October 2009 Newsletter
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.
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.
Upcoming classes :
Oct 8th Beginning Tatting 7-9pm (Joyce Laffe)
Oct 14th Block of the Month 6:30pm
Oct 15th Beginning Tatting 7-9pm
Oct 17th Triple Express Quilt 10am-3pm (Deb Steere)
Oct 24th Card Tricks All Around Wallhanging 12-3pm (Ginny Young)
Nov 6th Turkey Applique 12-3pm (Ana Blickenderfer)
November (TBA) Knitting Felted Slippers (Joy & Vicky)
Christmas Stocking Class postponed (can be rescheduled)
We also have kits for Carpenter's Star, Ivy Trellis, Hopscotch, Turning 20, Halloween wallhanging, Yo-yo pumpkins, Christmas Stockings and more.
Come join the fun and make a memorable gift for you friends and family. Kits for all classes are available.
Stitches... 641-228-3383 or 641-330-2308
Monday, October 26, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
September Newsletter
Greetings to my Fiber Friends :
This is coming to you a bit late in the month due to my own medical mishap. A new knee is in place as of the 28th of August. I'm on the mend and hope to be good as new or better than before very soon. Thanks to my staff and dedicated friends business has gone on as usual and I hope to be back to part time very soon.
In the shoppe this fall there are many new fibers ((fabrics and yarns). Come in and check us out. In the fabric area we have some Wild Bunch Fabrics by RJR, Pandemonia, Gallery in Red by Marcus and a few others and more arriving weekly. In the yarn department there are some new Lion Brand Wools, Baby Bamboos in awesome new colors and lots of new patterns and books.
October 1st will be our one year anniversary and what a rewarding experience it has been for us at Stitches... Thank you all for your support, encouragement and patience during our first year. Watch for our anniversary specials and help us celebrate into our second year in business the weekend of October 1,2, & 3.
Classes at Stitches...
September 19th Brrrr! Wallhanging 10am-3pm (Deb Steere, Instructor)
September 26th Curves & Corners Tablerunner 12-3pm (Ginny Young, Instructor)
October Beginning Tatting Thurs. 8th 7-9pm, & 15th 7-9pm (Joyce Laffe,instr)
October 3rd If the Hat Fits Wallhanging>Buggy Barn 12-3pm (Ana Blckndrfr,instr)
October 17th Triple Expresso Quilt - Shake,Rattle,Roll 10am-3pm (Deb Steere,instr)
November Christmas Stocking Saturdays 2-4pm (Joy Frank,Vickie Schroeder,instr)
November 6th Turkey Applicque Wallhanging 12-3pm (Ana Blckndrfr,instr)
December Felted Slippers Saturdays 2-4pm (Joy Frank,VickieSchroeder,in
TBA Crocheted Table Topper (taught by Sue Ayers)
Reminder : Beginning Knit & Crochet taught one on one on Thursdays 6:30-8pm
Keep Stitchin'
This is coming to you a bit late in the month due to my own medical mishap. A new knee is in place as of the 28th of August. I'm on the mend and hope to be good as new or better than before very soon. Thanks to my staff and dedicated friends business has gone on as usual and I hope to be back to part time very soon.
In the shoppe this fall there are many new fibers ((fabrics and yarns). Come in and check us out. In the fabric area we have some Wild Bunch Fabrics by RJR, Pandemonia, Gallery in Red by Marcus and a few others and more arriving weekly. In the yarn department there are some new Lion Brand Wools, Baby Bamboos in awesome new colors and lots of new patterns and books.
October 1st will be our one year anniversary and what a rewarding experience it has been for us at Stitches... Thank you all for your support, encouragement and patience during our first year. Watch for our anniversary specials and help us celebrate into our second year in business the weekend of October 1,2, & 3.
Classes at Stitches...
