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Stitchin' News What’s in store at Always In Stitches 1808 E. Conner St., Noblesville, IN (317) 776-4227 ● www.AlwaysInStitches1.com Sept. 11, 2013
Yummy night styled for yarnistas The Sept. 24 Yarn Tasting will be a true treat for knitters and crocheters. From 6-7:30 p.m., you'll get samples of yarns not yet in our inventory that you can use that night to make a scarf. Bring size 6, 8 and 10 needles, circular or straight. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations by phone or in person are required. Don‟t delay, though. This event is limited to 20 people.
Get the credit you deserve September was less than 60 hours old when Lesley Cox brought in the first project for the new University class. Her colorful crib quilt earned her 1 point, which is worth $1 toward her graduation diploma.
Have you any wool? You will with Wooly Bits Club We‟re the only U.S. shop offering the Australianconceived Wooly Bits Club, which starts in October. Each month you‟ll get ten 8-by-6.5-inch blocks of Mary Flanagan‟s hand-dyed wool fabric, one 10-by-12-inch piece of solid dyed felted wool and a pattern to make a small project. No meetings or required projects to complete. We can ship nationwide. Sign up by phone or in person today.
Be sure to get the credit you deserve. When you attend a class or event, tell the instructor or leader you‟re part of University. When you pick up a BOM block, tell the sales specialist.
Save on HandiQuilters Now‟s the time to buy a HandiQuilter. The company is offering free shipping on all orders placed through Sept. 28 and shipped by Sept. 30. This special can save you hundreds of dollars on an Avante, Fusion, Sweet Sixteen, Pro-Stitcher or HQ machine and Pro-Stitcher package.
"Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us." Psalm 90:17
you arrived.
of her salt and pepper collection with us throughout August. She started collecting sets when she was 9 and now has more than 200. “I‟ve collected a set from nearly every place I‟ve traveled,” she said. “I‟m especially fond of the milk cans and hand-operated water pump shakers, which remind me of my treasured Amish heritage.”
Zip up some fun The zipper bag is fun to use, easy to make. Put one together in our class, 1-4 Aug. 22.
Shop hours: 10-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10-8 Tuesday, Thursday; closed Sunday
Fall for one of our events JUST SOCKS Sept. 13 • 5-9 p.m. $10 • 1 University point Kick off your shoes and settle in for uninterrupted time to knit socks. All ability levels welcome; Penny Little will give directions or help as needed. CRAFTERS FLEA MARKET Sept. 14 • 10-3 p.m. Every crafter is a winner at this crafts-only flea market. Selling here is a great way to clean out your stash; buying here is a great way to add to your stash for a wide variety of crafts. Rain date is Sept. 21. Call or visit to sign up for a booth. COLOR OUR QUILT Sept. 16-28 • Free Something for the kids! Little ones can decorate a paper quilt block, enter it to win two tickets to an Indiana Transportation Museum train to a local pumpkin patch. THE ART OF WEAVING Sept. 17 • 10:30-12:30 • Free Drop in or stay all morning as Linda Adamson, the September Fiber Artist of the Month, demonstrates weaving on a floor loom. UNIVERSITY OF AIS GRADUATION Sept. 17 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Congratulations to the class of 2012-13. You've completed your year of learning new techniques, picked up different skills and created some beautiful pieces. Now celebrate and get your gift certificate diploma. FAT QUARTER SALE Sept. 20 • 10-5 Time to get ready for a winter of sewing! All pre-cut fat quarters will be 10 for $20. Limit 100.
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HARVEST OF QUILTS X SHOW 9-5 Sept. 21 • 11-4 Sept. 22 Vanderburgh 4-H Center, Evansville Sponsored by the Raintree Quilters Guild, the show features hundreds of quilts, a quilt challenge, vendor demonstrations, a quilt raffle, art quilts, home accessories and clothing. Admission is $6, younger than 12, free. LUNCH & LEARN Sept. 23 • 11:30-12:30 $5, including lunch • 1 University point Join us for lunch and learn something new. This easy-in, easy-out event is designed to save you time. Light lunch included. Reservations required. This month's presentation: using AccuCut for precise, fast cutting. YARN TASTING Sept. 24 • 6-7:30 $20 • 1 University point Bring your crochet or knitting needles to try yummy new yarns from Brown Sheep, Crystal Palace and Swedish Yarns before they’re on the shop shelves. Reservations needed; limited to 20 people. QUILTING SCHOOL I Oct. 1 • 5:15-7:45 $20• 1 University point Custom designed for quilter wanna-bees or former quilters who want to refresh their skills. Small projects to start. More advanced techniques as skills develop. Instructor: Kathy Zook. GINGER’S WOOL CLUB Oct. 8 • 6:30-7 $19.99/month • 1 University point Receive a pattern and the materials to make a needlework wool project from Buttermilk Basin. The vintage-inspired designs are perfect for the creative spirit. First of 13 monthly meetings. PURDUE EXTENSION SEWING/QUILTING SEMINAR Oct. 12 • 9:00-2:30 $17 • Reservations due Oct. 4, (317) 776-0854 Always a great day of learning at this annual, allday seminar at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville.
