Hi!

I hope you and yours all had a fabulous Christmas and a great New Year.

What a year 2008 was for us!

We moved, Leah (our daugh-ter) got married on August 2 and the best news of all—she got her kidney transplant on September 16—a date that will never be forgotten in our home.

She is so well—we give thanks every day for the doc-tors and nurses who look af-ter her so capably but also to the family who made the very tough decision to donate their loved one’s organs. A life changing decision and a very precious gift indeed.

So on to 2009.

What’s happening this year?

Lots of new and exciting classes coming up

Lots of visiting tutors.

To start us off this year, we have Sue Spargo coming in April all the way from USA.

In June, we are so very pleased to be able to an-nounce that Robyn Pan-dolph is coming back to visit us. Robyn is designing a project for us, to be done in a 2 day workshop.

Also in June, Helan Pearce is returning to us after her year off. Helan has a new Santa in the making, a quilt done in velvets and silks, beading and lots more.

Later in the year, Robyn Alexander will be coming back to conduct a workshop for us.

So lots happening this year.

Grab a cuppa, put your feet up and as always, happy reading!

W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G

COST $1.10 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 01 JAN 2009

T H E Q U I LT E R S ’ &

E M B RO I D E R E R S ’ S TO R E

SPECIAL

POINTS OF

INTEREST:

• Sue Spargo

• Lee Cleland

• Robyn Pandolph

• Helan Pearce

• Robyn Alexander

• Machine Servicing

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

N EW F A BR ICS 2

W HA T ’ S N EW 3

B O O K R EV IEWS 4

F R EE P A T T ER NS 4

B L A CK F R IDA Y S A L E 5

C L A SSES 7

production of Cicely Mary Bark-ers Flower Fairies in panels and

all-over prints.

We are always expecting more new fabrics, so keep a watch for

Aviary—3 Sisters

Amy Butler

Urban Flannel by Valori Wells

In the Pink II (look for the free BOM in Homespun magazine)

Redwork and Bluework Revival

Crazy for Dots and Stripes

And lots more

We have just received the lat-est Kaffe Fassett and Phillip Jacobs fabrics in store—they are divine. Pop in and see

them or look on our website, for your viewing pleasure.

We also have the yummiest black, red and grey fabrics in Soiree and Lulu—perfect for

quilts, bags and clothes.

Robyn Pandolph’s latest range is so elegant, soft and pretty, called Sumptuous Living.

Michael Miller have done an outstanding job with the re-

N E W F A B R I C S

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LOTS OF NEW

FABRICS ARRIVING

IN STORE

—

WITH MORE TO

COME

Click on ‘JUST IN—New New New!! ‘ on the left hand side menu to see what’s just arrived in store.

Updated daily as new stock ar-rives.

Keep up to date with the latest fabric releases, books, accesso-ries, gadgets and more. Visit our internet site:

www.tqes.com.au

J U ST I N—N E W N E W N E W

W E LC O M E K Y L I E This year we have a new teacher joining our friendly staff—Kylie McDougall. Kylie has been a long time friend of The Quilters’ Store and has now agreed to share her fabu-lous ideas with all of us.

Kylie has a blog—don’t know how she finds the time—www.blockaday.com—read about her adventures both quilting and otherwise.

And don’t forget to look out for Kylie’s classes!

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FRESH HOPE PATTERNS

The name Fresh Hope may be familiar to some of you as it is one of the charities we support through our charity quilt group. They also produce patterns—asking some of Australia’s best designers to design a pattern ex-clusively for them.

We are very proud that our own Donna Elkington has designed a quilt for Fresh Hope called On The Move—just perfect for little people particularly boys. Come and see the quilt in store along with all the Fresh Hope patterns we stock.

MACHINE BITS AND BOBS

We now have a limited range of sewing machine accessories—oil, bobbins to suit Pfaff, Janome and Bernina, and a walking foot for the Janome machine. We will from time to time increase the range where we see a demand and are able to source the items for you.

THREADWORX THREADS

I am currently increasing the range of our ThreadworX threads so that we carry all colours. They have all been ordered and are coming in as available. ThreadworX also overdye Kre-inik #4 and #8 braids in a lim-

ited range of colours. They are very yummy, easy to work with and we are carrying the full range of these.

