Looky What Linda made!!

Have you ever seen anything so cute? As one of our valued customers, Linda is always making some of the cutest outfits for her customers! She recently visited us and brought in her newest creations made from some of the latest fabrics that have arrived at The Velvet Stitch! LOVE it Linda!! Thanks for the Show-N-Tell!! and keep up the good work!

Our 'New' Section Revealed!

The VS has added 'The Heavenly Handbag' section! Purse patterns, hardware, and gorgeous fabrics are stocked and ready to be sewn into spring handbags and accessories! Amy Butler's new 'LOVE' collection is available in fat quarters and will also arrive on the bolt as well. Her collection is in tropical colors with ethnic imprints and elegance found in over the top florals like full roses and exploding peony blossoms and are joined together in an optimistic celebration of print and color.
Eden by Lila Tueller for Moda Fabrics
Everything is bliss in Eden by Lila Tueller for Moda! Shades of lilac, petal and buttercup lure the eye. Create a garden like no other with the delicate blooms and elegant plumage prints. And coming soon, an exclusive bag kit.
We are very happy to bring you this new addition at the VS and we hope you'll enjoy creating new bags from the patterns or join us every month in our handbag classes. Look forward to seeing you soon!

In Full Bloom

Just in time for stitching spring and summer quilts, 'In Full Bloom', our latest collection to arrive at The Velvet Stitch is also perfect for updating home dec projects and accessories,or sewing pretty shirts and skirts. Choose from florals in three sizes, a trailing floral vine, a berry toss, little dots, stripes, and a weave that’s perfect for baskets, all in soft peaches and greens with accents of bright blue. What a 'Peach' of a collection! Click on the photos for a closer look!

And look at this brand new baby collection for girls and boys from Marcus Fabrics. Miniature motifs are scattered about in classic pinks and blues with brown. Notice that four of the coordinates will work with both the girl's and boy's collections. The small scale block design lends itself to creative cutting for crib bumpers, quilt borders, appliqué blocks and more…Young moms will love the decorator influence of the warm brown tones.

Garden Wings

Springs Creative Garden Wings offers beautiful birds with assorted berries and flowers. This cotton fabric collection has wall hangings, pillow panels, and allover co-ordinates.

Today's Yummy Arrival!

Eden by Lila Tueller for Moda Fabrics
Everything is bliss in Eden by Lila Tueller for Moda! Shades of lilac, petal and buttercup lure the eye. Create a garden like no other with the delicate blooms and elegant plumage prints.

Customer 'show offs!'

Check out this beauty! This quilt was hand embroidered by Mr. Howard and machine quilted by his wife, Jackie Howard! How gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by to show us at The Velvet Stitch your beautiful craftsmanship...breath taking!

Pokey Little Puppy Baby Quilt Class

We will be offering this adorable Pokey Little Puppy baby quilt class on February 5th at 6pm and part 2 on February 12th also at 6pm. If you'd like to join us, please call the shop or come by to sign up and gather your supplies. Basic quilting skills are needed to attend as well as your basic quilting supplies. Supply list is in the shop and the fabrics needed. Class cost is $25.

February 'Bag-a-licious' Club Picture

This super easy and stylish bag is made with our new "California Dreaming" fabrics! It has 2 roomy pockets on the outside and 2 on the inside including a magnetic snap. It's next bag we will be making in our 'Bag-a-licious' Club which will be offered on February the 18th at 6pm and February the 20th at 10am. Class is free if fabrics are purchased at The Velvet Stitch! You can pick up the supply list and pattern piece at the shop.

More new fabrics have arrived...

Playful stripes, floral abstractions and intricate medallions make up this fresh collection of vibrant prints inspired by the golden sunshine, blue waters and the varied, colorful landscapes of California. A bag lovers paradise! These colors will make up bag #2 in our 'Bag-a-licious' handbag club that I will post a picture of Sunday night! Make sure you check back then to see a preview of the next bag we will be making. The dates for February's handbag club will meet on Thursday the 18th from 6-9pm and Saturday the 20th from 10-12pm.Remember its free to attend if you purchase your fabrics from the velvet stitch!. Pattern is required also.

Spring Flight! These fun little flighty creations are nestled in mounds of green leaves and accompanied by pink and gold florals! Wouldn't these be a cute spring addition to the kitchen table as place mats with accompanying napkins? Kits will be available next week in the shop for purchase! What a cheerful gift for a friend!


If you need to make a Valentine for that special someone, we have a small selection to choose from! The dots are great aren't they? What a cute apron that would make!



What child doesn't like to color? We have these adorable kits ready to go in the shop! They contain enough fabric to make the entire apron (crayons not included.)The size is pre-school age. Big Sister kits are to follow! Embellish as you wish by adding ruffles, rick rack, buttons, what ever your fancy!


