Cut, cut, cut.....fold, fold, fold....pack, pack, pack....repeat, repeat, repeat...... That's keeping us busy at the shop as we continue to prepare for AQC. New stock keeps arriving, and new samples are still being made!
Reminder of the AQC show details are: Location : Royal Exhibition Building (REB) located in the beautiful Carlton Gardens (Melbourne) Dates : Thursday 13th April to Sunday 16th April Opening Hours : 10am to 4pm (Delegates from 8:30am Thursday and Friday) Our Location : Stand 47 - be sure to pop by and say Hi More information regarding AQC can be found on the AQC website : Australasian Quilt Convention | Australasian Quilt Convention (aqc.com.au) Please note : Our shop will still be open during the week of AQC, 10am to 4pm, Thursday to Saturday.
Pre-Order your Aurifil threads, fabric, kits etc for pick up at our stand at AQC Now is the time to place any orders you'd like to collect from us at AQC. Especially Aurifil thread - we will have a large display of thread at the show, but to make sure we have the exact thread you're after in your preferred weight, it's definitely best to order now - we will do our best to get it in for you if we don't have it in stock at our shop. To place any orders for pick up, simply ring our shop or place an online order and make a note in the comments box (or send a separate email) that you'd like to collect your order at the show.
New and Back in Stock Items
Bloc-Loc Rulers Bloc Locs have recently been restocked. These rulers are must haves for trimming Half-Square Triangle and Flying Geese blocks (and that's just a start!) Order yours now - as prices will be increasing next month!
"Of a Feather" One of the newest releases from Sue Spargo - this beautiful quilt was inspired by the indigenous Otomi people of Mexico, their multicoloured textiles, oversized patterns, and whimsical layouts. Working from a parchment background this quilt comes to life with multilayered wool applique and dimensional embroidery. Pattern books and Starter Packs for this stunning quilt are available now.
"Toned Down Circle Sampler" Originally created for the sole purpose of keeping Sue teaching through the worldwide COVID shutdowns of 2020 this monochromatic study with a modern pop that explores the application of embroidery to achieve textural depth and dimension. Stitch at your own pace, or stitch one circle a day for a 90 day mindfulness challenge! Patterns and Starter packs available.
"Creative Stitching - is back in stock at last!" Sue Spargo's comprehensive stitching guide. This handy little spiral bound book is a must have for anyone taking on one of Sue's patterns - or any embroidery pattern really. Filled with clear, concise written instructions and excellent illustrations, anyone can succeed with this book.
The ZIpper Pouch Book Learn how to make adorable zippered pouches with this collection of 14 fun and easy projects! Best of all, the book comes with a variety of unique zippers so you can get started sewing straight away! Step-by-step photos explain how to install zippers on the sewing machine, taking all the guesswork and intimidation out of working with zippers once and for all.
Hope you all have a great Easter and find lots of time for sewing. Just a reminder our hours over Easter will be : Thursday 6th April - 10am to 4pm Good Friday - CLOSED Easter Saturday 8th April - 10am to 4pm That’s it for now – Hope to see you at AQC! Until next time Carol “Patchwork Made Possible” Website: www.sewnandquilted.com.au Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sewn_and_quilted/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SewnAndQuilted/ Phone: (03) 9877 1664 Email: carol@sewnandquilted.com.au
