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Katipatch Catchup Issue 9 - 13th September 2006
Dear Patchworkers,
Spring has sprung – isn’t it great to see the cherry blossoms, kowhais and bulbs bursting forth! Some of the new NZ fabrics in the shop reflect the wonderful native flowers and the birds that feast on them. There is certainly a great range of these fabrics available now and our collection is growing.
We are spending much of this month either preparing for or attending exhibitions – Tauranga Patchworkers & Quilters this weekend at the racecourse, the following Saturday at the Craft & Quilt Fair at Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton where Cindy will be on the Husqvarna Viking stand, and all the following week we have our own Hanging of the Quilts in conjunction with the Katikati Open Air Arts Festival. Here we will have the entries for our Coffee & Cream Challenge on display, along with other quilts made by local quilters. Entry is by a gold coin donation to the St Johns 24/7 campaign. If you would be able to help us out during this week, we would be very grateful; we are looking for “white glove ladies” to watch over everyone’s precious quilts to ensure the general public gives them the respect they are due. Please contact us if you would be able to spend a couple of hours.
Our Charmers have been a great hit and the first pack of twenty five 4inch squares has been sent out. If you would like to go on our mailing list for these, just let us know.
We have more classes planned for the next couple of months, so take a look and see if there is something you would be interested in. Let us know by return e-mail info@katipatch.co.nz or a phone call 07 549 5900 if you would like to register your interest.
" Machine Quilting Thursdays 12 & 19 Oct 9.30 – 11.30am This popular workshop teaches you all you need to know to start quilting your own tops. Learn straight stitch and freestyle quilting, plus all the tips on threads, batting and marking.
" Machine Appliqué Thursdays 12 Oct - 2 Nov 1 – 3pm In this workshop over four weeks you will learn four different techniques for doing appliqué. Once armed with this knowledge you will be able to make the correct decisions about which method is the right one for any given project.
" Mesh Weaving Bag Wednesday 1st Nov 9.30am – 3.30pm Pauline Williams has put together this delightful little bag using her very interesting fabric weaving (see attached photo).
" Lilies Saturday 4th Nov 9.30am – 3.30pm Dianne Fussell is an expert in machine embroidery – her expertise is brought to the fore making these lilies look so realistic. Join Dianne and start your own wallhanging or quilt centre.
" Christmas Cornucopias and Pine Cones Tuesday 7th Nov Ella Forno and Marion Hocken will join forces to teach these gorgeous decorations for Christmas. Add your own touches to match your décor.
" Piece on Earth Thursday 9th Nov 9.30am – 3.30pm Christmas tree through a window to add your own embellishments to. Register your interest now.
" Take Twelve Thursday 16th Nov Make a single bed quilt in double quick time using twelve Quilters Quotas (0.3m). We have 2 quilts made up in this pattern in the shop, so take a look next time you’re in the shop.
Every person that you meet knows something that you don’t; learn from them.
Altogether patchwork
Carol & Cindy
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