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www.donnasquiltstudio.co.nz
8B Railside Place, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph/Fax: 07 847 3692
Blog: donnasquiltstudio.wordpress.com
Email: donnaward@xtra.co.nz
With winter closing in and Term 2 coming to an end, we have been so busy here at the Studio bolting new fabrics and planning workshops for the next few months.
We are in love with Cuddle. Cuddle Fabric by Shannon Fabrics is 100% polyester and is much like Minkee. We first saw this fabric in Houston last year and simply had to have it. It is ohhh so soft and not too difficult to work with as we have been making it up as quilts, clothing and toys. It comes in lovely textures, tone on tone prints and plains. We have 20 bolts on the shelves and more to come in. Perfect to snuggle up to in the winter months ahead.
Have you been checking our blog? Ashleigh has been working hard trying to keep this up to date. We now also have a Facebook Page. You could check this out as well next time you are on Facebook and join our group.
We are now taking enrolments for Term 3 “Do 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 July to 6 September, 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Tuesday evening 27 July to 7 September, 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Wednesday afternoon, 28 July to 8 September, 1.00pm – 3.30pm
Thursday morning, 29 July to 9 September, 9.30am – 12.00 noon
Thursday evening, 29 July to 9 September, 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Friday morning 30 July to 10 September, 9.30am – 12.00 noon
Saturday morning, 1 May to 11 September, 9.30am – 12.00 noon
Scrap Saver Quilt In a Day
Saturday 26 June, 9.30am - 4.00pm $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.
Midnight Mayhem
Friday 2 July Anytime after 5.00pm to Midnight $25
Come along for a fun evening and “Quilt till you Wilt” while working on any project of your choice. Starting anytime after 5.00pm, bring a plate along for a shared dinner at 6.30pm. Tea and coffee and supper will be supplied.
Children’s Class - Patchwork Skirt
Wednesday 7 July 10.30am-2.30pm $40
Make yourself a lovely patchwork skirt. Bring sewing machine if you have one. Fabrics supplied. Any age welcome.
Children’s Class - Patchwork Bag
Wednesday 14 July 10.30am-2.30pm $40
Make yourself a funky patchwork bag. Bring sewing machine if you have one. Fabrics supplied. Any age welcome.
Bargello Quilt
Saturday 31 July and 7 August, 12.30pm – 3.00pm - $65
This very popular quilt workshop is being repeated. Very simple to make and looks great in many different colour ways. Works best in batik fabrics and we will be happy to assist you in your fabric selections.
Free Form Machine Quilting
Saturday 14 August 12.30pm-4.00pm $65
This class is suitable for all levels, from students who are new to free form machine quilting to those who may have done some machine quilting and are ready to take on new “challenges.
Jewels of the Pacific
Saturday 28 August and Saturday 4 September 12.30pm-2.30pm $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.
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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