About Us > Katipatch Catchup > Issue 17
Hello patchworkers,
We had a light frost in Katikati this morning – a sure sign that winter is on its way. Warm snugly quilts are the perfect comforter in this cooler weather, so if you ever needed an excuse to make a quilt, bring it on!
Our sale of second-hand magazines etc for the Neurological Foundation has been a huge success. We have raised $94 so far, and still have plenty more books arriving all the time, so this tally will keep rising. We have decided to add “Books for Blokes” to the mix for the males who come into our shop. They have a separate box so that they don’t have to rifle through the ones they’d rather not look at! So if your man has a few magazines lying around that he no longer wants (no “girlie” mags, please!), we’d love to move them on to someone else for you; same deal for the buyer - $2 a magazine for the Neurological Foundation http://www.neurological.org.nz/
We have a couple of new products in the shop that you should know about. The first is our Relish Jars. We all relish fabrics – for some of us that’s the reason why we make quilts, just because we love the stuff! The Relish jars have 10 x 4” strips (total of 1m) of shades of one colour, plus a recipe for the relish all in a lovely preserving jar. We have a range of 10 relishes including corn, blueberry, mushroom, aubergine and beetroot. These would make a great gift for a patchworking friend.
The second new product is our Inchworms. These are rolls of fabric from 4” – 7” across the width. So you can buy maybe a 5 Inchworm or a 6 Inchworm. If it’s just one strip of something you require then take a look through the basket; we may just have the perfect worm for you!
Something else we have just received is the new-to-the-market Husqvarna Viking Sapphire machine, with a 10” free arm! The presser foot is lifted by an exclusive sensor system – no need for a presser foot lever or knee lift on this machine, so it’s perfect for patchworking, appliqué and quilting. Come in to the store to view or have a try. If you have an older Husqvarna or Elna machine, please talk to us if you are wanting a new accessory.
We are selling two new Kiwiana kits. First is a gorgeous wallhanging which comes in three border colours – green (as in the picture attached), gold or red. Everything you need to make the hanging is included in the kit. We also have a Kiwiana bag kit with a range of different fabrics in each kit. Phone 07 549 5900 or e-mail info@katipatch.co.nz if you are interested in purchasing one of these kits.
Some other products we stock: tea-dyed quilters muslin (230cm wide), Jumping fish for those of you who love dyeing, Gigly cloth for appliqué, template plastic, and Quick Patchwork Papers for perfect points.
Don’t forget that we sharpen your 45mm or 60mm rotary cutter blades. As long as the blade isn’t damaged, for $3 we can bring the sharpness back to its original cutting quality.
Classes coming up:
" Juniors class runs on the first Sat of each month from 9.30 – 11.30am. We will teach all sorts of techniques for $10 per lesson, plus the cost of a small kit.
" Dragonfly with Jacqui Karl. We are excited about having Jacqui coming to teach, so we have booked her for two one day workshops. This first is on Sat 9th June. The dragonfly absolutely sparkles with Jacqui’s techniques, using Angelina fibres, paints, beads and paua. $65 includes lunch. We are providing a kit for $21.50 and there are a small number of other requirements as well.
" Painted Landscapes with Jacqui Karl. The second workshop is on Sun 10th June. Starting with a plain white piece of fabric, you will paint, machine stitch and hand embroider to create your own landscape. Jacqui promises stunning results. $65 includes lunch, plus requirements.
" Beginners Sampler Quilt from Wed 20th June for 9 weeks. There is a day class from 9.30 – 11.30am and an evening one from 5.30 – 7.30pm. $120 plus requirements for the course during which you will learn a different technique each week.
" Free-wheeling Kites with
" Celtic Knotwork class where you will learn to design and sew your own knot to make into a cushion or table mat, or the centre of a medallion quilt. Thursday 5th July 9.30am – 3.30pm $45 includes lunch, plus requirements.
" Foundation Piecing Make one of the three little wallhangings in the attached picture, using this popular technique to get precision points. Thursday 19th July 9.30am – 3.30pm $45 includes lunch, plus requirements.
" Picasso with Natalie Murdoch. Transfer your art to fabric; Natalie will bring out the Picasso in you! Wednesday 8th August $65 includes lunch, plus requirements.
Call us on 07 549 5900 or send us an e-mail info@katipatch.co.nz if you would like to join any of these workshops or would like a photo or more information. Also, please let us know if there is something you would particularly like to learn and we’ll see if we can arrange a tutor.
You can’t change the wind to suit your sails but you can change your sails to suit the wind. (We thought this was very appropriate with NZ doing so well in the Louis Vuitton Cup)
Altogether patchwork
Carol & Cindy