Retreating

Hi Everyone

Last weekend we had our annual weekend retreat.  This year we headed up into the Blue Mountains to Blackheath.  It was not just nippy, but down right cold.  Heating and a wood fire and electric blankets were the go.  We were threatened with snow on the Friday night (I thought it a bit far fetched), it didn't snow it just felt like it should be.

I have just a whole lot of photos to show you the quilts and the lovely ladies at the retreat.

There were three of Bonnie Hunter's Easy Street Mystery quilts.  You can see how fabric selection changed this quilt.

We did a lot of this.

The Manager of the Red Leaf Resort, and I quote "This is the first group of quilting ladies that have sewn, it's normally shopping and drinking Chardonnay".  Well done us.  It is nice to get stuck in, not that shopping, Chardonnay and Shiraz were totally ignored.

That's it until next year.  Thanks to everyone who joined us.

Melinda

Blackheath Here We Come

Hi Everyone

Next weekend is our annual Weekend Retreat.  This year we are heading up to Redleaf at Blackheath in the Blue Mountains.  This is about an hour and a half drive west from Sydney, at the top of the Range.  I have warned the bar, that we need cocktails with cream.  

For the regulars, I'm looking forward to seeing you all and what you are working on.  First timers, get ready to just sit eat and sew (and drink a bit).

We still have room for a few more.  If you are interested please ring the shop for details.  9550 4947

WHAT'S NEW

Lots

THREE NEW WORKSHOPS

All aimed at improving skills.  Please call the shop if you would like to book in.

HAND QUILTING WITH LINDA BUTCHER

Tuesday 16 July

QUILT BINDINGS WITH LIZ PINZCEWSKI

Wednesday 31 July

BIG STITCH QUILTING WITH LIZ PINZCEWSKI

Wednesday 14 August

CLASS ACTION

Margaret Sampson George's class are moving along at a clip.  Look at all the hexagons!

SHOP PARADE

I have never seen a two colour Dear Jane, let alone one in black and white.  It was just stunning.

Melinda

May Already!!! VALUE FABRIC SALE

Hi Everyone 

NEWS FLASH  

ALL OUR VALUE FABRICS, IN THE GARAGE, ARE ON SALE UNTIL THE END OF MAY.  NOW $9.00 PM (NORMALLY $13.50 PM).  MINIMUM CUT 0.5 M, IN STORE SHOPPING ONLY.

COME TRIP AROUND THE WORLD WITH US

We have latched on to the wave of 'Trip Around the World " quilts happening in the quilting blogsphere.

This is Marj's quilt under construction.  Yum.

We are demonstrating Bonnie Hunter's quick piecing method in the shop.  So pop in if you need a visual demonstration.  You can see Bonnie's tutorial at www.quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/scrappy-trips-around-world.html (not sure why this isn't hyper-linking, but well worth taking a look at).

This is a true scrap buster.  Using 2 1/2" strips its suitable for Jelly Rolls and your stash.  However, as we all know, you always need something new to add into your scraps.  So we have created the Quiltsmith "Lolly Tray" where we have stripped a wide selection of our Funky Fabrics into 2 1/2" strips.  You can pick your own.  Cost wise these strips are comparable to Jelly Rolls but you have the choice.

SARAH'S REVIVAL

This is my first look at the blocks, of our Sarah's Revival Block of the Month, made up.  Well done Elizabeth they are beautiful.  I love this BOM designed by Sue Garmon.  I really enjoyed choosing all the red fabrics for this quilt.

We are still selling this Block of the Month.

CLASS ACTION

This happened in a Karen Cunningham class this week.

Here's Val Moore's class

This is Lynne Alchin's Chesterfield quilt, being put together in Val's class.

STAFFERS

Janet has completed the bulk of her blocks for Barbara Brackman's current block-of -the week.  She threw them up to see how they look.  Pretty good in my opinion.  This is a lovely use of William Morris fabrics.

Melinda