SNAP SACKS ARE HERE!

SNAP SACKS HAVE ARRIVED AT THE VELVET STITCH!

You might say..."What in the world is that?"!

A Snap Sack Kit is a complete mini-quilt kit served up in a cute kraft bag. The kit includes pattern, fabric, backing, and binding! New kits will be available each month. This months feature kit is "Starflake" finished size is 20x20.


Make it Today!

March Madness Sale!

In March, The Velvet Stitch will be having our 2nd annual Customer Appreciation Sale! That's right, we've been open for two years and will be celebrating our 2nd Anniversary from March 11th through the 15.
We are offering our customers 20% off their entire ONE-TIME purchase.

So this means come in sometime between the above dates and you'll receive 20% off your entire purchase. This is a one time deal, so shop till ya drop to receive BIG savings!!

'Out on the Town' Handbag!

Thursday, March 11th The VS will be offering the "Out on the Town" Handbag class at 10 am. With springtime in mind, soft blues and lime greens are a perfect way to welcome a warm spring day which at this point I don't know about you but I am very READY for!

This bag is very roomy and will be made with acrylic handles which we have supplied in the shop. As always, the handbag class is free with purchase of fabrics at the Velvet Stitch. Pattern will be required ($5) bring your own machine and basic sewing notions including rotary cutter, ruler, sharp scissors and quilting pins (no short pins please, it doesn't hold the fabrics and interfacings together.) Click on the picture to see an upclose shot. Oh, and did you notice the jacket behind the bag? This springtime floral jacket class will be offered on March 12th at 6pm. (posted in an earlier blog)

Customer show-n-tells!

One of our frequent customers, Ms. Helen brought in her works of art. She has hand embroidered her blocks. Both quilts are for her daughters! Click on the photos for a close up shot!

Ms. Pat's quilt she's made for her new grand baby! The fabric in the center (Emmy) is a piece 4 generations old! What an heirloom!

Project Runway!

Project Runway Look Out!

We want you all to take notice of this young lady.

As one of our valued customers, Joselin is a full time student and working gal. We always look forward to her visits because she brings in her latest creations. (Pictured to the left)
Her hobby?
Creating and bringing her visions to life!
From scratch, she's created this 'Little Black Dress' out of black cotton. She's strung little black seed beads and hand sewn them to the dress as well as painted a patchwork like pattern (which is what looks shiny) in between the beads. On the back is a zipper from top to bottom! and yes she fits into this tiny little dress! Her creativity is amazing! Just goes to show you there are many projects that can be created with cottons!
Kudos to you girl! We're lookin for you on Project Runway!!

Sophie Carry-All! Delicious!!

Inspired by the romantic travel films of the 1960's, Amy Butler has created this comfortably sized carry-all to travel around town with or for a short overnight stay!

At the VS we have Amy Butler's 'Nigella' collection and the pattern for this great carry-all! Boy did I have fun making this while the rain and snow came down this weekend!

Hmmm I'm thinking an Amy Butler Saturday Workshop soon!! I'll work on creating a date for this See ya soon at The VS!

WEBSITE REVAMPING!

Hi everyone,
Just a quick note, we are revamping our website so please be patient with us during this journey! Thank you for your cooperation during this time!
www.thevelvetstitchnc.com

Scrap Bags!

Finally Arrived!!

My Moda Scrapbags which have been on order for months now, have finally come in!! I only have 28 bags and I'm sure they will go quick, so get in and get yours soon. Each bag retails for $11.99. The pictured roll has 28 strips; selvage plus a good working 2 1/2" strip each from the same collection.

March Easy Patchwork Jacket

Many quilters are proud of their quilting skills, and they should be. What better way is there to tell others that you love quilting than by creating a jacket? In March, The Velvet Stitch will be offering this Easy Patchwork Jacket as a class on March the 5th and the 12th. Each session will start at 6pm. We will be using a Kwik Sew pattern, available at the shop. Students will be offered a 50% discount on the pattern and 15% discount on fabrics when purchased at the Velvet Stitch. Pattern will be given out at time of registration. Class fee is $30. Bring your machine and basic sewing supplies.

Happy Handbaggers!

Well our first Bag-a-licious class of the year and everyone left with a finished bag and a big smile! Congrats to you all and I look forward to making the next bag with you on Feb 20th!