“where traditional meets contemporary”

Dear Friends, Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your

lives! Warm wishes for a wonderful holiday season from all

of us at Stitchers Crossing!!

Stitchers Crossing

Anniversary Sale!! November 20 - 23

Christmas fabric...25% Off

(1/2 yard minimum cut)

Fat Quarters & 1/4 yard rolls...10 for $25.00 (precut only)

Berroco & Cascade Yarns...25% Off

Drawings for fabulous prizes!!

Celebrating 34 creative

years!

TULA PINK REUNION All of you who have made a Tula Pink 100 Modern

Block quilt (doesn’t have to be all 100 blocks) are in-vited to join Marilyn & Kristie for show ‘n tell and re-freshments.

Stitchers Crossing Classroom Saturday, December 6th

10:30AM - 12:30PM Share your completed or in progress quilt. We can’t

wait to see the results!! Please call to register so we plan refreshments for

all (no charge).

TAHOE KNITS Trunk Show

October 23rd - November 23rd Tahoe Knits book is a collection of 15 knitting pat-

terns inspired by the mountains, trails, forests and crystal clear waters of the Lake Tahoe region.

From cowls to sweaters to mitts and leg warmers,

there is something for everyone in this collection. Designer Kirsti Johanson has collaborated with

writer Britt Stevens, illustrator Jemima Liposcak and poet Claire Wisniewski to cre-ate not only beautiful pat-terns but a thoughtful and charming book. Stop in at Stitchers Crossing to see Kirsti’s 15 knitted designs Oct 23 - Nov 23. Her book is available for sale now and during the show.

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER, 2014

“where traditional meets contemporary”

WURM HAT Knit a cute, trendy hat for the cooler weather

ahead. The slouchy fit and double knitted band nicely frames anyone’s face...younger, older, female or male. If you can knit and purl, you can make this hat. Add a large button or cro-cheted flower for extra flair. Pattern included.

2 sessions Wed. Oct 29 & Nov 12 6:00 - 8:00 Susie Krueger $35.00 WARM WOOLY MITTENS Take your basic knitting skills to the next level by learning how to knit mittens in the round. You will learn how to use double pointed needles and leave joining seams behind you. You must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Pattern re-quired. 2 sessions Tue. Nov 18 & Dec 2 6:00 - 8:00 Terry Rutlin $35.00

BADGER BUTTON BEANIE HAT Get an early start on the school year by knitting an officially li-censed University of Wisconsin beanie. Kit includes pattern with branded “Wisconsin” logo, yarn and two silver buttons. In class, learn stranded knitting, tacking floats and seaming the back. Kit required. 2 sessions Sun. Nov 2 & 23 12:30 - 3:30 Susie Krueger $45.00 COLOR AND FABRIC CLASS Are you wanting to develop your “eye” for fabrics and color? If you are feeling overwhelmed when it comes time to select fabric and colors for that next quilt, come join this class. We will cover color, value, intensity, and scale. We will make some amazing discoveries about how one fabric or color will affect another and learn how to avoid that disappointment of a quilt that “just doesn’t work”. 1 session Sat. Nov 1 12:30 - 3:30 Anne Smith $30.00

CLASSES AND CLUBS

We offer a 10% discount on all your class supplies and are happy to help in the selection of fabric or yarn

and other supplies needed for class.

On the day of your class or club meeting, you will receive 10% discount on all regular priced items. We

look forward to helping you!

New

MODEL AND HANDCRAFTED GIFT SALE

November 24th—December 5th We will be selling selected retired models and

special handcrafted gifts made by Stitchers Crossing staff. All items will be on display in the classroom.

This sale is cash or check only. All sales go

directly to the staff member who made the item so there are no points or buyer’s club.

Stop in often because items are added during

the sale. This is a great way to pick up gifts for the holidays!

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER, 2014

“where traditional meets contemporary”

DECO SHIMMER With 8 fat quarters and Quick Curve Ruler, you can master curved piecing quickly and easily. This 53” x 53” quilt makes a great wall hanging or table topper. Or, add more fat quarters and background fabric to make a lap quilt. This quilt is great for beginners and advanced quilters alike. Put aside your fears of curved piecing and join us. You will be amazed at what you can do. Pattern and ruler required. 1 session Sat. Nov 22 9:30 - 4:00 Anne Smith $45.00 FREEMOTION FUN If you are tired of stippling and want to add more fun to your freemotion quilting, this class is for you. We will explore a variety of backgrounds, fillers, borders and even fun feathers. There will be plenty of tips on how to make freemotion quilting more fun and less stressful. 1 session Sun. Dec 7 12:30 - 3:30 Anne Smith $30.00

IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION •Pre-registration is a must! Stop in, send check or call

with Visa, MasterCard or Discover card number. •For most classes, there is a supply list and/or special

instructions. Please pick one up when registering for a class or send self-addressed stamped enve-lope when registering by mail.

•We offer a 10% discount on all your class supplies and are happy to help in the selection of fabric and supplies needed for classes.

•Stitchers Crossing respects copyright laws. If a pat-tern or book is required for your class, you must have your own copy.