Shop hours: 10-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10-8 Tuesday, Thursday; closed Sunday
Fabric for an heirloom is an investment in the future We see people searching every day for the perfect fabric. They pet it. Hold the bolt at arm‟s length. Compare it to others. Look at it in different lighting. Set it down then come back to it. Whether they‟re making a king-sized quilt or a table runner, they want the right color, the right print. They know what they make in 2013 will be used, often cherished in 2063. But what‟s the right price? “We‟re sometimes asked why bigger stores sell fabric for as little as $2.99 a yard when our selections are higher,” said store manager Capi Saxton. “They‟ll often say, „Isn‟t fabric, fabric?‟ and they‟re surprised when the answer is an emphatic „no.‟ When you‟re making an heirloom, you‟re investing in fabric and notions that you want to last generations.” Always In Stitches and other quilt shops carry premium fabric, which is a better grade than most stock in many chain stores. It‟s made to be higher quality so it is more durable, lasts longer and fades less. Premium goods “have a thread count of at least 60-by-60 threads, and most of thread counts higher than 60square,” wrote Jim Salinas in an article for Quilt „N Sew Studio in Katy, Texas. “Higher thread counts produce a silkier hand, less bearding when quilted, longer fabric life and better printing definition.” The diameter of the yarns used, the size of the cotton filaments and the length of the cotton staple also determine fabric quality, continued Jim, who‟s also a columnist for American Quilt Retailer and a blogger for Moda fabrics. “Although premium raw materials are more expensive and add to the final price you pay, you get a far superior finished product. Premium brands typically make use of a higher number of screens (the number of colors used in the print) and more complex and sophisticated engravings.” When your quilt is nearly done, you take care to make certain an attractive binding is used to finish it. After fabrics are printed, they have to be finished, too, and the care and steps taken to finish premium fabric softens their hand and increases their colorfastness. Jim points out two other differences between premium and chain store fabric: designers and service. “Premier designers tend to design for premium fabric companies,” he said. All the elements that made a fabric premium “enhance a designer‟s efforts. World-class design brings a unique dimension to premium quality fabric. It comes with a price, but it adds immeasurably to the special nature of quilters-grade fabric.” When it comes to service, most quilt shops “are well staffed with knowledgeable, friendly, quilting experts,” he added. “Most shops provide classes and expertise unmatched by the chains. … These firms deserve your support.” Shop hours: 10-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10-8 Tuesday, Thursday; closed Sunday
Shop hours: 10-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10-8 Tuesday, Thursday; closed Sunday
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Yummy night styled for yarnistas The Sept. 24 Yarn Tasting will be a true treat for knitters and crocheters. From 6-7:30 p.m., you'll get samples of yarns not yet in our inventory that you can use that night to make a scarf. Bring size 6, 8 and 10 needles, circular or straight. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations by phone or in person are required. Don‟t delay, though. This event is limited to 20 people.
Get the credit you deserve September was less than 60 hours old when Lesley Cox brought in the first project for the new University class. Her colorful crib quilt earned her 1 point, which is worth $1 toward her graduation diploma.
Have you any wool? You will with Wooly Bits Club We‟re the only U.S. shop offering the Australianconceived Wooly Bits Club, which starts in October. Each month you‟ll get ten 8-by-6.5-inch blocks of Mary Flanagan‟s hand-dyed wool fabric, one 10-by-12-inch piece of solid dyed felted wool and a pattern to make a small project. No meetings or required projects to complete. We can ship nationwide. Sign up by phone or in person today.
Be sure to get the credit you deserve. When you attend a class or event, tell the instructor or leader you‟re part of University. When you pick up a BOM block, tell the sales specialist.
Save on HandiQuilters Now‟s the time to buy a HandiQuilter. The company is offering free shipping on all orders placed through Sept. 28 and shipped by Sept. 30. This special can save you hundreds of dollars on an Avante, Fusion, Sweet Sixteen, Pro-Stitcher or HQ machine and Pro-Stitcher package.
"Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us." Psalm 90:17
you arrived.
of her salt and pepper collection with us throughout August. She started collecting sets when she was 9 and now has more than 200. “I‟ve collected a set from nearly every place I‟ve traveled,” she said. “I‟m especially fond of the milk cans and hand-operated water pump shakers, which remind me of my treasured Amish heritage.”
Zip up some fun The zipper bag is fun to use, easy to make. Put one together in our class, 1-4 Aug. 22.
