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Enjoy a warm welcome at
READY THREADY SEW
“We took part in last year’s Sew Saturday
campaign and after a fantastic day, we’re
holding another event on 21st October to help
build our little community hub for anyone
and everyone interested in sewing! Our shop
has various natter and stitch groups; some
who attend are dealing with bereavement
or personal issues, whilst others just want
someone to talk to while practising their
hobby. We’re taking part to make people
aware we are there – not only as a small
local business, but also as an arm of
support to the community. On the day,
we’ll be offering classes for beginners,
as well as those who are more advanced.
We are trying to keep these skills going to
show people that sewing is both fun and
leaves you with a great sense of pride at
having made something.”
Find Ready Thready Sew at: 64 Saville
Street, North Shields, NE30 1AZ
0191 258 2380, readythreadysew.co.uk
Where will you be on
Saturday 21st October?
T
he countdown to Sew Saturday is well
and truly on, with sewing shops all over
the country putting their plans in place
for the most exciting sewing event of the year on
Saturday 21st October. On the day, the nation’s
bricks and mortar shops will come together to host
their own in-store festivities, celebrating our love
for sewing and all that our local haberdashers have
to offer. Use our online map to find your nearest
participating store, then pop along and take part in
the fun – it’s going to be a day to remember!
Bring your machine to WEST END SEWING CENTRE
For those of you in Cheltenham, our friends at West
End Sewing Centre are going to be running a sewing
machine clinic on the day. If you need friendly advice
or have a problem with your sewing machine, the
team there will have expert technicians on hand to
help, offering invaluable guidance. Whether it’s a little
fix or a bigger problem requiring additional work,
you’re in good hands!
Find West End Sewing Centre at:
11 Henrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 4AA
01242 244025, westendsewing.co.uk
Thank you to the THE
ROYAL SCHOOL OF
NEEDLEWORK
NEWSFLASH!
The heritage centre of
excellence for the art of hand
embroidery, the Royal School
of Needlework, has pledged
its support as ambassadors of
Sew Saturday! “It is wonderful
that this annual event brings folks together
and encourages more people to stitch,” Dr
Susan Kay-Williams, Chief Executive of the
Royal School of Needlework, tells Sew. “Hand
embroidery appeals to people for so many
different reasons. Some learn to enhance their
skills for their career, whilst for others it’s a
therapeutic hobby. Whatever the reason and
whatever the craft, it is fantastic to see more
people and new generations coming together
to share their passion through Sew Saturday.
You never know where a needle and thread
might take you!”
Find out more about the Royal School of
Needlework at http://www.royal-needlework.org.uk