Patchwork Angel

BACK FROM FACEBOOK!

Have been doing lots of posts on Facebook lately as it is just so easy to do from my phone so sorry have been neglecting the blog for awhile. Of course if you want to find us on FACEBOOK you can do so HERE

Now for some news you may have missed. We have just got in stock a range of Tilda's by Tone Finnanger. The fabrics are sooooo yummy.

Because the fabrics are 140cm wide the Fat Quarters work out to be 70cm x 50cm and are only $6.95. Excellent value!

 Haven't got these on the website but if there is anything you see that you can't live without pop in, give us a call on 07 5477 0700 or email us info@patchworkangel.com.au.

The Scrap booking paper blocks are so lovely even I could take up Scrap booking! Did I really just say that.

Keep on Stitching,

 

NEW FROM BRONWYN HAYES AND NATALIE BIRD!

Ohhh so excited have just loaded some lovely new patterns on the website. go to our JUST ARRIVED section to see them all. But here's a few tempters!

BLUEBERRY GIRLS  from Bronwyn Hayes of Red Brolly

or

FUN GIRLS QUILT

New from Natalie Bird

HEARTS RETURN

SIMPLE JOY

Don't forget that we have the frames for these available too.

A new wallhanging pattern

STARRY EYED

and last but not least

A new softy from Melly and Me SCOTTY McSPOTTY!

The Quilter's Trail is keeping us out of mischeif and I do have 3 spots left on my Monday bus so give us a call on 07 5477 0700 if you would like to join the crazy adventure!

Keep on Stitching,

 

QUILTER'S TRAIL IS IN FULL SWING!

Thought it was about time we shared some photos of the Quilter's Trail with you.

Tuesday saw our first bus load of keen patchworkers the lovely ladies from Cooroy.

Here are Beth and Sue all ready for the buses on Saturday. They are dressed ready for Carnivale in Venice!

Our first bus came from Egypt aka Sew Creative from Gatton.

Here I am in my mask made for me by my friend Marlene with Gail Chalker and Pam from Sew Creative.

Rose dressed in theme for her bus trip with the group from Egypt!

Then we had some visitors from France aka Heavenly Patchwork in Clontarf. Bon Jour to Paris!

We head off on our first trip to visit the other shops on Monday.

WHAT!!!! Don't know what I am talking about then have a peek HERE to find out more.

Keep on stitching,

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WHEN DID A UFO GROUP BECOME A MILLINER'S CLASS?

Well, when the fun Cheryl needed to finish her Easter bonnet of course. Cheryl is always a delight to have in the classroom but today she excelled herself!

Don't you just love the vamp pose! We are trying to convince Cheryl to take orders as her hats are lovely!

Just goes to show patchworkers are a very creative lot!

Keep on Stitching and may the Easter bunny bring you chocolate!

DON'T LOOK NOW AGAIN!

We are so lucky we had Kellie Wulfsohn from Don't Look Now come for yet another workshop teaching her raw edge applique and trapunto in our classroom over the weekend. Here is the classroom all ready.

 After flight hassles we finally got Kellie back to the coast at 2 am but here she is teaching a class full of enthusiastic ladies! What a trouper!

And here are all the girls with Kellie on the left with their projects from the weekend.

Kirsty third from the right in the above photo has done one of our classes with Kellie before. Here is the OH CHRISTMAS TREE she has made in between. Kellie was so impressed she has borrowed it to take to Spring Market in the USA.

Gotta say we are all pretty impressed.

One of the things I really love about these weekend workshops is the friendships I see developing over the weekend. To see the girls exchanging phone numbers gives me such pleasure. This group included 2 sisters, mother and daughter, and 2 sets of friends but everyone still mixed and had lots of fun. Some of the girls plan to meet at our FRIENDSHIP GROUPS too.

Oh and here's Lily our grand daughter helping Poppy balance the till also modelling the shirred dress I made her. Now she has celebrated her 2nd birthday I think she is nearly ready to help in the shop????

Keep on Stitching,

 

SHABBY QUILT CLASS PHOTOS

On our Facebook page -http://www.facebook.com/patchworkangel.com.au we promised to show you more photos of the Shabby Quilt class.

This one was by Mrs M using Amy Butler Lark range

These girls did so well as a few of of them had not done  rotary cutting before.

Francis had fun making this colourful one to take on her visit home to the UK.

Think we have a new addict in Megan. She used some of the new Rounneries Deux by French General as well as other fabrics.