Shop hours: 10-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10-8 Tuesday, Thursday; closed Sunday
Fall for one of our events JUST SOCKS Sept. 13 • 5-9 p.m. $10 • 1 University point Kick off your shoes and settle in for uninterrupted time to knit socks. All ability levels welcome; Penny Little will give directions or help as needed. CRAFTERS FLEA MARKET Sept. 14 • 10-3 p.m. Every crafter is a winner at this crafts-only flea market. Selling here is a great way to clean out your stash; buying here is a great way to add to your stash for a wide variety of crafts. Rain date is Sept. 21. Call or visit to sign up for a booth. COLOR OUR QUILT Sept. 16-28 • Free Something for the kids! Little ones can decorate a paper quilt block, enter it to win two tickets to an Indiana Transportation Museum train to a local pumpkin patch. THE ART OF WEAVING Sept. 17 • 10:30-12:30 • Free Drop in or stay all morning as Linda Adamson, the September Fiber Artist of the Month, demonstrates weaving on a floor loom. UNIVERSITY OF AIS GRADUATION Sept. 17 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Congratulations to the class of 2012-13. You've completed your year of learning new techniques, picked up different skills and created some beautiful pieces. Now celebrate and get your gift certificate diploma. FAT QUARTER SALE Sept. 20 • 10-5 Time to get ready for a winter of sewing! All pre-cut fat quarters will be 10 for $20. Limit 100.
Like us on Facebook!
HARVEST OF QUILTS X SHOW 9-5 Sept. 21 • 11-4 Sept. 22 Vanderburgh 4-H Center, Evansville Sponsored by the Raintree Quilters Guild, the show features hundreds of quilts, a quilt challenge, vendor demonstrations, a quilt raffle, art quilts, home accessories and clothing. Admission is $6, younger than 12, free. LUNCH & LEARN Sept. 23 • 11:30-12:30 $5, including lunch • 1 University point Join us for lunch and learn something new. This easy-in, easy-out event is designed to save you time. Light lunch included. Reservations required. This month's presentation: using AccuCut for precise, fast cutting. YARN TASTING Sept. 24 • 6-7:30 $20 • 1 University point Bring your crochet or knitting needles to try yummy new yarns from Brown Sheep, Crystal Palace and Swedish Yarns before they’re on the shop shelves. Reservations needed; limited to 20 people. QUILTING SCHOOL I Oct. 1 • 5:15-7:45 $20• 1 University point Custom designed for quilter wanna-bees or former quilters who want to refresh their skills. Small projects to start. More advanced techniques as skills develop. Instructor: Kathy Zook. GINGER’S WOOL CLUB Oct. 8 • 6:30-7 $19.99/month • 1 University point Receive a pattern and the materials to make a needlework wool project from Buttermilk Basin. The vintage-inspired designs are perfect for the creative spirit. First of 13 monthly meetings. PURDUE EXTENSION SEWING/QUILTING SEMINAR Oct. 12 • 9:00-2:30 $17 • Reservations due Oct. 4, (317) 776-0854 Always a great day of learning at this annual, allday seminar at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville.
Shop hours: 10-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10-8 Tuesday, Thursday; closed Sunday
Fabric for an heirloom is an investment in the future We see people searching every day for the perfect fabric. They pet it. Hold the bolt at arm‟s length. Compare it to others. Look at it in different lighting. Set it down then come back to it. Whether they‟re making a king-sized quilt or a table runner, they want the right color, the right print. They know what they make in 2013 will be used, often cherished in 2063. But what‟s the right price? “We‟re sometimes asked why bigger stores sell fabric for as little as $2.99 a yard when our selections are higher,” said store manager Capi Saxton. “They‟ll often say, „Isn‟t fabric, fabric?‟ and they‟re surprised when the answer is an emphatic „no.‟ When you‟re making an heirloom, you‟re investing in fabric and notions that you want to last generations.” Always In Stitches and other quilt shops carry premium fabric, which is a better grade than most stock in many chain stores. It‟s made to be higher quality so it is more durable, lasts longer and fades less. Premium goods “have a thread count of at least 60-by-60 threads, and most of thread counts higher than 60square,” wrote Jim Salinas in an article for Quilt „N Sew Studio in Katy, Texas. “Higher thread counts produce a silkier hand, less bearding when quilted, longer fabric life and better printing definition.” The diameter of the yarns used, the size of the cotton filaments and the length of the cotton staple also determine fabric quality, continued Jim, who‟s also a columnist for American Quilt Retailer and a blogger for Moda fabrics. “Although premium raw materials are more expensive and add to the final price you pay, you get a far superior finished product. Premium brands typically make use of a higher number of screens (the number of colors used in the print) and more complex and sophisticated engravings.” When your quilt is nearly done, you take care to make certain an attractive binding is used to finish it. After fabrics are printed, they have to be finished, too, and the care and steps taken to finish premium fabric softens their hand and increases their colorfastness. Jim points out two other differences between premium and chain store fabric: designers and service. “Premier designers tend to design for premium fabric companies,” he said. All the elements that made a fabric premium “enhance a designer‟s efforts. World-class design brings a unique dimension to premium quality fabric. It comes with a price, but it adds immeasurably to the special nature of quilters-grade fabric.” When it comes to service, most quilt shops “are well staffed with knowledgeable, friendly, quilting experts,” he added. “Most shops provide classes and expertise unmatched by the chains. … These firms deserve your support.” Shop hours: 10-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10-8 Tuesday, Thursday; closed Sunday
Shop hours: 10-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10-8 Tuesday, Thursday; closed Sunday
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