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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 Aug. 28, 2013
Button up school spirit It's time to show your school spirit. These buttons from Dill help you do that. We have footballs in colors for area schools, as well as snap-together buttons: Choose orange and white for Hamilton Heights, black and gold for Noblesville, etc. Perfect for proud parents' sweaters and jackets. Something special for senior cords.
Plymouth Yarn has arrived Great news for knitters and crocheters: Our yarn selection now includes a wide variety of Plymouth Yarns in 36 rich, luscious colors. We have stocked the company’s Galway yarn, which is a worsted weight similar to Cascade 220, and Encore, an acrylic yarn in a DK weight. “The Galway yarns felt lovely,” said Penny Little, one of our knitting and yarn specialists. “It is not a really heavy worsted so it’s very conducive to our climate.” Crocheting specialist Janet Vawter has favored Plymouth yarns for years and uses them in a variety of projects. She guarantees crocheters will like them. Skeins hold approximately 210 yards, and no winding is needed. The yarn can be pulled right off the skein.
Treat yourself to a Janome Have you been thinking about getting a new sewing machine? Now’s the time to buy one of our well-built Janomes. We’re in the process of expanding to better serve you, and we don't want to move all the sewing machines we have in stock. So we’ve cut prices but only through the end of August. Come in today to test drive one.
"Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us." Psalm 90:17
What does home mean to you? Everyone had to stop what they were doing to admire an art block that Mary Strinka brought to show us. She made it for a program that Trusted Mentors, an organization that helps prevent homelessness, is hosting. The challenge was to make a piece of art that represents what home means to you.
September fiber artist weaves original fabrics, each unique Thirty years ago, Linda Adamson took her sewing skills to the next level when she wanted to create original fabrics. She found a weaving teacher in Bloomington and has been honing her craft, with exceptional results, ever since. “Weaving is such a creative medium,” says Linda, our September Fiber Artist of the Month and owner of Tabby Tree Weaver in Arcadia. By being an original fiber artist, she demonstrates that weaving truly is an art. Speaking of demonstrations, she’ll be doing one from 10:3012:30 Sept. 17 in the shop. Come watch her work on a floor loom.
“I love digging in the dirt,” said Mary, who spent about a day crafting the 3D block. Positioning the handle on the trowel was the hardest part, she added. A handwritten inscription on the back says, “Home is where they let you dig in dirt.” The pieces that are being made will be displayed in November at the Harrison Center for the Arts, Indianapolis. They will be sold as a fundraiser for Trusted Mentors. If you would like to participate in this program, information is posted on the Women Helping Women page of our website. Finished pieces are due Oct. 1, and Trusted Mentors will pick up donations from Always In Stitches.
“There are so many different weave structures and so many different ways to weave them.” Linda continues. “Add to that the different fibers you can work with and it becomes an endless adventure. You never can learn it all, and since gaining knowledge is my hot spot, I can go on forever learning through this medium.” Linda makes original fabrics by using multiple weave structures in one piece. She also makes each piece unique from all the others she creates. She dyes some of her own yarns and involves many types of fibers. Like us on Facebook!
Crafters Flea Market returns Book your space or get ready to shop for bargains. Our next Crafters Flea Market is 10-3 Sept. 14. Spaces rent for $10, which we donate to charity. You’ll get a $10 gift certificate if you stay the full day and leave your spot as clean as it was when you arrived.
Shop hours: 10-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10-8 Tuesday, Thursday; closed Sunday
Fall for one of our events UNIVERSITY OF AIS Registration Daily through Aug. 31 $15 • 4 University points for signing up Challenge yourself to try new techniques, finish UFOs and make new things through the year-long University of AIS class. Short quarterly classes offer great instruction in a variety of needle arts and wonderful gifts. You choose the projects. Each one you complete earns points, and each point is worth $1 in a graduation gift certificate. LABOR DAY Sept. 2 • Shop closed all day GINGER’S WOOL CLUB Sept. 10 • 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. 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. $10 for a booth • Free to attend 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. 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 precut fat quarters will be 10 for $20. Limit 100. 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 before they’re on the shop shelves. Reservations needed; limited to 20 people. BOMS, more classes and activities in our online calendar
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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Button up school spirit It's time to show your school spirit. These buttons from Dill help you do that. We have footballs in colors for area schools, as well as snap-together buttons: Choose orange and white for Hamilton Heights, black and gold for Noblesville, etc. Perfect for proud parents' sweaters and jackets. Something special for senior cords.
