Newsletter_Pictures_005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493431949588115698" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGETU2yJ6HFwIAkTCNJDCh9WyPG0RbfBrb8rcFpKtbUjKoZq6aWOsi8Z4NTnjMatG3nx35uaiR95xR13ZDooDh8YKs_dMIJVXWuJqiMJUF1ty1NJ4fBA5uAHFCvG6ImdI6k_58imhLgy8h/s200/July_Newsletter_Pictures_005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><em><strong>August Project of the Month</strong></em> - Garden Flag (14”x20”) Sign up now for a kit available August 1st. Mini flag Holder included with kit.</p><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tou6MzuFbyK4ccGD_BZTicM7hCeFbRJfhEwNXj019I0HD-atVB_I5tMqnqR4xqwcKyoSJsDPZYQs6eeecjekDfhxgCSXdAzVGB-qEEtYt8A5B9TYc_w-AkidGfnFuhWxP54r1xFRyAxP/s1600/July_Newsletter_Pictures_003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493433188703009426" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tou6MzuFbyK4ccGD_BZTicM7hCeFbRJfhEwNXj019I0HD-atVB_I5tMqnqR4xqwcKyoSJsDPZYQs6eeecjekDfhxgCSXdAzVGB-qEEtYt8A5B9TYc_w-AkidGfnFuhWxP54r1xFRyAxP/s200/July_Newsletter_Pictures_003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><em><strong>Alphabet Zoo Quilt Kits</strong></em> available now. Awesome project for kids room<br />(50”x70”)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Don’t miss out on <em><strong>Paper Piecing Class</strong></em> on August 14<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span>. We’ll be making the <strong>New <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">York Beauty</span> Block</strong> & choosing a block layout for a quilt.<br />Follow-up classes will be planned to complete the quilt.</p><p><strong><em>New fabric collections :<br /></em></strong> For the cure - Magenta/Lavender Prints, Gray metallic <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">mini-swirl</span> print<br /> Happy Haunters - Halloween print and panel<br /> Christmas Fabrics for $5/yd<br /> Flannels $6/yd<br /> Other sale fabrics, too<br /><br />Have a great summer!!<br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Holly & Lynn</span></p></div></div>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-1689964544522276872010-06-09T08:45:00.000-07:002010-06-09T09:02:51.668-07:00Stitches...presents our Summer Newsletter<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Join us for some fun, inspiring classes for the summer. Learn to knit or crochet. Learn to create a project or gift. Learn new skills and create new art.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">NEW AT STITCHES...project of the MONTH... A new & different, fun, easy gift-able project every month.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>June Project is a Patriotic Wind Sock for $15.00</strong> <em>(kit includes fabric & instructions).</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Knitters</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">GiGi's Knit Club (kids only) Thursdays from 12-2 p.m. </span><br /><em> Kids 8 and older can join us to learn to knit & crochet. Learn a lifelong skill and make your friends or family members unique gifts.</em><br /><em></em><br />Friday Afternoon Knitters 1-3 p.m.<br /> <em>Join us every Friday for project knitting or crocheting. June Projects: Lacy Cowl Neck warmer and/or Shawl. July Project: Summer Sweater. August Project: TBA</em><br /><em></em><br /><em><strong>Quilters</strong></em><br />June 9 @ 6:30 Block of the Month<br />June 26 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pinwheels Table Topper (Julie and Sandy, Instructors)<br /><br />July 10 Patchwork Pals Sew Dresses for Africa<br />July 14 Block of the Month<br />July 24 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Quilt in a Day (for beginners, too) Baby Quilt or Car Quilt (kits available) (Deb Steere, instructor)<br />July 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bow Tucks Purse Class (Ginny Young, Instructor)<br /><br />August 11 @ 6:30 p.m. Block of the Month<br />August 14 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Foundations & Paper Piecing Basics & Beyond (Lynn & Barb)<br /> <em>An exercise in paper piecing & subsequent plan for a quilt. Come & see samples by July 1 in shoppe. Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided.