Happy New Year… Summer Autumn 2009
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Happy New Year… Summer Autumn 2009
Happy New Year… We are excited about the new year, lots of new ideas, yarns, patterns and projects. Our new patchwork fabric shelves are in place and we are very pleased with them. The fabrics look terrific, colourful and bright, and very easy to find exactly what you are looking for. Our central table is now free and it is calling out for people to sit around it and work on their projects, we have lots of activities planned for the new year to do it justice. We have a great program of classes and workshops. There are three Block of the Month groups, one in each of patchwork, embroidery and knitting. Groups for crafty kids have been popular and we are continuing them with workshops after school and in the school holidays. We are also very pleased to welcome Marg Low, a well known pattern designer from Albury who will be running regular workshops with us. Marg has a great following and many will be pleased to hear that she is back running workshops in Wangaratta. She will be introducing some punch needle work to us, so if you are interested in trying it, get in touch. We now have Marg’s patterns with lots of samples in the store. Summer Autumn 2009 rugs and are gathering a Catalogue of Hand Made Rugs, an opportunity to share pictures and stories of your family rugs. We have some great plans for the StitchedUp Textile Festival in Wangaratta in the middle of the year. We will holding our first Celebration of the Nanna Arts” and the topic is…..Coathangers. Dig out your hand covered old coathangers and use them for inspiration to make or cover a coathanger in the true spirit of the gentle arts: good workmanship, great design and practical usefulness. During the Festival we are indulging our enthusiasm for hand knitted and crocheted New Fabrics Cool baby wrap in soft printed muslin backed with fine cotton, very sweet bunnies and bambis. Three Little Kittens, Peter Rabbit and company, with beautiful soft florals, stripes and spots. New Yarns Stella 100% bamboo 4ply. Plain or print, very light soft colours. For the summer baby, and those with sensitive skin. Sirdar Sublime baby cashmere/ merino/silk yarn in 8ply. Delicate, soft, gentle and very natural. Lovely soft baby colours. New Braids Natural white on linen, very European, add your own embroidery. Braids packs: Braid, lace & pieces, some vintage, some remainders from designers, unusual & beautiful. 35 Reid St Wangaratta VIC 3677 T 5721 7948 F 5722 4582 www.sackvilleandlane.com.au [email protected] Mon to Fri 9 – 5.30 Sat 9 – 1 Small babushkas, big babushkas. Soft colours on cream background, or in rich dark prints. Centolavaggi. 100% extra fine merino; 1-2ply, 100g skein 1,400m; peach, soft blue and ivory. Perfect for a fine lace shawl or baby rug, an heirloom piece. Rich dark colours, greens, gold and reds on black. Great for trims on bags. Groups & Classes – Summer Autumn 2009 rich, floral quilt, with lots of appliqué and borders to build your quilting skills. For intermediate to advanced quilters. Groups & Circles Work on your y own project p j in an informal group g p or “Circle” in the Store. Each week we have groups g p focusingg on Sewingg (Patchwork & Quilting, g and Dressmaking), g Knitting & Crochet, and Embroidery. y A Sackville & Lane staff member with specialist p knowledge g and experience p in the area provides p information, helps p you y with techniques q and solving problems and shows you p y the latest products and ideas. These ggroups p p are for absolutelyy everyone, y beginners g to advanced. Enjoy j y the companionship p p and support pp of others. Come when you y need help p or come every y week, it’s very flexible, yyou jjust need to let us know so we can keep a place. Sewing Allsorts Rhonda will help you with your quilting or dressmaking project in a small group (no more than 4 people). Personal attention, individual problem solving and lots of support to get your project finished. Fortnightly on a Monday afternoon 1.00-3.00 Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross $20 per session. Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross First Monday of the month: 2nd March, 6th April, 4th May, 15th June 9.30-12.00 $25 per session plus $30 in the first session for the pattern. Crafty Kids in the Holidays Crafty Kids holiday workshops, morning and afternoon projects that link together, attend one or stay on for both. In the morning learn different stitches making a lined felt bag. In the afternoon, a small felt doll to slip in a pocket of the bag and a felt flower decoration to add to the bag or wear as a hair tie or brooch. Friday 17th April Snacks and materials provided Morning Workshop 10.00-12.30 $25 Afternoon Workshop 1.00-2.30 $20 Tutor Moira Watkins Learn to Knit with Nanna Join other knitters and crocheters in this friendly, informal ‘sit and knit’ time. Bring your current project or start a new one. Share enthusiasm, ideas and friendship; build your skills, and knowledge. Try new yarns and products. All welcome! Kids bring along their Nanna (or Pop, or mother or friend) and learn to knit in a friendly, supportive group. Jenny will give advice and tips for good techniques, and the easiest way to do things. A knitting starter kit is included with materials for a small project. Every Tuesday 10.00-12.00 Tutor: Jenny Brown $7.50 per session. Tutor: Jenny Brown Knitting/Crochet Circle Tuesday 30th June 1.30-3.30 $25 per pair (Kid + Nanna) Embroidery Circle Introduction to Hand Patchwork & Quilting Get started in the gentle art of hand piecing and quilting. Learn the best techniques of cutting; putting the pieces together; accurate, even stitching; and sandwiching, quilting and finishing your work. Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross Monday 23rd March 1.30-3.30 $20 Introduction to Machine Patchwork & Quilting An introduction to the basics of machine piecing. Learn the best techniques for layout & cutting to get clean, precise shapes; putting pieces together to get perfect points and corners; precision sewing and the art of the perfect quarter inch seam. Sit and stitch with others, share ideas, techniques and inspiration. Develop your skills and enthusiasm for embroidery and stitching. Two hours of uninterrupted stitching; now that has to be good for you! Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross Monday 27th April 1.30-3.30 $20 Every Friday Afternoon 1.00-3.00 (Term times) Tutor: Moira Watkins $7.50 per session. This seasons dress-making classes focus on the wardrobe basics, classic, perfectly fitting shirts and pants that can be made in different fabrics for different looks and seasons. We recommend Linda pure linens for pants, and Riviera handkerchief linen or light cottons for the shirt. Dressmakingg & General Sewing Classes for Kids Crafty Kids Workshops Crafty Kids will continue to meet on the last Friday of the month in term time, each session will be a complete project and provide opportunities to learn skills and experiment with colour and materials. Projects include a small box in felt, babushka doll and felt carry-bag. Friday 27th February, 27th March, 24th April, 29th May 4.00-5.30 Tutor: Moira Watkins $20 per session, snacks and materials provided Patchworking & Quilting Block of the Month A regular group meets monthly over 9 months to learn different techniques, completing blocks that build up a full quilt through out the year, different choices of fabrics and colours result in very individual quilts. The work of last years group is on display in the Store, be very inspired! This year we have chosen a Piece O’Cake pattern, Aunt Millie’s Garden. A beautiful, Perfect Shirt Make a classic shirt with collar stand and cuffs, using a pattern that is adjusted to suit. Master the techniques and make a perfectly fitting and professionally finished garment. For beginners to intermediate Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross Three 3 hour sessions Mondays 16th, 23rd & 30th March 9.3012.30 $95 Pattern included UÊ Ê«>ÀÌV«>ÌÃÊÀiViÛiÊ>ÊÛÕV iÀÊvÀÊ£ä¯Ê`ÃVÕÌÊÊÌ iÊÃÌÀi UÊ /i>ÊEÊ vvii]Ê>`ÊÊ>Ê}`Ê`>Þ]Ê i>`iÊLÃVÕÌà UÊ ->«iÃÊvÀÊ>ÊÌ iÊV>ÃÃiÃÊ>ÀiÊÊÌ iÊÃÌÀi UÊ ÊÊÌ iÊÃÌÀi]ÊLÞÊ>ÊÀÊÌii« i UÊ *>ÞiÌÊÊ>`Û>ViÊÌÊVwÀÊÌ iÊ«>Vi UÊ -«iV>Ê>ÀÀ>}iiÌÃÊvÀÊ}ÀÕ«ÃÊ>`ÊLÕÃÊÌÕÀà Perfect Pants Finishing Techniques Born to Shop Bag Learn how to adjust a pattern to suit your figure exactly and make perfectly fitting pants, you