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January 2007 Newsletter
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Happy 2007 from all of us at the Stitchworks!!
It’s hard to believe we are preparing for the big 2007 ANNUAL SUPER BOWL SALE. It's time to get serious about all your New Year's resolutions and start all those projects for yourself!! Stock up during our great sale and save, save, save....This is the biggest sale of the year and it's always so crowded we run it for 2 days. That's right - all day Saturday, Feb 3rd from 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday, Feb 4th from 12 to 4 pm. That gives you double the chance to cash in on great savings!!


SUPER BOWL GIVEAWAYS - Super Bowl Giveaways – exciting additions to our great weekend are our drawings! This year we are doing something a little different. We will
be having a drawing every hour, but you must be present to win. At every hour we will draw a name from the box and you will know immediately if you are a winner. We will
also be drawing the winner for a Visual Mate on Sunday during 12-4 pm and again you must be present to win. We will still have our annual Floss Football drawing and for that
you just fill out a slip and you do not have to be there to win - we will call you on Monday to let you know! Also, for every $25.00 that you spend you will get to put more slips in the drawing to increase your chances. Since our past winners have all been so excited to win we thought we would give a few more of you a chance by doing one every hour! Be there and be a winner!!!

SUPER BOWL MAIL ORDER - Yes, our out-of-town mail order customers (outside Tulsa and surrounding suburbs) are eligible for this sale too! Because it's impossible to get
through on the phone lines on Super Bowl Weekend - we will accept your mail orders at 25% off on Feb 5th & 6th. This sale is only on in-stock items and we will not back order. This will allow us to take time with your questions and be able to help each one of you.

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We value our mail order customers and strive to give you the same quality service we give our in-store customers. Remember, the numbers to call are 918-496-3389 or 918-481-1055, and toll free at 1-877-XSTITCH . You can also fax us an order by calling 918-481-1055 during the Mail Order sale dates. You can also e-mail us on those dates - we will check our e-mail daily for your orders. Our Annual Super Bowl Sale is our way of thanking you for making us one of the largest shops in the US and for putting Tulsa on all cross-stitchers’ and knitters’ maps. If you or your out of town friend need that special fabric, fiber, book or skein of yarn and can't find it - call or e-mail us.

Proper framing is so important to preserving your piece as an heirloom for future generations, so take advantage of this great Sale with our in-shop custom framing. Come in early (starting now) and we'll design your piece ahead of time. All you have to do is bring the piece in during the sale, drop it off, and then have lots of time to shop!


STITCHING RETREATS
Share a weekend of technique classes and fun stitching with a small group of new friends and nationally recognized designers. This is our 21st year for our Weekend Retreats in Tulsa. The retreats are limited to 40 people and are designed to give you a relaxing fun-filled cross stitch getaway with lots of different stitching projects. They start Friday evening and end noon Sunday. You can come alone or with a group, either way you’ll leave with new friends and loads of new stitching ideas.

The retreat prices include all your kits, prizes and giveaways, food, lodging (Fri. and Sat. nights) tote bag full of goodies, classes and personal instruction from Cindy and several of the girls from the shop for the entire weekend. Our Flings provide 4 classes with lots of free time for stitching or just enjoy the spa. Flings fill up fast so hurry and call in – ½ deposit holds your spot. Cost for the Fling is $275.00. The classes for each seasonal Fling are different so you can attend each one and have different projects.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RETREATS ---> CLICK HERE

Stitchworks LOYALTY DISCOUNT - every day we offer you - our loyal customers - a 15% discount when you purchase your whole project (book, fabric & floss) from us. Buttons, treasures, specialty fibers, etc. will be 15% off as long as you purchase them all together. This also applies to our Knitters.


Designs by the Stitchworks :
Winter Snowman is our newest snowman design. CJ the Car and Friends include CJ the red racing car, Tow the towtruck, and Bug the little car - an addition to our AJ the Airplane, BJ the Bulldozer, and TJ the Train.

Design favorites include: Holiday/Seasons Rounds, Heavenly Stars, Footprints in our Hearts, Whimsical Stitches Series, Kits in a Tin Series, and Folk Art Series.

Our newest series is Seasonal Stand-Ups. The first stand-up is an adorable Spring Bunny that is 25” tall! Stitched on 7 ct. Klostern, these stand-ups work up fast using all sorts of fun fibers to add dimension to the piece.

Look for our Uncle Sam next! SororityAngels are cute angels with a special button, sorority colors and Greek letters -great for rush or pledge.