</em><br />August 21 QUILT SHOW & ART-A-FEST (all day)<br />August 28 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Grids & Grommets Bag Class (Ginny Young)<br /><br />Sign up soon for a class of your choice at the shoppe or by phone 641.228.3383 or by e-mail: <a href="mailto:charlescitystitches@gmail.com">charlescitystitches@gmail.com</a>. All classes will have a course description, supplies list and kits available.<br /><br />The staff at Stitches...wishes you a great summer!<br /><strong><em></em></strong>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-17717564240916922422010-04-28T14:44:00.000-07:002010-04-28T14:46:00.819-07:00Reminder: SHOP HOP<strong>It's All About Spring Shop Hop</strong> <br /><strong>When :</strong>Thursday, April 29th 9 am - 8 pm<br />Friday, April 30th 9 am - 5 pm<br />Saturday, May 1st 9 am - 5 pm<br /><br /><strong>Where :</strong>Stitches... - Charles City<br /> Saintly Stitches - St. Ansgar, IA<br /> Debbies Quilt Shop - Osage<br /> <br /><strong>What's special :</strong><br />Free quilt pattern at each shop, stop at each shop to get the complete quilt top directions.<br />FREE fat quarter with purchase.<br />Sign up for the Basket of goodies at each shop<br />Fabric specials<br />RefreshmentsStitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-31423176763172726232010-04-02T08:48:00.000-07:002010-04-02T08:53:02.775-07:00APRIL newsletter from Stitches...Greetings from us after a very long winter. It looks as if Spring is here. Warm breezes seem very foreign, but we could get used to them quickly. Along with Sweater classes & kits plan to be a part of our Shop Hop “It’s All About Spring” April 29, 30, & May 1.<br />Remember we’re open every Thursday til 8pm to help you with your yarn & fabric projects.<br /><br /><strong>New Fabrics & Yarns</strong><br />New kits (Sweetie Pie, 5 yard kits, Mother Goose, Threadcatcher & Lunchbag kits)<br />Botany by Moda *still waiting but arriving soon <br />Looking Back by Moda (here now)<br />Kroy Sock Yarn – self striping<br />New Knitting & Crocheting Books<br />Knitting for your dog books<br /><br /><em>Don’t forget Gift Certificates for Birthdays & Easter</em><br /><br /><strong>Upcoming Classes</strong><br />Saturday, April 3 9am to 5pm <strong>Chickfest</strong><br />Saturday, April 3 9am to noon Exploding Pineapples Class (still room)<br />Monday, April 5 6:30pm Patchwork Pals (Bethany Alliance Church)<br />Wednesday, April 14 6:30pm Block of the Month <br />Thursday, April 15 7pm Tatting with Joyce<br />Friday, April 16, 23, 30 1-4pm TopDown Sweater Class<br />April 29, 30, May 1 “It’s All About Spring” Shop HopStitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-80830126012162281182010-03-11T08:51:00.000-08:002010-03-11T08:59:49.844-08:00March<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PmK30-jo3bmM3J6Qvb62E7olyPlanQX0t5AsZHADBY0wZAfDks2Dl7bm6__wK4mN8DIhWY2XV5k8ndjJOgLTLNxfmbC2mrjAb0SU1zdtXgLlAVcSjxiObjF28cDptiQ1Jq6CPx5n3DhV/s1600-h/hangtag_botany.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 117px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PmK30-jo3bmM3J6Qvb62E7olyPlanQX0t5AsZHADBY0wZAfDks2Dl7bm6__wK4mN8DIhWY2XV5k8ndjJOgLTLNxfmbC2mrjAb0SU1zdtXgLlAVcSjxiObjF28cDptiQ1Jq6CPx5n3DhV/s400/hangtag_botany.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447422049892298594" /></a><br />Another short, cold winter month behind us feels good. March blows in some new goods at Stitches… and some new classes. Call or stop in to take a look and sign up for a fun learning session.<br /><br /><strong>New Fabrics & Yarns</strong><br />Botany by Moda (the whole beautiful collection)<br />Bernat Chunky Acrylics in new bold colors<br />Kroy Sock Yarn – self striping<br />Debbie Macomber Knitting Books<br />Knitting for your dog books<br /><em>Don’t forget Gift Certificates for Birthdays & Easter</em><br /><br /><strong>Upcoming Classes</strong><br />Monday, March 1 6:30pm Patchwork Pals (Bethany Alliance Church)<br />Thursday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 2-4pm Socks on double pointed needles (Diane Thomas)<br />Saturday, March 6 & 13 1:30 – 3:30pm Landscape Applique (Caroline Gabel)<br />Wednesday, March 10 6:30pm Block of the Month <br />Saturday, March 13 10am – 3pm Mom ‘n Me –Beginning Quilting (Deb Steere)<br />Saturday, April 3 9am – noon Exploding Pineapples (Deb Steere)<br />Saturday, April 3 Chickfest (all day) Demonstrations, sales, drawings<br /><br /><em><strong>Stop in for a cup of tea and a friendly visit.