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Did you notice that you hadn't receieved a newsletter so far this month yet again. My goodness time certainly gets away from me. If anyone has a clue on how to get more than 24 hours into a day please let me know!!!!
Now that the Quilter's trail is over and we have had the Grand Finale / Muster where we give away heaps of prizes, had the Monica Poole Trunk Show for a visit and darling hubby and I have had a house guest my lovely Uncle from Sydney. We can now move onto what we have planned for June /July. Make sure you put the dates in your diary from the bottom of this newsletter and keep up with the blog to know what we are up to all the time.
Wow, what a delightful new pattern from Lynette Anderson! These cute snowmen are having such a fun time for Christmas. Made up of 5" squares with some super cute applique and stitchery. The finished quilt is 43" x 52" but we think the stitcheries would make a great addition to a Santa sack too.
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Here is the perfect quilt for the Sailor in your life! It is always hard to find a good pattern for a man and this one fits the bill. Using piecing and applique makes this a fun project. Sail away on the High Seas with this one me heartys! Finished size is 58" x 74" Maybe Jessica Watson would like this one! Pattern is $16.95 plus post. |
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How CUTE is this bag....Here's another new one from that clever girl Bronwyn Hayes. Make this fun bag with three crazy girls on a shopping spree on the scooter. Finished size is 11.75' x 17.25" This pattern is $18.95 plus post.
Here's one of Bronwyn's earlier patterns but we love it so we thought it was worth a revisit. The full pattern set gives all the instructions to do the stitcheries and peicing for this lovely quilt, which is 61.5" x61.5" finished. You can of course use the stitchery patterns for cushions and other projects too. Filled with delightful sayings like " Laughter with Friends keeps you in Stitches" This pattern is $61.95 plus post.
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What fun you will have with this cute pattern from Natalie Ross. Included in the pattern are Bag, Lanyard, and Machine pin cushion. Have a calorie free fun time with these accessories. Finished sizes are bag 10.5" , lanyard 15", pin cushion 23" This pattern $17.95 plus post.
We love Natalie Ross's fresh style. Have a look in the shop at her samples of Going Bananas (pictured below) and Ladybirds on Patrol.
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ROSE POCKET BAG PATTERN AND KIT
What a sweet little bag! This one is perfect to show off a pretty fabric and braid. We've kitted it and included a cute Patchwork Angel button to go on the front. All you need to add is bag stiffener or pellon, thread and time! Finished size is 28cm x 21cm. This month we are offering you this super special for
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There has been a massive resurgence of creating your own fashion wardrobe. With the fabulous fabrics available you can make a design and add your own touch. Don't worry about turning up at a partry and seeing someone in same outfit. Argh!!! Be an individual.
Here are a couple of patterns to help you on you way.
Here's one of Monica Poole's new designs.
The Mod Gals dress pattern is hip fun and would look fab in many of the groovy retro prints that are in vogue at the moement. Whip one up for you daughtersor grand daughters or teach them to make their own!Designed with an easy fit to suit all figure types it features drawstring shoulders with bows. The Baby Doll dress is so cute and features lightly puffed sleeves that are gatehred with elastic and an adjustabee draw string that sits just above the waist line. both styles are super easy to sew. Sizes are 8-16.Pattern is $24.95 plus post
Lee recently took a class making this simple wrap skirt. The girls all got their skirts finished in class and were already planning what fabric they wanted for the next one.You can order your pattern which is $17.95 plus post here.
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|  This month I want to share with you a new hint I have just discovered. As you know we keep a fabulous adhesive web product at the shop for blanket stitch applique. We have talked before about the terrific applique mats we have too as well as the great appli-bond needles. Anyway enough rambling get on with the hint Penny!!!
Sometimes when the pieces are small it is really hard to get the backing paper off the adhesive web. I have found that if you scribe the back with a pin down the middle you can then peel away from the centre of the shape easily.
Next month I might be able to show you what I have been working on when I discovered this hint. It is super cute
I also thought it was time to remind you that you can purchase all your rotary cutters and rulers on the website or in store too. Make sure the family know what rulers you are missing in your collection.
So if you are placing an order on the website or by phone make sure you make the most of the postage cost and include things like spare rotary blades, threads and needles to you order. Keep on Stitching!
Penny
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| Tracey Simms is a very talented artist first and a patchworker second. She is developing this stunning range of patterns and pre printed panels. This is the first in what we think will be a fabulous series.
You can purchase just the pattern for this bag and use your own selection of special fabric instead of the panel or you can purchase the pattern with the panel included. Pattern only is $17.95 or with the panel which is lovely $45.95.
If you live locally be sure to give us a call 07 5477 070 and put your name down to come to a Morning Tea at which Tracey will tell you all about her work and show you more of her stunning designs.
When Friday June 18th 10am. Please let us know if you plan to come so we can make sure we have enough morning tea and chairs! |
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This lovely book is a collection of eight workshops just for you. Including Lynette Jensen, Petra Prins, Carolyn Forster, Australia's own Lynette Anderson O'Rourke, Lynne edwards, Joanna Figueroa, Janert Bolton and Marsha McCloskey. Pictured below is the quilt designed by Lynette Anderson featuring a pineapple which is the symbol of Welcome as well as an icon on the Sunshine Coast.
Hurry though we only have 4 copies. They are $49.95 each plus post. |
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| We have so much happening in the next couple of months. So be sure to put these dates in your diary.
If you can't get to the shop be sure to keep looking at the Blog so you can keep up to date with our antics. Come and visit us at the QUILT AND CRAFT SPECTACULAR in Gympie on the Saturday 5th or Sunday 6th of June. Find out more here. There are some great workshops this year.
PROJECT LINUS Sunshine Coast- Judie Bellingham has agreed to start a Linus group at the shop on the first Monday of the month from 9.30am - 2pm starting Monday 7th June. Come along and help with this worthwhile cause, or give us a call for more info.
Friday 18th June 10am- Morning Tea with Tracey Simms RSVP 17th June 07 5477 0700 Wednesday 8th July 7pm- Sue Daley Trunk Show and talk. Sue is coming to catch us up with all she has been up to over the last year and to show us all her lovely designs. Of course there will be bubbles as always. It is always fun to hear from Sue and find out what her latest paper peicing designs are. While on the bus with the girls on the Quilter's Trail I asked could anyone sing a song about stitching. Well I found this clip on Youtube I just had to share with you. Enjoy the Sewing Amchine song!
So until next month,
Happy Stitching,
Penny, Lee, Fiona, Jenny and Beth
Pictured is the World's Largest Hexagon Quilt find out more about this fantastic effort here.
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