PUFF or BISCUIT QUILTS

Do you remember these? I do vaguely (says she with her fin-gers crossed behind her back). Well they are back! And Clo-ver has produced a tool to make it easy to produce these little puffs. They are available in two sizes—1.5” or 2.5” finished. We have them in stock now.

BEATRIX POTTER

We have Beatrix Potter eve-rywhere—cloth books, cot-ton fabric, flannel fabric, cross stitch charts and kits. These are perennial favourites with young and old alike. My daughters still love their Beatrix Potter initials that I did for them when they were young.

MACHINGERS QUILTING GLOVES

These fit well and are very handy if you have trouble gripping your quilt whilst quilting. The coating is only on the fingertops so that the palms of your hand breathe easily. Come and try them.

MAGAZINES Don’t forget we keep of stock and accept standing orders for • Asian Fabrics • Cloth Paper Scissors • Down Under Quilts • Quilters Newsletter • Quilting Arts • Sampler and Antique Needle-work

JUST IN!! • William Morris is Appliqué • Embroidery Contemporary and Traditional Crafts

• Learn to Tat • The Fine Art of Kimono Em-broidery

• You’re Invited (Blackbird De-signs)

• Pretty Little Patchwork • Pretty Little Potholders

B O O K S & M AG A Z I N E S

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I’ve just been chatting with Lee Cleland and it looks like she will be here in mid May. Lee is one of the best machine quilters in Australia She has published two books on the subject.

If you want to learn how to ma-chine quilt or improve your ma-chine quilting, on your domestic machine, then don’t miss Lee’s classes. Details to follow soon.

S TO P P R E SS !

F R E E Q U I LT P AT T E R N S O N T H E W E B !

There are so many places to find these patterns but here are a few to get you going. More next newsletter!

SOUTH SEAS IMPORTS

www.southseaimports.com/projects.aspx

MODA FABRICS

www.unitednotions.com/un_main.nsf/free_patterns

BENARTEX FABRICS

www.benartex.com/projects/index.php

MAYWOOD STUDIOS

www.eeschenck.com/default.asp?SuperStore=348&s=348

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• All full price stock 10% off

• Have a lucky dip at the counter

• Pull out a black ticket and increase your discount to 20%

• Books, kits, quilting & embroidery accessories, giftware and more—all on sale!

• Opening hours 9:30am to 7:30pm on Friday 13th

DATE: FRIDAY

FEBRUARY 13

Come in and chase away that

‘bad luck’

Grab some bargains, have

some fun and enjoy the day! 1. Come into the store and select your

fabric, threads and any other good-

ies.

2. Take them to our friendly staff to

calculate the total cost of your sale.

3. Dip into the Lucky Dip basket and pull out a discount voucher and you may increase your discount

from 10% to 20% of f your sale

Conditions of Sale

• Discount voucher does not apply to already discounted items

• Discount voucher does not apply to Gift Vouchers, Clubs, Block of the Month, Classes.

• Discount Club Members will receive the value of the discount voucher in addition to the 10% Discount Club discount.

• Internet customers quote: “Black Friday” in the comments section of your order to receive at least 10% off your sale. We’ll dip into the basket for you and hopefully make it 20%!

Black Friday Sale

Friday February 13

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Machines should be serviced at least annually. Needles should be changed at least every 6—8 hours of sewing. When was the last time you changed your nee-dle or had your machine ser-viced?

Do you need your machine ser-viced? Then why not drop it off at the shop next time you’re in. Ian Elkington, formerly of Sew n Sew at Annerley, will service the machines.

M AC H I N E S E RV I C I N G

M AC H I N E Q U I LT I N G S E RV I C E

Finished piecing your quilt top and ready to have it machine quilted?

On the first Saturday of each month, Jan Hendrie will be in our store from 10.00am to 12.00 noon to discuss your ma-chine quilting needs with you.

Or if you prefer you can make an appointment to meet Jan at the Store or ring Jan and dis-cuss your project over the phone. Drop your quilt in at the Quilters’ Store for Jan to pick up and drop off when completed.

Machines will be picked up/dropped off each week on Thursday and Friday.

