Some May Inspiration........
Here we are well into May, which means Mother's Day is rapidly approaching. Do you need gifts ideas for the crafty mum in your life? We've listed a few ideas for you that might appeal - or of course a gift certificate is never a wrong choice!
Count Your Blessings
This cute little pincushion from Natalie Bird of The Birdhouse features an embroidered bee at the centre of a hexagon flower and appliqued petals. The finished pincushion can be mounted on a 3" ready-made turned timber base. Kits and bases are now available.
Tilda Basics Fat Quarter Bundles
These bundles of basics were so popular the first time we had them in stock we now have them again as bundles, and available on the bolt too. Perfect for scrappy backgrounds - available in greys and light blues.
SuperBobs
Prewound cotton bobbins, perfect for handpiecing and applique. Each collection includes 25 prewound bobbins with 70 yards (approx 64m) of 50wt thread per bobbin in a convenient case. Available in either soft or bright colours.
 
New Patterns from Hatched and Patched- NEW!
Two new patterns from Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched. These sweet bags featuring Anni's quirky style, embroidery and applique are the perfect size for a project or 2.
The Zipper Pouch Book - BACK IN STOCK!
Learn how to make these fun and useful 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!
Simply Sweet - NEW!
Sixty-four Miniature Hand Embroidery Designs by Kathy Schmitz. Book also includes patterns for a wall hanging and 3 pincushions. Each design is approx 38 - 44mm (1½" - 1¾"), they each fit beautifully in a 50mm (2") circle and most designs fit a 25mm (1") hexagon too.
Kaffe Fassett's Timeless Themes - NEW!
Timeless Themes explores the classic, bold patterns that we've come to know and love from Kaffe. Each chapter focuses on a pattern theme from the Kaffe Fassett Collective - whether stripes, circles, geometrics and botanicals, or wild paisleys and retro zig zags. An archive of Kaffe's photo's, collected over the last 50 years is presented alongside images of the fabrics they inspired.

Class Update
Hand Piecing with Sandra Boyle
Come along on Saturday 20th May for a day of hand piecing with Sandra. Choose from any of Sandra's patterns, Beginners welcome.
Class runs from 10am to 3:30pm, cost is $60 (payment must be made at time of booking) BYO Lunch.
Bookings can be made by phoning our shop (03 9877 1664), or email us sales@sewnandquilted.com.au and we can phone you back.
RachaelDaisy
There are a limited number of places in Rachael's next class on Saturday June 3rd. Come along and join Rachael, choose any of her patterns to work on. Class runs from 10am to 3:30pm, cost is $85 (payment must be made at time of booking) BYO Lunch
Bookings can be made by phoning our shop (03 9877 1664), or email us sales@sewnandquilted.com.au and we can phone you back.
That’s it for now – thanks for reading to the end! 
Until next time
Carol
“Patchwork Made Possible”
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