Happy New Year!!!

Be sure to make coming to the Stitching Nook your first resolution for the New Year. Seriously we have so much fun stuff planned that it’s crazy!!

We’re taking sign-ups for classes now, so don’t wait until they’re all filled up. We have a new Sampler for this year. It’s the Buck a Block pattern from “Thangles” We have two colorways for you to choose from: red and ecru or navy and tan. Each month you bring in your completed blocks and receive two more for $2.00. There is a one-time $10.00 sign-up fee which gets your first block and a package of “Thangles”. Come into the store to sign up and get a copy of the rules and choose your color way. The blocks can be picked up any time beginning Monday.

On Jan. 14th, we are having a Pajama Party Sale. Yes, finally, a store where not only can you shop in your “jammies” but get a discount for doing so. It starts at 7:30 am and goes on until 9:30am . The deepest discounts will be during the earliest hours. Rumor has it that Diana’s husband will guarding the door and checking for p.j.s. That could be rather interesting in and of itself. There will be great sales and discounts. Check it out.

Don’t forget to “friend” us on Facebook. This year we have decided to do some specials that will only appear on our Facebook page. A special little treat for our followers. New pictures and breaking news will also be featured there.

We’ve moved the store around a bit and more moving is planned for Monday. Be careful if you come tomorrow, bolts of fabric will be flying everywhere as we rearrange.

See you soon and TTFN

Mary

Hello All,

Well, we’re on the count down now! Less than a week before the fat man heads down the chimney. Where has this year gone? Of course the Nook is planning ahead for next year and it looks to be lots of fun. The newsletter is back from the printer and available to be picked up or you can look at it online.

There are still gifts that can be made in a jiffy, and we’ll be open our regular hours right up until Christmas Eve. We’ll even be open a few hours then.

Tissue box covers, pillowcases and even some embroideries are still do-able with time to spare so don’t spend time fighting the crowds when you can stay home with a little schnapps and your sewing machine. Homemade always says “caring” and our little towel kits are quick, easy and very practical gift items. Don’t forget to pick up a date book for 1212 when you’re at the store and also on your radar should be our annual gift certificate sale. Spend $25.00 on a gift certificate and get another $5.00 free!!!

One last thing–please know that we have enjoyed serving you this past year and that you make every day at work fun. All of us at the Stitching Nook wish you the Merriest of Christmases and look forward to all the fun we’ll have together in the New Year. Thanks for making us a part of your lives!

Wishing you the best of holidays,

Mary

Hello All,

The countdown has begun, the month is in double digits now. Most of the shopping is done and I’ve begun to think about what I need to buy for the great dinner. Of course, roast beast is on the menu and the trifle from T’giving and after that….what does it really matter. The trytophan will kick in and before you know it, the day is done. Just try to make it a good one and enjoy everyone and everything.

The newsletter has gone to the printers and soon will be up online. I hope you’ll be as excited as we are about the classes and events for next year. Now if Mother Nature will just co-operate, life will be grand. Although, who couldn’t use a Snow Day to catch up on sewing, reading, snacking or napping. Maybe just one with all family and friends safe at home and with electricity…….

We have some great used machines that are still looking for a home. A few of the classroom machines would like to retire to a cozy sewing room as well. We give all adoptees a complete physical and make sure they are physically and emotionallly in good shape. Parenting classes are included! We are offering lots of embroidery classes this time around and this would be a good time to trade up and hone some new skills.

Until next time, wear comfy shoes, take time for yourself and enjoy the holidays.

TTFN Mary

Hello All,

Well, first of all I hope you’re all enjoying the Stuff My Bag program for this year. I think we’ve done a good job of picking out the fun stuff. I also hope you enjoyed your day with Carol, our Checker rep. I know she enjoyed it and again lots of compliments about how friendly you all are and how much she liked being with you. You know, it makes it easy to get speakers and peoole to present programs because you all are so nice. Kudos to you!

Now, the stuff you ordered from Checker will coming in this week and we will call you when its ready. Then I recommend a nice “cuppa” and kicking off your pointy toed little elf shoes and taking a break to look over all your booty. After all, you need a little time for yourself.

Looking ahead to the New Year, Diana has flogged us all into gathering our thoughts and putting pen to paper or in my case, finger to keyboard, and listing our class offerings. This mighty task completed, it will be going to the printer this week and should be up on the website very soon. Now you’ll have more to look forward to than candy-canes and cookies!

It’s been lovely visiting with you, but I have a stack of pillowcases to sew and a few class things to finish up. Have a great week and I’ll see you soon,

TTFN Mary

Hello All,

Hope you’re not suffering too much from PTTD.(post-traumatic turkey disorder). I for one am ordering pizza tonight. The persimmon pudding was to die for however. The big hit of the dessert menu was a Trifle. You bake a pan of brownies and poke holes in them and pour a 1/4C of Kahlua over them. Don’t stop there, crumble the brownies into a 13×9 pan and mix up a 6oz. pkg. of instant chocolate pudding. Put 1/2 of this over the brownies and top with 1/2 of a 16oz. Cool Whip. Top with 1/2 a bag of Heath chips. Repeat the pudding through Heath bits and put in the reefer. It is realllllllllllly good and very easy. The kids are negotiating for a double batch for Christmas!

Its a big week at the Nook so be prepared to hit the store running. First of all, Stuff Your Bag begins on Wed. and we have some choice items picked just for you. These would also be great gifts for your sewing buddies. Second, Carol from Checker will be here on the 1st!!!! Plan to drop by, snack and look over all the cool stufl she will bring with her. I’m looking forward to it! Last but certainly not least, the purchase of a $25.00 gift certificate will be rewarded with a free $5.00 gift certificate. How cool is that!?! There’s still time for the quick gift, but don’t forget that after a long day of shopping and menu planning, sewing is a great stress reliever. So are old movies. I stayed up until 3:30 a.m. watching the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. My point is, don’t forget to be good to yourself during this hectic time. More laughing and less humbug–that’s my resolution for this year.

Looking forward to seeing you soon and stuffing your bags not your turkeys!

TTFN Mary