September 19th Brrrr! Wallhanging 10am-3pm (Deb Steere, Instructor)
September 26th Curves & Corners Tablerunner 12-3pm (Ginny Young, Instructor)
October Beginning Tatting Thurs. 8th 7-9pm, & 15th 7-9pm (Joyce Laffe,instr)
October 3rd If the Hat Fits Wallhanging>Buggy Barn 12-3pm (Ana Blckndrfr,instr)
October 17th Triple Expresso Quilt - Shake,Rattle,Roll 10am-3pm (Deb Steere,instr)
November Christmas Stocking Saturdays 2-4pm (Joy Frank,Vickie Schroeder,instr)
November 6th Turkey Applicque Wallhanging 12-3pm (Ana Blckndrfr,instr)
December Felted Slippers Saturdays 2-4pm (Joy Frank,VickieSchroeder,in
TBA Crocheted Table Topper (taught by Sue Ayers)
Reminder : Beginning Knit & Crochet taught one on one on Thursdays 6:30-8pm
Keep Stitchin'
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Summer Newsletter from Stitches...
Quilters :
> With summer in full bloom, finally, outdoor activities are also in full bloom
but we're cool and busy at Stitches...even in the summertime. Stop in any time
for a cool drink and a relaxing stay "under the pergola:.
> From June 24 - July 3 we will have in-store demos of Flag Making. Using scraps,
make a quick, fusible crazy quilt flag - bring your red, white, blue and gold
scraps, buy a flag marked template for $1 and make your flag on the spot. Sew
or no-sew is up to you. Be ready for July 4th.
> Saturday, June 27th "Grids & Grommets Purse" class 10am to 3pm and we still
have room for you.
> July 30th will bring another class to make a table runner and placemats with
the 60 degree angle ruler. Special techniques for working with border fabrics
to creat easy, beautiful 6 sided placemats. Easy & quick.
> August 22nd will be a class on an easy, ruffled neckroll pillow. Lear easy,
techniques for ruffling, making tow-color ruffles, non-zip closure.
> August will also bring Linda Kamm to Charles City and she will give a workshop
that you won't want to miss called "Storm at Sea". Date is Wednesday, August
26th from 10am to 3pm. Lunch provided. Cost is $10. You will need a set of the
"Storm at Sea" Trimplates (available at Stitches...).
> Stop in and see all the new kits available for all sizes of quilts, wallhang-
ings, tablerunners, etc.
Schedule :
June 24 - July 3 Flag Week (Make It & Take It)
June 27 - Grids & Grommets (10am-3pm) Lunch provided.
July 8 - Block of the Month 6:30pm
July 30 - 60 Degree Angle Tablerunner & Placemats (12-2pm & 6-8pm)
August 12 - Block of the Month 6:30pm
August 22 - Ruffled Neckroll Pillow (10am-2pm)
August 26 - Storm at Sea Tabletopper 10am-3pm)
Knitters & Crocheters :
When it is too hot to work outside or your home just seems too confining come in to
Stitches... for a cool place to sit and knit or crochet. We have some new yarns and some great patterns and ideas for Christmas gifts. It is never too early to think about Christmas. Again, starting in the fall, we will be having monthly classes on Saturday afternoons, eg. Christmas stocking, socks on 2 circular needles, the Magic Loop, baby sweaters. Let us know what you would like to take for a class.
Happy crafting,
Holly
> With summer in full bloom, finally, outdoor activities are also in full bloom
but we're cool and busy at Stitches...even in the summertime. Stop in any time
for a cool drink and a relaxing stay "under the pergola:.
> From June 24 - July 3 we will have in-store demos of Flag Making. Using scraps,
make a quick, fusible crazy quilt flag - bring your red, white, blue and gold
scraps, buy a flag marked template for $1 and make your flag on the spot. Sew
or no-sew is up to you. Be ready for July 4th.
> Saturday, June 27th "Grids & Grommets Purse" class 10am to 3pm and we still
have room for you.
