About Us > Katipatch Catchup > Issue 19
Dear Patchworkers,
The cold, wet weather sure brings the patchworkers out; we have been seeing some beautiful quilts brought into the shop recently. It gives us a lot of pleasure to see completed projects, especially if we have played a part in the original fabric selection.
We have had many comments about the gorgeous Pukeko raffle quilt hanging in the shop. This pattern is now available for those who would like to make it.
A big thank you to those of you who have donated magazines and books for the Neurological Foundation sales box. These keep trickling in, so be sure to check it out each time you visit, as there will be something different being added on a regular basis. $2 per magazine or book. We have now collected $182 for our charity – fantastic!!
For those who have registered for our BOM, block 2 is now available. See the attached picture. If you haven’t registered yet but would like to start, this is on-going, so call us now. We are enjoying watching the blocks being constructed by some of our Friday Friends, some of whom are making them with their own twist. For those of you who enjoy appliqué, don’t forget that we have Appliqué mats available in 2 sizes – 40cm x 34cm at $24.80, and 21cm x 30cm for $14.80. You will be hard-pressed to find anything cheaper anywhere else.
We hope those of you who have registered for the Katipatch Sisters Friendship Block Exchange are well underway with your blocks. However, it’s not too late to join in if you are interested in making a quilt combining blocks from many other like-minded people, at no cost, except the making of your 20 blocks! At the finish you will end up with 19 blocks from different people plus one of your own. The rules are posted on our website www.katipatch.co.nz Once you have read the rules and want to be involved, just send us an email info@katipatch.co.nz or phone us on (07) 549 5900 to register. We plan to complete this project in October.
Classes coming up:
" Pukeko in Stained Glass This “stained glass” class is always popular. Let us know if you would like to see the finished wallhanging. Thurs 2nd August 9.30am – 3.30pm $45 includes lunch, plus requirements.
- Picasso with Natalie Murdoch. Provide your own picture or photo and Natalie will teach you how to turn it into a fabric creation. This is a design workshop, for those who like to make their own original work. See the attached picture for an example of what you can achieve. Tuesday 7th August $65 includes lunch, plus requirements.
- Carol’s Kete Make a woven bag based on the traditional Polynesian kete. Tues 21st August 9.30am – 3.30pm
- A– Z Appliqué Techniques with Janelle Pengelly If you always wanted to learn to do perfect needleturn or other hand appliqué techniques then this is the class for you! Janelle is an expert in all things worked by hand. You will make a sampler for future reference in this one-day workshop. The attached picture shows what you can achieve once you have completed this workshop. Sat 25th Aug $70 includes lunch.
- Grapes with Mary Transom. This wallhanging is something quite different for Mary, but made with her usual fantastic style. Sat/Sun 15th/16th September $110 includes lunch both days, plus requirements.
- The Sparkle Sisters with Philippa Morris of Whiskers and Wings. These cute little angels will add a special charm to your Christmas décor. Wed 31st October $70 includes lunch, plus requirements.
- Quilters Quarters This is another of our famous mystery weekends planned for Fri night/Sat/Sun 2 – 4 November. You won’t know where you’re going or what you’re making, but you can be assured of a fantastic time, excellent food and great company! Contact us now to register. Your quilt top without borders will measure 47” x 60”.
- Juniors class runs on the first Sat of each month from 9.30 – 11.30am. For the junior in your house we teach all sorts of techniques for $10 per lesson, plus the cost of a small kit.
- Wednesday Workshops 2-hr project-based classes each fortnight teaching a variety of different patchwork and machine techniques, with input from the participants as to just what they would like to learn. 1 – 3pm once fortnightly $30 per term.
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.
Everyone smiles in the same language.
Altogether patchwork
Carol & Cindy