Workshops and Events
FEBRUARY ~ JUNE 2019
BOOKING TERMS: Your place is secured on a class only when a deposit is paid. Bookings are accepted by email, phone, Facebook or in person. Once a booking is made, payment of a deposit should be received within 7 days. The balance is payable on the day of the class.
PLEASE CHECK OUR CANCELLATION POLICY BELOW
STITCH X STITCH, 24 BURY STREET, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK, IP14 1HH
01449 257070
Website: www.stitchxstitch.co.uk
Email: hello@stitchxstitch.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stitchxstitchstowmarket
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“ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS”
If you have always wanted to “sew something” but don’t know where to begin or don’t have a sewing machine – these classes are for you! If you don't have a sewing machine, don't worry - its FREE to use one of ours for the day.
Also a great class to get you going if you have a sewing machine but it is still in its box!!! Bring yours along and we'll get you on your way.
We have Absolute Beginners classes for dressmaking and general sewing leading on to patchwork & quilting.
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: MACHINE BASICS & BUNTING WITH ELAINE
SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2019 ~ 10.00am-2.30pm
£30.00 (£10 deposit)
Get to grips with your sewing machine. In this class you will learn the basics of your machine and then learn to make some bunting. If you don't have a machine but have always wanted to learn to sew, you can borrow one of our machines for the class for FREE.
**QUILT~AS~YOU~GO STAR SAMPLER COURSE**
DATES: Saturdays ~ 6th April, 27th April, 4th May, 25th May, 8th June, 22nd June, 6th July, 20th July, 3rd August, 17th August, 31st August and 14th September
Challenge yourself and give yourself a project to challenge you in 2019. Imagine this stunning, large Star Sampler Quilt on your bed. Join Elaine (No.2) Saturdays starting 6th April (all dates listed above). You will learn new techniques at each session and how to quilt each block as you complete it, so there’s no worry of how on earth you quilt your quilt on your regular sewing machine. Very affordable way to learn and make a quilt ~ £20 per session. Sessions will be 10.00am to 3.30pm. There will be some blocks given for homework along the way. Not suitable for absolute beginners but a great quilt project for those who know the basics in patchwork (ie. how to use a rotary cutter, board and ruler).
£20 PER SESSION (Payable on the day of each session) ~ £20 DEPOSIT SECURES YOUR PLACE ~ PLACES LIMITED TO 6.
CAN'T MAKE THESE DATES BUT WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS QUILT NEXT TIME AROUND!! Get in touch to put your name on our reserve list as we will run this course again is there is demand.
FEBRUARY
Tuesday 12th February "EMBROIDERY MACHINE TECHNIQUES" with Elaine
£35.00 (£15 Deposit) 10.00am~3.00pm
These classes are run regularly for owners of Embroidery Machines to enable them to get the most from their machine. Topics covered in these classes include: Stabilisers explained, Hooping up, Editing Designs on your machine, tips and tricks for embroidering on different types of fabrics, In-the-Hoop projects and more. If you would like more information about future dates for these sessions please get in touch with us.
Tuesday 19th February "STITCHING STRETH FABRIC : JERSEY DRESS OR TOP "IN~A~DAY"
with Cathy
£45.00 (£20 Deposit) 10.00am~4.00pm
Are you ready to learn free-motion quilting for the first time? Join Elaine (No.2) for this easy~paced class where she will guide you through the tools, materials and tension issues and set you on your way to free motion quilting your quilts with confidence.
2 Session Course : Saturday 23rd February & Saturday 2nd March 2019
10.00am~3.30pm
£65.00 (£25 deposit)
FULLY BOOKED ~ New Dates for this class booked for Thursday 16th May and Thursday 23rd May ~ this class is in high demand and places are booked up very quickly ~ if you would like to do this class please contact us to be added to the Waiting List and we will let you know as soon as new dates are booked.
Tuffet making is sweeping the nation as a great way to use your favourite fabrics in a fun and exciting way. A delightful accent to any home, tuffets can be traditional or whimsical—the choice is yours! Join Chrissy over 2 day sessions and she will guide you through all the steps to create your very own special piece of furniture.
CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY
A full refund or transfer of your payment or deposit will be issued if you cancel a class giving more than 7 days' notice.
A 50% refund or transfer of your payment or deposit will be issued if you cancel a class up to 72 hours (3 days) before the class. If your place can be filled, then a full refund or transfer will be issued.
Any cancellations within 48 hours of the class will not be transferred or refunded.
We require a minimum of 4 bookings for a class to run. We reserve the right to cancel a class if we do not meet the minimum requirement. If this should occur, all paid class fees will be refunded or transferred.
PERSONAL “ONE-TO-ONE” TUITION
If you would rather learn in a “one-to-one” setting rather than in a group, we offer tuition on the following:
Sewing Machines
v Any make or model from basic mechanical machines up to top of the line embroidery machines and software.
v From the Beginning – threading and getting to grips with the basics
v Sewing Machine Refresher
v Beyond the Basics
Patchwork and Quilting
v Patchwork – the Basics
v Confidence with Cutting
v How to Quilt
v Binding a Quilt
Contact the shop and speak to Elaine for more information and to discuss your requirements.
*** BOOK OUR CLASSROOM FOR A SEWING DAY ***
Our classroom is available for private bookings. Book the day for a special occasion, birthday or just a sewing day with your friends ~ we can tailor a project for your group and include tuition and materials if required.
Call us for more details
OR BOOK A SEWING BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR YOUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FRIENDS IF THEY LOVE TO SEW (project and materials included)
“SEW IN LOVE”
Finished size : 75" x 75"
Limited Spaces Available
This Block of the Month includes all fabric as shown to complete the "pieced" version of this quilt (includes binding but not backing or waddding)
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For more details or to book a place on any of our workshops and courses please don’t hesitate to email. Your place is secured by payment of a deposit – the balance is payable on the day of the workshop.
IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR CLASSES WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE US TO DO – PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US.
STITCH X STITCH, 24 BURY STREET, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK, IP14 1HH
01449 257070
www.stitchxstitch.co.uk
