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Super patchwork class and Sew with Pat this week!
Louisa shortened a pair of jeans, took them in at the waist and Phillipa made a great start on her Liberty patchwork cushion.

Calling all knitters! Barnet Neonatal need more orange hats. We have some double knit orange yarn at the shop and will be collecting orange wool donations for anyone to use if they have the time to knit for Barnet hospital. Thank you if you have orange wool to donate or the time to knit hats. All the details are below including a pattern if you need it.

https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/services/services-a-z/maternity-services/orange-hat-appeal/?fbclid=IwAR2zSy0A_smhmohNakgoIp7AyNS2DglN8qbZd2oBez-x5V0fSw9QO0cRbCI

North London Hospice are also asking people get involved with their Big Fun Craft challenge. Grab your needle and yarn, get crafty and knit, sew or stitch for one hour every day this February and get sponsored and you will be supporting end-of-life care in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey.
For more details please see here:-
http:// https://northlondonhospice.org/events/bigfuncraft/

CLASSES TIMETABLE!

New classes timetabled this week include beginners crochet and learn to read knitting patterns. We hope you can join!

More classes to be added in next couple of weeks include-
- Brush lettering - possibly Valentine themed
-Freemotion embroidery
-Mosaic crochet
-Jute weaving bag workshop
- Amigurumi crochet
- Learn to sew a waterfall coat
- Sashiko workshop 

SEWING & PATCHWORK
 

Weekly Knit & Natter, Tuesday 24th Jan, every Tuesday 10.30-12pm, FREE
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Weekly-Knit-&-Natter-FREE-Every-Tuesday-10-30-12-p488898174
Make new friends in Stitch! Bring your knitting or sewing project, enjoy crafting company, a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits (this isn't a lesson). This session is free. You can book online or just drop in on the day.

Sew and Make with Seamstress Pat! Wednesday 25th January, 11.30--1.30pm, £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-25th-January-11-30-1-30pm-p522739966
Come along with a simple item or garment you are currently making, adjusting or starting and that need help with. This is a continuous running class which you can book week to week where you can choose what you want to make and Pat will assist you making. Not suitable for beginners dressmaking.

Introduction to Patchwork, Thursday 26th January, 11-1pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-26th-January-11-1pm-p506210452
This is an Introduction to patchwork course for sewers/ quilters starting out or continuing your journey in patchwork machine sewing. In this course you will learn the basics of how to make a patchwork cushion, wallhanging or lap quilt. You will ideally be proficient on a sewing machine.

Learn to use a sewing machine, Thursday 23rd February, 7-8.30pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-use-a-sewing-machine-Thursday-23rd-February-7-8-30pm-p522372818

Are you a complete sewing beginner looking to make sense of how to use a sewing machine? By popular demand we have scheduled this evening workshop with Nadira Dean, an expert seamstress and pattern cutter with over 30 year of sewing experience. She has enjoyed working with fashion designers such as Alice Temperley, M&S, Top Shop and Dorothy Perkins. Nadira also runs her own craft brand called Sew with Your Heart (see Etsy for her fabulous makes).

 You will learn your way around the workings, parts and components of a sewing machine. Learn how to set up and thread a machine and how to wind a bobbin. Learn how to set the correct tension. Learn how to sew straight seams. Changing the needle. Using a zipper foot and a 1/4 inch seam foot. You will practice some stitching in order to gain the skills you need to tackle your future projects.

(FULLY BOOKED)
Learn to Make A Winter A-line or Pencil Skirt! Saturday 21st January 10-2pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/%E2%80%8BLearn-To-Make-A-Winter-A-line-or-Pencil-Skirt-Saturday-21st-January-10-30-2-00-p415304891

This is an intermediate sewing class on how to accurately cut out and adjust a pattern to make yourself a take-away home skirt. You will learn to create a fitted skirt using pleats that will shape it beautifully around your curves. You will also learn to create a fitted waistband, how to insert a zip fastening and finish off by neatly hemming your skirt.

Learn to Sew a Tote Bag! Saturday 28th January, 1pm-3pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Sew-a-Tote-Bag-Saturday-28th-January-1-00-3-00-p519154775
With expert seamstress Pat Stevens. You will learn to make a 14 inch square tote bag. A great class for beginner sewers or graduates from our Learn to Use a Sewing Machine to make a useful item. As long as you can use a sewing machine this is the class for you to advance your dressmaking skills.We will provide fabric for the main body of the bag and lining. If you would like to buy fabric from our shop you can.

Darning Workshop!
Saturday 4th February, 10:30-12:30, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Darning-Workshop-Saturday-04th-February-10-30-12-30-p521423750

In this class with Tricia you will be focusing on learning the basics of Darning which is a way to mend and reinforce holes. Darning is a technique that uses a needle and various yarns to interweave to close holes and fix weaker areas of the garment. It is perfect for mending jumpers, scarves, socks even school uniforms! or any other knitted items of clothing. This workshop we will be focusing on hand darning using two techniques

Swiss darning 

Woven darning

You will be provided with a needle, yarns to use in the class and if you do not have any holey items to bring in we will be providing samples for you to learn on. Refreshments biscuits and a warm creative environments will be available.

