Holiday season is just ahead! We hope the weather will be getting cooler soon here in Spring, TX. Do you have those holiday gifts finished? Finishers will start cutting off around the 1 st of October to allow plenty of time to finish all the stitched pieces. Let us know if you have questions. Check our class section for an ornament finishing class on Saturday, October 5 and 12. Fabric Flair The Fabric Flair trunk show is here. Come see all the very extensive range of fabric. There is fabric with designs, over dyed, fabric with silver threads, and even pink fabric with stripes. Remember we are always here to help you. All you have to do is ask. We can change threads or fabrics to make this your personal project. CLOSED Thursday, November 28 OPE Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30 We Keep You In Stitches Page 1 of 12
OPEN Tuesday, December 24 CLOSED Wednesday, December 25 OPEN Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 26, 27 and 28 Merry Christmas Orange Cloud Cheesecake Crust 1 ½ orange scones, crumbled 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons melted butter, unsalted Cheesecake 2 lbs. cream cheese spread (reduced) ½ cup light sour cream 11/2 cups sugar 4 egg yolks 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 6 egg whites ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar We Keep You In Stitches Page 2 of 12
Directions Crust Coat a 10-inch spring form pan with cooking spray. In a food processor, pulverize scones and sugar to fine crumbs (about 1 1/2cups). With the machine running, drizzle melted butter through the feeding tube just until crumbs are evenly moist (mixture is crumbly). Turn mixture out into prepared pan. Using your fingers, evenly distribute crumbs over the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan, gently pressing them into an even thickness. Wrap foil around the outside of the bottom of the pan to help prevent any leaks from the cheesecake. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. Cheesecake Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Beat in orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla. Using clean beaters and a clean bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar on low speed until combined, 1 minute. Increase speed to high and whip until mixture forms stiff peaks when beaters are lifted, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until just a few fluffs of white remain. Pour mixture into the frozen crust, smoothing the top. Bake until puffed, lightly browned and set on sides but still with a little jiggle in the center, 50 to 60 minutes. Prop open the oven door, turn of f the heat, and let rest in the rest in the oven for 1 hour. Cake will rise in the oven, but then will settle back down upon cooling. Remove to a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to 3 days before serving. We Keep You In Stitches Page 3 of 12
The orange scones can be replaced with 11/2 cups of butter cookie crumbs and ¼ cup of melted butter combined in a food processor. Stitching Tips: Working Over Two Fabric Threads You may use the sewing method instead of the stick- stab method when working over two fabric threads. Although the stick- stab method is never incorrect. To use the sewing method, keep your stitching hand on the right side of the fabric (instead of stabbing the fabric with the needle and taking your stitching hand to the back of the fabric to pick up the needle). With the sewing method, you take the needle down and up with one stroke instead of two. Remember we are here to help you. All you have to do is ask. KNOWLEDGE! Come learn with us! The more you know the more you realize how little you know. Getting together with people who share your same interest can be a rewarding event. It is fun to learn with others. Needlework is a relaxing activity and very special feeling when complete. Learn each step at a time and build a ground and knowledgeable stitching base. You can carry your stitching wherever you go. 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 have a question, just ask. We Keep You In Stitches Page 4 of 12
Ornament Finishing! Saturday, October 5 and 12 9:00 AM 11:00 AM ($30) Want to finish your projects yourself? Well here is an opportunity to learn. This two part class will consist of finishing a pre-stitched ornament in the first half and making cording and braid in the second class. Bring your stitched piece and finishing supplies and we will show you how to put it all together. Mystery Sampler! Thursday, October 10, November 14, and December 12 7:00 PM 9:00 PM ($155) This chart was designed for 3 Stitches in January. The fabric was special dyed for the project. It is stitched with Soie d Alger, Thread Gatherer, and Crescent Colors silk. It has been a year-long class which will finish in December. This is a one of a kind project. It is never too late to take advantage of this project. Fiber Club! Tuesday, October 15, November 12, and December 10 7:00 PM 9:00 PM ($150 down) This table topper or throw for your chair is a class to learn all the different threads available. The piece was stitched with as many different fibers as possible. The model is stitched on 18 Ct. White Linen with brilliant fibers. Hemstitching completed the edges. utty Parade! Thursday, October 17 7:00 PM 9:00 PM ($116.25) We Keep You In Stitches Page 5 of 12