•Know how to operate your sewing machine for classes that involve one and be sure it is in good working order before you come to class.

•It’s best to have your own equipment (rulers, rotary cutter, etc…) in order to accomplish what is neces-sary to feel success.

•Our quilting workshops are for piecing the top only. •Cancellations must be made at least one week prior

to class in order to receive a refund. If we have to cancel a class, you will receive a full refund or credit can be applied to another class or merchan-dise.

New HOLLY HOLLY Join Judy and learn the quick and carefree ap-pliqué technique of “scribbling”. You will be making this holiday tablemat which will be nearly completed be-fore you leave class. Pre-quilt your back-ground and you’ll be all set to scribble appliqué! Pattern required. 1 session Mon. Nov 17 5:30 - 8:30 Judy Hasheider $30.00

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER, 2014

“where traditional meets contemporary”

SKILL LEVEL KEY Beginner: Easy projects. Little or no

knowledge of quilting or knitting. You must know how to use your sewing machine if one is needed for class. Advanced Beginner: Quilters must

know basics of quilting and use of rotary cutter. We rec-ommend Basic Quiltmaking class before taking ad-vanced beginner level. Knitters must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.

Intermediate: Fully comfortable with rotary cutting, basic quiltmaking techniques and piecing using 1/2 and 1/4 triangles. Knitters must be comfort-able with more advanced concepts, e.g., gauge chang-ing and stitch patterns.

JUDY’S TALL GRASS QUILTERS Quilt Sitters Circle was initially based on the tech-

niques and patterns of Mary Ellen Hopkins. Over the years it has evolved and is now based on the designs of Judy Hasheider.

Our club is now called...Judy’s Tall Grass

Quilters...and will no longer have any requirements for membership. Each meeting will feature a pattern created by Judy, a showing of new products in the shop and lots of inspiration from a show and tell of members.

We meet the second Tuesday of the odd months

(Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) at 1:30PM or 7:00PM. The last meeting for 2014 is:

Tuesday, November 11th 1:30PM or 7:00PM

Guest fee is $12.00.

FOLK ART WOOL APPLIQUE CLUB with Judy Hasheider

Folk Art Wool Applique Club 2014 has featured

four new original designs by Judy. The year began with a pillow with stylized leaf,

followed by a Celtic alphabet...a tote bag, a skinny table mat, a wool stocking and a small decorative pouch that could be used to hold a dried arrangement, small feather tree, etc...

Meetings are on the third Wednesday of Feb, Apr,

Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec. An afternoon group meets from 1:00-4:00PM and an evening group from 6:00-9:00PM.

Wednesday, December 10th 1:00 - 4:00PM or

6:00 - 9:00PM If you missed the October meeting be sure to pick

up a supply list for the December project.

BUILDING IN COLOR: BLOCK OF THE MONTH PART I

Do you know how to knit and purl and now you’re

ready to try color work? This two part series will intro-

duce you to the world of knitting with more than one color...one panel at a time. Each of the ten panels will focus on new skills and ways of using multiple colors. At the end of Part II, you will have enough panels to complete your own colorful blanket.

Terry will teach two blocks each month and continue

in 2015 with three more sessions. The last session will cover sewing your panels together.

Thursday October 2nd, November 6th & December 4th

6:00 - 8:00PM The fee for the three sessions is $45.00. The book

Building In Color is required.

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER, 2014

“where traditional meets contemporary”

SIMPLE WHATNOTS CLUB designed by Kim Diehl

For all you Kim Diehl fans, Kay Staskal is heading

up Kim’s new exclusive “Simple Whatnots Club”. Kim designed seven small doable projects that

can be stitched by quiltmakers of all skill levels. Kay will have three designs made up in Kim’s new Vintage Farmhouse collection...Idaho Lily, Meandering and Laundry Day (see pictures). She will show you how to piece the blocks and will share tips on working with small pieces.

You will receive all seven designs during the club

meetings along with treats and recipes! Unable to make it to the meetings...we are happy to

ship the fabric and patterns to you!

Thursday, September 25, October 23 & November 20 5:30 - 8:30PM

Club fee $45.00

SUPER 60 CLUB with Judy Hasheider

This club has been based on the equilateral (60º)

triangle. The last meeting for 2014 is:

Tuesday, December 9th 1:00PM or 5:30PM

Remember...this is a different day of the week than

we have been meeting.

KNITTING & CROCHET RETREAT Take a little time for yourself to relax and enjoy knit-

ting or crocheting with friends and fellow knitters and crocheters.

You will receive a 10% discount on all your pur-

chases during retreat mornings. Saturday, November 8th, 9:30AM - 12:30PM

and Saturday, December 13th, 9:30AM - 12:30PM

CROSS STITCH FINISHING INFORMATION Della will continue to finish your cross stitch pillows

and stockings. Please have your cross stitch pieces here by…

Saturday, December 6th ...to be finished in time for Christmas.

