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CLASSES & EVENTS
SPRING - SUMMER  2008

 

COUNTED CROSS STITCH - This class will cover a wide range of topics helpful to those who already cross stitch as well as those who are just beginning. Included will be a discussion of the necessary supplies, as well as learning how to do basic cross stitch, quarter and hree-quarter stitch, and backstitch. We will also cover the use of metallic thread and blending filaments. Instructions and materials included in class fee.

Monday                April 28                        6:30 PM - 9:00 PM                      $18.00
Tuesday                May 20                        6:30 PM - 9:00 PM                      $18.00
Tuesday                June 24                        6:30 PM - 9:00 PM                      $18.00

 

INTRODUCTION TO LINEN - Further your cross stitching skills by learning to cross stitch on linen. Project is a small sampler stitched on 26 ct linen. Instructions and materials included in class fee. PREREQUISITE: YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO CROSS STITCH.

Saturday               May 17                                9:30 AM - 11:30 AM                  $18.00

Thursday              June 26                                6:30 PM - 8:30 PM                     $18.00
Saturday               June 28                                9:30 AM - 11:30 AM                  $18.00

Saturday               July 19                                 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM                  $18.00

 

 

 

PUNCHNEEDLE - This is an age-old technique that is experiencing renewed interest. A Punchneedle is used to make loops that form a textured design. It appears to be a miniature hooked rug. Fun and easy to do. Try it and you’ll be “hooked”. Materials included in class fee. Punchneedle not included.

Tuesday          April 29                     6:30 PM - 9:00 PM               $18.00

Wednesday     May 21                     6:30 PM - 9:00 PM               $18.00

Thursday         June 19                     6:30 PM - 9:00 PM               $18.00

Saturday          June 21                     9:30 AM - 12:00 PM             $18.00


SHENANDOAH SPRING - This class was so popular last session that we decided to offer it again.
This piece, measuring 10" x 10" on 18ct canvas, is a Debbee’s Design. Threads used are
Watercolours, floss perle cotton, Neon Rays, Flair, and Balger braid. Choose your own color combinations or use suggested colors. Learn new stitches like the Waffle Star, Jessica, Crescent, Tied Oblong Smyrna, Reverse Scotch, Brighton, Rhodes, Sprat’s Head, Framed Diamond Satin, and Oblong Eyelets. Materials & pattern NOT included in class fee.

   Monday              May 19, June 2 & 23         6:30PM - 9:00PM               $35.00

 

RHODES BUTTERFLY FOB - - This class is worked on 32ct linen. A larger count linen may be used for a doodle cloth if desired. You will learn 3 new stitches as well as beading and finishing instructions for completing your scissor fob. Pattern and supplies not included in class fee.


Tuesday                 June 3                6:30 PM - 9:00 PM             $20.00

 

WELCOME HEARTS SAMPLER - This a new Victoria Sampler design that will WOW anyone! It combines Hardanger & Drawn Thread techniques to produce a beautiful bellpull or framed Welcome. It is done on 28ct Cashel Linen using Waterlilies, Silk Mori, Perle Cotton, Needlepoint Silk and beads. Pattern and supplies not included in class fee.

Tuesday           June 17 & July 15               6:30 PM - 9:00 PM                $25.00

 

 

HEY KIDS, LEARN TO STITCH! - This class covers the basics of cross stitch. Take time to learn something new - something fun to do on those lazy days of summer. Make a gift for Mom or Grandma. All materials are included in class fee.
Monday              June 16              6:00PM - 7:30PM          $12.00
Wednesday         July 16               6:00PM - 7:30PM          $12.00


SAMPLER OF WAVES & BANDS - This Sekas & Co. Sampler, a great learning piece, is stitched on 28ct linen using Wildflowers & Floss. There are 25 bands incorporating many different stitches. Beginners to intermediatewill love doing this. Pattern and supplies not included in class fee.

Wednesday          June 18, 25         6:30 PM - 9:00 PM       $25.00

 

HOT STUFF! - The canvaswork piece, “Hot Stuff!”, will surely be a must as a summer project. Stitch this dramatic piece on 18ct canvas & use threads such as Perle Cotton, Floss, Weeks Dye Works, Kreinik Braid, Watercolours, Fiesta, Highlights & Neon Rays. This diamond- shaped project by Debbie Rowley measures 14 3/4" x 14 3/4" when completed. Learn many new stitches as smooth flat areas are contrasted with highly textured areas. Pattern and supplies not included in class fee.

