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

Our Apologies for being a bit behind.

Hi Everyone

We are still trying to get on top of all the new fabrics in the shop.  As I speak we have another five boxes of fabric delivered.  I am in love with our new fabrics and have already talked myself out of stealing several bolts before they hit the shop.  I have shown restraint.  

Consequently, we are behind on loading the fabrics onto the website.  It will happen!! Here is a snippet of the new stock.  

WHAT'S NEW

We are particularly excited about this new Collection of solids from Jason Yenter.  The photo does not do it justice.  It also has the most marvellous handle.

FINALLY stock has arrive of YLI's Select thread in Ecru.  YaY, it's been months since we have had any.  So to everybody that has been asking, we have some now.  Sometimes it is the small things that make you happy.

SHOP PARADE

Look at this fabulous Elongated Hexagon quilt.  We found the perfect backing.

Hope you all have a nice ANZAC break.

Melinda

Getting Back on Track

Hi Everyone

A big thank you to all who participated in our Sale.  We had fun, I hope you had fun.

We had some busy moments, but still I don't think we have space to put everything new out.

WHAT'S NEW

Very busy getting new fabric ready to scan for the website.

New Kaffe Fasset fabrics and Sarah Fielke's wonderful new book.

New Phillip Jacobs and Brandon Mably fabrics with Kim McLean's new pattern "Trees of the Four Seasons".  The new fabrics will work a treat in this masterpiece from Kim.

Pam Kitty

Love the beach themed 30's print. (It looks a bit 50s to me but who cares.)

New Judie Rothermel, just beautiful.

And many more boxes that we haven't even opened yet.  Stay tuned.

CLASS ACTION

Karen Cunningham's class. Wow.

Brigittte Giblin's class.

Sneak peek at Brigitte's new quilt.

WHAT I DID OVER EASTER

We have been so busy I haven't shown you what I did over the Easter break. After my sewing disaster at Christmas, I spent the three days in the classroom, just me and the machine.  It was good.  Of course I only managed half of what I wanted to do.  Here are two projects that are presentable.

From the Kaffe Fasset book "Quilts in Sweden".  I'm rather pleased with this.  More quilting!!!

Finally, I have finished the blocks for my Barbara Brackman, Block of the Week, from some time ago now.  I added some extra blocks that I had to make sure were period correct.  I just have to sew them together now, I am not using any sashing so the end result will look something like this.

Melinda

April Workshop Update

Hi Everyone

We are still putting the shop back together after the sale.  Fabric is emerging out of the boxes, but like all good things, it takes a bit of time.

We have some great Workshops planned for April (and one in early May), which I thought you would like to know about.

MARGARET SAMPSON GEORGE

QUILT RENOVATION AND RESCUE!

Saturday 13 April                                         10am-3pm                 One Day                    $70.00

Here's a quilter's dilemma.......what to do with the tops and blocks that are half-finished, or old, or boring or even loved-but-no-idea-what-to-do-next?  You could put them back in the cupboard and pretend you didn't see them or you can come to a ‘Renovate and Rescue’ class and breathe new life into these discards and bring them into 2013.   You might complete them by hand or machine...the method doesn't matter.  

Bring your usual sewing requirements and you do need to include an un-picker!!!!

LINDA BUTCHER

TEA CADDY PARADE

                                                                                   

Tuesday  23 & 30 April                          10am-3pm                 Two Days                  $140.00

Linda’s original “Tea Caddy Parade” quilt has a gorgeous piece of fabric in the centre and an equally gorgeous appliqué border of an exotic parade – elephants, camels, oxen, dancing girls, soldiers, animals and much, much more. Join Linda in this two day workshop to learn how to hand appliqué your own parade. Whether you want to replicate the original quilt or customise it to your own design, Linda is there to provide all the assistance you need.  Small pattern fee will be charged.

LISA WALTON

 BUILDING BLOCK QUILT DESIGN

Saturday & Sunday 4 and 5 May                         10am-3pm                 Two Days                  $170.00

Quilt design for non designers. Learn how to design simple blocks, create a variety of proportional designs and build them into a striking original quilt design.

Based on Lisa Walton’s book – Beautiful Building Block Quilts  (C&T Publishing)

 Day 1 – Designing your blocks .You will learn how to design your own simple quilt blocks, create a variety of proportional sizes and then build them into a striking improvised design. You will be amazed at how easy it is to create an original contemporary quilt design using simple shapes and colours with endless possibilities. Topics covered include shape, proportion, colour and piecing. Sample blocks are stitched and reviewed.

Day 2 – Building your quilt. Once you have stitched enough blocks in a variety of sizes you will be able to start to play around with the design. You will learn how to put your blocks together in a variety of layouts as well as incorporating the border into the design. How to work around those unexpected problems and turn them into the perfect creative decisions and quilting options will also be discussed.

Skill level – Beginner to Intermediate

If you would like to book into any of these Workshops please call the shop on 02 9550 4947.

I'm off to open some more boxes.

Melinda