“Sewing in the Wiregrass Winter Workshop”

For those of you interested in Jeannie Baumeister’s

Rosebuds and Hemstitched

Old Fashioned Baby Dress Class Project

When: February 22^_23, 2013

Time: 9:30-4:30 (Lunch time included)

Lunch and Snacks will be provided

Area of Study: Fine Hand sewing

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced because you will need: have some embroidery experience in order to learn the hemstitching and bullion stitch, layout a pattern on fabric, mark it and cut it out, con­struct the dress at home using a sewing machine and the pattern instructions

Cost: $300 for two day session plus Daygown kit fee of $67.50. Kit includes Ulster Linen fabric, all Laces, needles, floss, entredeux and pearl buttons. It also includes her pattern Best Embroidered Baby Clothes One.

Students' Basic Sewing Supplies: 18” x 2” ruler, washout fabric marker or pencil, Cutting out and Embroidery Scissors, Lace Board , Magnification and lighting. Off white DMC #50 thread, off white #80 Madeira thread .

Jeannie has been teaching, designing patterns and publishing for nearly twenty years and we are excited to have her share her love of heirloom sewing with us. Don’t forget to check out her website The Old Fashioned Baby and her blog,

oldfashionedbaby.blogspot.com

where she shares her beautiful work and techniques.

Space is limited for this wonderful opportunity.

Call today and reserve your spot.

******DECEMBER STORE HOURS******

THE SMOCK SHOPPE will open at

10:00 A.M. during the month of December.

We still close at 5:00 P.M. Monday-Friday.

Saturday hours will remain 10:00-2:00.

If you have misplaced a pair of glasses, we might have found them. There is an unclaimed pair of gold rimmed bifocals here in the shop!!

The Smock Shoppe

1445 Westgate Parkway

Dothan, AL 36303

334-793-8233

www.thesmockshoppe.com

NEW CLASSES POSTED

New Classes

Tatting Class
When:  August 21, 23, 28,& 31
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Teacher:  Amy Young
Cost:  $40.00 plus kit

Machine French Sewing
When: Monday August 27
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Teacher:  MaryStrickland
Cost:  $45.00 plusproject kit
             (Daygownin your choice of color)

Reminder
(It’s not too late to join one of Margaret Land’s Classes!!)

August 20
10:00-12:00 Monogramming I($40)
1:30-3:30 P.M. MonogrammingII ($40)
6:00-8:00 P.M. Basic EmbroideryStitches I ($40)

August 22
1:30-3:30 P.M. Greek KeyShirt, Shadow work Embroidery ($40)
 6:00-8:00 P.M. BasicEmbroidery Stitches II ($40)

Call the shop for details on any of these classes and reserve your spot today!

Margaret Land Classes and AS&E Issues

****MARGARET LAND****

Revised Class Schedule

If you missed Margaret’s basic embroidery class, you might
be interested in one of the classes coming up.
The embroidery class was so popular that we have added an evening class for those of you that cannot attend a day class.
Check the schedule below and join the fun.

August 6
10:00-12:00 Basic Embroidery III ($40)
1:30-3:30 P.M. Embroidering Words ($40)

August 20
10:00-12:00 Monogramming I ($40)
1:30-3:30 P.M. Monogramming II ($40)
6:00-8:00 P.M. Basic Embroidery Stitches I ($40)

August 22
1:30-3:30 P.M. Greek Key Shirt, Shadowwork Embroidery ($40)
6:00-8:00 P.M. Basic Embroidery Stitches II ($40)

***See attached samples***
Call the shop for a supply list and to reserve a spot.

Australian Smocking and Embroidery

The next to the last issue #99 of Australian Smocking and Embroidery is available.  Issue 100 will be available this fall and will be shipped around the end of September. The complete Austalian Magazine Guide covering issues 1-100 will also arrive at this time.  Contact us today to reserve your copy.

Change In Margaret Land's Class Dates

Margaret Land's classes have been moved back a week.  Please check the schedule below for changes.  We hope you will be able to attend your favorites!  Please call the shop to reserve your spot! 334.793.8233


July 23- Basic Embroidery Stitches I ($80)
10-12 AM
Angel Class I ($120-160 depending on
whether it takes 3or 4 sessions)
1:30- 3:30 PM
July 30 - Basic Embroidery Stitches II 10-12 AM
Angel Class II 1:30-3:30 PM
August 6- Embroidering Words ($40) 10-12 AM
Angel Class III 1:30-3:30 PM
Aug 13 - Monogramming I ($80, with optional 3rd session for add. $40) 10-12AM
Angel Class IV (if desired) 1:30-3:30 PM
Aug 20 - Monogramming II 10-12
Silk Ribbon Florals I 1:30-3:30
Aug 27 - Monogramming III (if desired) 10-12 AM
Silk Ribbon Florals II 1:30-3:30

Beginner Smocking Class
Teacher: Mary Strickland

When:  July 12, 19, 26
Time:  6:00 p.m.-8:00p.m.
Cost:  $45.00
Call the shop today to reserve your spot.



COMING SOON

Margaret Land will be teaching again in the
Wiregrass at The Smock Shoppe. She will be teaching a series of individual classes during the months of July and August.

July 16  - Basic Embroidery Stitches I ($80)
                10-12 AM
               Angel Class I  ($120-160 depending on
               whether it takes 3or 4 sessions)
               1:30- 3:30 PM
July 23 -  Basic Embroidery Stitches II  10-12 AM
               Angel Class II  1:30-3:30 PM
July 30 -  Embroidering Words  ($40) 10-12 AM
               Angel Class III  1:30-3:30 PM
Aug 6 - Monogramming I ($80, with optional 3rd session for add. $40) 10-12AM
             Angel Class IV (if desired) 1:30-3:30 PM
Aug 13 - Monogramming II 10-12
              Silk Ribbon Florals I 1:30-3:30
Aug 20 - Monogramming III (if desired) 10-12 AM
               Silk Ribbon Florals II  1:30-3:30


Hope to see you soon---A cool place to shop and play.

Tatting Class

Amy Young will be teaching tatting on July 10, 12, 17, and 19.  The class will be 6:30-8:00 PM and cost is $40.00 plus kit.  Please contact the shop to sign up to learn this beautiful old world skill!
(334)793-8233

Class Cancellation & New Fabrics

I just wanted to let everyone know that my smocked insert class for t-shirts class on Monday is canceled due to poor response.  If you are interested in this class in the future, perhaps late July or early August, please call the shop and let us know. 

We also have 2 more embroidered seersuckers in....pink with yellow ducks and red with navy sailboats. They are already moving quickly! Get yours today!

Don't forget we take phone orders :)  334-793-8233

Happy Sewing! Jennifer