When you drop off your ma-chine, we ask that you complete a service form so that Ian knows what the problem is. If necessary, Ian will contact you directly.

Your machine will then be re-turned ready and rearing to go!

Join now for just $45 and re-ceive 10% off your purchases for 12 months from the date of joining.

Discount Club does not apply to classes, clubs, BOM’s, work-shop fees, already discounted items or at external venues.

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Class Rules & Etiquette (or something like it)

1. Please book classes in advance.

2. A 50% deposit must be paid at the time of booking the class, to secure your spot, with the remainder payable at least 1 week in advance.

3. The refund policy for classes is in 2 parts. If you book a class and then cancel your place more than two (2) weeks before the start of the class, you will receive a refund of your money less a 10% ad-ministration fee, which is based on the cost of the class. If you book a class and then cancel your place less than two (2) weeks before the start of the class, then your class fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you are most welcome to send someone else in your place. We just ask that you advise us of the change. Please note that the refund policy for travelling tutors (that is international, in-terstate and intrastate tutors) is different and is stated at the end of the class de-scription, where applicable.

4. We reserve the right to cancel a class should numbers not be sufficient. Should we cancel a class, then you will receive a full refund of monies paid.

5. Please arrive for class 15 minutes early so that the class is able to start on time. If you have been delayed (and we all understand how this happens), please call to let us know.

6. Morning and/or afternoon teas are included in your class fee. Lunch is not in-cluded.

7. Requirement lists will be provided once you have paid in full. All supplies are available at the shop unless advised otherwise.

8. Costs listed are for classes only unless stated that kits etc are included.

9. Children are not catered for during class, so to be fair to all please arrange child minding for the period you are at class. We want everyone to enjoy themselves including you.

10. Please ensure that you register at the counter on the day of your class before en-tering the classroom.

11. Above all else, enjoy your class!

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CLASS TIMETABLE

SUE SPARGO We are very pleased that Sue will be coming to visit with us. This is her only stop in Queensland on her Australian tour. She will be with us for 3 days, doing a 1 day class and a 2 day class. There will be some preparatory work before the classes. Numbers are limited. Don’t wait to book—this will fill fast!

Sue’s approach is to guide rather than teach. She likes to share her accumulated ex-perience, pass on the many techniques and tips and she gains the greatest satisfaction from helping people find and act on their own creative ideas.

People invariably take home a one-of-a-kind piece, many new techniques and often some new and wonderful friends.

Sue likes to work not only in cotton but also in wool and silk. Embellishments are important in her work. So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to use those bits and pieces that you collect, to try your hand at new techniques, to introduce other fab-rics into your work, then don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in Sue’s classes right here in your own back yard.

Sue has designed two new projects to teach here in Australia—we will be amongst the first to see them.

ALTERED TEXTURE

This is a 1 day class. Bring along your appliquéd block and Sue will show you how to embellish and alter the texture, look and feel of your block, bringing it to life. You will use threads, fabrics, ribbons, silk, velvet and more to enhance your original ap-pliqué.

Cost $110*

MONDAY 9:45—4:15 April 20

HOUSE QUILT

This is a 2 day class. This is a new quilt that is first being taught here in Australia. It is a medallion style quilt, using all types of fabrics—cotton, wool, silk, etc with ac-cents such as ric rac, beads and more for added depth and dimension.

Cost $220* for 2 days

TUESDAY 9:45—4:15 April 21

WEDNESDAY 9:45—4:15 April 22

* Please note for international tutors, fees must be paid in full at the time of booking. No refunds are available but you may send someone in your place.

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ROBYN PANDOLPH Quilter, designer, author, teacher, and mother, Robyn Pandolph came to the quilting world in a modest way. Like many of us, she grew up with a mother and grand-mother who quilted and sewed, and she always had an interest in fabrics and design. Her life really changed in 1997 when she brought her Folk Art Wedding Quilt to In-ternational Quilt Market in Houston. With her soft pastel colors, and original folk art hand-appliqué, Robyn took the quilting world by storm. A successful fabric de-signer for over 10 years now, Robyn is the quintessential creator of sophisticated flo-ral romance.