> July 30th will bring another class to make a table runner and placemats with
the 60 degree angle ruler. Special techniques for working with border fabrics
to creat easy, beautiful 6 sided placemats. Easy & quick.
> August 22nd will be a class on an easy, ruffled neckroll pillow. Lear easy,
techniques for ruffling, making tow-color ruffles, non-zip closure.
> August will also bring Linda Kamm to Charles City and she will give a workshop
that you won't want to miss called "Storm at Sea". Date is Wednesday, August
26th from 10am to 3pm. Lunch provided. Cost is $10. You will need a set of the
"Storm at Sea" Trimplates (available at Stitches...).
> Stop in and see all the new kits available for all sizes of quilts, wallhang-
ings, tablerunners, etc.
Schedule :
June 24 - July 3 Flag Week (Make It & Take It)
June 27 - Grids & Grommets (10am-3pm) Lunch provided.
July 8 - Block of the Month 6:30pm
July 30 - 60 Degree Angle Tablerunner & Placemats (12-2pm & 6-8pm)
August 12 - Block of the Month 6:30pm
August 22 - Ruffled Neckroll Pillow (10am-2pm)
August 26 - Storm at Sea Tabletopper 10am-3pm)
Knitters & Crocheters :
When it is too hot to work outside or your home just seems too confining come in to
Stitches... for a cool place to sit and knit or crochet. We have some new yarns and some great patterns and ideas for Christmas gifts. It is never too early to think about Christmas. Again, starting in the fall, we will be having monthly classes on Saturday afternoons, eg. Christmas stocking, socks on 2 circular needles, the Magic Loop, baby sweaters. Let us know what you would like to take for a class.
Happy crafting,
Holly
Monday, May 4, 2009
Greetings :
May is my favorite month so look for grins and giggles at Stitches... this month. We started the month with a Mini Shop Hop and had great response from quilters in the area. Thanks to all who participated. Stitches... will continue with some great offers throughout the month. New yarns, new threads, new kits, new classes, etc. Thanks, also, to all who participated in the "April is for Aprons" and brought in an apron or two. If you didn't get your free fat quarter for participating make sure you get one when you pick up your apron. The winner for the apron contest was Arlene Hollar. Congratulations, Arlene.
Upcoming at Stitches...
May 11th 6:30pm Block of the Month
May 16th 10am - 3pm Jelly Bean Quilt Class
May 28th 6 - 8pm Small Grommet Purse Class (Maple Island Pattern)
June 4th 6 - 8pm Preparing your Quilt for Quilting
June 11th 6 - 8pm Binding and finishing your Quilt
Knitters & Crocheters
With weather improving our Saturday afternoon project attendance has slowed but we are still getting together from 2 - 4pm every Saturday to knit or crochet. Please join us when you can. We'll resume organized classes again in the fall. We're always in front of the fireplace on Thursday evenings, too 6:30 - 8pm. Come see our new sample projects.
Happy Stitching!!
Hours : Mon - Sat 11 to 5pm Thurs til 8pm Open Friday "Party in the Park" til 9pm
charlescitystitches@gmail.com 641-228-3383 or 641-330-2308
May is my favorite month so look for grins and giggles at Stitches... this month. We started the month with a Mini Shop Hop and had great response from quilters in the area. Thanks to all who participated. Stitches... will continue with some great offers throughout the month. New yarns, new threads, new kits, new classes, etc. Thanks, also, to all who participated in the "April is for Aprons" and brought in an apron or two. If you didn't get your free fat quarter for participating make sure you get one when you pick up your apron. The winner for the apron contest was Arlene Hollar. Congratulations, Arlene.
Upcoming at Stitches...
May 11th 6:30pm Block of the Month
May 16th 10am - 3pm Jelly Bean Quilt Class
May 28th 6 - 8pm Small Grommet Purse Class (Maple Island Pattern)
June 4th 6 - 8pm Preparing your Quilt for Quilting
June 11th 6 - 8pm Binding and finishing your Quilt
Knitters & Crocheters
With weather improving our Saturday afternoon project attendance has slowed but we are still getting together from 2 - 4pm every Saturday to knit or crochet. Please join us when you can. We'll resume organized classes again in the fall. We're always in front of the fireplace on Thursday evenings, too 6:30 - 8pm. Come see our new sample projects.
