The final community classes have wrapped up for the term (apart from our last dressmaking session this Friday!), and the studio is shifting its focus to final orders and exciting plans for the New Year. There’s still time to join our social session of the year, and to secure your place in a brand-new January group!
HUGE NEWS: Maltby Class Filling Up Fast!
We are full steam ahead with the Maltby Dressmaking/Sewing Class for the New Year!
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Venue Visit: I will be visiting the venue tomorrow to finalise all the arrangements.
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Availability: There are ten places available to start, and a fantastic six places are already taken! This means only four spots remain!
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Booking: If you’re interested, a £20 deposit will secure your place.
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Costing: The current total cost is £68 for a six-week block. Crucially, this cost will be lowered as more people sign up! This is a great incentive to join early and bring a friend! Please get in touch for full booking details!
Summary of the Week (Final Finishes & End of Term!)
The studio saw some wonderful projects wrapped up as the term draws to a close:
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Class Finishes: Most community classes have concluded for the term—congratulations to everyone on their fantastic work! Only the dressmaking class has one session left this Friday.
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Student Success: Congratulations to Sarah on completing her cheerful bunting and to Tina for finishing her lovely memory cushion! It’s always inspiring to see these dedicated finishes.
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Bespoke Completion: One ironing board cover was finished and sent home this week—just one more to tackle this coming week!
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Studio Projects: I’ve started making a couple of adorable stuffed quilted ducks for The Boy and have another set of pyjamas cut out for him. Always busy making for the little ones!
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Last Chance To… (Gifts & Social!)
We are down to the wire for pre-Christmas delivery and stitching time!
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Quilting Kits: This is the LAST CALL to order the Complete Beginner’s Quilt Kit to ensure delivery before Christmas! (Kits will still be available to purchase after the deadline.)
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Last-Minute Gift Inspiration: I will be sharing a video tutorial on my Facebook page every day this week for quick, last-minute gift ideas! Follow along for some fast stitching inspiration.
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Vouchers Available: Stuck for a last-minute gift? You can purchase vouchers that can be redeemed against future classes—a perfect gift for any creative friend!
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Social Crafting: The Social Crafty Session is still on this week! Come join us for one last pre-Christmas stitch session.
New Plans for January!
We are busy planning for an even more exciting New Year!
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Social Crafting Expansion: Starting in January, I plan to extend the Tuesday Social Crafty Session into an afternoon/evening drop-in session, depending on the new community class schedule. More time for you to stitch!
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Hand Sewing: The Monday afternoon hand sewing group has an inspiring embroidery sampler picked out for their January restart.
Studio Time (Pop In!)
With community classes finished, I’ll be in the studio more this week! I’ll be there Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday, and Friday. If you need to drop off a project, pick up a kit, or just say hello, please do let me know if you want to pop in!
Let’s Get Social!
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