Plymouth Yarn has arrived Great news for knitters and crocheters: Our yarn selection now includes a wide variety of Plymouth Yarns in 36 rich, luscious colors. We have stocked the company’s Galway yarn, which is a worsted weight similar to Cascade 220, and Encore, an acrylic yarn in a DK weight. “The Galway yarns felt lovely,” said Penny Little, one of our knitting and yarn specialists. “It is not a really heavy worsted so it’s very conducive to our climate.” Crocheting specialist Janet Vawter has favored Plymouth yarns for years and uses them in a variety of projects. She guarantees crocheters will like them. Skeins hold approximately 210 yards, and no winding is needed. The yarn can be pulled right off the skein.
Treat yourself to a Janome Have you been thinking about getting a new sewing machine? Now’s the time to buy one of our well-built Janomes. We’re in the process of expanding to better serve you, and we don't want to move all the sewing machines we have in stock. So we’ve cut prices but only through the end of August. Come in today to test drive one.
"Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us." Psalm 90:17
What does home mean to you? Everyone had to stop what they were doing to admire an art block that Mary Strinka brought to show us. She made it for a program that Trusted Mentors, an organization that helps prevent homelessness, is hosting. The challenge was to make a piece of art that represents what home means to you.
September fiber artist weaves original fabrics, each unique Thirty years ago, Linda Adamson took her sewing skills to the next level when she wanted to create original fabrics. She found a weaving teacher in Bloomington and has been honing her craft, with exceptional results, ever since. “Weaving is such a creative medium,” says Linda, our September Fiber Artist of the Month and owner of Tabby Tree Weaver in Arcadia. By being an original fiber artist, she demonstrates that weaving truly is an art. Speaking of demonstrations, she’ll be doing one from 10:3012:30 Sept. 17 in the shop. Come watch her work on a floor loom.
“I love digging in the dirt,” said Mary, who spent about a day crafting the 3D block. Positioning the handle on the trowel was the hardest part, she added. A handwritten inscription on the back says, “Home is where they let you dig in dirt.” The pieces that are being made will be displayed in November at the Harrison Center for the Arts, Indianapolis. They will be sold as a fundraiser for Trusted Mentors. If you would like to participate in this program, information is posted on the Women Helping Women page of our website. Finished pieces are due Oct. 1, and Trusted Mentors will pick up donations from Always In Stitches.
“There are so many different weave structures and so many different ways to weave them.” Linda continues. “Add to that the different fibers you can work with and it becomes an endless adventure. You never can learn it all, and since gaining knowledge is my hot spot, I can go on forever learning through this medium.” Linda makes original fabrics by using multiple weave structures in one piece. She also makes each piece unique from all the others she creates. She dyes some of her own yarns and involves many types of fibers. Like us on Facebook!
Crafters Flea Market returns Book your space or get ready to shop for bargains. Our next Crafters Flea Market is 10-3 Sept. 14. Spaces rent for $10, which we donate to charity. You’ll get a $10 gift certificate if you stay the full day and leave your spot as clean as it was when you arrived.
Shop hours: 10-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10-8 Tuesday, Thursday; closed Sunday
Fall for one of our events UNIVERSITY OF AIS Registration Daily through Aug. 31 $15 • 4 University points for signing up Challenge yourself to try new techniques, finish UFOs and make new things through the year-long University of AIS class. Short quarterly classes offer great instruction in a variety of needle arts and wonderful gifts. You choose the projects. Each one you complete earns points, and each point is worth $1 in a graduation gift certificate. LABOR DAY Sept. 2 • Shop closed all day GINGER’S WOOL CLUB Sept. 10 • 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. 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. $10 for a booth • Free to attend 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. 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 precut fat quarters will be 10 for $20. Limit 100. 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 before they’re on the shop shelves. Reservations needed; limited to 20 people. BOMS, more classes and activities in our online calendar
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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