Summer/Autumn Newsletter
Happy New Year & Welcome to 2010 at the Boatshed.
As usual the year is kicking off quickly, school is back (for the time being) it’s a very short school term. We are looking ahead until winter, & we also have some annual events held by us to put in your diaries.
Firstly, we thank all who participated in our 2 days of summer classes with our special Guest Tutor, Monica Poole. All the bags & quilts coming back look wonderful & a good time was had by all, the response has been great.
We are conducting an Apron Challenge to be displayed in April at the EGOS Craft display 28th April – 2nd May. So we are looking for some ladies to make an Apron for this. (Of course your apron goes back to you.) Our intention is to have an Apron Parade, as well, our first charity event for the year. Contact us for more details, if you would like to participate.
Robyn & Lyn will be attending AQC in Melbourne for 4 days on the
29th April – 2 May 2010. We look forward to seeing all the ladies who drop into our stand to say Hello.
We also attend the Quilt & Craft Fair from 22nd – 25th July 2010
TWO ANNUAL EVENTS
The Mystery Quilt ~ 2nd & 3rd October
Twilight Afternoon/Evening ~ Sat 11th December
Please register an interest in these, as we are filling places now.
Our next “SPECIAL GUEST TUTOR” this year is:
VIV RONINSON of Viv’s Creations 15th & 16th May
This will be our first visit from Viv, & we are very excited to have her teach at the Boatshed. Her designs are absolutely gorgeous & whimsical. She is teaching one of her latest quilt designs,
“The Twelve days of Christmas”. It is a combination of her signature hand embroidery & raw edge machine appliqué & stitchery. A delightful little BOM quilt, you will start your quilt & learn the techniques with Viv, then finish it off in the usual BOM form, to complete in 6 months. All ready for Christmas. Fabric Kits available.
Please register an interest as places will fill quickly.
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CLASS LIST – SUMMER/AUTUMN 2010
Ph. 03 51 55 2222
Hand Piecing
Alternate Thursdays During School Terms
10am – 12am
Tutor – Megan ~ Cost $12 (per class)
This is a great class for ladies new to patchwork. You learn the basics, to get you started & can achieve a lovely hand pieced quilt of any size. Work at your own pace. Contact us for specific dates.
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Summertime Braid Quilt (Foundation Pieced)
Sat 22nd May 9am - 2-30pm
Tutor – Debbie ~ Cost $35
This quick braid block makes a very pretty quilt. Suitable for all levels. Debbie will teach the foundation method on this quilt, with great results. Some
pre-cutting required.
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Easy Pieced Quilt
Sat 10th April 9 – 2.30pm
Tutor – Robyn ~ Cost $35
A lovely large quilt using easy piecing methods. Pre-cutting is required to get well into this quilt on the day.
Kit Available.
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Carry Bag Class
Sat 17th April 9.30 – 1pm
Tutor – Debbie ~ Cost $25
A generous (big & roomy) carry bag, suitable for an overnight stay, a weekend away, or handy beach bag. Easy & achievable
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Circles of Time Quilt
Sat 29th May 9am – 2.30pm
Tutor – Lyn ~ Cost $35
You can make this quilt any size, right up to queen if you wish. It features circles using your machine. It can be scrappy, using up some of your stash, or colour controlled. Learn the technique & make some blocks on the day. Complete the quilt at home.
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Oriental Quilt
Sat 5th June 9am – 2.30pm
Tutor – Robyn ~ Cost $35
A simple quilt design using the very popular Oriental fabrics, or could be done in any fabric range. Some pre-cutting to be done prior to the class.
Kit Available.