November/December 2011 Newsletter from Stitches...

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.

Upcoming events :
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)

Sylvia's Bridal Sampler Block of the Month, starting January 12th (3:30pm) Annette Ashbach, instructor. Second Thursday of the Month (2 years)

New Fabrics at Stitches...
Cattails & Clover by Kansas Troubles (Moda)
New Batiks from Blank Quilting
Kits for Christmas Gifts : Aprons, Wallhangings, Tabletoppers, Quilts

New Yarns at Stitches...
New colors of Splash by Crystal Palace Yarns
New Sausolito & Mendocino (wonderful for scarves, hats & fingerless gloves)
New Mochi in Mini, Worsted, and Chunky
Great Pattern ideas for easy gifts for the Holidays.

Saturday Specials (Startin on Black Friday - Saturdays only after November 26th)
All Saphira, Vespera, & Jezebel Yarns by Southwest Yarn 1/2 price
All Sock Yarn $1 off regular price
10% off all kits (fabric and yarn)
All bolts in the Dog Pound at $4/yd (1 yd minimum)
All Wide Backing 20% off (limit of 5 yards)
All regular fleece 25% off
All batiks $7/yard ( 1 yard minimum)

Stitches... will be closed on December 24th & 25th & 31st.
Stitches... 715 Kelly Mall, Charles City, IA 50616 641-330-2308
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New Look

Welcome to Stitches blog re-vamped. More frequent posting to come. Thanks for stopping by and as always, come see me!

Best,

Holly

"Party Across North Iowa" Shop Hop

May 5th, 6th, and 7th

"Party Across North Iowa" Shop Hop

• Stitches... in Charles City "Tailgating"



• Debbie's in Osage "Birthday Partying"



• Saintly Stitches in St. Ansgar "Baby Showering"



• Saintly Stitches in Mason City "Housewarming"
  

See us all and enjoy the specials:
Free pattern & fat quarter or charm pack with purchase
Door prizes

Refreshments

Stitches... own specials:

5% off all kits on Thursday

10% off all kits on Friday

20% off all kits on Saturday

All Christmas fabrics $5.00 per yard & fat quarters $1.50

1/2 price on all "projects of the month" kits

March Newsletter

Greetings & Salutations from the staff at Stitches…

Spring may be just around the corner and we invite you to peruse our new fabrics, yarns, patterns, and ideas.

Fabric/Quilting/Sewing Department

March Project of the Month ($15/kit)

Shopping Bag made with Attitude Girl Fabric by Mary Engelbreit. Go Green with a darling Stitches... Shopping Bag.

Notion of the Month : Sewline Fabric Pencils (all colors of lead)

Special Promotion for the month : Green Fat Quarters $1.50 til St. Patty’s Day

New Notion : Bottom Line Thread by Superior (you’ll love it for your bobbins)

On-Going Promotion : Sale Bolts for $4, 5, & 6 (more bolts added each week)

New Fabric Collections : Hooty Hoot Flannel (Panel & coordinates), All Star Flannels, Sweet Divinity Polka Dots all by Riley Blake (So cute for babies & kids)

Spring Collection called Provence by Blank Quilting

And don’t forget Amy Butler “Soul Blossoms” (great for purses & aprons, too)

New & Upcoming Classes :

• March 26^th 9am to 3pm : Inspiration Strip Piece Quilt Class (Joy Frank, inst.)
• April 2^nd 9am to 3pm : Beginning Quilting
• (learn the basics while making a quilt top)

• April 9^th 9am to 3pm : Kool Kaleidescope with Carol Moellers

Regular Events at the Shop : BOM – Thurs, Mar. 10 @ 6:30pm led by Joy Frank

Special Upcoming Event : Chickfest April 2^nd - Demonstrations, Refreshments, Special Pricing, Entertainment - Visit all the participating retailers for fun and fresh ideas for spring.

