Patchwork photo quilt Competition #LoveStitchHeswall

We have started up a fun competition, primarily on Instagram, but if you don't have that and want to join in with our competition to win some Liberty Fabric fat quarters then you can post to our facebook page and we will transfer the image to Instagram for you.

Heres the idea ....

step one ; make a mixed media collage with, preferably, a fabric theme and background.  Find some objects that you feel work with the background and place them pleasingly.

step two; make it into a square shape photo, on your phone is fine.

step three, post the photo with the hashtag #lovestitchheswall and tag us @lovestitchheswall on Instagram.  

If you can't post onto Instagram then post onto the Love Stitch Facebook page by clicking this link  we will share your photo on Instagram for you and at the end of June we will pick a winner.  The lucky winner will receive a package of Liberty Fabric fat quarters.

There may be some extra gifts to special friends of Love Stitch, so if we see you sharing with your friends and bringing along more people to play, then there will be a reward for that too !

Join with us in our love of fabric ..... everyone needs a stash !

Welcome to Love Stitch

Hello, everyone, and welcome to our first blog. The first of many we hope.  We plan to update and post regularly and will notify through our facebook page.  

We also have a website currently under construction and that is here  at lovestitch.co.uk.

If you haven't been to us before, we have a cute cafe where you can get some lovely refreshments while contemplating your next craft project.  We also have workshops and a list of them can be found on our website or click here

Don't forget to book for our all day crochet workshop on the 22nd May.  Tea and cake is provided so reserve your space quickly as places are getting booked fast.

Just some of our workshops.....

Next Steps in Crochet – Granny Squares
Friday 22nd May 10am - 4pm
£50
A full day workshop where you will have lots of time and tuition to develop your crochet skills.  You will progress to making granny squares much more.
Lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits included

Adult and Child Beginners Crochet        
Thursday 28th May 2pm - 4pm
£30 for 2
A beginner’s class where you can come with your child and learn together.  We will be making a cute owl complete with button eyes

Crochet Flowers
Saturday 30th May 10am-12.30pm
£25
Move on from your basic crochet skills and learn how to make beautiful crochet flowers

Knitting with Texture
Saturday 30th May  2pm - 4.30pm
£25

We also have workshops for children and ones where you can learn together.

Using a Sewing Machine – Next Steps
Saturday 6th June 10am - 12 pm
£25
This class will take you through the next steps of getting confident with your sewing machine.  You will learn all about the different feet and different needles, how to drop the feed dog to do free motion embroidery, tensions for different fabrics and most exciting – buttonholes!!!  Come and join us in our fabulous studio to learn all about the potential of your machine.

Sew a Heart Appliquéd Cushion Cover
Thursday 4th June  1.30pm – 4.00pm
£35
In this workshop you will make a beautiful heart appliquéd envelope cushion cover using our fabrics.  You will learn the techniques for cutting out and applying shapes, how to piece together the cushion and practice some machine embroidery.  All fabric and notions included