<br />We’re here to help you enjoy your fabric and yarn.<br />Have you considered making a capelet for that cool Prom Day? Or Wedding Day?<br />We have easy patterns for knit or crochet!!</strong></em><br /><br />From the staff @ Stitches...stay warm & keep stitchin'Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-34437423154082145852010-02-02T09:45:00.000-08:002010-02-02T09:50:26.666-08:00Stitches....news.<em>Hello and happy winter! It looks like it will be a long one…perfect to knit, crochet, or sew, right? We have lots of project ideas for you so stop in anytime soon for a load of fun ideas. We have ongoing activities plus some new classes and products to pique your interest. <br /></em><strong>Ongoing:</strong><br />Block of the Month -- 2nd Wednesday of each month Stars Around the Garden 6:30 pm<br />Thursday nights – knit and crochet around the fireplace 5 – 8 pm<br /><strong>New activities:</strong><br />Tatting - 3rd Thursday of each month 7-8pm with Joyce Laffe<br />Knit together at 9th St Chautauqua – 4th Monday of the month 6:30 pm <br />Knit or Crochet Project Class – Thursdays 2-4pm & 6-8pm <br /><strong>February Schedule</strong><br />Wednesday, Feb. 10 Block of the Month 6:30pm<br />Thursday Feb. 11&18 Rolled Brim Easy Crochet Hat with Lynn Mullen 2-4 or 6-8 pm <br />Thursday, Feb. 18 Tatting with Joyce Laffe 7-8 pm <br />Monday, Feb. 22 Knit Together at 9th St. Chautauqua with ? 6:30- ? pm <br /><strong>Upcoming Classes & Events:</strong><br />Thursdays, Mar. 4, 11, & 18 Knit Self-striping Socks with Diane Thomas 2 – 4 pm<br />Saturday, Mar. 6 & 13 Landscape Applique Class with Caroline Gabel 1:30-3:30 pm<br />Saturday, Mar. 13th Mom ‘n’ Me – Beginning Quilting with ? 10am-3pm <br />Saturday, Apr. 3rd Chickfest—all day fun activities at the shop<br />Saturday, Apr. 3rd Pineapple Block Quilting Class with Deb Steere 10 am – 12 noon<br /><br />Sign up now by stopping in @ Stitches… or calling 641-228-3383 or email charlescitystitches@gmail.com <br />Stay warm, Holly & Lynn <br /><br /><strong>New at Stitches :<br />Sumatra Batiks Self-striping sock yarn<br />Coffee Break collection Novelty Yarns by Dark Horse<br />Mother Goose Collection Tribeca Fabrics </strong><br /><em>Also new at Stitches…<br />Bargain bin and bolts at sale prices</em>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-44903832322589340022010-01-08T13:10:00.000-08:002010-01-08T13:11:58.234-08:00Happy 2010 to all our friends from Stitches...<strong><strong>With the arrival of the deep freeze weather, what better time to knit, crochet or sew!?!<br />Come visit us for an idea, a new yarn or a new bundle of fabrics to keep those fingers busy. If you are looking for a fun social project consider “Block of the Month” or “knitting around the fireplace” on Thursday evenings. We have many ready-made gifts in our Boutique if you just can’t seem to find the right gift in you own stash or boutique.<br />In January on Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm Stitches… is featuring a class on a Surprise Baby Sweater taught by Margo Rottinghaus. It starts on the 7th. Sign up now.<br />Block of the Month is a great way to make your first quilt or your 50th quilt. Last year we had participants of all skill levels and had a great time. This year’s quilt is called “Stars Around the Garden” and we’ll be making 2 blocks per month for 7 months, then a month for appliqué and a month for sashing and borders. Come in for a look at the fabrics and sign up for the first class on January 13th. <br />New fabric lines include a coffee line, Mother Goose, Civil War Homefront, and flannels called Two in the Bush. <br />Watch for our bargain bin – coming soon and special sale on Christmas fabrics.</strong></strong>Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-6258247585584064952009-11-10T07:27:00.000-08:002009-11-10T07:31:55.391-08:00NovemberHappy and Gorgeous Autumn to you all! Hasn’t it been beautiful lately – temperatures, colorful leaves, sunshine squeezed in?! Gave us all a chance to clean up the gardens and plant some bulbs for Spring. Farmers are happier too. Should we dare wish for a few more days of Indian Summer?! We may pay for it sooner than we think!<br /><br /><strong>There’s exciting news and lots going on in November:</strong>o Thursday night knitting & crochet around the fireplace 6-8 p.m.