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| Always Quilting
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| “Drop thread gorgeous” was one patchworker’s description when she saw the latest colours from Aurifil. The 36 colours, recently added to the 100% Cotton Mako’ range, include luscious plum shades, gorgeous soft greens, sumptuous yellows, more practical neutrals and two rich variegated colours. Now with 252 colours in four thread weights and two spool sizes, there truly is a thread for everyone’s textile art purpose. Read more about using Cotton Mako’ at http://alwaysquilting.wordpress.com and ask for 100% Cotton Mako’ by Aurifil at your local patchwork shop or visit Always Quilting at www.alwaysquilting.com.au for a list of your nearest stockists. Mail order and trade inquiries are welcome.
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| As Featured - Yazzii
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| Finding the perfect bag to comfortably and stylishly carry your craft supplies is no longer the eternal search.
Yazzii's range of Unique and Multi-Functional storage bags come in a huge range of colours and sizes. They are well-known for their Innovative Design and High Quality. The extensive use of see-through pockets makes access and viewing and retrieval easy for all women on the move.
Many of our designs are perfect for storing your Jewellery and makeup as they are the ultimate soft storage solutions that are cute and practical for home usage, Travel and make ideal gifts
Please visit www.yazzii.com for more details! |
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| Brenda Ryan Embroidery Designs
| Australian stitchers can rejoice thanks to the gorgeous new collection of Cottage Garden Threads now available at Brenda Ryan Embroidery Designs. These beautiful, 100 per cent cotton, variegated threads are Australian-made and hand-dyed in a uniquely Australian colour theme. The threads have been designed specifically for stitchery by experienced quilter and dyer Pam Spurway and feature short, stitch-length colour changes, making them perfect for any embroidery project. Interested stitchers can purchase the Cottage Garden Threads range from Brenda Ryan Embroidery Designs, call (03) 5662 3118 or email sales@brendaryan.com.au. Further information, a list of stockists and a free colour card of the initial range can be obtained by calling designer Pam Spurway on (03) 5668 1513 or emailing pam@cottagegardenthreads.com.au.
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| Catharina’s Country Collection
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| If you believe small moments make the most treasured memories, you’ll love the Remember When block of the month quilt by Libby Richardson. Available from Catharina’s Country Collection, this stunning quilt is sure to have you reminiscing about happy times gone by. From baking, sewing and learning at school to the joys of Christmas, exploring and love, this quilt celebrates all the precious little moments that become cherished memories. Featuring pretty pink tones and constructed from elegant rose prints, this quilt is sure to not only capture your past, but sewing will be so much fun it is bound to become a future happy memory in itself. This BOM runs over 10 months at $39 per month plus p&h. For more information, visit www.catharinascountrycollection.com or see the Stockists & Contacts list at the end of this issue for business details.
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| Clover
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| Stitchers have used thimbles to protect their fingers for hundreds of years but now, thanks to Clover, the humble thimble has evolved. Clover’s new Protect and Grip Thimble, constructed from metal and rubber, makes needlework easy and painless. In the pursuit of functionality and comfort, Clover has developed this “new feel” thimble that is finger-friendly, comfortable to wear and sure to speed up your work. For more information, visit www.clover-mfg.com
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| CraftExpo
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| Held on March 25–28 at the Brisbane Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane, CraftExpo is an interactive and fun show providing hands-on workshops, new features, free seminars and shopping galore. Join in the Bernina bag design unleash your creative flair, take part in the Make & Take workshops and create a unique piece to take home, or watch experts demonstrate craft tips and tricks at the Discovery Desk. CraftExpo is the perfect place to learn about craft and seek tips and advice on all things crafty, brought to you by the organisers of the Craft & Quilt Fair. For more information, visit www.craftexpo.net.au
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| Cranberry Crafts
| Cranberry Crafts is on a rock and jelly roll and you can be a part of it. Every few months the store holds a strip club, where new pattern and cutting techniques, along with a fresh Moda range release, are demonstrated. The September strip club was no exception and members enjoyed a “Jelly Slice” (in fabric, of course) using the Fresh Air fabric range by Chez Moi. The Jelly Slice pattern is designed by Lynne Morrison of Cranberry Crafts and is available by phone order for $13.95 plus p&h. For more information, please phone (03) 6425 1077 or see the Stockists & Contacts list at the end of this issue for business details.
