Stitchin' Post Newsletter June, 2015

Summer Sewing Sizzle!

Summer has arrived!

We have a full schedule of summer sewing classes for children, teens, and adults, and lots of new shop samples for inspiration!

New Items in the Shop!


It's hard to believe, but Christmas fabrics have begun to arrive!	We've set up a Christmas room in the Stitchin' Post cafe area -- come take a look!


Perfect for summer --tricolor checks....	and beautiful stripes!


Reel Time from Moda	Beautiful linen/cotton mochi dots!

Lots of New Kits!

"Little Butterflies" is so cute, and all of the applique pieces are laser cut and ready to fuse!	Collections 1892 table runner

Bertie's Spring in beautiful Woolies Flannels -- available with light or dark background	Gardenvale quilt kit -- fussy cut the Dresdens from striped fabric! We will be offering this quilt as a class later in the year so get your kit while they're available!

Upcoming Events!

	Beginning English Smocking - Beginning English Smocking is typically offered each month as a two class series on the first two Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. June classes will be the 4th and 11th. No smocking classes will be held in July, so the next opportunity will be August 6th and 13th. Call 501 227-0288 to register.
	In June, our Sew Much Fun project will be Boutique Baby Rags! Make plans to join us on Saturday, June 6th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make this super cute burp cloth for a special baby gift!
	Due to the July 4th holiday, our Sew Much Fun class for July will be held on Saturday, July 11th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have fun learning some basic hand embroidery stitches while making a cute Ladybug Pincushion! If you've been looking for the opportunity to learn some hand embroidery basics you won't want to miss this one!
	French Hand Sewing and Heirloom Embroidery - La Petite Roche, our local smocking guild chapter, will continue their 3 month meeting program series this month, creating a lovely church doll using traditional French hand sewing techniques and beautiful hand embroidery. The guild meets on the second Thursday of each month, so this month's meeting will be Thursday, June 11th. Guests are welcome. Bring lunch and join guild members in the Stitchin' Post cafe room at 11 a.m. if you can. The short business meeting begins at 12 noon, followed by the program 12:15 to 2 p.m. Please call the shop at 501 227-0288 if you would like to sign up to attend the program. A kit fee will apply.
	Tablet Tote - Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the latest creation from the Quiltsmart people who brought you the Mondo and Midi Bags. This padded tote is perfect for an Ipad or other tablet device. Join Stacie to make one!
	T-Shirt Quilt - Tuesdays, June 23rd and 30th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (2 session class). Meghan will assist you in properly stabilizing your t-shirts, cutting them to block size, and adding sashing to create your quilt top. Class is filling, so call soon!
	Machine Embroidery Software Class - Saturday, June 27th, 10 to 11 a.m. - This class covers a variety of machine embroidery related topics, including aspects of using 4D, 5D, and 6D embroidery software. If you own an embroidery machine, you will find this class useful, and if you have or are considering purchasing software, you won't want to miss it!
	Viking Club - Saturday, June 27th, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month for Viking Club to learn new ways to use your sewing machine, and to see demos of the newest gadgets and notions! There will be door prizes and lots of fun! Bring a project for Show and Tell!
	Natural State Applique Block - Tuesday July 7th and Thursday, July 9th (2 part class), 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m Join Stacie to create this beautiful applique block featuring lots of great Arkansas treasures and turn it into a pillow or wall hanging!
	Lacy Knit PJ's - Saturday, July 11th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Stacie to grow your sewing with knit skills as you create these comfy pj's with lovely cluny lace trim!
	Pineapple Quilt - tentative date Saturday, July 18th - Carol will be helping you use your scraps to create this beauty! She will be confirming the date soon, and we know this one will be very popular so give us a call and get on the list!


Sit and Quilt - Our next Sit and Quilt days will be Friday, May 22 and Saturday May 30, 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 place.	Sit and Sew - 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. NOTE - There will be no Sit and Sew on June 18 due to Kids Sewing Camp!

Sewing Classes for Adults and Children - Barbara Steely has limited openings remaining in her summer sewing classes for adults as well as children and teens. Classes will be available for all skill levels. 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!

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