September 2010

Unbelievably summer seems to be winding down. Luckily the shop has lots of things going on to entice us this fall. We are having our annual yard sale on the 11th (a Saturday this year). The JBW Trunk Show is here this month and next month brings the Rosewood Manor Trunk Show. These are both popular designers who work is so much more impressive when you can see the models in person! Pat & I are heading to St. Charles, MO later this month for the TNNA Fall Needlecraft Market to purchase all the newest goodies. This is a cash & carry show so the new things should be in the store soon after we return. We will cram as much as we can in our luggage and ship back anything we can’t fit in. We have a very nice variety of classes coming up so be sure to check out the class schedule. The Stitch-In for this month has been canceled, so plan for the next one in November. AND—We are finally able to announce our annual Stitching Friends Retreat "Oceanside Tranquility" will be held March 18-20, 2011. Be sure to see the retreat page of the web site for details and a registration form or stop by the shop for more information. Happy Fall & Happy Stitching, Jan

IMPORTANT DATES

• JBW Trunk Show-September
• SHOP CLOSED September 6th-Labor Day
• Yard Sale-September 11th 10-5
• TNNA Market-September 24th-26th
• Rosewood Manor Trunk Show-October
• Kathy Schmitz Trunk Show-November
• Stitch-In-November 5th 7PM to Midnight $10 per stitcher
• Erica Michaels Petites Trunk Show-December
• Lizzie Kate Trunk Show-January 2011

WHAT’S NEW

• Plum Street Samplers Olga
• Erica Michaels Silk Gauze: Second Spring
• Primitive Bettys With Thy Needle Sampler
• The Trilogy Halloween Sneak Peek: Jack & The Ghost
• Samsarah Our House: Bird Songs
• Homespun Elegance Delivering Tricks
• Val’s Stitchin’ Stuff Frost Is On The Punkin
• With Thy Needle & Thread Fruit For A Song, O Christmas Tree, Fraidy Felix, St. Noel, Pumpkin Farm
• Nordic Needle Sea Turtle Magnet, Swirl Counting Pins
• Lizzie Kate Socks & Underwear, Tiny Tidings XV, Quick It: Sampling Thanksgiving, Be Naughty, Christmas Rules: Give Santa Cookies/No Pouting, Keep Schedule Light/Share Your Joys
• Little House Needleworks The Family Sampler, Ornament: Under The Tree
• Country Cottage Needleworks Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater, Little Miss Muffet
• Waxing Moon Acorn Halloween, Halloween Fairies, Monthly Sampler Series: September
• The Sunflower Seed A Harvest Of Blessings
• The Sampler Girl A Halloween Boo-Klet (seven scary patterns to bewitch your spooky needle this fall!)
• By The Bay Funky Flowers: Victoria, Meagan
• Bent Creek The Halloween Branch: Hooty Owl & Border

UPCOMING CLASSES

French Knot "Hide & Peek" Wednesday, September 15th 10-12 $45 These little French knots & Colonial knots are formed to give amazing detail in this adorable design. Magnification is recommended for this class.
"Crab Apple Cottage" Saturday, September 18th 10-1 $60 If you have experience stitching on linen and would like to learn more stitches to enhance your work, this class will teach them.
Beginning Hardanger "Heart" Saturday, October 2nd 10-1 $50 This class requires experience counting threads. You will learn how to do kloster blocks, wrapped bars and eyelets.
Canvaswork "Falling Leaves" Saturday, October 9th 10-1 $65 Using 18ct. mono canvas and perle cottons. Experience with counted work is very important.
Punch Needle "Witch Hat" Saturday, October 16th 10-12 $45 Using the three strand punch needle provided, you will punch on muslin for this un-counted work. A locking hoop is necessary for proper punching tension.
Wool Applique "Needlebook/Scissor Keeper" Saturday, October 23 10-12 $45 Using a Bird Brain design, you will cut and sew wool pieces to appliqué for this useful stitching aid.

All classes require a 50% deposit to register. Please call the shop at 449-2181 or stop by to see the models. You need to bring a small pair of embroidery scissors to class and a hoop or q-snap. All materials are included in class fee unless otherwise specified. Please bring any special lighting or magnification that you need to class with you.