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Inside Stitches 281-320-0133 7822 Louetta Road Volume15 – Number 4 www.3stitches.com Spring, Texas 77379 October, November, December

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Late Night Tuesday ‘til 7:00 pm “We Keep You In Stitches” of 16

Now that cooler weather will be in the days ahead, it is

time to think about all those gifts you will need for the holidays. It is also so much fun to stitch all the fall charts. Cooler weather in Spring, Texas makes everyone more active. Also don’t forget to find that perfect project that you will want to stitch during the holidays while everyone is setting around. Find something that you have always wanted to stitch? What will that project be???? Perhaps we can help you with your selection. If you have questions, we have answers. Just email us at [email protected] or call us at 281-320-0133 for an

immediate answer. If we don’t know the answer, we know someone who does know. We are always here for you. All you have to do is ask.

Closed - Thursday, November 26, 2015

“Happy Thanksgiving”

Open on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28



Stitching w/Sip & Style class will be Friday, November 6 starting at 7:00 PM. Celebrate the upcoming holidays with fun and enjoyment. We will be stitching the Cosmopolitan drink on 28 Ct. Opalescent fabric.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup

¾ cups water ¾ cups brown sugar, unpacked

¼ cup pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg

3 dashes cloves Combine water and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved and reduce heat to low. Add spices and pumpkin puree, stirring until well combined. Simmer for 5 minutes and then strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks – just be sure to give the syrup a good shake as it will separate while sitting in the fridge. Spicy, Not Sinful Pumpkin Spice Latte 16 ounces 1% milk 2 ounces espresso, freshly brewed 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Spice Syrup Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie spice for garnish



Steam milk, or warm in the microwave for about 1 minute, until very warm. Froth using a milk frother or a wire whisk. In a coffee mug, combine freshly brewed espresso and pumpkin spice syrup. Pour steamed or frothed milk into the mug and sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.

Closed Thursday, November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving to each and every one! Stitching Tip: Embroidery Floss – Check floss for colorfastness by soaking in cool water then blotting dry with clean, white towel. If color in floss bleeds, continue rinsing floss until water runs clear. Then allow floss to dry completely. Straighten floss for stitching by drawing across a clean, moist sponge. Fabric Preparation – Press fabric then finish edges with basted hem, whip stitching, machine zig-zag or a commerical fray resisting liquid. Masking tape leaves a residue and is not recommended. Guide lines may be basted on fabric to correspond with bold chart lines or in the center with one vertical and one horizontal thread for less complex designs. A hoop may be used to hold the fabric straight and firm. Release when not in use. Remember we are here to help you. All you have to do is ask.

KNOWLEDGE!

Knowledge means ease of

stitching. The more you know the easier it is to do the job. There is always something to learn in the needlework world. Come to class and not only meet others who enjoy the same hobby but also have fun while learning. There are always new tips to learn. In class, students ask questions and get answers. All of us learn together. I personally have learned so much from students who attended class and will always remember the fellowship.



Classes must be paid at the time of reservation. If you need to cancel a class, we must be notified 48 hours prior to the date to receive store credit. Should you need a private class, call for an appointment. Private classes are priced according to supplies and length. If you have a question, just ask. Sampler Club! Thursday, October 8, November 12, and December 10, 2015 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM This class has taught and is teaching numerous single stitches including some surface stitches. The model is stitched on 30 Ct. fine Linen with various silk threads and a little cotton included for effect. The class meets once a month and at the end of the year your project should be finished. Your head will overflow with knowledge. Only three months and this class will come to an end with a project everyone will want. She Who Sews! Saturday, October 10 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ($45) She Who Sews is a pincushion or scissor dolly. The project is being stitched on 10 Ct. Sand Tula using DMC floss. Dunraven House small check finishing fabric is included to complete the project. This is a great basic stitching class. Everyone could learn something from this experience. Fiber Club! Tuesday, October 13, November 17, and December 15 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM



This is a one of a kind afghan. It is a TEXAS afghan. Even if you aren’t from Texas you will enjoy the quiet scene that this piece shows. It gives a calm feeling of a great place. This is a picture of a Texas scene. NOT a picture of the afghan that we are making. We have been teaching how to change threads as well as proper techniques for stitching this piece. This is a class that started in January and will be complete by the end of the year. If you would like to make this afghan, we have the afghan and all the supplies. Just let us know. It is a treasure you will be proud to own.