Ohhhh YES!!!!! Are these gorgeous or what? I love, love, love AMY BUTLER!! Her fabrics are the latest and most "Lovely" addition to the shop! Rich tropical colors with ethnic imprints, and elegance found in over the top florals like full roses and exploding peony blossoms join together in an optimistic celebration of print and color. At this moment we offer the full collection in fat quarters and soon the entire line will be available for purchase by the yard! The Love Collection!!

The Bag-a-licious Club!

Well here it is, the first bag we will be making in January! I've made this Lazy Girl Designs bag, The Claire Handbag, with some of our new fabrics that have arrived in the shop thus far. The bag is super easy to make and sports 2 pockets on the outside as well as several pockets on the inside for all your needs. Claire and her handles stand up nice and tall, making this open-top tote great for a purse, tote or project bag. Make sure you sign up in the next week to ensure we have enough patterns for everyone. The first class will be held Thursday Janurary 21 from 6-9pm. Pattern required and the class is free if you purchase your fabric from The Velvet Stitch! If you'd rather make the bag in the comfort of your own home, we will have kits available for purchase in the shop. Girlfriend Groups are encouraged! Make arrangements for you and some of your girlfriends to get together in the shop to make the Claire bag. Call the shop for details and arrangements! Sewing requirements: must know how to work your machine, you must have a basic knowledge of sewing and have sewn in the recent past. You bring your machines and basic sewing notions to class with you. A supply list is in the shop. See you soon at the velvet Stitch!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR CORRECTION

Well sorry folks, but the spell check doesn't seem to be working! What can i say?....read on ; )

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you all, I hope you all had happy holidays with your loved ones!

Can you believe its 2010? 2009 FLEW by!!! Where does the time go?

Well, we have some exciting things planned for the shop this year and are in the midst of planning and creating now! Our BOM for 2009 is coming to an end this weekend and the 2010 BOM is starting. Remember you have a choice to pick up your block on Saturdays or Mondays. We have added a surprise this year, I think you'll be pleased. Make sure you don't leave the store without it, it will be at the counter when you're ready to check out : ) Here is a picture of the finished 2009 quilt put together by Anne! Oh my Gosh what a great job she did putting this together, quite the challenge! Great Job Anne!!!!!

Our new fabrics have started to trickle in and are out on the floor ready for your choosing! Here's a preview of some that have arrived......





In the coming weeks we will be putting together several new kits with exciting fabrics so be sure and look for them in the shop.

Our new 'secret' section I mentioned in an earlier post should be complete around the end of January....very exciting ; )

We are also adding another basic quilting class for those who want to make a baby quilt for expectanting mothers, more on that once the quilt top has been completed.

For those of you that sew apparel, we have added a new section with several colors of differnt size lace!

Our inventory is also in the midst of being restocked so please bare with us as it arrives in the coming weeks.

I also had mentioned a New Club starting this year. It will be held on the third Thursday of every month. What is it you ask?
IT IS A.....................
HANDBAG OF THE MONTH CLUB!!

"THE BAG-A-LICIOUS" CLUB!!

Each month a new pattern will be taught. Coordinating accessories and/or other types of accessories like cosmetic cases, curling iron bags, cell phone cases will also be offered as a class. Times/days for these will vary, Saturday classes will be offered. The cost of the Club is free when you purchase your fabric from the shop! Patterns WILL BE required. Sign ups start next week and the first bag will be displayed in the shop on Monday. The first class will be held on Thursday Jan 21 from 6-9pm. Handbags will be given levels of difficulty.

There are requirements for this club: (there always are, right?)
1. Prior sewing experience is required ...what is the definition of 'prior experience,' it means you have sewn recently (not 30 years ago) and you MUST know how to operate your machine. If you need a refresher course, we do offer a one on one class for 2 hrs and the cost is $20. Classes are held Tuesdays through Fridays 10-4. Appointments are required.
2. Basic sewing knowledge is required. If a specfic handbag is harder than another, you will be made aware of this prior to sign ups. Not all classes are for beginners.
3. Children are not allowed to wait in the store while mom attends class.
4. You must bring your own machine and basic sewing notions...pins, extra bobbins, rotary cutter.....if something special is required for class, I will make you aware of this prior to class.

If there is a specific bag that you and a group of your girlfriends would like to get together for, special arrangements can be made. Just call the shop and ask for Tiffany to make arrangements! We encourage girlfriend time!!

Well that's about it for right now!

All of us at The Velvet Stitch wish you a very bright and cheery new year and we always appreciate your business with us...See you soon at...

The Velvet Stitch
1249 U.S. Hwy 17S
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-384-0200