Stitch ‘N Time Fabrics Reopening - PHASE ONE

 

Dear Stitch ‘N Time Friends,

 

On Friday May 1, Governor Holcomb called for a phased reopening of our state. Almost immediately Facebook and online local news posts were flooded with individuals sharing their opinions on whether businesses should or should not reopen. Those opinions were quite polarized. I listened and was mindful of what is important to our community as I struggled to make decisions.

 

For a small business, the decision on when to reopen after COVID-19 is a complex one. It's not only about the obvious concerns, it's also about employees that are like family to me and it's about their ability to feed their families and pay their bills, it's about the health of my family, my staff, my customers, and my community. And...it's about so much more.

 

Soon after the directive to close was enforced, I began planning my reopening strategy. Some may disagree and some may be thrilled with my plan, but it's what makes the most sense to me at this time. I will closely monitor events and adjust our policy as I believe it is best for all of us.

 

Stitch ‘N Time Fabrics will reopen on Monday, May 4, under regular business hours. We will continue to thoroughly clean and sanitize. We understand that some of you will not feel comfortable venturing out to shop and some of you will fall into the vulnerable category and be unable to do so. To provide service to you, we will continue to offer local online shopping and/or phone orders with curbside delivery.

 

PHASE ONE GUIDELINES

• Customers will be asked to use hand sanitizer as they enter the store and before using the credit card keypad
• All customers, as well as Stitch ‘N Time staff, will be asked to wear a mask while in the store
• Stitch ‘N Time will limit in-store shopping to 4 customers at a time, and you will need to ring the door bell to be able to come into the store.
• Stitch ‘N Time staff will respect the 6' social distance directive with each customer and ask that you do the same for the staff
• Tape will mark off 6' distance from register and cutting counter to help customers with distancing
• And while we absolutely cannot wait until we can all fellowship together again, Stitch ‘N Time will not host any open sew events or classes until we are safe to do so

Please, if you travel out of state or are in high risk situations and have not been isolated for 14 days before venturing out, please don't come in.

If you have a cold or don't feel well, please don't come in.                                     Let's all practice safe re-entry measures.

 

The safety of all of us is so important to me. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate the new normal.

 

Sincerely, Valerie Strycker

Stitch ‘N Time Fabrics

2305 Miami Street

South Bend, IN 46614

574-234-4314

 

It is at times like these that the truly important things in life become crystal clear.   Stitch ’N Time Fabrics urge each of you to watch out for your own health and that of your families, employees and customers, as we do the same.

The above quote says it all. 

We are in this together - and are here for each other!

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A Local Disaster Emergency has been declared by St. Joseph County and South Bend leaders. Beginning at 2 pm Thursday March 19 only essential travel will be allowed.

That includes going to and from work, going to the grocery store, picking up prescriptions, visiting a doctor’s office, dropping kids off daycare, picking up food and traveling for emergencies.

Stitch ’N Time Fabrics will be closed temporarily but will be doing online orders from our website https://www.stitchntimefabrics.com/

You can also call us to place an order.  Please call us if you have any questions.

Phone Number is 574-234-4314

We will keep you updated. Please inform your friends and family also.

Other cancelled events are the following-

Classes, Valpo Quilt Show, and Spring Fling Shop Hop-                                          new dates to be determined at a later date.   
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Mask Making ideas-

Dear Sewing Community,
There is a critical shortage of face masks for health professionals and first-responders.

We have been asked to mobilize our community to do what we do best: sew.

Additional information re: Sewing face masks.

Many places to find patterns for face masks.

The link to the mask that Andover sent was chosen specifically because elastic is in short supply. This pattern has ties.

Shop Hop Postponed until further notice due to      the Corona Virus Crisis!


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Charities you can help with-

We are a Project Linus

Drop Off Center

Provide new, handmade, washable blankets to be given as gifts to seriously ill and traumatized children, ages 0-18. It is Project Linus' policy to accept blankets of all sizes, depending on local chapter needs. All blanket styles are welcome, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors. Always remember that blankets must be homemade, washable, free of pins, and come from smoke-free environments due to allergy reasons.

To help you get started, be sure to check the "Patterns” page. There you will find links to many of the popular, free patterns.

http://www.projectlinus.org/patterns/

Kid’s Pillowcases