Stitching With Sip & Style! Friday, November 6 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ($26)

November 6 is Cosmopolitan stitching. This Friday night class is all about having fun while learning. Yes, we are always learning more about stitching. New techniques, new fabrics, and new threads are always present. Join us for a relaxing evening with food and drinks. Acorns & Threads! Saturday, November 14 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ($20) Want to learn how to stitch on linen as well as how to finish a project all in one class? Well here in your chance. Learn how to enjoy this relaxing hobby. We will be learning how to start and finish the project, special techniques, and more. Do you know what a vertical thread is? Do you know the difference between linen fabric and the ones which you can stitch on using a linen technique that are not linen? Do you know how to read the symbols on the chart? Bring your questions and we will furnish paper and pencil for the answers.



OPEN HOUSE Thursday, November 19

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM featuring Bent Creek charts

30% off

Come join us for refreshments and snacks with a discount and extra hours to shop. This is a great opportunity to acquire all these great holiday charts and others from

Bent Creek.

Holiday Gathering!

Saturday, December 5, 2015 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Join us for a day of celebration and joy. We will have food and drink along with drawings and gift with purchase. Let us say thank you. We will be starting INVENTORY on Tuesday, December 8 at 9:00 AM. If you wish to help, please let us know. Perhaps you only have a couple of hours. The more help the better this project goes. It is fun with lots of people, food, and work.



Give! Tuesday, December 22 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ($25) This is a 2 for 1 class. Two students come for the price of one. Bring your sister, bring your cousin, or bring a friend for an evening of fun before Christmas. We are going to start at the bottom and work to the top so to speak. This is a “show me” class. This would even be a great class for you to learn the proper way to stitch on linen fabric as well as ways to separate threads. Ask lots of questions and get lots of answers. We are here for YOU! Come for a chance to learn while having fun. Meet new people who enjoy your hobby. Perhaps make extra friends in this industry.

Remember there is always something new to learn! Come to our home to stitch!

Closed, Friday, December 25 Merry Christmas

New! New! New! Items arrive on a daily basis. Yes, five days a week we receive merchandise. Remember we are a retail shop as well as an online shop. If you need needlework supplies, we have needlework supplies. We have a well stocked shop; however, sometimes we just sell out. If it is not in stock, we can always order it for fast service.



We try our very best to get everything you need to you as fast as we can. We know sometimes some of you have had to wait a little longer for items but with fine customers like you using your patience, we are able to supply anything that is out in the market. We know how and where to get anything that you might want or need. Come see our large selection of books, fabric, threads, canvas, and notions. Oh, we forgot to mention all the buttons, charms, and embellishments that we have. We have professional stitchers to help you. Yes, they know how to “run a needle” as we like to say. Ask the questions and we will supply the answers. We love to do needlework! 3 Stitches is a “one stop shop”. We not only know where to get the project but also how to do the project. We have a website, www.3stitches.com or you can always email us at [email protected] with questions. You come up with the question and we will come up with the answer.

Hands On Design has “Gather A Harvest” for the fall season. “Give Thanks” is a sweet sentiment for this time of year. Stitched using Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works cotton floss.

Amy Bruecken Designs has “A Wee Bit Wicked” with silver pipecleaners for the antennas above the witch’s shoes. Who know what this designer will be doing next with her creative talent. Model was stitched on 30 Ct. Chartreuse not Absinthe Linen from Weeks Dye Works but of course one can always stitch a piece of the fabric of their choice. With thy Needle & Thread has plenty of charts for everyone. These charts can be stitched on the smaller count fabric as suggested or we can stitch on beautiful 20 Ct.

fabric which makes the design larger and easier to stitch. Which do you want to do? “Witches Night Out” is stitched on 36 Ct. Mello Linen by Picture This Plus using Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic

Colorworks floss. The pillow is finished with pom pom trim which we have. The Canned Pumpkin from Dames of the Needle is perfect. “Grateful, Thankful & Blessed” is stitched on 36 Ct. Wren Linen by Picture This



