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The Citizen, 2012-09-06, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012. PAGE 3. 273 Hamilton St., Blyth Ballroom & Latin Group & Private Lessons 519-523-4590 lesandjackie@blytheastsidedance.com www.blytheastsidedance.com New Classes beginning September 17 Call Now! FREE PIZZA WINNER This month’s winner of a large 4-item pizza from 422 Queen St., Blyth ~ 519-523-4303 is Alex Blair of Blyth Thank you for subscribing to The Citizen Blyth 519-523-4792 or Brussels 519-887-9114 Sewing store moves to more visible main street spot Stitches with a Twist Irene Kellins recently moved her store, Stitches with a Twist, to a storefront at 404 Queen Street in Blyth. The store, which focuses on alterations, repairs, sewing and knitting supplies and ChainMaille supplies will celebrate a grand opening on Sept. 8. (Denny Scott photo) Irene Kellins faced some difficult times in her life but, instead of letting it get to her she asked herself one question: How do I want to see myself react in this situation when I look back on it a year from now? With that thought in mind Kellins turned a layoff and a store closing into the chance to run her own business: Stitches with a Twist. Having formerly worked for a sewing and alteration store in Goderich and, prior to that, an aircraft refinishing business in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh township, she wanted to grab life and steer it to where she wanted. The business, which recently moved from a small rental space in Blyth Memorial Hall to a full storefront at 404 Queen Street, the former Blyth location for The Citizen, was a realization of a dream for Kellins that has came true before she intended it to. “I had always wanted to have store like this when I retired,” she said. “So I guess I just had my retirement a little earlier than anticipated.” Kellins, through her parents’ military involvement, lived in Clinton as a child and eventually moved back as a teenager and worked at several locations throughout the county before opening her store. She said that she has always been interested in sewing since she found it as a way of entertaining herself as a young child. “I’ve always been into it because it’s a more economical way of living,” she said. “Through fixing and reworking things you can recycle them and I prefer that.” The store offers, in line with that idea, repairs, alterations and supplies for people looking at sewing and knitting and she sees it as a great opportunity. “It’s going to be fun,” she said. “It’s definitely going to be enjoyable.” The grand opening for the store will be Sept. 8 and, to mark the occasion, Agatha Award-nominated author Janet Bolin will be coming to read one of her stories which Kellins believes is a great addition to the date. “The books are set in ‘Threadville’, a place with five different craft businesses working,” she said. “When I heard about it, and heard that a sewing machine is used as a murder weapon in the second book, I knew I had to start looking into it.” Along with her supplies, Kellins has the machines to do all the work she needs to in the shop as well as fitting areas and lots of seating for some of the more social aspects of her business like her Knit and Natter nights.“We’ll be having them onThursday nights still so people cancome and sew and knit and talk to each other about their projects or anything really,” she said. “There will also be lessons coming soon, a schedule will be set up in a little while.” While the new location wasn’t her first choice, after problems with her chosen location, she said that the move was a blessing in disguise. “It was a good decision, space wise,” she said. “I’ve got a lot more freedom and the location is just great.” Kellins has already decided to start working with fabrics and will be ordering some in the new year, but she said she doesn’t necessarily want to sell crafted items as much as she wants the focus to be on teaching people and having what they need for their own project. “The goal is to be more of a supply store than to do the creative work for people,” she said. This also applies to another line she carries; ChainMaille. Using links of metal pretty much anything can be creative,” she said. “I’ll teach people how to do it and sell some small items as well.” Blyth was a good fit for Kellins because she enjoys the area. “I’ve always liked the community. I’ve also found that I like working here and the friends are very welcoming,” she said. “I know some people from when I was a teenager while others I’m meeting new and I like them. I just prefer the small town atmosphere.”That attitude also extends to hersuppliers as Kellins is looking atlocal supplies and will have local producers like Steele Wool Farm, a wool producer outside of Blyth, stocking her shelves with materials. For more information visit the shop at 404 Queen Street. By Denny ScottThe Citizen 1st Blyth Scouting REGISTRATION Beavers ~ 5-7 years Cubs ~ 8-10 years Scouts ~ 11-14 years Venturers ~ 15-18 years Boys and Girls September 11 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth For more information contact: Lavern Clark ~ 519-523-9659 ~ The eyes of the Lord (Brooks, “The Golden Key to Open Hidden Treasures”) “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account!”Hebrews 4:13 God is … all ear to hear, all hand to punish, all power to protect, all wisdom to direct, all goodness to relieve, all grace to pardon, all eye to observe the … thoughts, hearts, words, ways and walkings of men. As the eyes of a well-drawn picture are fastened on us, wherever we move – so are the eyes of the Lord. “For a man’s ways are in full view of the Lord and He examines all his paths.” Proverbs 5:21 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 50th Anniversary Blyth Christian Reformed Church September 15 and 16 Join us for a Community Breakfast Saturday, September 15 – 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Donations only Open House –at the church Saturday, September 15 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to show what our various clubs and programs are about Variety Evening – 7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Services – 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. conducted by the first pastor Rev. R. J. Sikkema Opportunity for speeches of congratulations after the second service Refreshments will be available after both services Everyone is invited! Get information on Huron County attractions on the Stops Along The Way section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca Former minister visits By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Happy birthday to Kelden Pawitch who celebrates Sept. 6; Bruce Richmond, Wingham, Sept. 8; Brett Glousher, Sept. 11 and Jean Nethery, Sept. 12. Happy anniversary to Lavern and Joan Clark who celebrate Sept. 7 and Sheila and Paul Rintoul, Sept. 11. Welcome to all the campers who are here for the annual Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association Inc.’s 51st annual reunion. Blyth United Church welcomed back Rev. Ian Diamond and his wife Kay from Australia at the 11 a.m. service on Sunday. Rev. Diamond was an exchange minister in 1995. The Diamonds were visiting with Joan and Lavern Clark from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5.