Robyn is coming back to visit us and we are thrilled to have her back. Her classes filled very quickly last time so make sure to get in early—you don’t want to miss out on this one. Robyn is doing a two day workshop for us. Robyn hand appliqués for 6 to 8 hours per day—so if anyone knows how to hand appliqué, how to make it easy and fun, then this is the lady.

CREATING YOUR OWN FOLK ART APPLIQUE

Robyn will design a project that will suit our two day class. This design will be for students of this class only. The workshop is for all levels of appliqué students from just thinking about appliqué to expert at appliqué. The first day will include design technique, fabric and color selection, must have tools to make appliqué as effortless as possible, and a step by step instructional time on the preparation and application of needle-turn appliqué. The second day will be working further on the design and extending your appliqué skills, with more one-on-one time for appliqué technique instruction. Robyn will teach the most simple, effective way to appliqué while de-bunking the “rules” of appliqué. This workshop will eliminate the fear of appliqué and will take it off your ‘four letter word’ vocabulary list.

Cost $220* for 2 days

SATURDAY 9:45—4:15 June 13

SUNDAY 9:45—4:15 June 14

* Please note for international tutors, fees must be paid in full at the time of booking. No refunds are available but you may send someone in your place.

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HELAN PEARCE Helan Pearce will be here for three days commencing Tuesday June 16. Helan's em-broidery is just exquisite. Her many and varied projects cover such areas as beading, silk ribbon, stumpwork in wool and silk, crewel work, wool embroidery and more and are suitable for novices or those with more experience.

Helan has designed a new Santa, as well as new beading projects. She also has a quilt made of velvets and silks. Or why not try one of Helan’s embroidered woollen blan-kets or a crewel work cushion. There are also a number of one day projects.

You also have the option of choosing a project from one of Helan’s books (Dimensional Embroidery and Beaded Dimensional Embroidery) or one of her beading projects from A-Z of Beading. You can choose to do whatever project you like on whatever day suits you.

Cost $85 per day

TUESDAY 9:45—4:15 June 16

WEDNESDAY 9:45—4:15 June 17

THURSDAY 9:45—4:15 June 18

* Please note for interstate tutors, fees must be paid in full at the time of booking. No refunds are available but you may send someone in your place.

ANYTHING GOES

Patchwork or embroidery—like we say Anything Goes. Come join us and let us help you get those UFO’s finished. If you need help, guidance or just a kick start with an existing project, then we will get you going.

Cost $15 per session

TUESDAY MORNING 10.00—1:00

Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10

SUNDAY 10:30—1:30

Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15

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BEGINNERS SAMPLER QUILT Join Jan Hendrie to make this delightful beginners quilt. Jan will take you through the basics of rotary cutting, patchwork, foundation piecing, appliqué, borders, bast-ing, quilting and binding—everything you need to make a quilt. You can choose your own fabrics to suit your décor and style.

Cost $150 for 6 lessons

THURSDAY EVENINGS 5.30—8.30 Feb 19, 26 Mar 5, 12, 26, Apr 2

BULLION ROSES Don’t you just love those beautiful Bullion Roses adorning the most elegant of em-broideries, adding just the perfect touch. Don’t think you can manage it? Having trouble with your Bullions, making them sit and behave? Then join Sandy in this two hour class, where you will learn to use the right tools and techniques to achieve per-fect roses every time. And Bullion stitch is not just for roses—lots of other uses as well once you master this useful stitch.

Cost $25

WEDNESDAY 10:00—12:00 February 18

“COOKING” WITH KAY

Ever tried English Paper Piecing? It is so portable, relaxing and easy to do, achieving stunning results. Great for those times when you have to sit and wait for something or someone else. Come and join Kay Haydon and let her introduce you to the joys of paper piecing. Kay is a master of design and colour. Let her help you plan your mas-terpiece and enjoy watching it grow.

Cost $20 per session

WEDNESDAY 10:00—2:00 February 11

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CRAZY PATCH

Even if you never tried crazy patchwork, this class will get you hooked! The class provides an introduction to developing crazy patchwork step by step, from start to finish. The project this term is a four season spaperweight—lots of scope to show off your creativity. You’ll learn how to embellish with hand embroidery, ribbon, lace, braids, buttons, beads and charms. There are no rules—so there are no mistakes! Just think 'creative' rather than 'mistake' and you’re on your way.

