Stitch n' Chicks

Stitch n' Chicks Crafting Club

Come on in and join a fun crafting club!!

ALL MEETINGS TEMPORARILY CHANGED TO OUTSIDE DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS EPIDEMIC. SEE OUR NEW MEETINGS SCHEDULE INFO BELOW.
THANK YOU -
SnC Crochetoholic Debb
WELCOME to the Long Beach "Stitch n' Chicks Crafting Club!"
Why would you want to join our club? Well have you ever found yourself in a creative rut? Or, stuck on a stitching project with no where to turn to get help? Do you need a "gentle" push to finish that WIP you have in the corner? Or, do you just want to be around and make friends with other creative crafting ladies? Well, SnC is the solution! The best way to get inspiration or discover fresh new ideas, get help, learn something new, or make new crafting friends is to join a local craft club.
A crafting group is the gathering of like creative minds working on projects together. SnC is a small group of gals that get together 2x a month; all ladies; of any age or experience or crafting level; and any crafter is welcome to join us! Come check us out as our guest for two meetings. If you have any questions or comments email Debb at stitchnchicks@msn.com or fill out the "contact form" below with your questions or comments. Join in on the fun and be prepared to have a "craftastic" evening with other "needled to death" craftsters.

Our motto: "We strive for a close "crafted" friendships within our membership."
Our "Mission Statement"
You can also check us out on our blog for past year's photos just click on this "Blog" link and be sure to visit us on Face Book for present day photos.

Visit our Yahoo Group

WELCOME to the Long Beach "Stitch'N'Chicks Crafting Club" we are "hooked" on knitting/ crocheting, cross stitching, beading, embroidering, quilting, Jewelry making, crafting anything and making new friends. The club loves to craft and chat. We get together to learn from each other and to create lifelong friendships with a common thread. We are a small, friendly, comfortable, social club of ladies looking for all levels of experienced crafters, knitters, and crocheters. We were formed with a club atmosphere and like to do many different and fun social events during the year. While we are crafting, we will be sharing patterns, swapping yarn/crafting supplies, getting or giving advice, helping each other through our frustrating project moments, chatting and gossiping about our knitting/ crocheting/crafting visions, munching on goodies, and planing field trips. The club was formed in July, 2006, formally from Meet-up.com, to meet other avid crafters knitters, crocheters, and to make new friends who want to have fun with a variety of events and field trips. We currently meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Our meeting location is at Peris' Restaurant on Carson St, Hawaiian Gardens. We will be in their back room. You are welcome to come check us out as our guest. Please note that Stitch n' Chicks is now OPEN you can visit and be our guest for two meetings. Come see what fun we have and all the crafts we learn. Any questions email Debb at Stitchnchicks@msn.com or calcrochetnut@msn.com and fill out the "contact form" below with any questions or comments. Join in on the fun and be prepared to have a "craftastic" evening with other "needled to death" craftsters. Our motto is to strive for a close "crafted" friendship within our membership. You can also check us out on our FB page or the past photos on our blog: http://stitchnchicks.blogspot.com

Stitch n' Chick of the Year!!
2019-2020
Awards Luncheon July 14th, 2019

SsnC of the Year 2019-2020 Pam

Contact us with any questions on the
Contact Form below
[be sure to list the craft you do]

April 2020 "Yarn Glamour" photo
CONTEST WINNER
CONGRATULATIONS
Pat Staley

Happy Birthday
Feb & April & May & Sept & Oct Gals

October 5th
Carole

April 4th
Crochetoholic Debb

May 15th
Lynn

Feb 16th
Adrienne

Oct 29th
Linda

Oct 15th
Gloria

MEET OUR Returning
MEMBERS

We are happy to announce Diana returns back to SnC

Goodbye
DEBORAH
Hope to see you again next summer
from ARIZONA
in 2021
It is great getting to know you over the past three summers and we all enjoy your visits. Happy you were able to make it this year with the world the way it is.

A crafting farewell to our member Jacque, we will miss her. She was extremely talented making her crochet thread Victorian doll clothes and shawls and afghans. Always smiling and ready to try new crafts. She always loved our Halloween parties and crafting projects. Rest in Peace our dear crafting friend.

Congratulations
Linda won July August 2020 Show n' Tell Newsletter for her manly beard holding hubby mask.

CONGRATULATIONS
Gloria won the "Find the Yarn Ball" contest. In our
July-Aug newsletter, on page 12 She wins a skein of yarn.

Diana won a $20 gift certificate to Joanns for her "Granny Square Lap-ghan" Club project she made a black checkered trim Lap-ghan for our 2019 club project contest.

