Classes, a Quilt Show & What's New in Store - 16th May, 2024
I've been loving May here in Melbourne. We've had some beautiful sunny days, and cool evenings and nights the last couple of weeks which definitely lend themselves to hand stitching, or binding those quilts that have been calling out to me to be finished.
AQC has been and gone several weeks ago now - what a massive show that was!! All of you who came along certainly kept us busy. We always love catching up with so many of you who support our shop - thanks for coming by and saying hello to us.
Speaking of stitching in the evenings, I'm currently working on the first couple of parts to "A Day in Happyland" BOM by Anni Downs, and very much loving the relaxed design and simple stitching and embroidery. We have a few spots left if you'd like to join in. Clickhere for more details.
Classes you don't want to miss!
We have two specialist classes scheduled for the coming weeks.
RACHAEL DAISY is teaching here on Saturday 1st June. Rachael is SO inspiring with her amazing use of colours and textures in her quilts. Taking traditional patchwork blocks and techniques and putting her own unique and colourful twist to her work. Rachael's classes are certainly full of colour, fun, inspiration and learning! Details are: Project choice- you are able to begin or continue to work on any of Rachael's patterns -click here for some choices or choose a design from her "Whizz Bang!" book Time: 10am - 3.30pm (BYO lunch) Cost:$85.00 To book:please ring our shop on (03) 98771664 during business hours on either Thurs, Fri or Sat 10am - 4pm **Full payment is required at the time of booking, and a minimum of a full week's notice is required to cancel your booking to avoid forfeiting your class.
SANDRA BOYLE is a hand piecing expert, and is teaching here on Saturday 15th June. Details are: This class is suitable for Beginners to Advanced. Project choice- you are able to begin or continue to work on any of Sandra's patterns -click here for some choices Time:10am - 3.30pm (BYO lunch) Cost:$65.00 To book:please ring our shop on (03) 98771664 during business hours on either Thurs, Fri or Sat 10am - 4pm **Full payment is required at the time of booking, and a minimum of a full week's notice is required to cancel your booking to avoid forfeiting your class.
Waverley Patchworkers Quilt Show
We are excited to have a pop up shop at the Waverley Patchworkers Quilt Show. This is always such a fun weekend, and Waverley do a fabulous job of organising this event.
We highly recommend you come along and support their efforts and we hope to see you there!
Here are the details for your diary: When:Saturday 1st June and Sunday 2nd June, 2024 Opening times:Saturday 9am - 5pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm Where:Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave (600 metres east of Springvale Road) Entry cost:$8.00
Product of the Month
Aurifil Thread Swatch Book / Colour Card
This is definitely a "must have" for everyone who loves to choose and play with thread colours. Recently released, it has SO much detailed information about your colour choices!
The new swatch book allows you to flip out the colours so you can easily put them right up against your fabrics, to make sure you are going to get THE perfect colour thread.
It also includes the names of each coloured thread, and a list of which colours are available in 80wt, along with lots of other thread information.Click here for full details.
"Llama Love"is a very cute quick and easy quilt to make. Beginner friendly! Available as a kit, or as a pattern only.
Two delightful hoop kits from Corinne Lapierre -"Picnic in the Orchard"and"Playing in the Meadow" Simple embroidery stitches on felt. Hoops are included with each kit. How gorgeous would these be in a child's bedroom!
Hugo's Amazing Tape A non-adhesive, self-clinging transparent tape that you can use for almost anything - ideal for wrapping around spools of thread! Available in either 1" or 2" width.