All of us love nutcrackers. Here is a project containing 5 nutcrackers with fuzzy beards and hair and lots and lots of beads. This is a bling piece. The project is stitched on 30 Ct. Sunflower Seed Legacy Linen. We will be showing you how to start the project and why. There will be all sorts of stitching tips discussed in the class. Basic Cross Stitch! Saturday, October 19 9:00 AM 11:00 AM ($19) Want to know how to start and stop your needlework piece? Well sign up, come to class and you will leave knowing. Learn how to tell the designers from the publishers and what to ask for when locating a chart or graph. Bat Kitty! Tuesday, October 22 7:00 PM 9:00 PM ($32) Want to own an out of print chart? Want a complete kit including a handmade tag to go on the kit? Want to learn something? Sign up and we will see you in class. This Halloween class is one of a kind and will only be offered once. Stitched with Weeks Dye Works thread, sparkle, and embellished with a bat button, this witch and cat are for you. Remember there is always something new to learn! Come to our home to stitch! ew! ew! ew! We Keep You In Stitches Page 6 of 12
There is always something new being published in the stitching world. All you have to do is find it. Once you decide on something you would like to make, then you have to know how to make it. That is where we come in. We can find it with all the parts and we can help you start on the project. Yes, we carry threads, fabric, charts, embellishments, gadgets, and lots of stuff. If we don t presently have it in stock, we can always order whatever you need. We have a website, www.3stitches.com or you can always email us at 3stitches@3stitches.com with questions. We are here to help you so just let us know your question and we will give you our answer. Because we are a one stop shop, we carry a large inventory in order to have supplies necessary to finish a project. Premade Christmas Stockings a cuff to stitch on. are here. These new stockings are red with Tacky Bob Bead Holders have been replenished in the shop. Numerous designs are available. Homespun Elegance has Casting A Spell with a witch casting a spell. Model is stitched on 30 Ct. Mink over-dyed linen from R & R. Peace To One & All is a chart with houses and lots of sheep. Rosewood Manor has a Black Lace Sampler that was adopted from a piece of lace that was found in an antique book of lace designs. Model was stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Linen. Corners & Curves was inspired by the designer, Karen, when she grouped the Weeks Dye Works floss together and loved the statement the colors made, along with the collection of motifs. It is a large piece with numerous motifs which can be stitched separately. Crosses of The Kingdom is another large piece with numerous crosses to stitch separately. These are great charts. Many, Many Welcomes can be personalized to meet your needs. You can welcome whatever you wish. Perhaps you will want to use the word welcome and then put a personal saying underneath. Be creative and use your own colors. Summer Quakers comes with 3 We Keep You In Stitches Page 7 of 12
strand Valdani threads. The colors are rich and cheerful. Heartstring Samplery has Love Makes Everything Better with flowers, vase, and a verse. It has a sampler affect and words for thought. Erica Michaels in time for Christmas has Jingle Squared with four different squares for the holiday. Christmas Blessing has a verse that starts May peace and plenty which is lovely and heart moving. Cats & Pumpkins has a black cat with lots of pumpkins for the fall season. A Heart Replete has a verse about thankfulness. The finished model was mounted in a tray. 4 Seasons Autumn is a saying about the harvest. Plum Street Samplers has Hares Halloween with a rabbit witch, bats, and rabbits dressed up for the occasion. Hares Autumn has rabbits racking the fall leaves. Hares Spring has rabbits with lollipops. Hares Summer has rabbits with flowers and a flag. Promised Lamb has a verse Bless this work of my hand O Lord. The sampler would be an added addition to any home. Designs by Gloria & Pat has Christmas Favorites. These are precious moments charts with the birth of Jesus. They could be finished as an ornament, picture, door hanger, or perhaps a pillow. The Trilogy has Liberty 2 that is embellished with a star trinket and beads. This four part design can be stitched as one chart or individual ones. Nice to meet you is a dog looking at a red bird on a white fence. How simple and polite. It is embellished with an acorn charm hanging from a tree, and gold beads laying around the bottom. Stoney Creek has Twins Birth Sampler with a saying and the names of two children. Twin Birth Sampler charts are few. If you need one or think you might ever need one, I suggest you purchase it We Keep You In Stitches Page 8 of 12
while it is here. Heart In Hand has Here s the Skinny on Halloween. There is the cutest owl on this chart. Chart embellished with buttons and beads. Thanksgiving Blessing is a blessing with a turkey, acorn, fall leaves, and a heard charm. Imaginating has Let s Be Friends for those cat made up of different works in the shape of a cat. lovers. The chart is COMING ATTRACTIONS 3 XXX Rated Stitchers First Thursday Evening each month October 3, November 7, December 5, 2013 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Get catch up on all your projects by attending our 3 XXX Rated Stitchers group on the first Thursday evening of the month. Remember we want to have everything ready for those holiday gifts. There is no charge to attend this event and it is a great opportunity to sit with others and stitch. The shop is always open during this time. It is a good time to ask those questions to get answers you have been wanting. We Keep You In Stitches Page 9 of 12
3 Stitches Gathering October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 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, October 12, November 9, and December 14 12:30 PM to 4:45 PM 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. Thank you for your patronage. We Keep You In Stitches Page 10 of 12
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