Lamp Protectors: The patented cover fits Dazor, Circuline, Daylight and Visual Mate lamps - protects the lens and prevents fires.


Secret Sale - Every 1st week of the month is a fantastic sale - you must come in and find out about it or have it sent to your e-mail address. Check your e-mail as thats how we notify you - since its a secret!


KNITTING
Our Knitting corner has grown and taken over 1/3 of the shop! We have yarn everywhere, so be sure to take advantage of this great Superbowl sale and buy
your 2007 projects now. Brrrr, it’s sweater weather! And we’ve got fabulous yarns to make that dream project come true. Whether you’re looking for DK, worsted or bulky weight, our yarns from Schaefer, Debbie Bliss, Wool in the Woods, Lana Gatto and Noro will make that project special for years to come.

Looking to line up a few projects for 2007? Here are a few of the most popular ideas that will really get your needles clicking: Have you seen the new models in the store of the popular Prayer Shawl? We have them up in several different yarns but my favorite is the new Schaefer Yarn- Sandra. These are great for Spring and a perfect stepping-stone after scarves and ponchos. Surely you have jumped on the felting bandwagon but the newest craze is felted bowls. Everyone needs one to hold their yarn to keep it from slipping and sliding away! We have them in all sorts of yarns from Brown Sheep, Noro, Cascade and Lopi. Great for beginners who have already done clogs or purses. We do have several new felted purse models - one of my favorites is out of Schaefer
Yarns, Miss Priss which is very colorful and variegated. Also another one of our new yarns is Universal called Deluxe Chunky and it is a great felting yarn as you can see in our Southwest felted bag. Of course we have all the old but goody patterns for clogs, hats, purses, vests, slippers, etc. as well as tons of yarn to choose from. Come in and make your selection and save BIG during our sale. The scarf craze is still going strong and we have the best selection in town of novelty yarns for you to pick from to make the perfect accessory. Our cabled Ruana knit in Filatura Di Crosa Cambridge is a great throw
on since fitting is not a problem! Great beginner project and can be knit in other yarns. Sock yarns are so wonderful and we have added several new ones to our mix. The Spring and Summer colors are delicious and you can get a jump on making yours.
Afghans, pillows, and throws are becoming more popular and we have several good patterns and books to interest you. Perhaps the Afghan Monthly class would be a good way to start yours and get help along the way as you learn new stitches. See our class schedule for more great ideas and projects you can cozy up to!

We have a great ‘Knitters Night Out’ - (KNOT) every month – the third Wednesday of every month from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.. Knit and share ideas with other knitters, plus have a great show-and-tell.

Knitting Retreat: May 18th - 20th, 2007. Come and join us for our fourth Knitting Retreat in Tulsa. Like our cross-stitch retreats, you’ll spend a delightful weekend of great classes with a limited group of knitters. Our retreat is filling quickly, so hurry to sign up – you can come alone or with a group. More information is available at the shop.


Join us for our third annual Stitching Cruise on Aug. 3l, 2007.
For this year’s cruise we are doing Land and Sea or just the cruise to Alaska! We are so excited because so many of you have requested this cruise and the response has been fantastic. In fact, we have a few spots left for the Land and Sea (that is the cruise plus 3 days on land) and several for the 7-day cruise but they are filling up so fast. The itinerary is wonderful and I have several great surprises for our stitching classes. For the Land and Sea we leave from our hometown on Aug. 31 and arrive back on Sept.10th. If you are interested in just the Cruise we leave on Sept. 3 from Anchorage and arrive back on Sept. 10th. We have a list of prices for both at the shop and you can also call our travel agent and book directly. For those who have already booked and put down a deposit you will be receiving a letter shortly filling you in with payment dates and other information. Please call or email me if you are interested in this lifetime opportunity. We are sailing with the Princess line and part of our land tour is on the glass-domed train thru Denali. Fun, Fun, Fun!!


THE STITCHWORKS CLASS SCHEDULE

You'll get special attention from our teachers and we limit our classes to a comfortable number of students. Come see our class samples. 1/2 of class fee holds your spot. Cancellations for classes must be made 2 days ahead in order to receive a refund. Sorry, no refunds for missed classes or late cancellations. Please bring scissors.
We offer private lessons for all our classes - just call to schedule a time thats convenient for you.

