G’day - What a lot I have to celebrate this month. It is the first opportunity to tell all those new (and old) contacts that I made at Calico Christmas about my lovely little quilters’ haven AND it is the first birthday of Wholly Quilts as a retreat and studio.
Because I have just added so many names to my address book I thought I would tell you about the quilter’s secret here on the Hauraki Plains.
I have converted a little old church to a studio and classroom. Every quilt hanging in it is designed and made by me. Some, well most, reflect my love of a good scrap (quilt that is). Others are class samples developed for students of all capabilities and clearly showing all types of appliqué, piecing, layering and experiments with colour, fabrics and techniques.
Some quilts have won awards; some are total failures in the grander scheme of things. Some are art quilts and some use traditional blocks and shapes.
The ambience is to inspire me and all those using the facility, to move you out of your comfort zone and to encourage you to do your own thing.
The accommodation is a year old, shared rooms and enough bathrooms to go around.
The food is seasonal and fresh. Some retreaters have asked to come back for cooking lessons instead of quilting so that indicates their satisfaction. There is only one house rule – it is BYO alcohol and you have to bring enough for meJ.
Travel no more than an hour and a half from
The cost is $145* per person and includes all meals from Friday night to Sunday afternoon, accommodation and teaching. Gather you friends and check it all out for yourselves. Groups of two to eight can be accommodated.
*prices will be reviewed on 1 June 2008
The Natalie Murdoch/Barbara Bilyard ‘significant birthday bash’ on December 1 still has a couple of vacancies if you want to join us. We will both be teaching a class and sharing the fun with a pot luck lunch and bubbles. The day will be limited to 20 and cost $40 each.
I have been asked for black n white jelly rolls and now have them available. All these packs are at the show price of $55 each or two for $100. Remember I have five patterns now for using them and most need at least two packs to make a good size single bed quilt.
Also now in stock is limited supplies of that Amazing Tape that keeps your threads under control - $3 per metre.
Sew n Soup
Is a week early in November - Friday 23rd - we will be making a Christmas swag
Please book ahead so the catering department (that’s me J) can be alerted.
Organise your own special day out for yourself or a group of friends. A lovely country lunch and a tutored session will cost $50 per person.
And don’t forget the retreats. Remember come for a class, a day or a stay.
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Regards
Natalie Murdoch
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Wholly Quilts
Ph 07 867 3085 or Cell 0210 2231 678
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