<br />o Class: Knitted/Felted Slippers–Nov. 5th & 19th, 6–8 p.m. with Joy & Vicki.<br />o Citywide Holiday Open House: Nov. 6th and 7th – Make it and take it—Pumpkin Potholder/oven mitt –kit $4—make a reservation and bring your machine.<br />o Next BOM ’09 meets Wed. Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. for sashing and borders<br /><br /><strong>New Products have arrived in time for Holiday gift-making and décor:</strong><br />o New Christmas flannels—red, green, gold, white (rag quilts & throws)<br />o Holiday panels: Grandma’s Gingerbread—wallhanging/table topper, stockings, gift tags, potholder & recipe—cute, fun, easy, quick!<br />o Great Collection of Holiday Patterns –Wall hangings, tree skirts, throws, table toppers & runners<br />o Holiday Kits: Thimbleberries Feathered Star—placemats and tablerunner; Thimbleberries Grandmother’s Garden—baby quilt, tabletopper <br />o <strong>Go Green </strong>with Yarn: Soy, Jade, Cotton, Wool—colors galore, great prices & selection <br />o Yarn Kits: Knitted/felted Christmas Stocking with pattern (U can do it!)<br /><br /><strong>Seasonal Special:</strong> “Tiny Tots” fabric collection holiday priced at $4/yd. for gifts—anything red & green with yellow & blue accents: pajamas, pillowcases, stuffed toys, baby quilts & kits, valances & bed skirts.<br /><br />Sign up Now for 2010 Block of the Month: “Stars Around the Garden” –a beautiful queensize quilt featuring pieced stars, borders & center ground, with appliquéd floral center medallion & corners, available in both classic darks and mid neutral/lights, in many size variations & combinations. Personal fabric choices from several collections ensures unique beauty. (Or you can supply your own fabric) Stop in to see the photo!<br />Coming first week of December: Stitches presents—“Gift Boutique” of handmade store samples & choice gifts reasonably priced for holiday giving.<br />“When time or talent prevent the making, shop at Stitches’ Gift Boutique<br />for a gift worth taking!”<br /><br />Stop in anytime for a cup of tea or cider, some conversation, or quiet time to complete your holiday projects. You can reserve sewing space in our classroom with a phone call! Hope to see you soon! Holly Connor at Stitches 715 Kelly Mall, Charles City 330-2308. Regular hours Friday & Saturday after Thanksgiving 11am – 5pm for holiday shopping.Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380646977354118333.post-33560726281422345762009-10-26T07:11:00.000-07:002009-10-26T07:24:33.125-07:00October 2009 Newsletter<br /><br />Here is just a quick update for October. We are trying to be as "green" as we can be at Stitches... If you have an email address but are still getting a newsletter through the mail please help us by sending an email to charlescitystitches@gmail.com and we will send the newsletter by email to save paper and postage. Thanks. If you lose the newsletter during the month you can also see it on our blog. <br />We are participating in the Scarecrow contest through the Chamber of Commerce. Come have a look at our display "Sew Spooky". We have lots of new fabrics and patterns and yarns. Come in for a cup of coffee, tea or cider anytime for a look, see. This is an exciting time to get your Christmas gifts underway. We now have all of our Stitching things together in our "Stitchery". These include counted cross stitch, floss, embroidery, Aida cloth, beading kits, iron-on transfers, etc. Coming in November will be our "Boutique" which will feature handmade gifts for sale.<br /><br />Upcoming classes :<br />Oct 8th Beginning Tatting 7-9pm (Joyce Laffe)<br />Oct 14th Block of the Month 6:30pm<br />Oct 15th Beginning Tatting 7-9pm <br />Oct 17th Triple Express Quilt 10am-3pm (Deb Steere)<br />Oct 24th Card Tricks All Around Wallhanging 12-3pm (Ginny Young)<br />Nov 6th Turkey Applique 12-3pm (Ana Blickenderfer)<br />November (TBA) Knitting Felted Slippers (Joy & Vicky)<br />Christmas Stocking Class postponed (can be rescheduled)<br /><br />We also have kits for Carpenter's Star, Ivy Trellis, Hopscotch, Turning 20, Halloween wallhanging, Yo-yo pumpkins, Christmas Stockings and more.<br /><br />Come join the fun and make a memorable gift for you friends and family. Kits for all classes are available.<br /><br />Stitches... 641-228-3383 or 641-330-2308Stitches...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12868036777469241747noreply@blogger.com0