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www.donnasquiltstudio.co.nz
8B Railside Place, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph/Fax: 07 847 3692
Email: donnaward@xtra.co.nz
With March upon us and the realisation that winter is just around the corner, now is the time to get on with those quilts so they can keep us warm over those cooler months.
It is with great sadness that we have had to say goodbye to Karen Nitschke who has recently left us after working at the Studio for the last 3 ½ years. She will be missed and we wish her all the very best with her new venture.
This week has seen a huge influx of new fabrics. Amongst these is Valori Wells latest flannel range, Della Flannel. In addition to the collection, we now have a new line of micro-fiber fleece in matching designs and colours. This is so soft and would make wonderful backing for flannel quilts or just use it by itself for a throw.
On our recent visit to Houston we meet so many cool fabric designers. One of our favourites was Heather Bailey. Her latest range “Nicey Jane” has also just arrived and is a collection of nostalgic florals and modern geometrics in fabulous colours. Ideal for a more contemporary style of quilt and would also make wonderful clothing both for women and children.
Have you checked out our blog yet at donnasquiltstudio.wordpress.com. This is a great way for us to keep you in touch with our daily goings on as there always seem to be something going on whether it be new products and fabrics coming in or new shop samples being made up. On the blog page there is a facility to write us a comment or subscribe to the blog. We are looking at offering bloggers competitions so do keep a look out at what is going on.
We still have a few vacancies in our new block of the month programme. “Piece, Love and Applique” includes pieced blocks and whimsical appliqué which come together to create this fabulous quilt. Finished size is 62” x 82”. This is a twelve month Block of the Month, first month costs $90 + P&P, with the next eleven months at $30 + P&P per month. This is an optional extra of 6 reels matching Robison Anton Rayon Threads for $65.00.
We are now taking enrolments for Term 2 Your Own Thing" classes, if you haven't booked don't leave it too long as last term we had no vacancies in the evening classes.. These classes are always popular as I am able to take all levels of quilters from beginners through to advanced.
Patchwork and Quilting Do Your Own Thing – 7 weeks $85.
Monday evening, 26 April to 14 June, 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Tuesday evening 27 April to 8 June, 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Wednesday morning, 28 April to 9 June, 1.00pm – 3.30pm
Thursday morning, 29 April to 10 June, 9.30am – 12.00 noon
Thursday evening, 29 April to 10 June, 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Friday morning 30 April to 11 June, 9.30am – 12.00 noon
Saturday morning, 1 May to 12 June, 9.30am – 12.00 noon
Wednesday 7 April 10.30am-2.30pm
Children’s School Holiday Project. Wheat-filled Frog
Make this adorable patchwork frog filled with wheat. Bring sewing machine if you have one. Any age welcome.
Wednesday 14 April 10.30am-2.30pm
Children’s School Holiday Project. Patchwork Cushion
Using simple pacthwork techniques to make a cushion to take home. Bring sewing machine if you have one. Any age welcome.
Saturday 24 April 9.30am-11.30am Husqvarna Sapphire Basics and Beyond $15
This is a hands on class (so you will need to bring your machine) and we will run over the basics of the Sapphire machine and teach you more about just what it can do.
Saturday 24 April 12.30pm-2.30pm $35 Make Your Own Quilt Labels
Just come along to class and everything will be provided for you to be able to go home with four completed quilt labels. Fun and easy. Ashleigh will help you to individualize your labels by coloring in with Pigma Pens.
Saturday 1 May and Saturday 8 May 12.30pm-2.30pm Jewels of the Pacific $65
Create your own unique pacific inspired small wallhanging. This workshop has been inspired by my recent exhibition “Jewels of the Pacific” in which I developed this quick and easy method of putting together a small art quilt. A variety of patterns will be available in class for you to use as a starting point, however you will be encouraged to individualize these designs to create your small quilt using fusible raw edged appliqué technique and free form quilting. Also included in this workshop is no-sew fusible mitred binding. This workshop is suitable for all levels of quilters.
Saturday 12 June 9.30am-4.00pm Scrap Saver Quilt In a Day Waste Knot $65
Waste not, want not! No problem! Use up your scraps and 2 ½” fabric strips or this quilt can be made using a Jelly Roll with this fun and easy to make quilt. Work with what you have and select a striking background to compliment this simple pieced pattern. Traditional or contemporary, soft and subtle or bold and bright – hey, why not! Precut your fabrics before class.
Just a reminder that we will not be open on Good Friday or Easter Monday but we will be open on the Saturday of Easter weekend, 9.30am to 3.00pm 3 April.
Studio Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm and Saturday 9.30am to 3.00pm.
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays.
Happy quilting.
Donna and Ashleigh Ward,
Cindy and Meryl.
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