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Here Comes Santa Claus!  

December, 2014 
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Dear Friends,

It's that very special time of year once again.  A time when we reflect on the joys of our family and friends, and remember the meaning of the season.  We celebrate the new beginnings that have happened through the year, and we sense very strongly the absence of those loved ones who are no longer here with us.  Each day those of us at the Stitchin' Post feel the strong sense of community among those who sew and quilt.  You are a wonderful group of loving people and we are thankful to be a part of your world.  We appreciate each and every one of you.  We know that all of you are very busy at this point, but we hope you will find a bit of time to come to a "Make and Take," or maybe just stop by to sit and visit a few minutes.  We wish you a happy and blessed holiday season, and the very best in 2015.  Thank you again for your support.

All of Your Friends at the Stitchin' Post

P.S. We still have some really cute Christmas quilt kits available, including the Gingerbread Man Quilt shown above (photo is of one block).
In This Issue
The Elf Express is Here!
December Make and Take Classes!
2015 Block of the Month -- Amish with a Twist II!
New Arrivals!
This Month's Favorite Links!
Newsletter Special Notion of the Month!
Featured Article
Make Your Wish List for Santa!
Block Magazine Classes are Coming!
What Goes on at Viking Club?
Upcoming Events!
The Elf Express is Here!
elf express
How cute is this!  It's Smith Street's Elf Express machine embroider applique, and we have a complete kit available which includes the precut applique shapes!
December Make and Take Classes!
Take time out from the holiday hustle and bustle to join us for a couple of fun Make and Take classes!
scissor case
The Make and Take project this Saturday, December 6th will be this cute scissor case with extra pockets to hold needles and a tiny ruler.  Kits will be available. 

mug rug
Our Make and Take project on Saturday, December 13th will be a Quilter's Mug Rug.  You will be able to choose from a variety of sayings in our kits.

Give us a call or come by to register!
2015 Block of the Month -- Amish with a Twist II!
Amish With a Twist 2
Our 6 month "Amish With A Twist II" Block of the Month is set to begin in January, 2015.  Sign up now and join us to create this outstanding 105" square beauty!  The cost will be $34.00 per month for 6 months, which includes patterns and fabrics for quilt top and binding.  The " BOM Kick Off" will be on January 31.  Lots of you are already on the list, and we will be contacting you very soon to finalize your sign up.  The rest of you will want to call soon so we can be sure to have enough for everyone!  Our store sample quilt is at the quilter as we speak and will be back soon for you to see!
New Arrivals!
downton 12-14   If you haven't seen the new Downton Abbey, come take a look!

tree panel
This is the beautiful tree panel from the Fantasia collection by Timeless Treasures.

windham 30's Playdate by Windham

blend 12-14 Clementine by Blend Fabrics

persimon quilt New sample quilt made from a Persimmon jelly roll!

roosters 12-14 If you were disappointed because you didn't get any of our previous black, white, and red rooster/chicken fabrics -- look!  We have some new ones from Moda and Stacie is working on a new placemat design! 

shaman
Just out of the box -- beautiful masculine Shaman fabrics by David Bulter
This Month's Favorite Links!
  ornament link
Simple Sewn Christmas Tree Ornament that kids can make!

stockings link
 Here's some holiday fun -- lots of Chrismas stocking ideas!
Newsletter Special Notion of the Month!
stablizer pack
Our Notion of the Month for December is a stablizer variety pack.  The pack includes rols of Tear and Wash Light, Whisper Web Light, and Tear Away Light.  Regular price of the 3 rolls would be $33.89.  Mention your newsletter coupon for special savings this month! 
Featured Article
Spring Workshop 2015!
Trisha Smith
  We are pleased to announce our Spring 2015 Heirloom Sewing Workshop!  We will be hosting Trisha Smith of Trisha's Treasures Patterns.  Trisha is well known for her classes around the country, including many at Children's Corner in Nashville as well as at Martha Pullen Schools.  Trisha will be teaching three days of classes on March 5, 6, and 7, 2015.  The projects will be as follows:

Thursday, March 5
Cathedral Lace Windows
Cathedral Lace Windows Dress

Friday, March 6
Madeira Dress
Madeira Dress

Saturday, March 7
Poet Blouse
Poet Blouse

Further details are available on the classes page of our website.  Registration is officially open and spaces are filling quickly, so make plans to attend and come by or give us a call to register!
Make Your Wish List for Santa!
wish book
Help Santa bring the perfect gift this year by making a page in our Wish Book!  If you give us the address, we will be happy to send your list to your own special Santa, or he can come by to check out your list and do his shopping!
Block Magazine Classes are Coming!
As many of you know, we are now carrying Block Magazine by Missouri Star Quilts.  In 2015, we will be offering a series of classes based on projects selected from the magazines.  Our first class will be the Self-Binding Blanket from the Late Summer 2014 issue, Volume 1 Issue 4.  Our boy version is shown in the photo below.
self binding blanket