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| Crystal Butterfly
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| Perpetually feminine, these elegant beaded fairies are the epitome of elegance. With their diaphanous wings and magic wand, you could almost believe they possess magical powers. Make your very own precious keepsake using the Beaded Fairy Kits from Crystal Butterfly. Priced at $5.80 each, these kits are available in a range of idyllic colourways and designs, ranging from soft peach and apricot through to the more masculine dark amethyst, turquoise and blue. The kits are also available as a Christmas angel. Perfect for Yuletide projects, these are a great way to add sparkle to your home during the festive season and perfect for taking pride of place on the top of your tree. Visit www.crystalbutterfly.com.au
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| Faeries in My Garden
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| This soft and feminine Milady’s Unmentionables lingerie bag from Faeries in my Garden would make an ideal gift for Mother’s Day. Lavender-scented shoe stuffers tied with pink ribbon and a tiny lavender sachet complete the set. An elegant, hand-stitched monogram personalises the pouch and pretty embroidery provide the finishing touches. Both beautiful and practical, this pouch is useful for the storage of pretty underthings while travelling or to use at home as a lovely indulgence. This pouch could even be given to a stitching friend for storage of their embroidery bits and pieces. The Milady’s Unmentionables lingerie bag measures 26 x 20cm. The pattern is $16 plus $2 p&h and a full kit including fabric and pattern is $33 plus $3 p&h. An optional threads and embellishment pack including threads, ribbon, button and lavender is available for $13 plus $3 p&h (lavender not available for overseas customers). For more information, phone Faeries in My Garden on (07) 3869 0808 or visit www.faeriesinmygarden.com.au
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| Floriani
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| Jenny Haskins is a leader in the machine embroidery and quilting industries and now her designs and specialised range of books, threads, silks and software are available from Floriani. Add a touch of glamour to a special project with Jenny Haskins Premium Dupioni Silks. These beautiful silks are available in 12 shades, personally selected by Jenny, and each sheet measuring 54 x 36in comes sealed in an individual pack. Also available is Jenny Haskins Magic Tac — a permanent adhesive that is lignin- and acid-free, dries clear, will not yellow and is washable. This adhesive is soft and pliable enough that it can be used to stop ends from fraying and adhere to soft lace trim, but is also strong enough to bond leather and wood. To purchase or for more information on Jenny Haskins’ complete range, phone Floriani Know-How Sewing Essentials on (02) 9894 8994 or visit www.florianiembroidery.com.au
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| Gathering Stitchers
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| Aren’t these mini aprons from Gathering Stitchers simply adorable? Whether you choose to whip up a couple up for your little one’s dolls or create a whole collection to pin up with mini pegs as a charming decoration, you’ll be delighted by this sweet and simple project. The finished aprons measure 10cm to 15cm long, meaning they are the perfect size for popular dolls such as Barbie and Bratz.
To get your hands on this wonderful pattern, all you need to do is visit www.gatheringstitchers.com.au, click the “download pattern” link and make your payment. The pattern will download instantly, meaning you can print and get stitching straight away!
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| Honeysuckle Cottage
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| Introducing the stunning new Floral Tea Time stitchery collection by Bronwyn Hayes. Available at Honeysuckle Cottage, these 10 gorgeous stitchery kits can be bought individually for just $15.50 each or purchased altogether in a pack for $155 (plus p&h). Customers who buy all 10 kits together also receive a bonus Floral Tea Time quilt pattern and three additional bonus stitchery templates and instructions, making this complete kit extraordinary value for money. Each Floral Tea Time stitchery kit includes fabric, DMC threads, needle, template and instructions. For more information, visit www.honesucklecottage.com.au
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| Janome
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| Stunning sewing and embroidery — that’s the Janome guarantee with the Memory Craft 9700. To make the switch between regular sewing and embroidery with this brilliant machine, it’s a simple matter of touching the embroidery mode key, attaching the presser foot and, voila, you’re ready for superb, professional results every time. There are no bulky attachments to worry about and you’ll never run out of designs. The MC9700 has 95 built-in designs, including 15 border designs that can be combined to create new patterns and frames with the easy, built-in design-editing feature. Plus you can use PC design cards, memory cards or download designs from the internet. Now you can get on with some serious needlework! For your nearest retailer, contact Janome today. Visit www.janome.com.au
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| Koala Conventions
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| Koala Conventions arranges the very best embroidery, textile and creative arts events in Australia and to celebrate its 10th Anniversary in 2010 it is running a new event with 32 workshops in Perth between October 2 and 7. The annual Brisbane event from July 3–11, 2010, will also offer 88 superb two- and four-day workshops in hand embroidery, knitting, crochet, textiles, felting, doll-making, patchwork and machine embroidery. All workshops at both events will be taught by expert designers, tutors, authors and artists from both Australia and overseas. Students can attend for a single two-day workshop or for the entire nine-day event, which will include banquets, local tours, free evening presentations and much more. Accommodation packages can also be arranged. A monthly payment plan is available and the event is open to both beginners and the most experienced stitchers alike. For a free full-colour brochure or for more information, email Andy at koalaconventions@tpg.com.au, phone (07) 4093 9474 or view all 120 projects online at www.koalaconventions.com.au
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| Macs Crafts
| Introducing two new designs from the delightful world of Loralie Designs! The Sew Fabulous and Nurse Central prints, available from Macs Crafts Wholesalers and Distributors, are fun, clever and colourful. Whether they are used for patchwork, crafts, decorating or fashion, these bright fabrics are sure to inspire. Featuring sewing ladies in every shape and size, Sew Fabulous is ideal for creating a gift for a stitching friend. Nurse Central features nurses and doctors, ready for action in medical attire, making it perfect to use in a “get well” present. For your nearest stockist, phone Macs Crafts on (02) 8824 1111 or email mailorders@macscrafts.com.au
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