Monday         6/30, 7/21, 8/4 & 8/18      6:30 PM - 9:00 PM         $40.00

 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - Get a head start on making Christmas ornaments for yourself or the special people in your life. Use threads such as Panache, Neon Rays, Petite Treasure Ribbon on 18ct canvas to complete these Bargello treasures. Stitch three ornaments in class and receive the patterns for 9 more in this series. Patterns free with class. Materials not included.

Wednesday          July 23        6:30 PM - 9:00 PM         $20.00

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

Class fee must be paid at the time of registration to reserve a place. One week notice is required to receive a refund for cancellation. NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN WITHOUT ONE WEEK NOTICE. We reserve the right to cancel a class if he minimum is not met..

Each class participant will receive a coupon for 10% savings on one purchase

(Dazor lamps, custom framing, and sale items excluded)

 

"STITCHES & FRIENDS" NIGHT Looking for an evening of relaxation, stitching, laughter, refreshments and good company? Welcome Stitchery is the place. Bring a friend. . . Make a Friend. . . while you stitch, stitch, stitch. Take advantage of this time to finish one of the UFO’s in your stack of projects or start something new. Enjoy an informal evening with fellow stitchers. The shop will be open for any of your stitching needs. R.S.V.P. No charge for the sessions. Sessions will meet from 6:30PM - 9:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month.
Wednesday         April 2               6:30PM - 9:00PM
Wednesday         May 7               6:30PM - 9:00PM
Wednesday         June 4               6:30PM - 9:00PM

Wednesday         July 2                6:30PM - 9:00PM

                                 Wednesday         August 6           6:30PM - 9:00PM

" PUNCH AND COOKIE CLUB" - Join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month to punch an exclusive punchneedle design and sample a cookie recipe from Pine Mountain Designs. Each monthly kit includes the design printed on weaver’s cloth, fibers and the cookie recipe. Sign up now - limited availability for these exclusive designs.
Wednesday          April 9                6:30PM - 9:00PM
Wednesday          May 14              6:30PM - 9:00PM
Wednesday          June 11              6:30PM - 9:00PM
Wednesday          July 9                 6:30PM - 9:00PM

                                 Wednesday          Aug 13               6:30PM - 9:00PM

 

EXPERIENCE YOUR YEAR OF SHARING
WITH ONE OF THESE MONTHLY SERIES
SIGN UP NOW!


Lizzie Kate - Monthly “Double Flips” - Listen - Learn & Believe - Care have arrived


Pine Mountain’s Punch Monthly Series - An exclusive punchneedle design printed on weavers cloth with fibers and also a punch recipe. Join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, to punch and enjoy punch and cookies. Sign up now!

Pine Mountain Monthly Top Ties Pillow Kits - Sign up for this year’s series of monthly Top Ties Pillow Sham Kits. March Happy Day & April Square Dance are available now.

Fiber Fanatic Clubs

Take advantage of more opportunities to enjoy the many wonderful fibers available for your stitching pleasure. Join one or more of our Fiber Fanatic Clubs to collect all the colors of your favorite threads. Clubs are ongoing, so start at any time.

Shipping is FREE!

Fanatic Fiber Club
Regular Price
Club Price
Mandarin Floss 8 skeins/mo.
$ 17.20
$ 15.00
Silk Mori 12 ½ skeins/mo.
$ 19.20
$ 17.00
Gloriana Silk 5 skeins/mo.
$ 24.50
$ 21.95
Soie d' Alger Silk 6 skeins/mo.
$ 20.40
$ 18.00
Anchor Floss 24 skeins/mo.
$ 13.20
$ 11.70
Needlepoint Silks 6 skeins/mo.
$ 22.20
$ 19.50
Crescent Colours 10 skeins/mo.
$ 20.00
$ 17.50
Sampler Threads 10 skeins/mo.
$ 19.00
$ 17.00
Weeks Dye Works 10 skeins/mo.
$ 20.00
$ 17.50
Watercolours 8 skeins/mo.
$ 24.80
$ 22.10
Wildflowers 8 skeins/mo.
$ 23.20
$ 20.60
Waterlilies 5 skeins/mo.
$ 28.00
$ 25.00

 

Customer Appreciation Nights

On Thursday evenings from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, we will offer precut fabric at 25% off .

There will also be a surprise sale item .

Something different each week!

 

Shop Hours


9:30am-4:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday;
9:30am-8:00pm Thursday
and
9:30am-3:00pm Saturday

 
 
Welcome Stitchery
48 Brink St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 USA
Phone: 815-455-5470
Fax: 815-455-4885
Email: email@welcomestitchery.com

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