Cost $70 for 2 sessions

FRIDAY 12.30—3.30 Feb 13, Mar 6

DROP AROUND

Circles in quilts! How to get perfectly smooth edges? Don’t like hand appliqué? Don’t like appliqué? Well this is for you! Let Donna show you the easiest, simplest way to add circles to your quilts the pieced way—no appliqué involved and all done on the machine. Works perfectly every time. And once you’ve mastered the tech-nique, you can do ovals, flowers—basically any curved shape—as easy as can be. Join Donna in making Drop Around, a fun quilt—you will master those circles!

COST $45

FRIDAY 10:00—2:00 Feb 13

FAN QUILT

This beautiful quilt was designed by Donna Elkington. By using a border print as the sashing between the fans, the colours for the quilt are chosen. The fans are machine appliquéd and embroidered. The top and bottom of the quilt have a wavy border, which so elegantly complements the beautiful fans.

Cost $70 for 2 sessions

FRIDAY 10:00—1:00 March 27 and April 17

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FAST FUSIBLE QUILTING

This fast fusible approach to quilting will allow you to create beautiful quilts. No quilting after sewing as you quilt as you go. Makes ‘on point’ quilting a breeze. Once you understand the technique you will be inspired to make your own fast fusible quilts. A Cushion sampler is made in class on the day.

Cost $45

THURSDAY 10:00—2:00 Mar 19

FAUX VINTAGE CHENILLE

Come along and learn how to make your own chenille. In class you will make a bath mat or floor mat for your home. The chenille can be made using bias strips you cut yourself or you can purchase premade bias to make it quicker and easier.

Cost $45

FRIDAY 10:00—2:00 April 3

GOLDWORK

Sandy’s been at it again! Another new project for Goldwork enthusiasts! Never tried it! Would like to? Then this is the place to be. Sandy will be able to help those just starting their Goldwork journey or those who are on their way create a masterpiece. And it’s not as hard as it looks. Achieve stunning results quickly and easily, by fol-lowing a few simple rules. As always you can choose from any of Sandy’s designs—Gecko, Bird of Paradise, Tulips, Turtle, Butterfly and her newest design, Byzantium.

Cost $75 for 3 sessions

THURSDAY 10.00—12.00 Feb 26, Mar 5, 12

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GROUP — CHARITY QUILTS

Come along and help us make quilts for those in need. This year we have worthy or-ganisations to support. Quilts of Love for the Royal Women’s Hospital, quilts for Brain Injured Children, quilts for families graduating from the Fresh Hope Program and quilts for the Forget-Me-Not Orphanage in Nepal. We need people to cut, press, sew (both machine and hand) and generally help.

This group meets on the first Friday or third Wednesday of each month at our prem-ises. Please bring your sewing bits and pieces (we have our own machines etc.).

Please contact the shop for further details

No charge 9:30—2:30

FRIDAYS Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 4, May 1, Jun 5, etc WEDNESDAYS Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, etc

GROUP— “STITCH & CHAT”

Looking for somewhere to come and relax, enjoy the company of others and get a bit of sewing done at the same time. Then this group is for you. Our only requisite for this group is that you are working on projects relating to the shop (not scrapbooking or knitting or the like) and preferably purchased through the shop.

Cost $2.50 per week

THURSDAY NIGHTS 5:30—7:30 Continuing throughout the year

Please note - All fees collected for the group are used to offset the cost of supplies purchased and used in the making of Charity Quilts.

HAND QUILTING

Let Lynette teach you the basics of hand quilting—with a difference. Lynette uses the Lap Quilting method—with no hoop. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you are able to master this technique. A pre-printed Baltimore panel has been chosen as the basis for this class. You also learn how to transfer designs onto fabric for future pro-jects.

Cost $35

SATURDAY 10:00—1:00 Feb 28 OR

THURSDAY 10:00—1:00 Mar 26

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HARDANGER

This is a beautiful form of embroidery, traditionally done white on white. Rows of neat bars of Stain Stitch (called Kloster blocks), with decorative filling stitches over the cut threads producing the most exquisite lacy effects with picots and knots and more. Let Lynette show you the ins out and outs of this beautiful old embroidery technique. To get you started the cost of the class will include a kit that contains, fabric, needle and thread—all that is needed to make the most darling little pincush-ion.