Cross-Stitch Basics - $20.00
This is a great class for beginners and also for those who want to improve their stitching. We'll cover all different fabrics and fibers, and make a beautiful class project. Lots of great hints for all levels of stitchers. All materials incl.
:: Feb 15 - Thursday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
:: Mar 14 - Wednesday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
:: Apr 7 - Saturday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Sampler Stitches Class
This beautiful sampler of different stitches is a great pillow or can be framed. Learn over 20 different stitches and use tons of new fibers. Come in and see the model - you can change color families or use ours.
:: Feb 22 - Thursday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
:: Apr 26 - Thursday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
:: June 28 - Thursday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
:: Aug 23 - Thursday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
:: Oct 25 - Thursday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Counted Thread Class - $25.00
Everyone loves our models of counted thread and its a big hit at Flings. Learn the basics and play with different fibers. All materials incl.
::Feb 26 - Monday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
::Mar 22 - Thursday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Oklahoma Centennial Sampler
This is a once in a lifetime class! We have designed an original sampler depicting things
unique to Oklahoma on it’s centennial. Classes will be once a month on the last Thursday of each month starting March 29th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We will do 1 or 2 bands a month and in the end you will have a great memory and heirloom! Call for details. Class size is limited.

FIBERS-N-FUN
Welcome to the world of fibers and fun! In our fiber design kits you will be introduced to different fibers and fabrics with an original new design each month.

Fibers & Fun Class - $18.00
What a great concept! Using our Fibers-N-Fun kits we'll introduce you to new fibers and Steppin Outfabrics with each project. The class will meet on the third Thursday evening of every month. There will be an exclusive project - designed by us. (Loads of fun fibers, beads, etc. depending on the project and you'll get to play with new fabrics). Each class will always be $18.00 (when these are packaged for sale, the cost will be higher - what a deal!) There will be tips for using the fibers properly and sometimes a new stitch or two. You can mail order the kit or stop in and pick it up - instructions are clear enough for you to do at home. Sign up for and let us know if you would like to be on our automatic to receive a design every month. Those in the automatic program always receive a few surprises. Join us for the class! Sign up NOW. Pre-pay for 11 kits and receive the 12th kit free! Out-Of-Town - call, fax us or e-mail us and we’ll send you a“Class in the Mail”.


KNITTING CLASSES

Beginning Knitting Class - $20.00/hr.
Great class for first time knitters. Learn the basics of design and structure, while knitting your first project. You will choose the pattern and materials at your first class (not included in cost).
:: Meets every Wednesday at 11:00 am.

Knitted Felted Bags - $20.00 plus materials
:: February 21 - Wednesday 11:00 - 12:30 pm
:: March 21 - Wednesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

On Going Sweater Class (4 session) - $20.00 per hour plus materials.
Basics of learning how to do body measurements and easement for a good fit. Gauge and stitching are important and this will be a 4-session class, 1 hour each. Come in and pick out your yarn and needles prior to class.
:: February 23 - Fridays 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Cable Tists (4 sessions) - $20.00 per hour plus materials.
Cables in sweaters, purses, hats and scarves are really big this year. Pick your project, yarn and pattern from a variety at the store. We have several models done so you can check them out like the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Cable Wrap, Noro's Iro Cabled Bag, Tahki Stacy Charles Alpaka Soft hooded Scarf or maybe the Baby Tweed Cabled Bag.
:: February 23 thru March 16th 11:00 - 12:00 pm

Monthly Afghan Class - Squares and Rectangles - $10 per class plus materials.
Choose from 2 different afghans. You can stay for the 1 hour class or pick up your yarn and pattern and come back in if you need help with the instructions given. See the models in the shop so you can pick! The first block is "Queen of Hearts" by Debbie Abrahams.

Private Lessons for Knitting, Crocheting and Cross-Stitch - Beginning and Intermediate - only $20/hr


MARKET NIGHT
We go to one of our largest markets in February and we bring home tons of new items from designers - from new designers as well as from lots of your favorite designers.
We will have a big Market Night on February 22nd from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm to allow
you to buy what we brought back - before we put them out in the shop! Hurry in and be the first to see all the new items!


All of us here try tomakethe Stitchworks a friendly and knowledgeable place. We’re glad to assist with a cross-stitch - just drop by and we'll try to help. Thanks to our Knitters & Stitchers for brightening our walls.

Cindy
Vee, Alice, Kathy, Dian, Norma, Marti, Irene, Rose, Marilyn, Joyce, Debbie


6011 S Sheridan • Tulsa, OK • 74137 • Phone: 918-496-3389 • Toll Free: 1-877-XSTITCH