Stitchin’ at the Beach 2020 will run from Sunday, January 05, through Friday, January 10, 2020.   Classes, both hand and machine, will be offered from Sunday, January 5 through Friday, January 10.  Classes are geared for all sewers, both novice and advanced, both hand and machine.  Classes begin daily at 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Night classes begin at 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Students will be able to choose from a selection of classes during the six days.   A student may take any combination of all machine sewing, all hand sewing, or a combination of both.  Classes will be taught by Gail Doane, Susie Gay, Vaune Pierce, Trisha Smith, Terri Click, Deb Canham, Debbie Glenn, Rae Cumbie, Sheryl Smith, Cindy Foose, Susan O’Connor, Shelly Smola.  Since requests for classes are filled on a “first-come, first-served” basis, be sure to send your registration form in as soon as possible. Night classes will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday evening where additional hand and machine techniques will be offered as optional 3-hour classes.

Some of the other highlights planned for Stitchin’ at the Beach 2020, are listed below:

--On Monday evening, there will be a teacher selling night.  Come and meet the teachers and purchase some of their products.

--A Market with vendors ranging from sewing machine dealers to specialty item retailers will officially run from Sunday through Friday. It will be held in the Palisades area.

--Luncheons for all students attending the school will be served daily Sunday through Friday..

 Sorry but no salads offered at lunch.

--On Thursday evening, there will be a Southern Buffet Banquet.

--Other festivities will include a Live Auction, Silent Auction, and Raffle items.

Stitchin’ at the Beach 2020 will be held at the beach-front Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. The Hilton offers plenty of classroom, vendor, and hospitality room space.  Each room is furnished with either two double beds or one king. It is equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, blow dryer, iron, and ironing board.  The rate is $112.00 per night plus 12% tax based on double occupancy (extra $10.00 will be added to guest rooms rates per adult) or $165.00 per night plus 12% tax at the Royal Palms for a condo (adjacent to the Hilton).   Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 noon.  Be sure to request “SATB2020 RATE” when registering.   If desired, an “inside” room must be specified.  The cut-off date for the special rate is December 12, 2019.  Please call the Hilton at 843-449-5000 to make reservations for both hotel and Royal Palms and make sure to mention it is for Stitchin’ at the Beach.

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