Check out this "Flash Yarn Mob Dance"

Our "revised" Logo 2012

WE ACCEPT YARN & FABRIC DONATIONS & Finished Handmade Items & All Craft Donations
Do you have too much FABRIC or YARN or Crafting Supplies?
Is your Stash growing, mom or grandma no longer stitching or you need to thin out? We also accept finished afghans, lap-ghans, shawls, scarves, hats, slippers, granny squares & more.
SnC donates every year to two different charities.
The "Snuggles Project" & to a local Nursing Home
Check out our Charities page to learn more.
Contact us to arrange pick-up or drop-off dates/times.
Or donate $1.00/+ below for SnC charity
yarn purchases.
Tax deductible
Thank you for your HELP!
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Do you like to crochet or knit?
We donate every year to a local Long Beach Healthcare facility & Pet Rescue.
We gladly accept:
Shawls, lapghans, scarves, hats, fingerless gloves,
and socks- in any colors or patterns
For our "Furry" friends we accept all "Snuggle" blankets, any colors easy to make, patterns HERE
**Contact us for reimbursement of shipping costs
See more about making "Snuggles"
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Yarn Donations:

Oct 2020 - thank you Trish for your yarn donation
July 2020 - thank you Wendy for your yarn donation
July 2020 - thank you Barbara for your yarn donation
Jan 2020 - Thank you Forever Home Pet Rescue,
Gloria for your generous donation
Oct 2019 - Thank you Maria for all the yarn
and beads donations
See some of our Charity Donations: HERE
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Look what we got from our "Snuggles" Donations
January 29th, 2017, from
Forever Home Pet Rescue
Gloria gave us an Appreciation Certificate
Thank you so much Gloria...

SnC donated over 36 handmade "Snuggles" [blankies] and toys, collars, food for the kitties & doggies 2017

Welcome Summer SnC!
Happy Crafting 2020

SnC like to gather and craft click on the photo to get to the pattern

Babblings from your
Chattering Chick:
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Member's Exit Survey

Meetings & Events

Welcome Members  --Members: we are back meeting in person
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**The restaurants are slowly opening up again. SnC will be able to have meetings for now at Stonefire Grill in Lakewood.
Regular meetings: bring your projects, & Show n Tell and wear your SnC t-shirts,
Thank you
SnC
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**Stitch n' Chicks hopes all our members stay healthy & safe during these trying times. We look forward to having our normal meetings when it is safe to do so. We will continue to keep all members informed of our meeting status. It's a great time to work on our Club Project, Special Raffle Gift, and charity donations.
Thank you all and Craft On and be well......
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MEETINGS:
Oct 29th - Thursday, 5:30pm Courtyard by Claim Jumper and Corner Bakery, PCH & 2nd ST, Long Beach We will celebrate Gloria's birthday. Please be sure if you were their Birthday Buddy to bring their birthday gifts.  Regular meeting and agenda, BRING your projects, Show n' Tell, and anything you might want to share with the club, - Wear your SnC t-shirts,  projects
Wear your SnC t-shirts
Directions: see below
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SnC Anniversary/Awards: October 18th, Sunday @ Pam's house. 11:30am See address on our agenda. RSVP we need to know who will attend. The lunch is paid by the club. plus dessert, we will crown the new SnC of the Year.
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Meeting: Nov 5th - Thursday, 5:30pm Courtyard by Claim Jumper and Corner Bakery, PCH & 2nd ST, Long Beach We will celebrate Gloria's birthday. Please be sure if you were their Birthday Buddy to bring their birthday gifts.  Regular meeting and agenda, BRING your Club projects, we will be showing our "Snoodies" and picking a winner. Show n' Tell, and anything you might want to share with the club, - Wear your SnC t-shirts,  projects
Directions: see below
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Regular meeting details: Thursday, 5:30pm  Regular meeting, bring raffle items, regular agenda, BRING your projects, Show n' Tell, and anything you might want to share with the club, - BRING your projects
Directions: see below
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NEW SnC 2020 MEETINGS SCHEDULE:
Thursdays

Oct 8th - Stonefire Grill -birthdays - Carole & Diane
Oct 18th - SnC Awards/Anniversary lunch - Pam's house, 11:30
Oct 29th - SnC Halloween party - Courtyard, birthday Gloria