Happy Stitching!!
Hours : Mon - Sat 11 to 5pm Thurs til 8pm Open Friday "Party in the Park" til 9pm
charlescitystitches@gmail.com 641-228-3383 or 641-330-2308
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
April is Aprons
Dear Friends of Stitches,
I’m hoping by the time you read this winter will be gone! It has been such a long winter. April brings thoughts of Spring; cleaning the garage, starting plants for the garden, uncovering emerging tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths and coloring eggs for Easter, making spring quilts & aprons, spring ponchos & shells.
Quilters:
We hope you’ll think about making a new Apron for Spring because at Stitches… April is Aprons. We’re having an apron contest so if you have one that you have made bring it in to display for the month and a chance to win a prize. If you bring one in you take a fat quarter, if win the contest you win a prize. There will be new apron patterns arriving all month and, of course, we have lots of great apron fabric!!
Upcoming events :
April 4th : Chucktown Chickfest 10am to 4pm (demonstrations, refreshments, prizes)
April 18th : Grids & Grommets Purse
April 30th : First Day of Blooming Baskets Shop Hop (Debbie’s in Osage, Saintly Stitches in St. Ansgar & Stitches… in Charles City)(continuing May 1st & 2nd)
Knitters & Crocheters :
What a month we have had with the Saturdays Beginning Crochet Class and all they have learned. Lynn has had some great success with her beginners and they are moving on to projects.
Saturdays in April will begin on April 11th, delayed because of Chucktown Chickfest. We will be doing a poncho or shrug either in knit or crochet. Come and take a look at our samples and chose your yarn.
Thursday nights continue around the fireplace. We’re waiting for the warm nights when we can open the door and turn off the fire.
Tuesday afternoons with Mary will return on April 7th. She has recovered from her fall and is ready for some socializing at Stitches… Come in and say hi again. Bring your questions or problems and between Mary, Holly and Lynn we should be able to solve.
Happy Stitching!!!
I’m hoping by the time you read this winter will be gone! It has been such a long winter. April brings thoughts of Spring; cleaning the garage, starting plants for the garden, uncovering emerging tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths and coloring eggs for Easter, making spring quilts & aprons, spring ponchos & shells.
Quilters:
We hope you’ll think about making a new Apron for Spring because at Stitches… April is Aprons. We’re having an apron contest so if you have one that you have made bring it in to display for the month and a chance to win a prize. If you bring one in you take a fat quarter, if win the contest you win a prize. There will be new apron patterns arriving all month and, of course, we have lots of great apron fabric!!
Upcoming events :
April 4th : Chucktown Chickfest 10am to 4pm (demonstrations, refreshments, prizes)
April 18th : Grids & Grommets Purse
April 30th : First Day of Blooming Baskets Shop Hop (Debbie’s in Osage, Saintly Stitches in St. Ansgar & Stitches… in Charles City)(continuing May 1st & 2nd)
Knitters & Crocheters :
What a month we have had with the Saturdays Beginning Crochet Class and all they have learned. Lynn has had some great success with her beginners and they are moving on to projects.
Saturdays in April will begin on April 11th, delayed because of Chucktown Chickfest. We will be doing a poncho or shrug either in knit or crochet. Come and take a look at our samples and chose your yarn.
Thursday nights continue around the fireplace. We’re waiting for the warm nights when we can open the door and turn off the fire.
Tuesday afternoons with Mary will return on April 7th. She has recovered from her fall and is ready for some socializing at Stitches… Come in and say hi again. Bring your questions or problems and between Mary, Holly and Lynn we should be able to solve.