Cost $60 (includes kit)

FRIDAY 10:00—12:00 Feb 20 and Mar 6

INTRODUCTION TO NEEDLETURN APPLIQUÉ

Hand Appliqué is beautiful when done well. For those who want to learn the basics of needleturn appliqué, sharp points, smooth curves and the little tricks. Begin with one block made into a smart cushion or make it the start of a larger quilt. Let Lyn-ette show you how you too can achieve beautiful results.

Cost - $35

THURSDAY 10:00—1:00 Feb 19 OR

SATURDAY 10:00—1:00 Apr 18

LET’S MAKE QUILTS

Choose your own quilt design and Donna Elkington will guide you along the way to making your own quilt. Donna has years of experience teaching and creating her own quilt designs and welcomes beginners and advanced quilters for either hand or machine quilting. You can take as little or as long as you like—all we ask is that you advance book your place in the class and advise which patchwork/quilting design you will be working on.

Cost: $20.00

WEDNESDAY 10.00—1.00 Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27,

Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26, Sep 23,

Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 23

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LITTLE GIRL’S SKIRT

What little girl doesn’t love twirly, swirly, frilly skirts? Remember spinning round and round, making your skirt go higher and higher? I do! Now you can make one for your own special little girl. Join Kylie as she helps you choose your fabric and trims and shows you some tips and tricks along the way to make it easy to whip up these creations. Then present it to your favourite little girl and watch her twirl and twirl!

Cost $35

FRIDAY 10:00—1:00 February 27

MACHINE SAMPLER QUILT

Looking to improve your piecing? Looking for new and interesting blocks? Then join Kylie on a journey through the wonderful world of machine piecing. This quilt can be done in any colour combination you like—make it masculine for the man in your life, make it cute for a special little one or make it just right for you! Four mornings will see you through the blocks, sashing, border and onto basting, quilting and binding.

Cost $150 for 6 sessions

SATURDAY 10:00—1:00 Feb 14, 21 Mar 7, 14, 28, Apr 4

MEDALLION QUILT

Medallion quilts have been around for a long time coming from England with the early American and Australian settlers. Centres can be an interesting piece of fabric or a fabulous pieced block. Borders are added according to the quilt makers taste and skill level. Kylie can help guide you through the interesting process of making a medallion quilt, providing tips along the way, especially when it comes to cutting those long strips of fabric. Whether you stay traditional and use reproduction fabrics or decide to go wild with modern fabrics and techniques you will enjoy making a medallion style quilt.

Cost $100 for 3 sessions

THURSDAY 10:00—1:00 Apr 2, 9 and 16

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NINA’S DRESS

Donna has the most darling little grand daughter named Nina! When she was here late last year visiting Grandma, of course Donna could not resist whipping up a few little special outfits for her. Let Donna help you make this sweet, little dress for the cutie in your life. Choose her favourite colours or animals (Nina’s into penguins at the moment) and in no time at all, she will have her own OOAK dress! (that’s One OF A Kind for us ordinary folk). Quick and easy and cool for summer and warm for winter (in flannels with a skivvy or shirt underneath).

Cost $45

FRIDAY 10:00—2:00 Mar 13

PRETTY GIFTS

Are you always looking for something quick for those last minute gifts for friends? Enjoy hand work and embroidery but not sure what to do for family and friends? Let Lynette show you her range of pretty gifts. Each gift will only take an hour or two from start to finish, with hand work for the detail and finishing off by machine. Why not work on two in class and get a good head start on gifts for friends and family or even for yourself!

Cost $35

WEDNESDAY 10:00—1:00 April 8

SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY

Silk Ribbon Embroidery is easy, quick and achieves beautiful, sumptuous, 3D results. Let Sandy guide through the basics with her beginner projects. She will teach you the do and don’ts of Silk Ribbon embroidery, the most common and useful stitches and have you producing pretty, adorable silk ribbon blooms in no time at all.

