Let the beautiful spring days inspire you!
The trees are leafed out in lovely green, and so many beautiful flowers are in bloom -- it's the perfect time to create something wonderful! Shown above is one of our ready-to-smock garments smocked by Carolyn Hartstein with "Baskets" by Ellen McCarn.
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Stitchin' Post Staff Injured Reserve List!
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Many of you have already heard, but unfortunately, Stacie Ferguson suffered a complex ankle/foot fracture a couple of weeks ago. She has undergone surgery with placement of hardware to put things back together and is recuperating at home. As you know, Stacie is an essential part of our team, and we all miss her very much and wish for her the fastest recovery possible. In the mean time, Sharron Taylor generously stepped in to complete the two Beginning Quilting class series that Stacie had begun, and all of our staff members are stepping up to help cover things in her absence. Our class schedule won't be quite as busy as usual while Stacie is out, but we will "Keep Calm and Carry On" as we look forward to her return. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers!
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Have you seen "Tabby Road" by Tula Pink? It's going fast!
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New "Me + You" Indah batiks from Hoffman -- ask about the class we have planned!
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"Lilla" by Lotta Jonsdotter
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Our first wool felt kit - "Pick of the Bunch" by Wendy Williams uses Kathy Doughty's "Celebration" fabrics and wool felt for the flower and leaf appliques!
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Summer Classes for Young Sewists!
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Dates are Set for Kids/Teens Summer Sewing!
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In addition, Barbara Steely will begin her summer class schedule on June 5. Classes will be on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. or 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Students typically attend weekly for a minimum of four weeks. However, if openings are available, Barbara will work with you to accommodate an alternative schedule, including classes during visits with family in the Little Rock area. Contact Barbara for more information at 501 680-4521.
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Note: If you have a child who wants to learn to sew but will be unavailable over the summer, you may want to take advantage of a special opportunity. Barbara Steely is putting together a four week beginning sewing class which will meet on Monday afternoons, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., April 10 through May 8 for students in 3rd through 5th grades. Contact Barbara at 501 680-4521 for information!
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Current Trunk Shows -- Leaving Soon!
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The trunk shows that we kicked off at March Viking Club will be with us for a few more days, so if you haven't had a chance to see them, come on by! There are lots of CUTE garments from Olive Ann Designs, and you'll love the "Backpacks and Bindles" by Cindy Taylor Oates -- we have to pack this trunk show up on Wednesday, so don't miss out! A Bindle Bag class will be coming after Stacie gets back.
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Upcoming Machine Embroidery Classes!
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Viking Embroidery Basics
Our Viking Embroidery Basics class is held on the second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m., which will be April 11 this month. Join us to learn how to do a digitized applique design on your embroidery machine as you make a cute kitchen towel!
Machine Embroidery Beyond the Basics
Beyond the Basics will resume in May, date to be announced.
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Get Set for April Viking Club!
Our April Viking Club will be on Saturday, April 22 (NOTE - there are 5 Saturdays this month and Viking Club is on the fourth Saturday!) It will be lots of fun so mark your calendar now!
Our features in April will include a trunk show by our very own Callie Rew who attends Arkansas Fashion School, and will have just completed her participation in the Designer's Choice Fashion Preview! Many of you have gotten to know Callie and are familiar with her talents in garment design and construction. You won't want to miss her presentation!
We will also feature a showing of beautiful Janet Sansom Designs. We love them, and we think you will will too!
There are always helpful sewing tips and techniques presented, and remember, when you attend Viking Club, you enjoy special savings related to the day's topics, which are only available to attendees!
Viking Club is held on the fourth Saturday at 11:30. Mark your calendar, bring your Show and Tell projects if you can, and come join the fun!
Attention -- Myth Buster: You do not have to have a Viking machine to attend Viking Club!
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Beginning Smocking
Our Beginning Smocking class series meets on the first two Thursdays of the month. Classes are offered from 9 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. April classes will be on the 6 and 13. May classes will be on the 4 and 11.
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If you are one of our new embroidery machine owners, or if you just want to increase your comfort level with basic embroidery skills, join us on the second Tuesday of the month which in April will be the 11th, from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn to do a digitized applique design this month as you make a spring kitchen towel!
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The next class will be Rosette 12 on Saturday, April 15. We can't wait to see the progress everyone has made!
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10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - children's clothing construction assistance (please call to reserve a spot).
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Sit and Quilt
Our next Sit and Quilt days will be
Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - bring your current quilting project (please call to reserve a spot)
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Sewing Classes for Adults, Teens, and Children
- Barbara Steely offers sewing classes for adults, children, and teens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, in our shop classroom. Classes are available for all skill levels. For more information on classes and available openings, please contact Barbara directly at 501 680-4521 or bksteely@gmail.com. Barbara is registering students for her summer classes, so if you have someone who wants to learn to sew this summer, give her a call now and get on the list. And if your beginner needs a class before the end of the school year, as mentioned in the article above, Barbara is putting together a Monday after school beginner class to begin April 10 -- call right away if you're interested!
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.
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La Petite Roche Smocking Guild
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La Petite Roche, the Little Rock chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America which usually meets at the Stitchin' Post on the second Thursday of each month, will be meeting downtown this month! Members and guests are invited to meet for lunch at 11:00 a.m. at Community Bakery, 1200 S. Main Street in downtown Little Rock. After a short business meeting, the group will tour the Esse Purse Museum and visit other South Main attractions. Guests are welcome -- in addition to lunch money, please bring $7 cash for museum admission.
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April
Newsletter Special
20% off any one cut of
Kaffe Fassett fabric!
Offer expires April 30, 2017
In-stock only
Limit one per customer, please
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