Anniversary/Awards Lunch: Oct 18th, Sunday - Pam's house, 11:30am-3:00pm, lunch paid for by club, we will celebrate Award for SnC of the Year only this year, because of the lack of us being able to meet, wear your SnC shirts, dessert provided by club. We may play a couple games. You can bring your lawn chair if you want and a project.
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SnC will be posting all agendas on our "Meeting Chat" page.
This will keep everyone up to date with our club news. We encourage everyone to bring all your "Show n' Tell" projects to our meetings.
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"Yarn Glamour" photos Contest -Photos below
See all SnC Activities: "Fun on the Road"
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Regular meetings: BRING your projects, regular raffle prizes,[can be anything you wish to donate] Show n Tell, [your finished projects] and anything you might want to share with the club, if you have a craft to teach bring that too, work on your club projects, bring your yarn to make some Snuggle's or donate from your stash yarn to other members for 2019-2020 donations; wear your club t-shirts & your badges.
See you all there.
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Regular Meeting Place: - Peris' Retaurant
12155 Carson St, Hawaiian Gardens, 90716, [corner of Carson & Norwalk Blvd across from Jack n the Box]
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We welcome ALL guests -
What to Bring?
What to Expect at our meetings?
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See a listing of all our meeting & Activity 2020 places:
  SnC Crafting Fun on the Road: HERE
To see prior minutes from our meetings see "Meeting Chats" page.
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COVID Meetings: Stonefire grill on their patio, Del Amo & Lakewood Blvd, Lakewood 90712
Regular meeting place: Peris'Restaurant, 12155 Carson St, Hawaiian Gardens, 90716    Directions: HERE
Occasional meeting location:
Denny's 11605 E. Carson St, Lakewood, 90715 [562]402-4313
[across from Town Center right before the 605 frwy] Directions: HERE
Stonefire Grill, 4325 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712
[corner of Lakewood Blvd by McDonalds]
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Summer meeting places:
Denny's Restaurant, Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, 90815[in the Kmart/Lowe's shopping center parking lot]
Gelsons Store, upstairs Wolfgang Puck Express buffet, 6255 E 2nd St[corner of PCH] Long Beach, CA 90803[across from Long Beach Marina next to Marina Pacifica]
Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, 90703 [between South St and 183rd St, on the right side, look for the large bronze "Paul Revere statue]
Pollys Pies, 3464 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 [near the AAA office and next to the car wash on the corner of Los Alamitos Blvd] on their front patio]
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Other Locations:
Ecco's Pizza, 2123, Bellflower Blvd, Long beach, 90815. [near Stearn's Ave across from IHOP]
Griffin's Grill, 11272 Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos, 90720
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Craft Evenings:
  Straw Hat Pizza, 6522 Spring St, Long Beach, 90815 [in Dollar Tree shopping center Spring & Palo Verde]
  Polly's Pies, 4680 Los Coyotes Diaginal, Long Beach 90815 [near traffic circle and Ximino St]
  Looking for alternative locations ......
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Holiday Schedule: ALL Pending COVID Conditions
Norco Fair: November 28th, 10:30am [pending]
Christmas Party: December 3rd, Crab Pot - 6:00pm
Christmas Lights: December 14th, [pending]5:30pm
Charity Giving: tentative- December TBA this may be postponed till 2021 Spring?
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To see all our upcoming "Activities" check our
"Fun On the Road" page
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* 2019 Anniversary/Awards Lunch: July 15th
July 16th 2019 photos HERE
July 14th 2018 photos HERE
  July 15th 2018 photos: HERE,
"Photo Gallery" 2017 photos HERE,
  2016 photos HERE
  2015 photos HERE.
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Welcome gals...! ☺ What we do at our Meetings:

We Welcome Guests at all our meetings!!
bring your projects for photos [guests too]
don't forget your name badges
Wear your T-shirt and badge and get FREE raffle tickets [1 each]
remember watch your "birthday/awards" member for something that you may want to award her at our July Anniversary/Awards luncheon Roast. The "award" can be funny, or a stitching achievement just pick something unique for that member and make up an award and certificate to be given to her at the luncheon. If you need help or ideas ask Debb. [check on the "Awards" page for more details
Watch out for those special "projects" to see in our "Show n' Tell Spotlights" section in our next Newsletter and you may win a special cupcake!
if you're a new member don't forget to bring back your filled out "info sheet" within the following two meetings after you become a member;
we will have our regular meeting raffle
the tickets are 25¢ each;
if you bring something to donate to the raffle you will get 1 ticket;
bring something that you have made and get a ticket plus a chance to win a handmade item at the end of the year raffle October Halloween Party]
our Club Project for 2017 is a "Pouf -Ottoman" due Nov 9th meeting
remember to "mix it up" with seating

Contact us with any questions on the
Contact Form below
We will answer you from our stitchnchicks@msn.com
so be sure to add us to your contacts list
and check your trash files.
[be sure to list the craft you do]

SnC 2019 Anniversary/Awards Luncheon

SnC 2018 Anniversary/Awards Luncheon

SnC 2017 Anniversary/Awards Luncheon

SnC Anniversary Awards Luncheon July 16th, 2017

SnC 2016 Summer Silly Glasses Crafting Party
Making "Fairy Lanterns"

SnC Crafting Party 2016 June 23rd, 2016

SnC have fun at a Casual
"Fall Crafting Re-cycled CD Sun-Catchers

See "Meeting Chats" for minutes
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Note: If you have any patterns you want to be posted email them to Debb and they will be posted on the site under "patterns" under the "Newsletter" tab.

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