Autumn 2025 Newsletter

Hello Ladies,

Hasn't Term 1 flown by - I have so much to tell you!!

Firstly you need to make a note that the SHOP WILL BE CLOSED from Wednesday 9th April until Monday 12th May.

On the 9th April, we will be setting up for the Australasian Quilt Convention being held at the Royal Exhibition Building in the Carlton Gardens. The show starts on Thursday 10th and runs until Sunday 13th April. It is a great way to check out different ideas, get inspired and have a look at the amazing quilt display, let alone taking in the beautiful surroundings that are the Exhibition Building. I've actually lost count how many years we have had a stand there, for us it's fantastic meeting so many new people from all over Australia! We will be taking our flannel fabrics - there are so many new ranges, designs and colourways to choose from! We hope to see you there! 

After the Quilt show I am heading off on a holiday. The past few years have been very challenging - as it is for all small businesses - and I'm sure I speak for all my colleagues in saying that we are very grateful for all your purchases whether large or small! Anyway I will be heading overseas to source some textile and haberdashery shops! I know it'll be a hard task, but I'll persevere! I get home on the 10th May, so the shop will re-open on Monday the 12th. The newest addition to the family will arrive just before I get home, so lots of exciting events to look forward to! 

We have lots of classes to offer you - both new and old! We have our weekly classes which we run the same as the school term - in a nutshell there are 8 patchwork classes each week, 4 embroidery classes then the workshops. Maureen Tarnok teaches the amazing Dimensional Embroidery on alternative Wednesday mornings. Catherine Howell is here on the 4th Saturday of the month (not April) - she also has a quilt on display at the AQC! Keep your eye open to see that! Veronique Diligent is teaching her new quilt too! Find all times and dates under classes.

Catherine is teaching an all day class on the 4th Friday of the month. We still have some spaces available if you'd like to join her, just ring to book in. The ladies are stitching some amazing projects including a wool quilt embroidered with Australian animals!

Veronique will be teaching a class for her new quilt- Jardin de Poche - The 4 Seasons. This class will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month beginning 20th June, 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Veronique is happy for you to make any of her quilts in this class. Just give me a call to book your place.

We have been inundated with deliveries of flannels over the past few weeks! I've got most loaded onto the website, but there's still a lot to add - Peter Rabbit and Guess How Much I Love You for starters! The black, charcoal, dark grey, and 2 dark blues have finally come too!

Take care, happy stitching and we might see you at the AQC!

Warm wishes,
Therese