Hey Stitches... Friends,
Can you believe I have time to blog again this week. I am going to try to make time to update every few days so Stitches... stays current. The sock class is in full swing for Satudays in January. We'll be working on the heel this Saturday and maybe turning the heel, too. They're starting to take shape.
Coming up soon :
Saturday January 24th 10am Grids & Grommets Purse class (sign up now by phone or
email)
Duvet in a Day Class will be announced soon. Just couldn't get ready in January.
February will be KNIT MITTENS! at 2pm on Saturdays.
February will also bring a beginning quilting class. Watch for the announcement soon.
That's it for now. Have a good weekend.

Wow, what a winter. Are we going to survive this blast of Arctic air? Sorry to have to postpone the Block of the Month session but it was just too dangerous. And lots of our
participants live in the country. We'll plan on next Wednesday at 6:30pm. That's the 21st. Again, if you cannot make a session you can stop in any time and get instructions and fabric or it can be mailed to you.



The sock class is off and running and we're excited about doing the flap and turning the heel. If you are already ahead of the class and doing those things or even on the next sock, come anyway and enjoy the sunshine, fireplace, and commeraderie.



Just to let you know ----- it's mittens in February. That's Saturday afternoons from 2-4 pm.

If you don't want to make mittens for yourself or your own family or friends there are always school children without mittens. What a great contribution to make.

Happy New Year!

Quilters…
Join us for a fun filled year of sewing and socializing. We have lots of activities and new fabrics and notions monthly. New fabric collection: Feedsack (from the 30s).

Classes & Clubs :
January 10th: Grommet Purse Class, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call now to sign up

January 14th: 1st session of Block of the Month, 6:30 p.m.

January 17th: Duvet in a Day Class, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.


Knitters…
Under the Pergola with Mary Green: Tuesdays 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Around the Fireplace: Thursdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring your projects or learn to knit or crochet

Saturday afternoons: 2 to 4 p.m. Starting Jan 10th, Sock class 4 Saturdays


Let us know if there is something you would like to have for a class. We're always open to suggestions.

Hello Friends of Stitches...

The Holiday Open House which was also my Grand Opening was a great success even though the weather has turned and snow, sleet, and rain were a part of our weekend, too. Oh, well, that will get us in the mood for Christmas and motivate us to get some Christmas gift projects going. If you are sick of giving those plastic gifts from China come into the shop and look around at all the hand made, special projects that can thrill your family and friends. They're fun to make, inexpensive and much more meaningful.

New activities at the shop include:

Thursday night open sewing downstairs in our sewing room.

Thursday night knitting around the fireplace (beginners or bring your projects & knit)

No need to register, just come and enjoy!

Refreshments available.

Saturday, November 15th 10am Christmas Tree Skirt Class (must sign up ahead of time)

Saturday November 22nd 10am Christmas Placemats & Tablerunner (sign up ahead of time)

Saturday November 22nd 1pm Beginning Quilting (sign up ahead of time)

Saturday November 29th 10am Bow Tie Purse (sign up ahead of time)

(If you cannot come into the shop to sign up you may email @ charlescitystitches@gmail.com

or call me on the phone 641-228-3383

Hope you will enjoy the season. Making hand made gifts makes it so much more meaningful.

Another week is under my belt and I am pleased to say I'm having the time of my life. I have even created some things myself. We're getting ready to have some classes in November. Here's what we have scheduled so far :

November 15th 10am Christmas Tree Skirt (Buggy Barn) taught by Ana Blickenderfer.
Pattern in the book "Stir Crazy". Let Ana know if you need the book.

November 22nd 10am Christmas Table Runner & Placemats taught by Lynn Mullen.

November 22nd 1pm Beginning Quilting (4 panels to chose from) taught by Becky Lindaman

Each class will last around 2 1/2 to 3 hours. You need to bring your own sewing maching, scissors, thread, etc. Materials will be available in a kit when you sign up at Stitches...
To sign up you can either call 641-228-2308 or email me at charlescitystitches@gmail.com or
come into Stitches...

Our daughters were home last weekend to celebrate a birthday of our youngest and to check out their mother's new business. We had a great time. It's great to see our offspring become good citizens of society. We're proud of each of them.

Hello Stitching Friends,
I've survived 3 weeks and have had a blast doing it. I love my customers and enjoy the comeraderie that comes with the business of knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, etc. I'm ready to start planning classes for my new (and old) friends. Knitting socks, hats, mittens, etc. and making gifts for the holidays with yarn. Also making gifts and decorations for the holidays out of the beautiful fabric. Fun, fun, fun. Hope everyone has a great week. Fall is definitely in the air. A beautiful time of the year.

OPEN & READY FOR BUSINESS!

I've been open for a week and have worked out some kinks. Things are going great! Please feel free to stop by to see the yummy colors of yarn and multiple collections of fabric. We also have needles, thread, patterns, and comfy place to knit. The coffee pot is always on!