Historic Textile Event May 5th in Arrow Rock MO

I thought many of you might be interested in this exciting afternoon,planned dedicated to quilting,wool,rug hooking ,spinning, textiles etc,......Many nice demos and wonderful history!

I am planning on attending, so Primitive Stitches shop will be closed on that Saurday May 5th,

The shop will also be closed, as well on Thursday and Friday May 3-4th. I will be working at the Living History Days in Warsaw MO. It is a event that allows several hundred school age children to have a field trip and take a "step back into the 1800" and experience day to day living then. I am just thankful that I am abel to help partcipate in something that is so special to me.

Sorry for any inconvenience, the shop will re-open on Tuesday May 8th

‘First Saturdays in Arrow Rock’ Program Features Afternoon Textile Tour

The Friends of Arrow Rock announces an expanded “First Saturdays in

Arrow Rock” program for 2102, beginning with a Textile Tour from

1 to 4 p.m. on May 5.

“First Saturdays in Arrow Rock” will offer a variety of experiences in many of the 13 historic buildings owned by the Friends of Arrow Rock. They are free and open to the public.

May 5: 1 to 4 p.m.

· Barn Quilt Project: 1 p.m. PowerPoint presentation by Maryellen McVicker, at the State Historic Visitor Center.

· A display of handwoven coverlets by Jeff Reynolds of the Arrow Rock Handweavers Guild, and knitting demonstrations by Leslie Anderson and Tempe McGlaughlin, at Brown’s Chapel, 710 High St.

· Spinning and rug braiding demonstrations by Ron and Sharon Hutchinson from the Arrow Rock Handweavers Guild in the Miller House, 517 Main St. Spencer Jasper and members of the Cross-eyed Lacers (Bobbin Lace) from Kansas City will also be stationed in the Miller House along with Marilyn Roth and Joyce Vinson, who will demonstrate rug hooking.

· Quilting projects by members of the Arrow Rock Craft Club will be on display at the Craft Club located in the lower level of the Mason ic Lodge Hall, 502 Main St.

· Historic properties owned by the Friends of Arrow Rock, staffed with volunteers and open free to the public during this afternoon include the Christian Church (Sandy Selby playing the pump organ), The John Sites House (Judy Smith with a display of penny rugs) and Gun Shop (Jim Bird), the Print Shop (Tracy Brooks) and I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall.

· Master interpreter Chuck Petty will offer a special two-hour tour of Arrow Rock beginning at 2 p.m. at the Friends of Arrow Rock office on the boardwalk. Tour fee: $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under.

Kathy Borgman

Executive Director

Friends of Arrow Rock, Inc.

660-837-3231 or fax 837-3230

www.FriendsofArrowRock.org

Busy time at the Primitive Stitches booth !

Wow, what a turn out we had at the 6th annual  It's A Gathering, event this past weekend. I have included a picture of the booth before we opened the doors. What a great turn out we had. It was overwhelming, and as always, it seemed like everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves. I tried to snap of few photos to share with you, but as you can see ,I did not have much time for photos, the booth was busy all day long, it seemed like there was wall to wall customers (not that I am complaining,lol)
Thanks to all of my loyal customers who visited my booth and to all of the new friends and customers that we just met at the show. It was so much fun !

Hope you all are enjoying your new projects ,
melissa

It's A Gathering event this Fri-Sat ! Don't miss it!

Just a quick reminder that the
6th annual "It's A Gathering" event is this Fri March 30 -9am-6pm and Sat. March 31st from 9-3pm.
Location is the Stover Community Center in Stover MO Hwy 52 & Legion Memorial Drive.
$2 admission fee, Lunch will be available on site
2 floors of Over 30 Quilt Shop vendors- with fabric,patterns,kits,books, and much more also will have pottery,woolens,woven rugs etc..
You won't want to miss this event!
Hope to see you there,
Melissa

P.S. Primitive Stitches shop will be closed until Tues. April 2nd (Thurs. will be setting up booth, and will be vending at the Gathering!)

New Spring Pillow

New Pattern , inspired by all of the Spring flowers popping up everywhere!

 Pattern $8, includes woolfelt pre-cut circles for the flowers and a bumble bee button!

Now on Etsy,Pinterest,etc....

I know, I know, try not to laugh too hard, but I am trying all of these new social,computer ,hi-tech new medias out there. I guess,I should of lived in the 1800's, that was more my speed.
But, I have now joined Pinterest, and Etsy.
My Etsy shop can be found under the pull down tab of shops and then type in primitivestitchesmo..

We will see how it goes. Will be posting new patterns,and projects...I would appreciate any feedback if you can fin my items or not, or have any suggestions. I will need all of the help I can get,
Thanks, Melissa

Quilt show this Saturday in Warrensburg MO

The Quilts Among Friends Quilt Show will be Saturday, Mar. 10 at the First Christian Church in Warresnburg. ( corner of Holden St. and Gay St.) Show hours are 9-4. There will be about 125 entries--also vendors,quilt raffles,minature quilts for sale and shopping boutique, I will vending at the quilt show, so my shop Primitive Stitches will be closed that day, Hope to see you there!

New Halloween Pattern and Kit- now available

Ghost are ALREADY PRE-CUT , all you need to do is cut out lg. circle and your ready to stitch. Backing fabric is included, (orange with black polka dots)

Kit includes ghost,black woolfelt,pattern and backing fabric.

QUICK & EASY !

Finished size approx. 11 inches diameter

Kit is $14.00 or Pattern Only $8.00