Knitting/Crocheting/Yarn/Stitchery Department

Project of the Month : Crocheted Shamrock Pin or Magnet

New Yarns Collections : New colors in Bernat Softee Chunky and Baby Jacquard

Self striping -- Apple Blossom, Bluebell, Rosebud, Macaroon, Boys & Girls

Promotion of the month : Replenished Bargain Bin $2/skein

New & Upcoming Classes : CABLES? - Yes, you can! Make a sweater, scarf, vest, hat, even socks!! We can always start a sock class at any time if you’re interested. They’re addicting!!

Regular Events at the Shop : 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. Beverages and snacks are regularly served! Folks bring their own projects, or Nancy and the Stitches staff make suggestions and help you get started.

Learn to knit or crochet, or get help with your projects on Thursdays evening 6-8pm and/or Saturday afternoons 2-4pm. 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.

Stitches... 715 Kelly Mall Charles City, IA 50616 charlescitystitches@gmail.com

www.charlescitystitches.blogspot.com 641-228-3383

'Tis the Season

Christmas 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.
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.
Boutique of store samples - when you are out of time & need a special gift...priced to sell/reasonably priced.

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.

Patchwork Pals - Monday, December 6th, 6:30pm Potluck

Upcoming classes :
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
Saturday, January 22nd 10am - 3pm Let It Snow (Buggy Barn) Ana Blickenderfer, Instr.
Saturday, January 29th X Block Quilt Class
February will bring a "Beginning Quilt Class" and "Canyon Dance Quilt Class"

Join us on Thursday nights around the fireplace for knit or crochet or quilting handwork.

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.

New Fabrics - Sumatra Batiks & Christmas Fat Quarters & Metropolis (strip-it fabric)
Project of the Month - Christmas Garden Flag for $15.00
Other easy Christmas projects - Train Quilt for Boys
Yo Yo Christmas Tree
Charming Apron in Christmas fabrics
Great patterns & yarn for hats & scarves for boys, girls, moms and dads.
Don't forget our specials for December Saturdays -
50% off 1 bolt fabric (5 yd limit - no sale fabric)
Buy 2 patterns, get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)
Buy 2 books, get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)

Have a safe & happy holiday season.

Harvest Season

Hello and welcome to the Holiday Season in Northeast Iowa

Fabric Lovers :

Holiday Open House is November 5th & 6th
In-store specials – 20% off kits(excluding projects of the month kits)
Bargain Bin Specials
Sale Fabrics $4, 5, 6 per yard
November project of the month : Charming Apron : Kit $15.00

Starting this Saturday and continuing on Saturdays in November and December
Stitches… is offering these great specials :
50% off 1 bolt fabric (5 yard limit – no sale fabric)
Buy 2 patterns get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)
Buy 2 books get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)

New fabrics include :
Metropolis by Marcus Brothers (includes a new strip-it bolt)
Sumatra Batiks
Tangled Threads
Barnyard II

New :
Carpenter’s Star Kits
1 Yard Bundles
Fat Quarter Bundles
Christmas Fabric $5 per yard

Yarn lovers :

New yarns from Crystal Palace including :

Chenille, Squiggle, Fling, Nubbles, Blippity, Mini Mochi
New colors in Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride & Lanaloft
Beautiful Silk & Merino for hats, scarves, mittens, sweaters
This Friday starts Cheer Sweater class from 1-3pm
Don’t forget Thursday nights can be “learn to knit or crochet” 6-8pm

Fall 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.

Here are a few new:
Warm Woolen Mittens - winter flannels
Java Batiks – new looks for fall
Glow in the Dark Halloween Fabric
Inspiration Pinks & Purples – for Breast Cancer Awareness
Paisley Park – great teals
Fresh Mixes – brights that can bring a room alive!
New patterns for bags Happier Snappier & Bella Bag
New appliqué patterns
Christmas Patterns
New Sock Yarns
Bulky and Super Bulky Yarns
More Self Striping Jacquards for Baby
Project of the Month – Halloween Wallhanging

Block of the Month will be : 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!

Knit together on Fridays 1-3pm Join us and join our project or bring your own project
~ September socks, October Christmas stocking, November winter cardigan.