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It's A Stitch of Charleston, SC Newsletter
January 2011
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Happy New Year Everyone!
This Winter Wonderland photo was taken the morning after a white Christmas in NC. It was absolutely beautiful. There were reports of flurries here on Kiawah and Seabrook on Christmas, but there was no accumulation. Palm trees covered with snow is a very strange sight.
2011 arrived in a flash, didn't it? Do you remember when our parents warned us not to be so impatient wanting to be the next magical age of "16", "18", and then "21"? They told us that we would discover that the older we get, the faster the years fly by! Oh, so true! So here we are, beginning a new year once again.
It has been extremely busy at It's A Stitch. We have seen so many familiar faces, and so many more for the first time recently! The week after Christmas kept us on our feet, literally, all day, every day. The colder weather made some people want to knit and others want to chose new needlepoint projects.
Thank you all for making 2010 a great year for us. We hope you'll drop by soon.
Linda, Margot, Jean, Pat, Lee and Joan
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Kudos to Karen Davis
What a labor of love these two canvases were! Karen's first Canvas Embellishment class with Tony Minieri was quite an experience. She began several years ago, and despite taking more classes with new canvases, Karen worked hard to complete these two stunning shell pillows for her newly decorated living room. Each shell has character and depth. Great job Karen!
Margot's Kelly Clark Christmas Ornament
Our finisher can do surprising things with simple pieces like this round ornament. It is three dimensional with rouched fabric, two-toned custom cording around the edges, and onn top, there are holly sprigs, gold balls and greed-edged red ribbon.
Linda's Labors of Love Owl
Each year, Linda makes one ornament for each of her sons, daughter-in-law, grandson, and for her tree. She has "borrowed" this one back from one of her sons to display in the shop.
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Read what our local newspaper has written about It's A Stitch in a December article! While some of the photos in the article do not appear here, we thought you might enjoy reading this.The original thread junkies: It's A Stitch offers all you need for needle work and knitting
Thursday, December 16, 2010
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By Kristin Hackler
Although it's located not too far away from the Maybank/Main intersection on Maybank Highway, It's A Stitch is a little hard to find for first time visitors.
"We tell them to look for the smile," said co-owner Linda Juchatz, referring to the "Smile" dentist sign which tops the list of shop names displayed in front of their small shopping center.
Taking up most of the back section of the L-shaped complex, It's A Stitch has been in its current location for almost four years, and in existence for more than eight years.
"We decided to open a shop because the only needlework shop in the area was closing, and they were the only ones that would order our supplies," said co-owner Margot Anderson, "and we needed a brick and mortar store to get them."
Linda and Margot had several objectives in opening the store besides access to much-needed supplies, however. They also wanted to provide customers with access to nationally-renowned teachers, as well as their own skills. Both shop owners have a broad spectrum of experience, with Margot specializing in English gold work and Japanese embroidery, and Linda showing an amazing talent for ribbon embroidery and needlepoint finishing. In fact, one of her finished pieces featuring an elegant mermaid with such amazing ribbon work, it takes a moment to really see every intricate detail.
It's A Stitch began as a needlepoint-only store, but soon after they opened, customers began asking about knitting supplies, as well. Today, the shop is a treat for anyone interested in the threaded arts. Divided into two distinct sections, the left-hand side of the shop features all things having to do with needlework, while the right-hand side spills over with hundreds of balls of yarn composed of every type of fiber imaginable - from wool and cotton to fine mohair and delicately soft angora. "We're thread junkies," smiled Margot.
Classes are available at It's A Stitch on a by-request basis, with one-on-one sessions offered at $15 for a full half-hour session. Groups are more than welcome to come by, and can either book a teaching session or just come in and use the round table in the needlepoint room for group work. Linda and Margot do ask that you call ahead if you're bringing a large group, and welcome the like-minded company. Upcoming events include a unique knot garden session with internationally acclaimed needlepoint master, Tony Minieri. The February class has already been sold out, but Linda and Margot plan to offer a follow-up class when the pattern becomes available in fall of next year. The pattern is unique, made specifically by Minieri for this class, and features a three dimensional Charleston garden with five of the most well-known flowers of the Lowcountry worked into the design.
It's A Stitch is located at 3464 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island. For more information, call 557-0401.
www.itsastitch.net (under re-construction)
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Featured Designer
January 2011
Zecca
Karen Hennessey
www.zecca.net
Zecca is an Italian word meaning "a place to mint coins". Karen's "coins" are really her creations made from polymer clay, where she combines color and jewelry and beads to create unique buttons, laying tools, magnets, vial tops and many other things. Her inspiration comes from several sources: leaves and petals, textiles and patterns and colors she finds appealing. Her colorful, playful designs on needlepoint canvases are such fun to stitch. Visit her web site to view all her current designs. We have included just a few of her designs we currently have in stock. We have other belt and purse canvases ~ even a clock canvas!
Colorful leaf belt canvas - in stock
Stitch Guide available
Pagoda Bag
Canvases - in stock
Rose Bag
Canvases - in stock
Thread Cutter/Scissor Holder Necklaces
In stock
Needle Vials
In stock
See special coupon offer below for the month of January
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We'd like to introduce you to an interesting web site from The National Needle Arts Association (otherwise known as TNNA - our trade association). The site can be found at www.worldofneedlepoint.com It is "a one stop source for everything you want to know and see about needlepoint", including the long history of the art. One particular quote is very interesting, "Western culture tends to link needlework to women, but it was originally performed by men who spent years mastering their craft". We have several very interesting men who are customers of ours who have proven to be very precise and beautiful stitchers, including (thank goodness!) surgeons, retired CEO, retired colonels, etc.
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It's A Stitch shop notes:
We want you to know that we can order any canvas you see from your favorite designers. It's easy...just give us a call (843-557-0401) or write us an e-mail (itsastitch@bellsouth.net) to let us know what you would like. If you want us to kit your canvas when it arrives, we'll be happy to do that.
Continuing and Rotating Yarn Sales
Stop in or call to find out what we have on sale during the month.
We always have interesting Two-fers in baskets at 35-40% off
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our great Orphan bin with 50% off yarns
Social Stitching on Friday Afternoons
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Contact Information
phone: 843-557-0401
fax: 843-557-0205
web site: www.itsastitch.net
(currently under re-construction)
e-mail: itsastitch@bellsouth.net
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January Special Coupon
Save 25% on In Stock Zecca designs
Either print and bring this coupon into the shop, or mention it if you call to order
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