The second offering will be the Rag Quilt from the Fall 2014 issue, Volume 1 Issue 5.  The class will be taught by Carol Flowers on Saturday, January 17 or Wednesday, January 21.
rag quilt
New Class for 2015 -- Sew Much Fun!
rose garden pouch
For 2015, we're changing things up a bit!  On the first Saturday of each month in the slot that was previously Bag Lady class, we will be offering a variety of fun and easy projects no longer limited to just bags.  We're calling this new class Sew Much Fun!  The first project which will be taught by Stacie Ferguson on Saturday, January 3 will be the Rose Garden Pouch. There will be no class fee for these classes.  We do ask that your supplies be purchased at the Stitchin' Post.  Sign up and come join us!
What Goes on at Viking Club?
repurpose jeans
Many of you join us each month on the fourth Saturday for Viking Club.  For those of you who haven't been coming yet, here's an idea of what you're missing. In our November Viking Club we talked about using the triple stitch on your sewing machine to simulate hand embroidery, we demonstrated how to use the handy jean-a ma-jig that came with your machine, and we showed some great tools, ideas and techniques for repurposing old blue jeans!  Each month is a conglomeration of information and ideas to help increase your sewing knowlege.  And, there are discounts and door prizes!  There's nothing to bring -- except any Show and Tell sewing projects you would like to share.  Come and join us this month on December 27th, and each month during 2015 on the fourth Saturday!
Upcoming Events!

beginning smocking
Beginning English Smocking- Beginning English Smocking classes this month will be on Thursdays, December 4th and 18th, 9 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. PLEASE NOTE, there will be no Beginning Smocking classes in January!  Our first offering in 2015 will be February 5th and 12th.  Call 501 227-0288 to register.

Make and Take Classes - (see article above). Our December Bag Lady class on Saturday, December 6th will be a Make and Take, with the project being the Scissors Case shown in an earlier article.  On December 13th, our Make and Take will be a Quilter's Mug Rug.  Both classes are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sew Much Fun! - (see article above) Saturday, January 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This new class replaces our Bag Lady class.  The January project will be the  Rose Garden Pouch taught  by Stacie Ferguson.

   

Self-Binding Blanket - (See Block Magazine class article above) - Saturday, January 10 or Thursday, January 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Join Stacie to make this quick and cuddly cutie for your favorite boy or girl. 

 

Rag Quilt - (See Block Magazine class article above) -Saturday, January 17 or Wednesday, January 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Join Carol Flowers to make this cuddly, fun, and easy quilt to snuggle under!

 

baby pillow case

Heirloom Madeira and Shadow Applique Baby Pillowcase -Saturday, January 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  See how easy it is to make the lovely little pillowcase using techniques on your sewing machine!  Taught by Jane Bell.  

     

Sit and Quilt - Our next Sit and Quilt days will be Friday, January 23rd and Saturday, January 31st, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This is the perfect opportunity to bring an unfinished class project or other quilt project to work on with members of our staff nearby for questions when you need a bit of guidance. Please call to reserve a spot.

 

software

Machine Embroidery (Not Just) Software Class  - Our regular Machine Embroidery Software Class continues on the fourth Saturday, which this month is December 27th. This free class will help you to learn to make the most of your embroidery machine.  This month class will  be a technique/demo class and will not focus on software.  Bring your USB stick to receive the free project! 

   

Viking Club - Saturday, December 27 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Join us for some great tips, demos, and lots of good general sewing info.  Don't have a Viking sewing machine?  That's OK, come on anyway and join the fun.  Everyone is encouraged to bring your sewing projects for Show and Tell. No machine needed.

TruEmbroidery Lab -  Andrew DeClue will be available for appointments for anyone who would like help using their Mac with their embroidery machine.  Due to the Christmas holidays, appointments will be scheduled as needed rather than on the usual fourth Saturday.  Just give us a call if you would like to schedule an appointment.

 

Sit and Sew days -  

Sit and Sew sessions are held on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  
Sit and Sew is a great opportunity for those of you with sewing experience who are making children's clothes to come in and enjoy fellowship, with Sharon Chandler available to answer questions when you come to a tough spot! (Please call to reserve a place.) 
  
Sewing Classes for Adults and Children - Barbara Steely's sewing classes for adults and children will be on Christmas break beginning December 18th.  Classes will resume the week of January 12th.   Adult classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  These classes are suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced seamstresses.  Home School classes are on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m.  After school classes for children and teens are offered on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30.  Special four week Introduction to Sewing classes will be offered in February for both Home School and After School groups.

For more information, please contact Barbara directly at 501 680-4521 or bksteely@gmail.com.

Our Tuesday evening Adult Sewing classes are taught by Martha Douglas.  Martha's classes are also suitable for all skill levels including beginners!  For information on openings, please call Martha at 501 920-0929.

The classes page on our website provides our class policies including our refund policy, and more detailed information on many of our classes.  Please remember that payment is required to secure your spot in a class, and even if there is no class fee, you must be registered!

 


December
 Newsletter Special!

   

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$19.95!  

 

PLEASE NOTE, THIS SPECIAL IS FOR NEWSLETTER READERS ONLY -- YOU MUST MENTION THIS COUPON TO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL PRICE! 


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