CLOSING OUT… • All buttons….40% off

• All Paintstik supplies...30% off

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER, 2014

“where traditional meets contemporary”

MODA PIECE & COMFORT CHALLENGE This challenge is to recognize and honor the sacri-

fices that are made by our country’s military families. Challenge begins January 1, 2015 through March

31, 2015. Featured Moda fabric...Because Of The Brave...will be arriving late November to early Decem-ber.

Stop in to pick up an entry form and purchase

fabric that must be used in your quilt. Challenge quilts will be displayed April 6 - 18. Proceeds from this challenge will benefit USACares.org whose mission is to assist military families in time of need.

BOOKS COMING NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

• Vintage Vibe by Amber Anderson • Free Motion Quilting For Beginners by Molly

Hanson • Crazy Toes For Baby by Garceau & King • Think Big by Amy Ellis • Graphic Quilts by Heather Scrimsher • Sew And Play by Farah Wolfe • The Little Spark by Carrie Bloomston • Simple Bags Japanese Style by Kajiwara Akiyo • Stitch It Simple by Stephan Sheard

FABRIC ARRIVING NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

• Moda Quattro Piccolo From Bump To Baby Because Of The Brave Calypso Batiks • Riley Blake Just Dreamy Wildflower • Northcott Cheeky Monkey • Clothworks Le Elephant • Michael Miller Origami Oasis • Stof Tic, Tac, Toe • P&B Blissful Moments • Hoffman Batiks • Benartex Comtempo Precious Metals

We received the following message from Joleen Adkins, the local area coordinator for ConKerr

Cancer:

“I’m sending out a great big THANK YOU to every-one who helped in September to create smiles for the American Family Children’s Hospital.

We ended up with 1,192 pillowcases...these pillow-

cases will be taken into the hospital over the next sev-eral months. Many of these pillowcases had added touches like small accent pieces on the borders, deco-rated stitching, and embroidered words of encourage-ment on the cuffs, and someone even took the time to insert tiny zipper pockets sewn into the inside of some of the pillowcases. You ALL are AMAZING!

I wish each of you could see the smiles, and hear

the thanks that come with giving such a simple gift. The kids love them and their parents are so appreciative of the fact that someone would take the time to do some-thing so nice for their son or daughter.

So from the kids, the staff and from me...thank you!

A pillowcase really does make a difference. Smiles, Joleen Please email me at cases4smileswi@yahoo.com

with your name, address, and number of pillowcases donated for the 2014 year if you wish to receive a dona-tion letter for your taxes.”

SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN SHOP HOP Our local SCWSH event is moving to February in

2015. “Celebrate the Heart of Quilting” with us in Febru-ary. Watch for more details in our January - February newsletter.

Giving Sick Kids a Reason to smile…. One pillowcase at a time.

November Stitchers Crossing Events 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Color & Fabric 12:30-3:30PM

2 Badger Button Beanie 12:30-3:30PM

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5 Magic Loop Socks 6:00-8:00PM

6 Building In Color 6:00-8:00PM

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8 Knitting & Crochet Retreat 9:30AM-12:30PM Jean & Friends 1:00-4:30PM

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11 Tall Grass Quilters 1:30PM or 7:30PM

12 Mad City Modern Quilt Group 10:00AM-12:00PM The Wurm 6:00-8:00PM

13 Modern Quilt Guild 6:30-8:00PM

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15 The Needlers 9:30AM-12:30PM

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17 Holly Holly Tablemat 5:30-8:30PM

18 Warm Wooly Mittens 6:00-8:00PM

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20 Simple What Nots Club 5:30-8:30PM

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22 Deco Shimmer 9:30AM-4:00PM

23 Badger Button Beanie 12:30-3:30PM

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December 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Warm Wooly Mittens 6:00-8:00PM

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4 Building In Color 6:00-8:00PM

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6 Tula Pink Reunion 10:30AM-12:30PM

7 Free Motion Fun 12:30-3:30PM

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9 Super 60 Club 1:00-4:00PM or 5:30-8:30PM

10 Folk Art 1:00-4:00PM or 6:00-9:00PM

11 Modern Quilt Guild 6:30-8:00PM

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13 Knitting & Crochet Retreat 9:30AM-12:30PM Jean & Friends 1:00-4:30PM

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20 The Needlers 9:30AM-12:30PM

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Store Closed Christmas Eve

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Store Closed Christmas Day

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9:30AM-2:00PM

34th Anniversary Sale – Thursday - Sunday

Sale Ends

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NOVEMBER—DECEMBER, 2014

Store Hours: M-F: 9:30-6:00 Thu until 8:30

Sat: 9:30-5:00 Sun: 12:00-4:00

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Store Hours: M-F: 9:30-6:00 Thu until 8:30

Sat: 9:30-5:00 Sun: 12:00-4:00

LICENSED BADGER GEAR In time for Christmas...knit your Badger fan a

Christmas stocking, mittens, or hat.

Wisconsin Stocking…$52.95 Wisconsin Beanie Hat…$29.95

Bucky Ski Hat…$45.95 Wisconsin Button Beanie Hat…$35.95

Wisconsin Mittens Kit…$39.95

Kits include 100% wool yarn by Brown Sheep Company made in the USA and licensed

pattern. Other kits available.