We are CRAZY for WOOL!!

We have been bitten by the hand stitching bug - we love hand embroidery, cross stitch, hand piecing  - even hand quilting.  We have brought in wool stitchery kits for classes but now we have committed to our wool relationship.  Charms, chunks, rolls and large pieces of luscious hand dyed wool has started to arrive in our shop.  We have all been stitching up projects to show (and keep), ranging from scissor sheaths and needle keeps to adorable owls and pillows. 

We will have everything you need to stitch with wool - a perfect 'on the go' project.  Classes will be scheduled for after the new year so we can ALL fall in love with wool.

Modern Plaids

Many of you have come in to StitchCraft asking for more plaids - especially in brighter colors.  There would be plaids that were part of a collection but we were lacking a collection - until now.

Andover has introduced Modern Plaids - yard dyed fabrics in a brighter, more modern palette.  They can be mixed in with your favorite printed cottons or created into a rag quilt, as the homespun yarn dyed fabrics created the best fray on the exposed edges when cut and washed.

Available with yardage on the bolt or in a fabulous fat quarter bundle. See the collection online here!

NEWvember Batiks - Tonga Pacifica

We received the most Florida-perfect collection of batiks from Timeless Treasures  - turtles, crabs, whales and other iconic symbols of the coast.  Some additional watery blenders rounded out these beautiful new fabrics. Check out the collection HERE!

NEWvember - Blocks of the Month

Chickadee Window was one of the Block of the Month projects that we chose at Quilt Market in Houston last month.  [Actually, it is a BORDER of the Month - doesn't that sound like fun?!  Something different!]  The Benartex fabrics in the quilt are simply stunning. The quilt was hanging in their booth and stopped me in my tracks. 

Garden Tea Party was the other Block of the Month that called out to us at the market.  It is a combination of piecing and appliqué (fused and machined or hand stitched).  The details, such as a needle and spool on a teapot handle, are too adorable to resist.  

Both Blocks of the Month will be start in mid to late Spring 2015 (at this writing, according to the fabric companies from which I ordered the fabric.)  If you would like to be on the participant list, please give us a call or email.  Pricing and sign ups will be available soon. 

Row by Row Pattern - Free Download!

We had a blast with the Row by Row Experience this summer! It brought so many folks into our shop; we made tons of new friends and are still working on catching up with cutting kits for everyone!

Now that the official Row by Row shop hop period is over, we can share our row's pattern with everyone who couldn't make it in person to StitchCraft. The 2014 theme for designing a row was "Sew A Season," and we thought it would be appropriate to celebrate Turtle Nesting Season! We decided to donate $1 of every kit sold of our row to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, a great resource here in Boca Raton.

You can download the pattern HERE as a PDF file 

We hope you enjoy our pattern and would love if you use it to share any pictures with us on Facebook or Instagram. Thanks!

In case you missed it, our official Row by Row winner was Susan. We love seeing all the different rows from shops all over Florida. Congratulations to Susan!

StitchCraft Challenge 2014 - Amazing Entries

Congratulations to the 124 creative individuals who participated in our 4th annual StitchCraft challenge.  The photos don't do that actual pieces justice, as each and every one is detailed, colorful and hand created.

Best of Show:  Charlotte Noll   - Quilty Stacked Cups Mixed Media Piece

Best Quilt:  Judy Shelton - Keurig Eruptus

Best Wearable:  Pat Cunningham

Viewers Choice - it's up to you!! Voting through September.

Enjoy the photos!!

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Kaffe Fassett Lecture & Workshop

We're so excited to welcome Kaffe Fassett and
Brandon Mably to StitchCraft!

If you get our newsletter or follow us on Facebook, you've probably seen that Kaffe Fassett is coming to StitchCraft on October 2 and 3, 2014! Kaffe will be giving his inspiring lecture on Glorious Color on Thursday afternoon, and holding an all-day workshop on Friday based on his Mediterranean Hexagons quilt. We hope you can join us for one (or both!) of these very special events with one of the most celebrated artists around today!

Photo courtesy of www.kaffefasset.com

Glorious Color Lecture

Kaffe will start his south Florida visit with his "Glorious Color" lecture, which include a Q&A session and book signing.

The Kaffe Fassett lecture is designed to inspire and motivate. The presentation highlights works from his latest projects, including his patchwork quilt, fabric, needlepoint, mosaic, painting and knitting designs. A tremendous amount of Kaffe's inspiration comes from his continual travels and his lecture is designed not so much to instruct but to empower and inspire the audience to create and develop their "mind's eye." Audiences leave invigorated - entranced by Kaffe's sense and use of color; they are ready to try it themselves and are encouraged to do so.

When: Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 2 PM
Where: Via Mizner Country Club, Boca Raton
Cost: $25. Light refreshments will be served.

Mediterranean Hexagons Workshop

Featured in Kaffe's brand new book, Mediterranean Hexagons is a study of using mostly a single color. Pick any color you prefer and when choosing your fabrics don't stray too far from that color. For example if your color theme is RED, bring reds, oranges, reddish purples. The original version is a study in blues and includes purples and greens.

"Mediterranean Hexagons" from Quilts in Morocco

This is a rare opportunity to spend the day with world famous textile and color gurus Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably. The class will focus on selecting, cutting and designing your quilt.  You will be arranging your fabric pieces on a design flannel that you'll just fold up at the end of the workshop, ready to take home and sew. (There will not be sewing in this workshop).  A Kaffe Fassett "shop" will be set up at the classroom to purchase any fabrics you may want to add to your design throughout the day.

When: Friday, October 3, 2014 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Where: Boca Raton Community Center
Cost: $200, plus supplies. You must purchase a copy of Quilts in Morocco*. Lunch, refreshments, and design wall are included.

Quilts in Morocco

 

Kaffe's brand new book, Quilts in Morocco, is available for purchase at StitchCraft. We're offering 10% off the book when you purchase it with your lecture or workshop ticket before Oct 1. *Books paid in advance may be picked up and personally autographed at the events if desired.

Ready to Sign Up?

You may register for the Kaffe Fassett events via phone at (561) 447-4147 or in person at StitchCraft starting Monday, August 25, at 10 AM. Payment must be made at time of registration.  There will be no refunds for these events, however they may be transferred. Thank you for your understanding.