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STITCH! CRAFTS & CLASSES

Stitch! is a community enterprise launched in May 2019 aimed at satisfying the needs of the fast-growing army of crafters

Stitch Crafts & Classes! - No 1 for creativity in Palmers Green!

Our community enterprise craft hub and class venue.

Stitch! was launched in May 2019 aimed at satisfying the needs of the fast-growing army of crafters, sewers, makers from beginners to experts. We run crafting workshops ranging from learning to use a sewing machine for total beginners and gain sewing skills to dressmaking for improvers, patchwork, knitting, crochet, macramé and mosaic as well as sell fabric, haberdashery and crafting supplies.

The idea of Stitch! was born when Rodwins in Southgate closed its doors in December 2018. The local crafting community in Southgate were devastated so Suzanne, Karen and Carol came up with plans to provide haberdashery, fabrics and knitting supplies with the addition of crafting classes for all ages.


We have discovered an amazing creative community in Palmers Green and Southgate who are excited about Stitch! and are looking forward to running workshops and helping in the shop, we are always on the lookout for volunteers who share our passion for crafting.


Our Team

Meet the creatives behind our company

The Stitch! premises are currently based at 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green, N13 5EX since January 2023. We were situated in the Post Office at 364 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 before this and we originally were based as a pop-up in the former Grout’s draper’s shop, which served the Palmers Green community for more than 60 years.

We plan to provide work experience for young people wanting to develop a career in creative crafts or retail and, in time, we hope to offer apprenticeships to help young people develop their careers in a sustained way.

Suzanne Kelly

Director/Manager

Suzanne’s degree in Visual & Performed Arts led to her first job in an innovative arts & interactive production company and following a career in television production. Since having children she ran a small musical toddler group. With a lifelong passion for art and crafts she now relishes the opportunity that Stitch provides.

Carol Balfe

Director

Carol has spent her professional life working in special educational needs. In her spare time Carol makes quilts and sews clothes for her grandchildren. Sewing and knitting provide an oasis of calm in an otherwise hectic lifestyle.

Karen Mautner

Director

Karen spends what spare time she has keeping her hands occupied with patchwork, petit point and crocheting - all self-taught. Since her own children are grown, she has started making costumes for her grandchildren.

We provide a full sewing machine repair service

through www.sewamazingltd.co.uk.
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