Lots of Updates to Share
The year has certainly been off to a busy start. And having Easter so early this year certainly doesn't help - that just makes the year seem to be disappearing faster than ever!

This week, our opening hours will be:
Thursday 28th March - OPEN as normal 10am - 4pm
GOOD FRIDAY 29th March - CLOSED
EASTER SATURDAY 30th March - OPEN 10am - 4pm!
Closed as normal Sunday thru Wednesday
Back to normal hours from Thursday 4th April.

Speaking of Easter............ we have a couple of small stitchery suggestions if you'd like to whip up a little something as an Easter Gift - click on the images below to find these on our website.

 

We have a new Block of the Month for you......

"A Day in Happyland" - designed by Anni Downs from Hatched and Patched

This quilt well and truly lives up to its name! Perfect for that special child in your life, or for yourself or a friend too of course!

This is perfect for all skill levels as the techniques are very simple, using fusible web applique and a whip-stitch for the wool applique, and mainly backstitch for the stitchery component.

This is already proving to be very popular, so don't delay if you're interested! Full details can be found on our website by clicking here.

Will we see you at AQC in April?
Our current focus is on our preparation for the Australasian Quit Convention (AQC) which is only a couple of weeks away. Details on our stand and where and when you'll find us listed further down below.

If you would like to order something to collect from us at AQC, NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT! You can either contact us by phone during business hours, email us your order, or order online via our website - if you order online, please select pick up in store and you won't be charged postage - just make sure you put a note in the comments box that you would like to collect it from us at AQC.

AQC Details:
Dates: Thursday 11th April, through to Sunday 14th April, 2024
Where: Royal Exhibition Buildings, Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Victoria
Our stand: # 47
Further details can be found on the AQC website.

Exciting New Product from Aurifil

Aurifil have just released a range of 8 wt threads - why not be one of the first to try them! Or come have a look at them on our standf at AQC.

There are currently just 20 threads available in a beautifully coordinated range of pretty colours. There are 10 colours in the warm colour range and 10 colours in the cool colour range.

Suggested for:
- Hand quilting - suggested needle: Milliner's #3 or #5
- Machining - suggested needle: size 100/16, with a 40wt or 28wt in the bobbin
- Embroidery - suggested needle: Bohin Crewel/Embroidery needle #5; or a Sashiko needle
- Cross stitch - suggested needle: Embroidery needle # 3

CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE FOR THE FULL SET OF 8 WT THREADS HERE
(AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST)

New "Tinsel" Starter Kit now available
We have put together a starter pack for your convenience for the Sue Spargo pattern book "Tinsel".

Included in the starter pack:
- Pattern book (this can be deducted if you already have it)
- All required mill dyed and hand dyed wool
- A selection of cotton fabric pieces as required in the pattern (not all are identical to the pattern, but have been especially chosen to give the same effect)
- Required rick-rack

Thread Pack:
There is also an optional pack of 12 threads - the pack includes some of the harder to find threads in 3wt, 5wt, Razzle, Dazzle and a couple of harder to find 8wt and Elana threads also.
 
That’s it for this time – We hope to see you at AQC or perhaps in the shop soon. 
Have a lovely restful Easter!
Carol
“Patchwork Made Possible”
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Email: carol@sewnandquilted.com.au