can then use the pattern over and over again. Learn the correct techniques to give your work a truly professional finish, including sewing of seams, picking up neckband stitches, and blocking and pressing. For beginners to intermediate Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross Four 3 hour sessions Mondays 20th, 27th April & 11th, 18th May 9.30-12.30 $110 Tutor: Jenny Brown Tuesday 21st April 1.00-3.00 $20 Elegant and functional, this bag features multi-pockets, stylish handles, gorgeous tone-on-tone fabrics and pretty buttons. Made from just 50cm of fabric, this bag is a must for the classy shopper. Knitting & Crochet Block of the Month Here is your opportunity to master knitting cables, while creating a classic traditional hand knitted rug. You will knit one 30cm square of an Aran pattern each month; a total of 9 altogether, which are joined together to make a beautiful blanket. We will be choosing our squares from The Great American Aran Afghan booklet. The designs feature a wide variety of techniques from basic cables to more innovative stitch configurations, some more challenging than others. We will use a traditional Aran cream colour in an 8 ply yarn. Embroidery Tutor: Moira Watkins Friday 20th March 10.00-12.00 $20 Pattern included Block of the Month This Block of the Month. quilt uses a Sew Pretty pattern, My House Tapestry”, a naïve design with embroidery, hand appliqué, piecing, binding and hand quilting Each technique is easy to master and the result is so pretty!!! The quilt is made over six sessions, a month apart. Tutor: Moira Watkins Fridays 8th May, 12th June, 10.00-12.00 $20 per session plus $24 in the first session for the pattern book Sew Pretty Homestyle. Marg Low’s Easter Basket Knitting Ability: Able to cast on, knit and purl – and time to complete a block between each lesson. Tutor: Jenny Brown First Tuesday of the month (except April) 3rd March, 14th April, 5th May, 9th June 1.003.00 $20 per session 9 sessions plus $17 in the first session for the pattern. Make a basket of Easter Eggs for decorating your home or as gifts. Quick and simple to make, the fun is in the decorating. Everyone goes home with a finished egg. Tutor: Marg Low Wednesday 18th March 10.00-1.00 $25 Pattern included Classic Embroidered Linen Bag Embroider a traditional floral design in cream on bright red linen, or colours of your choice, to create a classic soft bag. The bag is lined and features a roomy pocket and tied handles. This project uses chain stitch, satin stitch and colonial knots. Tutor: Moira Watkins Friday 1st May 9.30-12.30 $30 Pattern included Needle Punch Work Master the skills of needle punch work, techniques and tips to use the techniques most effectively in your projects. Marg shares her experience and designs to inspire and encourage you. Opportunity to practice on your own project in the workshop. Tutor: Marg Low Wednesday 22nd April 10.00-1.00 $25 Pattern included Coming Up... Saturday Socks Master the art of knitting socks using double pointed needles. Learn through three sessions: getting started, turning the heel, and grafting the toe. Use self–patterning or fair-isle effect yarns or design your own stripes and patterns. Socks are great portable knitting projects and are so easy once you know how. If you can knit and purl you can knit socks! For knitters with basic skills Tutor: Jenny Brown Saturdays 2nd, 9th & 16th May 10.00-12.00 $ 55 Basic pattern & notes are included. A Gathering of Sock Knitters, later in the year. A day of knitting, talking, looking, sharing, thinking about hand knitted socks. Get started with Beginners Socks Saturday classes. New Formals Sackville & Lane still does formals, a good range, well priced and professional support in planning and making your garment. Metro medium-weight satin with 3% spandex, perfect for bias cut, very contemporary colours: coffee, antique cream & whites. Elke charmeuse, lighter lingerie or under dress satin in a large colour range soft champagne & rose through to strong plums & turquoise. Serene chiffon sheers & organza in colours to match the satins, or use as a soft drape to enhance an existing garment. For Mail Order Contact the Store… 35 Reid St Wangaratta VIC 3677 Phone 5721 7948 Fax 5722 4582