Plus and was finished with a frame of choice. Erica Michaels has “Holly Berry” in time for Christmas. The cutiest reindeer finished as an ornament in a strawberry share. What a wonderful idea. Great job Linda. Foxwood Crossings has sleds – lots of sleds. We have small ones and large ones with charts to match. Perhaps you might even come up with a design on your own for one of the sleds? “Harrisburg Winter” has two winter scenes showing different ways to complete the project. Redbird’s latest piece is “Bloom Texas”. It is stitched on 10 Ct. Rock Quarry fabric. The piece was stitched using both DMC #5 PC and Weeks Dye Works #5 PC. Rainbow Gallery Petite Very Velvet was used for interest. Dames of the Needle is dying more pom poms, more rick rack, more lace, and more

and more. We have so much fun trimming our pieces with all these trims. What color do you need? What color do you want? We carry the entire line. All you have to do is ask. This is Cherry Pit Brown and North Beach Brown fabrics.

Have you signed up for the new Christmas 2015 Special Collector’s Issue by Just Cross Stitch? If not, we suggest you call or come in and have your name put on the list. It is full of must have Christmas charts. If you love Christmas you will want to own this special book. The sooner the books come in the sooner we get to start stitching. We will call you or send you the book as soon as it arrives in the shop. Puffin & Company has new Notions Cases for the fall season. The set comes in three sizes of small, medium, and large. There are Pumpkin & Sunflower Needle Nannys and Witch’s Hat Needle Nannys.



We have the Lone Elm divided slate grey 8” square box for the“Leona’s Sewing Box by Blackbird Designs. This box also fits other charts of course. Dames of the Needle has Fall Pumpkins Hornbook with pom pom trim and a very interesting Paul Revere Hornbook for the season.



Threadwork Primitives has “Halloween Menagerie” stitched on 32ct Peep’s Lost Sheep linen and “Ever So Grateful” stitched on 32ct Dirty Ewe linen both by Dames of the Needle using Gentle Art and Weeks thread.

With Thy Needle & Thread has “Bobbing For Pumpkins” with two witches and a clothesline. Model was stitched on 32 Ct. Linen; however, we have some perfect 20 Ct. Linen if you would like a larger count fabric. Threads used were Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works, and

Classic Colorworks embroidery floss. Lizzie * Kate has the perfect mouse for a sled. The chart entitled “Night Before Christmas Sleds” has a mouse, a fireplace, and a Santa. The 2015 Santa has been released called “Celebrate! ’15” with a Santa, packages and trees. Model was stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Light Linen from Wichelt Imports. The “Tiny Tidings XX” is here. The patterns contains 5 different designs. There is plenty of snow for the season ahead. Little House Needlework has “Caring and Sharing” with two girls holding a pumpkin. The piece was stitched with Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. This is a soft and meaningful piece to share with a friend.

Heart In Hand has “Wee Santa 2015” with a Santa and Snowman this year. They are ready to be Merry with a bird, mouse, and pink tree. Yes pink!



Abby Rose Designs has “Plenty & Grace” with a sampler feel and the words “May plenty and grace be to this place.” The pillow was finished using white pom pom trim around the edge for a bright effect. The shop is overflowing with “new” charts, fabric, thread, gadgets and more. If you want it, we have it. Well unless someone got here before you did. If so, we can order it for you.

CLOSED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2015

COMING ATTRACTIONS

3 XXX Rated Stitchers First Thursday Evening

each month October 1, November 5, and December 3, 2015

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

The 3 XXX Rated Stitchers group meet on the first Thursday evening of the month. What a way to rest after a long day. Whether it is after work or after a long day at home with your duties, you will enjoy the evening. There is no charge to attend this event. One lady calls it “free stitching night” in fact. It is a great opportunity to sit with others and stitch and get those questions answered. The shop is always open during this time.

3 Stitches Gathering

October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2015 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon



Wednesday morning is stitching time from 10:00 AM - Noon. Visit with friends and meet new people. Enjoy the morning by starting the day off right. What a great place to stitch - good lighting and share stitching with others who enjoy your interest. Be a part of a team who enjoys stitching and having fun. There are good people in this group. Come meet them all.

Internet Group! Saturday, October 10, November 14, and December 12, 2015

12:30 PM to 4:45 PM We would like to invite you to join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month! Become a member of the Internet Group. You are missing out on a Saturday afternoon, once a month, of fellowship with other stitchers. Not to mention that you could have more of those projects finished if you were here. Bring your project and come and stitch with us. What a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. If you don’t have a project, remember we can help you out.

The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary.” Thank you for your patronage.

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