NEW 

Beginners Quilting Workshop,
Sunday 26th February, 10:30am - 4:30pm, £75.00

https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-Quilting-Workshop-Sunday-February-26th-10-30am-4-30pm-p522958843

Join Carol and Susan to learn the basics of modern machine quilting!

In this 6 hour workshop you will learn skills that include choosing which fabrics are suitable, rotary cutting, creating a patchwork, layering the quilt, quilting the layers together and finishing off with adding a binding. The design will be based on a patchwork made of squares. It is recommended that you are experienced with using sewing machine. Otherwise, no previous quilting experience is required.

KNITTING & CROCHET 

(FULLY BOOKED)

Beginners Knitting workshop with Kay Dudman, Saturday 28th January 10:30-12:30pm, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-Knitting-workshop-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-17th-December-10-30-12-30pm-p511403616
Are you dreaming of starting that project but not sure of the difference between knit or a purl? Perhaps you tried it years ago, but your project ended up in a bag behind the sofa… and now you feel ready to get started again with some help. Well Stitch is here to help!

(Please email if you would like to be on list for next knitting class.)

Social Stitching Circle! (bi-weekly) Wednesday 25th January, 7-9pm, £5.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-25th-January-7-9pm-p435761361
Come and join some lovely knitting and crafting chat - and share your knitting and sewing projects in a welcoming environment with wine, tea, coffee, biscuits.

Crochet for Beginners and Refreshers
Saturday 4th & 11th March, 10:30-12:30, £70.00
http://https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-for-Beginners-and-Refreshers-Saturday-4th-&-11th-March-10-30-12-30-p524256100
With Kay Dudman. Over the 2 weeks you will learn how to get to grips with the hook and yarn, work the foundation chain, double crochet, treble crochet, turning chain, simple pattern reading and basic finishing techniques. At the end of the course you’ll take away some small, fun items that you will have made.

Learn to read Knitting Patterns with Kay Dudman,
Saturday 11th February, 10:30-12:30, £40.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-read-Knitting-Patterns-with-Kay-Dudman-Saturday-11th-February-10-30-12-30-p524503564

Learn to read knitting patterns and instructions with Kay Dudman.

Want to advance your knowledge of Knitting beyond the basic scarf or blanket? Then come and join us at Stitch!

In this class we will be using a basic pattern to teach you the language of going the next step in your knitting journey, you will learn how to decipher the knitting pattern language.

One to One Crochet or Knitting lesson with Kay Dudman, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/One-to-One-Crochet-or-Knitting-with-Kay-Dudman-Please-contact-us-to-book-a-time-a-date-p499924623

Need some one on one lessons in crochet or knitting? If you are complete beginner needing to learn your knit from your purl or have that project that you are in the middle of or one your are raring to start. Our amazing goddess of wool Kay Dudman will be able to teach and guide you at any level. When you are finished you will gain the confidence to deal with that drop stitch and those increasing or decreasing nightmares will be a thing of the past. Kay's one on one classes will give you extra boost to face those new patterns head first.

CRAFTING

Please get in touch if you are interested in us running either of these workshops- 

Learn to Make a Teddy Bear with local artist Susan Mehmet, £50.00
This is an introduction to making a teddy bear with movable joints. In this course you will learn the basics of how to sew and design a 17mm or 7 inch teddy bear from mohair fabric, glass eyes and metal movable joints. If you cant make this date but are still interested in this class then please get in touch and we can arrange for another date.

or Learn to Make A Keepsake box with local artist Susan Mehmet, 3-4 hour workshop, £40
Join us at Stitch to make a one of a kind box that can be used as a gift for a friend or a loved one or keep it for yourself as storage in your own home. This box can be covered with a variety of papers, prints or even fabric for a personalised finish to suit the occasion or person it’s for. You don’t need any kind of experience to take part in this class just come along and join us for a few hours of crafting at Stitch! You will leave with a wealth of knowledge and confidence to recreate one of a kind boxes for years to come.

GROUP BOOKINGS DISCOUNT
3 or more customers booking together get 10% off the cost of a class! Please email hello@stitch.org.uk to make a group booking.
 

USE OF SEWING MACHINES!

Our M100 Janome sewing machines are available for use at certain times in the shop at £8 an hour. Please email Suzanne at hello@stitch.org.uk if you would like to book a slot to use. 

OPENING HOURS
Tuesday and Thursday 10-5
Wednesday 10-2
Friday 9-2
Saturday 10-3

DONT FORGET OUR NEW ADDRESS:-
2 Hazelwood Lane
Palmers Green
N13 5EX

(Located just around the corner from the Post Office, just down from Anthony Webb estate agents.)

Have a great weekend everybody!

Warm Wishes, Suzanne and the team at Stitch!