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pring is in the air! With all the pastel colors available in the needlework industry it is a fun time to stitch. Try sitting outside and “running” the needle as S we call it. Enjoy the weather while you enjoy your passion for stitching. Come and get a new project full of spring colors. What better life?

th 16 Anniversary Saturday, April 2 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Come let us show our appreciation to you as we celebrate our 16 th Anniversary of the shop. We will have gifts and refreshments for all. Come in and party with us!

Snickers Cookies

1 cup butter softened 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 60 miniature Snickers bars 3 cups regular flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda

Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter. Mix in all dry ingredients into wet mixture. Flatten 1 tablespoon of dough into round shape, wrap around 1 snickers bar. Continue to use all 60 snickers bars. Bake 350 for 10 – 12 minutes.

Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1 – 2 tablespoons of milk Mix and drizzle over warm cookies. – Thank you Betsey.

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Remember recipes that appear in the newsletter have been “tested” by us. Stitchers who love food!

Stitching Tips: Gloriana 12 strand silk is a spun silk thread with beauty, luster, and shine of silk, but doesn’t catch on your hands. The size of one strand is comparable to other stranded silks, such as Splendor, Soie Cristale, and Soie d’ Alger. Gloriana silk is soft and remarkably easy to stitch with.

Gloriana Princess Perle is an exceptionally lustrous and shiny three ply, non-divisible perle thread ideal for 18 count canvas. It is also beautiful on 25 count linen and is equivalent in size to #5 perle cotton. Twisted more tightly than perle cotton, this silk perle has the sparkle and strength that cotton lacks.

Remember we are here to help you. All you have to do is ask.

KOWLEDGE!

Learning in fun! The more you know, the easier it gets. Come to class and meet new people and say hello to familiar faces. Bring your questions and get answers. This is the time to learn so no question is too easy or too hard.

Classes must be paid at the time of reservation. If you need to cancel a class, we must be notified 48 hours prior to the date to receive store credit. Should you need a private class, call for an appointment. Private classes are priced according to supplies and length. If you need help, just ask. We are here to help you.

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Mystery Sampler Class!

Thursday, April 14, May 12, June 9 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ($140.00)

This class started in January but you could always catch up or just want to learn about samplers. The class meets the second Thursday of each month. We are making a mystery sampler. Each month you are given a portion to work. The entire project will be done with Soie ‘d Alger threads on 32 Ct. Vintage fabric. The colors are so brilliant in this piece.

Linen! Saturday, April 16 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ($19)

Want to know the proper way to stitch on linen? Are you stitching over the vertical thread? Do you know where to start stitching on linen fabric? Can you tell the difference between the designer and the publisher of a chart? Bring questions and come and learn.

Fiber Club! Tuesday, April19, May 17, June 21 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Supplies plus monthly fee.)

This year’s Fiber Project is being stitched on an 18 Ct. Fireside Afghan using every thread possible. The class meets once a month for the entire year. At the end of the year, you will have a finished project. Sharing the experience with your class mates will be a memory of joy and relaxation.

Fiber Flair Ornaments! Saturday, April 23 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ($35)

This is the first in a series of 4 ornaments from Rosewood Manor. These are unique and limited charts with a small selection available. The class consists of learning special stitches and fibers while creating unusual pieces for your holiday décor.


















































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Each class is separate in the series so you won’t want to miss any of them. Sign up for all 4 classes now.

A Year of Historic eedlework! Saturday, April 30 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ($90.00)

We made a huswife pocket in January, an alphabet heart in February, and a Celtic tool case in March. Each one of these projects have included a gadget. Having the proper equipment, known as gadgets, will inspire your stitching world. The April class will be taught by Dames of the Needle’s designer Elizabeth Talledo . The piece will include rabbit scissors with gold handles and the project will be stitched on 30 Ct. carved pumpkin from R & R and backed with ultra suede. Elizabeth Talledo is a professional teacher at the ANG and EGA levels. Her finishing instructions can’t be beat.

Saturday, May 7 Happy Mother’s Day! Register and try to win a pair of elegant scissors.

Remember there is always something new to learn! Come to our home to stitch!

