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Wholly Quilts’ April Newsletter

 

G’day

 

I think 2008 is the year for new faces and new places – new faces through the studio either just looking or joining in the sessions and new places to teach. And then there is my big OE ticket burning a hole in my (I was going to say pocket but  ...) cheque book.

 

A big welcome to the new Sew n Soupers that joined us last month – I hope to see lots of chenille Christmas trees being decorated over the coming months.

Don’t forget this session is held on the last Friday of each month. Usually there is a new project (pattern or technique) to try out and a souper supper. We start at 5-ish and sew till whenever – the cost is $15.

 

I was the merchant at the Auckland Guild last Saturday and am off to Hamilton next weekend. It is really gratifying having familiar faces to talk to at these events and putting faces to names. It makes writing these newsletters that much more personal.

I’ve had lots of enquiries about retreats and teaching sessions and have a reasonable selection of dates still available so if you want to come try what is on offer here then be in. Remember I am less than an hour and a half from Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua or Tauranga.

 

That OE I mention will probably begin to dominate proceedings later in the year but in the meantime I have to tell you that I am booked to go to the UK for all of December and then have six weeks in the US. There are not many details between flights at this stage but that is going to be the exciting part – slowly building up an itinerary. All ideas and suggestions are welcome but I’m sorry I already have two people in my bag and another four to carry it J

 

Blue dog is finally finished, photographed and entered into the World Quilt competition – it would be very exciting to have it chosen to go to the USA cos I have family over there that can stand in front of it and do the grinning for me!!

Last time I told you about the quilter’s block and I have to say the swarms of pesky white butterflies inspired me to come inside and finish off ‘blue dog’ with some butterfly quilting (not white ones).

 

I have had no registrations of interest for the school holiday class but now that the break is one month closer you may like to think about it – let me know. The young ones will make a simple quilt over two days. I will supply all fabric and materials but may need sewing machines. So, the class will be held on Thursdays April 24 and May 1 from 10am to 3pm. The cost for the two days is $75.

What to bring: lunch and grandma (she’s not compulsory but would be very welcome)

I know this is early notice but it might help you plan the holiday break.

 

Friday night’s sew n soup will continue on the last Friday of each month.  On April 25, it will be your opportunity for a big catch-up. You can bring along a project from a previous session or you might choose to start one of the patterns you missed out on. Contact me with a few days to spare so I can tell you what the requirements are.

 

Please let the catering department (me) know of your plans.

 

 

 

Regards

Natalie Murdoch

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Wholly Quilts

Ph 07 867 3085 or Cell 0210 2231 678

9 Church Road, Mangatarata

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