October Stitch Club - Crazy Patchwork - Results

 There weren't many of us this time around for the crazy patchwork, but we had fun!  Here are some of the results:

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 15th November when Julie will be taking us through making a Lincolnshire Christmas Star.

A requirements list will be published shortly along with a photo of the finished article.

Decorated Fabric - Update

 Kathy completed her decorated fabric piece and we thought you'd like to see it.  It looks spectacular!

October Stitch Club - Crazy Patchwork

 Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 18th October 2025 at the Thomas Garrett Building, Heighington.  PLEASE NOTE: The low road via the by-pass will be closed on this date, so you'll either have to go via the turning on Canwick Hill or via Branston.

As always we will be starting at 10:00 and working through to 15:00 with a break for lunch round about 12:00.  Tea/coffee/biscuits provided.  Please bring a packed lunch.

October's stitch club will be led by Jacqui and we will be doing embroidered crazy patchwork.  You can make whatever you want; a cushion cover, a bag, a pencil case, whatever takes your fancy.

The cushion above has had a handmade cord and tassel added and the embroidery is exhibiting Jacqui's various hobbies.

Requirements List

• Foundation fabric the size you require to mount the patchwork on
• Scraps of material
• Embroidery thread
• Scissors
• Sewing/embroidery/beading needles
• Sewing kit
• Thread to sew the scraps of material on with
• Beads/sequins/embellishments as required

Cost £5.00 members £7.50 non-members.  Please let Judith know if you are planning to attend.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Decorated Fabric - September Stitch Club

 A good time was had by all at the September stitch club, run by Judith when we did decorated fabric.  Here are some examples of what was achieved:

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 18th October when Jacqui will be taking us through creating crazy embroidered patchwork to make either a needle case, small purse, bag, cushion, or whatever takes your fancy.

Requirements list will be following in a new post in the near future.

Change To September Stitch Club

 Unfortunately, Bron will be unable to take the stitch club on Saturday 20th September, so instead, Judith will taking the class and doing decorated fabric, using fabric pens, crayons and embroidery. Beads etc can also be added.

List of Requirements

• Design for the surface - needs to be a solid design not to fussy as it is easier to colour as you will see from example.
• Got the wrist pin cushion - piece of light coloured plain, smooth cotton fabric 22x25cms.
• 15x12cms fabric of your choice for the back of the pincushion
• Fabric pens or paints or crayons [if you have any] Judith will supply some.
• Sewing threads to match fabric
• Embroidery threads to enhance your design.
• Small beads optional
• Toy stuffing.
• Elastic to make it a wrist pincushion.
• Sewing kit including some paper scissors to cut out paper pattern

Your design could also be made into a card.

Location: Thomas Garrett Rooms, Heighington

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Cost: £5.00 members, £7.50 non-members.  Members, please note, subscriptions are also due this month for the 2025-2026 year.

Tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided.  Please bring a packed lunch.  Alternatively, there are shops where you can purchase sandwiches etc if you so wish.

Please let Judith know if you are attending.

We look forward to seeing you there.

September Stitch Club - Xmas Stocking

 Welcome to a new year with Lincoln Stitchers.  We still have to finalise some stitch clubs, but the first couple of months have been sorted out.

Our first stitch club will be on Saturday 20th September at the Thomas Garrett Building in Heighington and Bron will be taking us through creating a decorated Christmas stocking with embroidered decoration.

Requirements List

• Plain fabric (linen or strong cotton)
• Embroidery threads
• Normal sewing kit
• Other embellishments as required e.g. beads, lace, sequins buttons etc.
• Picture will be provided shortly

Bron will provide the pattern for the stocking and embroidery designs.

Time:    10:00 - 15:00

Tea/coffee/biscuits provided.  Please bring a packed lunch.  There is a shop in the village that sells sandwiches etc if you prefer.

Free parking at the site.

If you are planning on attending, please let either Judith or Jacqui know.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Sashiko Stitch Club

 A good day was had by all, as Kathy took us through creating Sashiko embroidery to create either a sunglasses case, or a book mark or a book cover:

We are now breaking for the summer and will be back in September.  More info to follow.