NEW! NEW! NEW!

ew merchandise is received on a daily basis. Yes, we schedule “new” N merchandise to arrive daily. If you don’t want what came in today, trust me, you will want what comes in tomorrow. Frequent trips to the shop assures you won’t miss anything. If you can’t come in, just check our website www.3stitches.com or email us at [email protected] and ask me what is new. We are always happy to help you in any way we can. If you don’t like the colors on your chart, well we can change them for you. If you want another fabric, we can change that also. We custom kit


















































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Designers and manufacturers are making new items for the June market. This “new” merchandise will arrive in the shop around the second week of July.

The CrossEyed Cricket has released two new books for this warmer weather – “Spring” which was stitched using DMC floss and our favorite “La Mer” which is a beach scene and features an article about Salty Neighbors. This is a MUST HAVE book for all of us. Thank you Vicki for designing such a fun piece.

SamSarah Design Studio has “Harried Hare” in time for the Easter holidays. A bunny, a carrot, and eggs make spring come alive. Make this into a pillow or wall hanging to put out each year and you will feel as though spring has sprung.

Carriage House Samplings is back with her sister Marty running the business. “The Kernel” which is a roaster with a barn, moon, and corn is one of the new charts.

Elizabeth’s eedlework Designs has “New England Wool Works” ready to show the American spirit. The model was stitched on 30 Ct. Cappuccino from Weeks Dye Works. Simply Wood and Sampler Threads were used from The Gentle Art. “America” is stitched with Weeks Dye Works floss on Weeks Dye Works fabric. The stars are made

with long stitches.

The Prairie Schooler has “Sunny Days” with spring and summer

ornaments. “As The Crow Flies” is a great fall piece and “Folk Eggs” make a perfect spring project. “May has the verse “May brings flocks of pretty lambs, etc. with a smaller grouping of sheet. Thank you Pam and Nancy for always having Must Have books.


















































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Blue Ribbon Designs has 6 projects for al the seasons. It is called “Holiday Helpings” and contains a starter ruler in each package. 3 Stitches has 3 inch wooden rulers which also fit these projects. “Turn The Page” is a chart containing all different designs to be used together or to make single items.

CW Designs has Expressions of Home with “In My Father’s House Sampler”, “Welcome Doorway Sampler”, “Home Sweet Home Sampler” and “In The Garden Sampler”. Each piece was stitched on 28 Ct. Linen using 2 strands of DMC floss.

Sue Hillis Designs has “Happy Easter” with bunnies, eggs, flowers, and much more. Model was stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Lugana but numerous other fabrics could be used. Remember it is always easy to change fabric and threads.

By The Bay eedleart has “New England Whaling Waters” with a whale, fishermen, and boats. There is even a lighthouse in the background for interest.

Mirabilia has “The Red Lady Pirate”. One of the most ruthless and cunning of the female pirates of the 16 th century. The model is stitched on 32 Ct. Sea Spray Linen.

The Stitchworks has “All Stacked Up Easter Chick” with a pink button for an embellishment. The yellow chick could be stitched with angora thread to make a soft fuzzy look.

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LaDDa has “Yellow Bird” which has been stitched with one color of Gloriana Silk. Why it is called Yellow Bird we don’t know since it was stitched with brown thread? Anyway whatever color you stitch yours will be the perfect color. “Wed To Thee” is a family tree with a man and woman. The tree has plenty of room to put all the family members. “Twinkle Twinkle” has the verse with a border around. “Flowery Alphabet” is stitched with Needlepoint Silk on Weeks Dye Works fabric. “In The Sweet” has a verse on a small pillow with flowers.

All Through the ight has “Halloween Is In The Air” with a verse and the adorable pumpkins. There are two black crows on the vine and candy corn you can stitch or perhaps buy candy corn buttons for embellishment. “Use What Talents You Possess” with birds, branches, and small music notes in the background. “The Holly & The Ivy” has tops of Christmas stockings.

Glendon Place has “Peep Show” with two chicks balancing on an egg. The chicks are cute and the egg is very colorful.

Jeannette Douglas Designs has “Royalty ABC” with a Dowry box. Stitch the top of the box, make the banded sampler, and roll it up into the box for storage. It is an elegant piece. “Royalty ABC Accessories” is the accessory pieces which can go with the box or be done by themselves. “Quaker Stitches” has two different color choices. “Thistle Lavender Bay and Accessories” has a scissor fob and tiny pincushion with complete finishing instructions.

ora Corbett has “The Bead Fairy” and “The Linen Fairy” are good mates for the thimble and needle fairies. They are stitched on 32 Ct. French Lace Linen and embellished with Mill Hill beads.

