Here are some highlights from our newsletter.
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SEWING
EXERCISE PANTS: We all need them (for exercising or relaxing) and RUTI's is offering a class so you can learn to make your own. A very fast sewing project.
QUILTERS
SPRING SHOP HOP: On April 2,3 & 4, RUTI's will be part of a Spring Shop-Hop, along with The Hobby Horse in Georgetown, and Greenwood Quiltery in Guelph. Visit all three stores and at each one you get free fabric and one-third of an original pattern! Even better, your name will go into a draw for a chance to win one of three quilts. Passports should be available in February.
MYSTERY QUILT: A fun way to make new fabulous quilts. Every month you come to RUTI’s for the new clue. After 4-6 clues, you will have a quilt top. One group has already started and is full, but we will be starting new groups. Come to RUTI’s and join a group. The last 2 mystery quilts were amazing. We will be posting some results on the web page.
STASH BUSTER CLASS: This class will be run by Elaine Theriault. Come for an hour once a month for a demonstration of a fast quilt to make with your stash (old or new). This is a great way to learn new techniques and make quilt tops for yourself or gifts. Check the store for times.
KNITTERS
KNITTING CLUB: We have resumed the knitting club on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Joining this club will inspire you, and help you with knitting problems and learning new techniques.
EVERYONE
SALES: In the basement we have SKINNY BOLTS of fabric. You get 50% off the regular price when you finish the bolt. We also have fabric reduced to $5 a meter (minimum cut 1 meter). We also have discontinued yarn at 30% off, in the basement.
ELITE EMAIL LIST
Our élite email list has become very popular. If you sign up (personally, at RUTI’s store) you’ll get early notification of:
CLASSES
Our classes have no more than 3 students. So rather than schedule the classes, tell us when you would like the class, and we will run it to meet your needs - remember, we give free lessons if you buy a machine from us. See Classes for details.
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
If it’s your birthday, come and receive 20% off on all regularly-priced fabric (min. ½ m.) and yarn.
MAGAZINES
For hand knitters, we carry Knitters, Interweave, Vogue, Family Circle, Lang, Lana Grossa, etc. For quilters, we have Australian Patchwork and Quilting, Creative Expressions, Quiltmania, Quilting Arts, and many others. Don’t miss a single issue. If you tell me, I will hold the magazine for you.
RUTI's Needlebed has everything you need for knitting, sewing, quilting... and inspiration!
We offer more Specials! Have a look.