July 2009

Now that summer has officially begun and we are taking advantage of the nice weather to plan trips, picnics, beach days, etc. don’t forget to stop by the shop soon to see the new fabrics, fibers, charts, and embellishments that were released at the Columbus needlework market last month. We are receiving new things daily. And be sure to watch your mailbox for your Christmas In July postcard listing all the specials that day (as well as the change of day to Saturday). Happy Fourth of July and Happy Stitching, Jan

IMPORTANT DATES

July 3-5 Shop CLOSED July 4th weekend
Stitch-In Friday, July 10th 7-midnight $10 per stitcher
Refreshments, relaxing & stitching. Call 449-2181
Christmas In July Saturday, July 25th 10-5
JBW Trunk Show Month of August
10th Anniversary Celebration August 1-10 Lots of discounts to say thank you for 10 great years of stitching!
Stitch-In September 4th 7-12
Labor Day Shop CLOSED Monday, September 7th
Yard Sale Sunday, September 13th 11-3

WHAT’S NEW

• John Clayton Mini Peach Roses, Mini Yellow Roses
• Samsarah Alphabet Baubles: H is for Heart; Pearls kit: Summer Camp
• Little House Needleworks Colonial Women
• Just Another Button Company Treble Clef, Musical Note, Sunglasses, Diaper Pin buttons
• Bent Creek Home; The Branch: The Owl, The Bees
• Blackbird Designs Monthly Stockings: May Flowers
• The Trilogy Patriotic Tree: Truth
• Noforgotten Farm Skeleton Keys, Hallow’s Nigh
• The Stitcherhood Stitcher’s Samplers
• By The Bay Nantucket Summer Sampler
• The Sunflower Seed Gentle Sampler
• Blue Ribbon Designs Patriotic Patchwork, Americana Panorama
• Lizzie Kate Snippet: Stitching Forever; Quick It: Sampling Halloween; Merry Christmas By The Letter: MERR, YCH
• Piccalilli Designs Punch Needle: Red White & Ooh, Belle of the Ball, Virtue, Sunflower, Thistle, Struttin’ Out
• La D Da Live Laugh Love
• The Sampler Girl On Travel With Jane Austen
• Shepherd’s Bush Halloween Night
• Weeks Dye Works New floss colors: Kris’ Bon Bon, Watermelon Punch; New Linen color: 30 ct. "Woo"steria Blend
• Plastic Mesh Totes Oversize totes with handles & exterior pocket
• Coming Soon : New floss colors from The Gentle Art

Stitching Friends Retreat 2010
"Reflections Of Americana"
March 19-21 at the Syracuse Ramada Inn
Put it on your calendar and plan to be there! Details are being finalized and will be announced soon.

UPCOMING CLASSES

Over One "July Gingham" Wednesday July 8th 10-12 $45    Learn to stitch over one linen thread with one strand of floss on 28ct Gingham linen. Magnification reccommended.

Punch Needle "Sunflower Pillow" Saturday, July 11th 10-12 $45    Using a three strand punch needle you will quickly learn how to thread your needle properly, how to space your stitches, and how to change the depth of pile on your work. Locking hoop required.

Beginning Cross Stitch "Pansies" Tuesday, July 14th 6-8 PM $25    Learn how to cross stitch and back stitch on 18ct Aida and about fabrics, fibers, hoops, and terminology.

"Summer Garden" Saturday, July 18th 10-1 $70    Learn a variety of specialty stitches in this detailed band sampler from The Victoria Sampler. Experience stitching on linen and counting threads is required.

Brazilian Embroidery "Rolled Roses" Saturday, August 1st 10-1 $40    Surface embroidery using rayon flosses to create a three dimensional effect that looks very impressive. Locking hoop is required for class.

Beginning Hardanger "Heart" Saturday, August 8th 10-1 $50    If you have experience with linen and would like to learn to cut threads, do wrapped bars & fill stitches to achieve this lace-like look in your work this class will teach you how.

Needle Felting "Summer Star" Saturday, August 15th 10-12 $45    Using wool roving and a very sharp felting needle, this technique is done on a foam base. Quick and easy.

Beginning Linen "Summer" Saturday, August 22nd 10-12 $30    Learn to stitch over two threads on 28ct linen.

All classes require a 50% deposit to register. Call 449-2181 or stop in the shop to see the class models. Photos of class projects are also available on the classes page. All materials are included in class fee unless otherwise noted. Please bring a small pair of embroidery scissors to class with you as well as any special lighting or magnification required.