Shepherd’s Bush has “Irish Heart” with a leprechaun, pot of gold, and shamrocks. A shamrock button is stitched in the middle for an embellishment. This would make a good holiday pillow.


















































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Blackbird Designs has “Evergreen Lane” for the 11 th anniversaries of the heart. It is a wedding sampler with names and a date.

Kathy Schmitz Studio has “Kringle Keepers” which are Christmas cones to fill with treasures. “Seasons” are mini cross stitch banners to celebrate the changing seasons.

Little House eedleworks has “Bringing Home the Tree” for their ornament of the month for 2011. The chart has two houses, a girl with a shed and dog.

Shakespeare’s Peddler has “What Great Creation” which uses specialty Sampler Threads. There is a verse “God said let there be light and there was light” on the piece along with other objects including animals and people.

Giulia Punti Antichi has “My Quaker Style Basket & Accessories with a basket from Lantern Moon and Quaker design button and pins from Just

Another Button Company. Giulia is an Italian designer with creative designs.

Rosewood Manor has “Keys To The Kingdom” with lots of keys and alphabets. “Phebe Warner Quilt” has birds in the center with a colorful border. “Emily Munroe Quilt” has 49 individual squares or can be stitched has a all in one piece. “My Token Of Love” has Quaker motifs which was stitched using DMC 221 (red) ; however, there are all sorts of colors to choose. “Past & Present” was inspired while Karen (the designer) was researching antique samplers. This chart has specialty stitches, Hardanger, Blackwork and regular cross stitches to create a sampler similar to antique

school girl’s samplers. “Celtic Christmas” is a stocking with Celtic and geometric designs. “Crabapple Tree” is four designs stitched on one piece of 32 Ct. Rosewood Belfast from Picture This Plus.

Bent Creek has “Daisies from the Garden” in their Sweet Home Mantle series. The thread and fabric are included in the kit.


















































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Charland has “Jubilee Sampler” with thread. The chart is signed by Charland herself and was a teaching piece.

Weeks Dye Works first chart “Kris Kringle” was designed by Miranda Weeks which started the business – Weeks Dye Works.

Little House eedleworks has “Fresh from the Garden” with a Nashville exclusive pincushion and needlebook by Impie, Hattie, & Bea. Crescent Colours thread is also included in the kit.

Check our website at www.3stitches.com for more products or email us at [email protected] with questions regarding “new” products.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

3 Stitches 16 th Anniversary April 2, 2011 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Join us as we thank you for your patronage throughout the year. Together with you, this shop has progressed. Come in an enjoy refreshments and receive free gifts with purchase.

Happy Easter! Sunday, April 24, 2011 May your day be full of family and friends!

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3 XXX Rated Stitchers First Thursday Evening each month April 7, May 5, and June 2, 2011 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Attend the 3 XXX Rated Stitchers group and catch up on your stitching. We will be learning a new stitch each month . Get to know fellow stitchers while working on your projects. It is helpful to have someone to talk to while working on some of our projects. It is relaxing to stitch and if you have any questions, just ask. It is a perfect time. Having problems with your current projects? Let us help you!

3 Stitches Gathering

April 6, 13, 20, and 27 10:00 AM 12:00 oon

Wednesday morning is stitching time from 10:00 AM - Noon. Visit with friends and meet new people. Enjoy the morning by starting the day off right. What a great place to stitch - good lighting and share stitching with others who enjoy your interest.

Internet Group! Saturday, April 9, May 14, and June 11 12:30 PM to 4:45 PM


















































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Are you a member of the Internet Group? Well you should be! You are missing out on a Saturday afternoon, once a month, of fellowship with other stitchers. Not to mention that you could have more of those projects finished if you were here. We would like to invite you to join us on the 2 nd Saturday of every month! Bring your project and come and stitch with us. What a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. If you don’t have a project, remember we can help you out. We look forward to having you join us. Receive a “free chart” when you attend.

“The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary.”

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