Happy Stitching!!!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Updating again. Due to the unpredictability of the weather in March we have decided to hold the Grids and Grommets Purse Class in April instead. That will be Saturday April 18th at 10am. We're also in the midst of planning a Shop Hop. We will be participating with Saintly Stitches in St. Ansgar and Debbie's in Osage. To be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May 1st and 2nd. Put those dates on your calendar for Fun, Food and Fats!
Friday, March 6, 2009
March Happenings
Greetings Knitters and Quilters,
Another nasty winter month has come and gone; we’re one month closer to spring and spring-time activities. At Stitches… we’ve enjoyed a busy winter but we, too, are anxious for warmth and sunshine! March can fool us; one day warm, next day blizzard, so watch out! I was born in a blizzard in March- better than a blizzard in April. Stitches… is looking forward to participating in the “Chucktown Chickfest”
April 4th and 5th. There will be demonstrations, prizes, food and fun. Plan to come in for a visit that weekend.
Quilters:
Just to let you know, Stitches… does have some new fabrics. A collection called Timeless Grace by Thimbleberries RJR and some great new Batiks. The very popular purse classes will continue. Specifically, Grids and Grommets, March 21st. Sign up now for a spot in that class.
Also, a quilt class - Carpenter’s Star will be held on March 28th. This a very basic class with a great looking quilt top. Kits will be available. Come in and see the sample and sign up.
Lunch is provided in both of those classes.
We’re still planning to have the “Duvet in a Day” class when we get a good number of participants. (a duvet is a cover for a quilt – do you have a down comforter that needs a cover?)
Knitters & Crocheters:
Under the pergola : Beginning crochet on Saturdays in March.
Please join us from 2-4pm if you want to learn to crochet. The first Saturday will be
“the stitches” and the following Saturdays will be easy projects.
We will continue knitting around the fireplace on Saturdays, too. Finish your socks and mittens or start a new project (a felted purse?).
To all friends of Stitches…
Thank you to all who have supported us and given us encouragement through our beginning months. We at Stitches… are learning what our clients need and want. Hopefully, we’re providing a service and supplies to our area to make your lives easier and more enjoyable. We hope it is a win/win for all.
Come in any time and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee or a soda and some conversation.
Another nasty winter month has come and gone; we’re one month closer to spring and spring-time activities. At Stitches… we’ve enjoyed a busy winter but we, too, are anxious for warmth and sunshine! March can fool us; one day warm, next day blizzard, so watch out! I was born in a blizzard in March- better than a blizzard in April. Stitches… is looking forward to participating in the “Chucktown Chickfest”
April 4th and 5th. There will be demonstrations, prizes, food and fun. Plan to come in for a visit that weekend.
Quilters:
Just to let you know, Stitches… does have some new fabrics. A collection called Timeless Grace by Thimbleberries RJR and some great new Batiks. The very popular purse classes will continue. Specifically, Grids and Grommets, March 21st. Sign up now for a spot in that class.
Also, a quilt class - Carpenter’s Star will be held on March 28th. This a very basic class with a great looking quilt top. Kits will be available. Come in and see the sample and sign up.
Lunch is provided in both of those classes.
We’re still planning to have the “Duvet in a Day” class when we get a good number of participants. (a duvet is a cover for a quilt – do you have a down comforter that needs a cover?)
Knitters & Crocheters:
Under the pergola : Beginning crochet on Saturdays in March.
Please join us from 2-4pm if you want to learn to crochet. The first Saturday will be
“the stitches” and the following Saturdays will be easy projects.
We will continue knitting around the fireplace on Saturdays, too. Finish your socks and mittens or start a new project (a felted purse?).
To all friends of Stitches…
Thank you to all who have supported us and given us encouragement through our beginning months. We at Stitches… are learning what our clients need and want. Hopefully, we’re providing a service and supplies to our area to make your lives easier and more enjoyable. We hope it is a win/win for all.
Come in any time and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee or a soda and some conversation.
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