As we start a new year, if you're like me you're often torn between wanting to start a new exciting project or finishing off some UFOs. Maybe it's best to do a bit of both! Whatever keeps your sewing mojo ticking along, is what you should be doing. If you are looking for new inspiration and a new project, then we have several tempting suggestions for you. Read further on in our newsletter for full details.
Natalie Bird (The Birdhouse) has a new BOM running through Homespun magazine, and as always her quilt promises to be absolutely gorgeous.
Cover and personalise some of our Rinske Stevens box kits- or watch out for dates for classes to learn how to get a professional look.
"We Three Birds"is another project from Natalie Bird. Kits are now available, and the shop sample will be hanging for you to see next week.
"Where Wildflowers Grow"is by Anni Downs (Hatched and Patched) - kits are available now, and our shop sample is coming along nicely (= WIP!)
Or we have a huge amount of new fabrics that have just arrived to inspire you!
SHOP HOURS Just a reminder that our shop is open: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am - 4pm Closed Public Holidays - which means we will be CLOSED this week on Thursday 26th January.
These Rinske Stevens kits - The Small Sewing Box, and Two Needle Keepers are looking lovely and fresh covered in fabrics from the Hatched and Patched range "Market Garden". We can put kits together featuring the same fabrics and provide you with everything you'll need to succeed, or of course, choose your own fabrics! Never made a box before? We will be scheduling some box covering classes in the near future - dates to be released soon!
Order yours NOW! Are you looking for a Block of the Month to work on this year? Natalie Bird's new BOM is running though Homespun magazine, kits have arrived and are now available. This quilt is made with a fun mix of techniques, Applique, English Paper Piecing, Stitchery and Patchwork. Kits include all fabrics needed to complete the quilt top, a pre-printed stitchery panel, binding and backing fabrics. You will need the 6 issues of this years Homespun magazine to access the pattern. Threads, EPP papers and acrylic template sets will also be available for separate purchase.
Kits are now available for this gorgeous Natalie Bird pattern. This quilt features 3 quirky bird applique blocks, 6 point star EPP blocks, Penny blocks, Hexagons and simple pieced blocks. Natural linen and shirting backgrounds combine beautifully with a variety of colourful prints to make this delightful scrappy quilt. Kit price $214.50 - includes pattern, all fabrics required to complete the quilt top, binding and embroidery threads. EPP papers and acrylic template sets are also available. Pattern only $21.00
New Fabrics - Spoilt for choice this month!
Primrose by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts has just arrived. $29.90 per metre or Bundle of 32 Fat Quarters at the SPECIAL BUNDLE PRICE of $214.50 (normally $239.20) Only while stocks last.
Pie in the Sky and Cloudpie, The latest range from Tilda is available for purchase from February 1st. $32 per metre or SPECIAL BUNDLE PRICES - 28 Fat Quarters of Pie in the Sky and Cloudpie, $199.50 (normally $224), 20 Fat Quarters Pie in the Sky Only $143.50 (normally $160)
Kaffe Fasset 85 and Fabulous Collection. A selection of bolts from this collection are available now. $34.50 per metre, or SPECIAL BUNDLE PRICESFat Quarter Bundle (10 Fat Quarters) $74.75 (normally $86.35), 1/2 Metre Bundle (10 x 1/2 Metre Cuts) $149.50 (normally $172.50)
Whizz Bang! Rachael Daisy's gorgeous book is back in stock. Learn how to create beautiful layered circles. Why not consider joining Rachael in a class? You can find details of Rachael's next class below.
Classes
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We have a limited number of spaces left in Rachael's class on Saturday 4th of February. Join Rachael for a day of fun, working on any of her patterns. Perhaps start a Whizz Bang! adventure, or choose from another of her fun, quirky designs. Class will run from 10am to 3:30 pm, $85. Payment must be made at time of booking.
Sale
We've got the sale tables out the front of the shop and have some absolutely unbelievable bargains available. 1 and 3 metre pieces marked down to as little as $5 per metre, End of bolts and scrap packs drastically reduced. In store only, why not pop by and pick up a bargain!
