Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Stitches...presents our Summer Newsletter

Join us for some fun, inspiring classes for the summer. Learn to knit or crochet. Learn to create a project or gift. Learn new skills and create new art.

NEW AT STITCHES...project of the MONTH... A new & different, fun, easy gift-able project every month.
June Project is a Patriotic Wind Sock for $15.00 (kit includes fabric & instructions).

Knitters
GiGi's Knit Club (kids only) Thursdays from 12-2 p.m.
Kids 8 and older can join us to learn to knit & crochet. Learn a lifelong skill and make your friends or family members unique gifts.

Friday Afternoon Knitters 1-3 p.m.
Join us every Friday for project knitting or crocheting. June Projects: Lacy Cowl Neck warmer and/or Shawl. July Project: Summer Sweater. August Project: TBA

Quilters
June 9 @ 6:30 Block of the Month
June 26 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pinwheels Table Topper (Julie and Sandy, Instructors)

July 10 Patchwork Pals Sew Dresses for Africa
July 14 Block of the Month
July 24 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Quilt in a Day (for beginners, too) Baby Quilt or Car Quilt (kits available) (Deb Steere, instructor)
July 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bow Tucks Purse Class (Ginny Young, Instructor)

August 11 @ 6:30 p.m. Block of the Month
August 14 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Foundations & Paper Piecing Basics & Beyond (Lynn & Barb)
An exercise in paper piecing & subsequent plan for a quilt. Come & see samples by July 1 in shoppe. Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided.
August 21 QUILT SHOW & ART-A-FEST (all day)
August 28 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Grids & Grommets Bag Class (Ginny Young)

Sign up soon for a class of your choice at the shoppe or by phone 641.228.3383 or by e-mail: charlescitystitches@gmail.com. All classes will have a course description, supplies list and kits available.

The staff at Stitches...wishes you a great summer!