Glenda made this one with a Paris theme. She was making it for a Grand-daughter but she really loves it. Wonder if she will give it away!!

 
Jean who was too shy to even peek out from behind hers used one of the kits put together in the shop. Very Shabby Chic look to this one. Jean hasn't done patchwork for a couple of years but I think she is hooked again.

Angela, Toni and Andrea I don't have photos of yet!!!

If you would like to make one of these quick quilts you can order the pattern HERE or we love to put a kit together for you. We have some kits already made up in a range of colours. HERE

If you woudl liek to join in on one of our fun classes. then have a look at the classlists here.

BEGINNERS

GENERAL

Keep on Stitching,

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We are planning to have a competition there soon!

IT'S QUILTER'S TRAIL TIME AGAIN!

Yes, we are coming up to April which is our Quilter's Trail month. COME AND JOIN US
Join in the fun and friendship! Gather a group of friends and set out on a journey to nine of the best SouthEast Queensland quilt shops!
During the month of April register, collect your passport then visit each of the 9 shops, get your passport stamped, spend $10 or more and receive a free gift and then go in the draw to win prizes including a new Sewing Machine at the Muster in Esk in May. 
You can choose to self drive but why not join us on a bus trip. 
This year's theme is AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 DAYS.

Each shop represents a different country or city. We are ITALY!

Each store could use the pattern pieces to make a project of their choice. We chose to use the BELLA BAG pattern for ours.

(pictured are some of the girls on last years bus trip)

We will be taking buses on the Monday 16th and 23rd of April. Bus trips are $35 each or $60 for both. Come on both buses and receive an extra FREE gift.

On trip one we will go to -Patches Indooroopilly, Country Quilt Co Ipswich ( our new store in the Trail), Sew Creative Gatton, and Twilight Crafts Esk.

Trip two will take us to- Quilt Essentials Eatons Hill, Heavenly Patchwork Clontarf, Sew This and That Morayfield, Cooroy Drapery and Patchwork Cooroy.

Give us a call on 07 5477 0700 or pop into the shop to grab your seat on the bus.

 You can download the brochure with more info HERE.

Hope to see you on the Quilters Trail!

Keep on Stitching,

CINDY WORKS IN A PATCHWORK SHOP

Meet Cindy, she our new staff member. Such a clever girl decided to make herself some new pants to wear to work so she made a pair of the SMARTY PANTS.

Cindy has been a keen patchworker for some time but is learning all our funny ways so be patient if you get her when you phone us. She is such a happy person to be around we know you will enjoy her helping you with your latest project!

Keep on Stitching,

BEGINNERS PATCHWORK CLASSES

Since sending out the Class list for Semester 1 we have had lots of ladies asking for Beginners classes. So Liz K and I put our heads together and have come up with some classes that we think are perfect for absolute beginners. Now if you are already a patchworker you can of course still come to these classes if it is a technique you want to learn or just because you enjoy being part of a class.  We also are thrilled to be able to offer a Beginnners Dressmaking making class this term with a new tutor Sandra.  Sandra is willing to accept students as young as 13 years.

Have a look at the whole list HERE

Pictured above are just a few of the projects offered.

Looking for something more challenging then how about coming along to JELLY HEXAGONS,

Fine out more about other classes HERE.

Can't get to the shop for a class. Then why not sign up for a Block of the Month Program. Here are a few we still have spots in.

FROG WORK

PINCUSHION CLUB

LOVE STITCHERY

MERRY AND BRIGHT pictured above.

 

Just one of the eight pincushions from the PINCUSHION CLUB.

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But regardless of everything,

Keep on Stitching!

One of the blocks from Frog Work.

NEW BOOK FROM LYNETTE ANDERSON

Have just put two new exciting Lynette Anderson things on the website. So Exciting!

First up is her new book COUNTRY COTTAGE QUILTING. This lovely book packed with 15 designs to inspire you using both patchwork and stitchery. There are 127 pages to explore! Designs include  quilts, bags, stitcheries, needlecases and more. Order yours HERE or just go to the front page of our WEBSITE.

We have maybe 5 spots left in the NEW FERNHILL BUTTON CLUB- from Lynette Anderson Designs. Each month over 9 month. Included is a FREE pattern to use your buttons in a sweet MYSTERY wall hanging (Finished size 28" square). You will also receive a colour newsletter from Lynette with your button.Order this program HERE  or once again go to the front page of our WEBSITE.

Spaces are limited so don't miss out!

 

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Keep on Stitching!