About Us > Katipatch Catchup > Issue 26
Dear Patchworkers,
March brings with it wonderful warm, sunny days, with slightly cooler nights (making it easier to sleep) – it’s certainly a lovely time of the year. The evenings are closing in which makes us realise that winter is on its way, so it’s time to complete some of those cosy quilts to wrap around knees or cover the beds.
New in the shop is iron-on tearaway, which we have been trying to hunt down for some time now. It is the perfect solution for any machine embroidery projects – simply ironed on the back (saves getting those pins in the way while you stitch), then once completed just tear it away. At only $5 per metre, it makes the difference between a good job and a great job.
Also new are Sewline fabric mechanical marking pencils, which have leads formulated to give a clear fine line on fabric. No more messy chalk or lines you can't remove. No chemicals to damage your fabrics. Lines are easily removed by an attached eraser or by dabbing with a damp cloth or washing. They are comfortable to use and refills of leads and erasers are available. There are currently two colour choices - green for light fabrics and white for dark. Suitable for use on most fabrics.
Sewline have also introduced a fabric glue pen - a clever glue stick means the end of sewing around pins! Water-soluble blue glue that dries clear. A quick, convenient way to hold fabrics for sewing. Great for quilting and appliqué. Once glued, the fabric pieces can be pulled apart so not to worry if they are misplaced or need to be adjusted. Refills available.
The Sapphire 830 from Husqvarna Viking is a user-friendly, computerized sewing machine. All stitch selections are made with the touch of a finger and shown in the very bright, well-lit Infodisplay. You will also experience all the joy of sewing with the longest free arm in the industry and the largest extended sewing surface. This machine has 105 wonderful stitches, 3 alphabets and 10 permanent memories. The special price for March is $2,699. Come and try it out for yourself.
Classes coming up:
- " Basic Sewing Class Cindy will teach basic dressmaking and drafting skills while you make a skirt. Sat 15th March 9am – 12 noon $35 plus requirements.
- " Clematis Wallhanging with Mary Transom (photo attached) Mary has agreed to teach this award-winning piece with us; her classes are always popular, so get in now if you want to join. Sat/Sun 5/6th April 9.30am – 3.30pm $110 plus requirements, includes lunch on both days.
- " Juniors Class usually on the first or second Sat of each month from 9.30 – 11.30am. For the junior in your house from age 9 upwards we teach all sorts of techniques for $10 per lesson, plus the cost of a small kit. If you know a little person who might be interested in joining the fun, the next session is 12th April.
- " Janelle Pengelly is an expert in Hand Appliqué and due to popular demand she is returning to do a couple of classes with us. On Sat 19th April she will be teaching Baskets and Sun 20th April will be Borders. Both classes are 9.30am – 3.30pm and lunch is included in the cost. $70 per class or $120 for both, plus requirements.
- " Puddle will be demonstrating all of the latest products and tools from Clover on Wed 30th April 10am – 3pm $20 for the day. Clover has an extensive range of high quality, inspirational, patchwork and quilting accessories. There has been considerable interest in this day, so please register now.
- " Busy Bees with Philippa Morris of Whiskers and Wings (photo attached) This brand new design from Philippa has these 5 cute little dolls each carrying something different, and Philippa will be bringing the bits and pieces with her for you to select your own. Philippa’s class is always popular, so don’t miss out – register now. Tuesday 6th May 9.30am – 3.30pm $70 plus requirements, includes lunch.
- " Embroidered Bag Panel with Hazel Foot (photo attached). Make the panel for his gorgeous bag in this class. Use pictures from fabrics of your own choice and embellish in Hazel’s signature embroidery style. She will have the pattern for the bag in the class. We have the bag on display in the shop. Sat 17th and 24th May 9.30am – 3.30pm $110 plus requirements, includes lunch on both days.
- " Wednesday Workshops 2-hr project-based classes each fortnight with input from the participants as to just what they would like to learn. 1 – 3pm once fortnightly $30 per term plus requirements. Register now for Term 2. Dates: 7th & 21st May, 4th & 18th June and 2nd July.
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.
What’s On:
March 14 – 16 Capital Quilters Exhibition Horticultural Hall, Lower Hutt
Western Quilters’ Circle Annual Exhibition Kelston Community Centre, cnr Gt North Rd & Awaroa Rd, Glendene, West Auckland 10am – 4pm daily
April 4 – 6 Wine Country Quilts Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay winecountryquilts@quiltworks.co.nz
April 11 – 12 Warkworth Quilters’ Biennial Exhibition Mahurangi East Community Centre, Warkworth Contact Anne Parker 09 422 9590
April 12 – 13 Cotton On Quilters 20th Birthday Exhibition Wanganui Racecourse, Purnell St, Wanganui 10am – 4pm each day $4 entry
April 19 – 20 In the Eye of the Beholder Coastal Quilters’ 20th Anniversary Exhibition Johnsonville Community Centre cnr Frankmoore & Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville
April 24 – 28 (ANZAC weekend) Parallel 41 - A Quilters Gathering Picton Quilters Mini symposium Queen Charlotte College, Picton www.pictonquilters.org
The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right.
Altogether patchwork
Carol & Cindy