August 2017

I hope everyone is enjoying summer and taking advantage of every beautiful weather day we have. Now its time to start to focus on fall (as sad as that makes me). There will be another wholesale online needlework show next month. I will pass along details when I have them. We have a couple of fall trunk shows scheduled, a new mystery sampler coming from Lizzie Kate, the annual Gingher designer scissors release (Lauren), and of course we are planning for 2018. Stitching Friends Retreat information will be available soon, a but if you want to save the dates, it will be held on March 16th-18th at a new venue. This month is the 18th anniversary of A Stitcher’s Garden & I would like to thank you all for your patronage and the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. As we all know, stitchers are the best! Happy Anniversary & Happy Stitching, Jan

IMPORTANT DATES Trunk Show by Heartstring Samplery — August Stitch-In Friday — August 4th, 7-midnight $10/stitcher Trunk Show by JBW Designs — September SHOP CLOSED Labor Day — September 4th Stitch-In — Friday, October 6th, 7-midnight $10/stitcher Trunk Show by Sue Hillis Designs — December

WHAT’S NEW

• Just Cross Stitch — Halloween 2017 Issue
• Summerhouse Stitche Workes — #2 Home, Hive, Nest: HIVE Fragments In Time 2017: Number Seven & Eight
• The Cricket Collection — Going Coastal, Down East
• Tech Scribes — Susan Morrison’s Loppy Bunny
• Merceire de la Gargouille — Marquoir
• Lizzie Kate — Autumn Smalls, Tiny Tidings XXII, The Elves Did It, Celebrate With Charm: THANK
• Little House Needleworks — Early Americans: Freedom
• Waxing Moons Designs — Old Witch Mary
• Plum Street Samplers — Berry Cottage, Sampler House III, Sampler House IV
• With Thy Needle & Thread — Lessons In Abecedarian Summer Schoolhouse-Lesson #2

SAVE THE DATE

Our 2018 Stitching Friends Retreat will be held March 16th, 17th, & 18th. We will be in a new location and we have hired a teacher. Watch for details soon (in the next newsletter, on our Facebook page and on the Stitcher’s Escape FB page).

UPCOMING AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER CLASSES

Beginning Cross Stitch "Geranium" Saturday, August 5th 9-11 $35 This little fob is stitched on 18ct Aida and will teach cross stitch & backstitch as well as stitching terminology.
French Knots "Seaside Cottage" Saturday, August 12th 10-12 $50 Learn to create French knots & Colonial knots using one strand of floss. The project is worked on a pre-stamped design by Teresa Layman on a muslin fabric. You will need to bring a small locking hoop to class with you and magnification is recommended.
Beginning Linen "Quilt Cupboard" Saturday, August 26th 9-11 $40 Learn to stitch over two threads on 28ct linen.
Wool Applique "Leaf Candle Mat" Saturday, September 8th 10-12 $45 This traditional embroidery technique is easy to do and very versatile. You will learn to trace, cut, and applique your design.
Punch Needle "Halloween Hang-Ups" Saturday, September 15th 10-12 $45 Using a three strand punch needle, you will learn to thread a punch needle & punch this Lizzie Kate design. Please bring a locking hoop to class with you.
Redwork "Apple" Saturday, September 22nd 10-12 $35 Using red DMC floss on muslin learn transfer your design and to do stem stitch on this Bird Brain Design project.
Counted Canvas "Fall Quilt Block" Saturday, September 29th 10-12 $45 This Laura Perin Design is done on 18ct Mono Canvas using #5 perle cotton. Experience with counted work is recommended. Please bring 8" stretcher bars to class with you.
All classes require a 50% deposit to register. You may stop by the shop to see the models or call 315-449-2181 to register. Please bring a small pair of embroidery scissors and a hoop or q-snap to class with you, if you require magnification or specialty.

A Stitcher’s Garden
7070 Cedar Bay Road, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Phone: 315-449-2181, Fax: 315-445-7934
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 Wed til 6
Website: www.AStitchersGarden.com