Cost $75 for 3 sessions

WEDNESDAY 10:00—12:00 Mar 4, 11, 18

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STASHBUSTERS

Got a stash at home and you don’t know what to do with it? Feel guilty whenever you buy that ‘must-have’ piece of fabric? Looking for quick quilts to give for gifts or to have on hand when needed for family and friends? Then this is the class for you. Karen has designed a series of quilts using scraps, fat quarters and sometimes that special piece that you just don’t know what to do with. Use what you have at home—in these tight times, what better way is there than to make hand made gifts and they mean so much more. This series is a mystery—you won’t know what the design is until you get to class. Karen will have samples in a couple of different styles to show the versatility of the design and the pattern you will receive will provide de-tails for quilts from crib to queen.

Cost $35 per session

TUESDAY 10:00—1:00 Mar 17, May 19, Jul 21, Sep 15, Nov 17

STUMPWORK

Stumpwork embroidery is one of the oldest forms of embroidery and covers a vast array of techniques and stitches. Sandy will be concentrating in this series on Nee-dlelace, Needle Weaving, Drizzle stitch, other dimensional stitches and detached ele-ments. Sandy has designed a beautiful scene that derives it’s colourings from the background fabric. In this way, each piece of work will be individual reflecting the choice of background fabric.

Cost $75 for 3 sessions

THURSDAY 12:30—2:30 Feb 26, Mar 5 and 12

THE CIVIL WAR DIARY QUILT

This quilt captures the remarkable memoirs of 10 women living during the Civil War in 121 full sized quilt blocks, each inspired by an authentic diary entry. The 121 quilt blocks make one large quilt or you can create several projects including wall quilts, lap quilts and table runners.

This is a great quilt to use up lots of little bits and pieces. You can decide whether to hand or machine piece your masterpiece. As you work through each of the blocks, you will get help with great tips and hints to keep you on track to ensure you get this beautiful quilt finished as well as being inspired by your fellow quilters. You need to have your own copy of the book to comply with copyright legislation.

V OL U M E 6 , I SS U E 01 J AN 2 009 P A GE 19

Cost $25 per session

TUESDAY 10:00—1:00

Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1

TRIO OF QUILTS

Donna has designed three great quilts that use different techniques—Pinwheels, On Point, Appliqué. Choose from one of three designs, and make yourself or your family a great quilt. Sample quilts are in-store Cost of class includes the pattern for your cho-sen quilt.

Cost $45

FRIDAY 10:00—2:00 March 20

USE A TOOL

Ever walked into your local patchwork shop, spied something on the wall and thought what does that do? And what would I do with it? Been wanting to try a new tool but too scared to take the plunge? Let Kylie show you how to use the newest gadgets and bits and bobs to make your life easier. Let her know what you would like to use. Each month a different tool/technique will be demonstrated and practised (by you). In-cluded will be projects and lots of ideas on how to use your newest tool.

Cost $35 plus cost of ‘tool’

TUESDAY 10:00—1:00 February 24 Yo-Yo Makers

March 24 Printable Fabric

WINNER’S BOUQUET

This beautiful quilt made by Vicki Carr is much more easily achievable than you realise. Made using accurate Perspex templates (included in the pattern), Vicki will guide you through sewing gentle curves, achieving accurate results easily and without fuss. Our sample is made using indigos, reds and creams. You of course can choose your own colour scheme—it would look great in 30’s, balis, soft and pretty or even funky and bright. Vicki will also show you how to make the tassels that she added as her own personal touch.

Cost $120 (including pattern) OR $70 (if you already have your pattern)

WEDNESDAY 10:00—1:00 Apr 1 and Apr 15

Ph 07 3875 1700 Fax 07 3875 2911

E-mail: quilts@tqes.com.au

www.tqes.com.au

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HOURS OF OPENING

Monday Closed

Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am to 4:30pm

Thursday 9:30am to 8:00pm

Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm

Sunday CLOSED

People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest.

George Matthew Allen

See You There! Stitches & Craft Show April 20—May 3 2009 Coorparoo Quilters 25th Anniversary Show May 16 and 17 2009 Brisbane Craft & Quilt Show October 22—26 2009

Shop 4, 286 Evans Rd

Salisbury 4107