Village Fabrics Patchwork & Needlecraft

Village Fabrics Patchwork & Needlecraft http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz Village Fabrics are Supliers for all Quilting and Patchwork Fabrics, Block of the Month, Kits, Cottons, Threads, Needlecraft, Cross Stich, Patterns & Books,Thimblestitch,Brenda Ryan. Situated at Village@7 in Tauranga, New Zealand Lauyan TOWeb en Fri, 10 May 2013 06:41:43 GMT <center>News Letter-9th May 2013</center> Hi there everyone To Read the News Letter as PDF- You need to have a PDF reader installed on your PC. You can download Adobe Reader Here <a target="_blank" href="http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/">AdobeReader</a> (66.49 MB) or Foxit Reader Here <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxitsoftware.com/downloads/#reader">FoxitReader</a> (13.85 MB) Click on the READ MORE for Latest News Letter. If you would like the News Letter sent to you weekly then SUBCRIBE with your email address via the Subscribe button <a href="../contact1/index.html">Here</a> (You can unsubscribe at any time by ticking the UNSUBSCRIBE checkbox <a href="../contact1/index.html">Here</a>) http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/home/index.html#bv000001 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/home/index.html#bv000001 Latest news OPENING HOURS now Extended 0930 to 1630 7 Day's *New "BOMs" Added* *New Books Added* *New Fabrics Added* *NEW CLASSES FOR 2013 NOW LISTED * QUILTERS HOOPS – NOW IN STOCK – 12” AND 14" http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/home/index.html#bv000002 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/home/index.html#bv000002 "Class Policies for 2013" * Your place in the class is not secured until a DEPOSIT fee of $40 is paid. * We cannot offer refunds on classes once the class has been confirmed as going ahead. * In the event that we cancel a class, a full refund will be given. * Please make sure you have purchased all your class needs prior to the day of the class. We recommend that your cotton fabrics be washed before class to check for shrinkage and colour fastness. * Balance of the class fee is payable on the first class date. * Materials for SOME classes are INCLUDED in the class cost. * Tea and coffee is complimentary throughout the class. * You will need to bring your own lunch when classes run for a day. * Please turn off all cell phones during classes as it is distracting to the tutor and other class members. * Minimum of 4 students required per class otherwise class will not go ahead - Maximum student numbers also apply - we pride ourselves on small and intimate class numbers http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000016 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000016 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Special Student Offers"</center> <center> 10% DISCOUNT ON ANY FABRICS CHOSEN FROM OUR WIDE RANGE FOR ANY OF YOUR CLASSES</center> <center>BEGINNER'S PATCHWORK TOOLS: 18” x 24” CUTTING MAT, 45 MM ROTARY CUTTER AND 6” X 24” RULER – SPECIAL PRICE $128.00</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000009 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000009 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Beginners Applique"</center> Beginners Applique: The art of applique (French meaning “to apply” opens up a fabulous work of creative quilting. Appliqued and Hexagon Cushion – learn to applique, make bias strips and hexagon cutting and stitching to make this lovely cushion. Heart appliques are on the back. (2 x 3 hour classes) OR CHOOSE…. Triple Fold Sewing Bag – in this class you will make this lovely folding sewing bag with appliqued squares on a triangle. Perfect for carrying all your sewing needs to take to your next class or stitching group. (2 x 3 hour classes) Thursday 2nd February and 21st February (10 am to 1 pm) Saturday February 9th and 23rd February (1 pm to 4 pm) Costing's: Appliques and Hexagons - $50.00 plus materials Costing's: Sewing Bag - $40.00 plus materials http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000012 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000012 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Invisible Machine Applique Class-"</center> INVISIBLE MACHINE APPLIQUE CLASS – our expert Needleturn tutor, Brenda, will show you how to create this beautiful table topper or table runner with INVISIBLE MACHINE APPLIQUE. So perfect that the stitches used on your machine will be hardly seen at all. You will learn the technique of needleturn and (invisible) machine applique. Brenda used reproduction fabrics in our sample, but of course you can choose your own colour range. (3 x 3 hour classes). <center>Wednesday 13th, 27th February, 13th March. (10 am to 1 pm)</center> <center>Saturday 2nd, 16th February, 2nd March (1 pm to 4 pm)</center> <center> Wednesday 8th, 22nd May, 5th June (10 am to 1 pm)</center> <center>Saturday 8th, 22nd June, 6th July (1 pm to 4 pm)</center> <center>Costing's: $80.00 plus materials</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000011 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000011 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Beginners Patchwork"</center> BEGGINERS PATCHWORK … AMISH Is absolutely perfect for a beginner. You will start off with several very easy blocks, working towards slightly more intricate ones. The techniques and exercises used in this design Carol advises, is that this would see you working very confidently with any future patchwork block designs. After completing each block you add the “black” borders. Of course you can choose your own fabric colour range. Quilt size: 88” x 104” approx. <center> (4 x 3 hour classes)</center> Saturday 23rd March, 13th April, 11th and 25th May. (1 pm to 4 pm.) Wednesday 6th, 20th March and 3rd, 17th April (10 am to 1 pm) <center>Costing's: $90.00 plus materials</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000018 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000018 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Needlework Needlecase"</center> <center>Needlework Needlecase is back</center> A beautiful needle case designed specially by our expert needlework tutor Bev. <center>(4 x 3 hour classes)</center> Friday 8th, 22nd February, 15th March, 5th April (10 am to 2 pm) Saturday 9th, 23rd February, 16th March, 6th April (9.30 am to 12.30pm) <center>Costing's: $80.00 plus materials.</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000004 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000004 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Spanish Cutwork"</center> <center> If you can imagine the beautiful Spanish cutwork embroidery of the Renaissance period, where exquisite metallic jewel colour threads were used extensively then this class is for you ….</center> <center>In this class you will make a small box top that you can then choose to finish to whatever you wish – perhaps a needle case front, jewelry box top, small journal cover……… </center> <center> (4 x 3 hour classes)</center> <center>Friday 12th April, 10th, 24th May, 7th June. (10 am to 2 pm) Saturday 13th April, 11th and 25th May, 8th June (9.30 am to 12.30 pm)</center> <center>Costing's: $80.00 plus materials</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000003 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000003 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Beginner's Embroidery Cushion"</center> “TUDOR ROSE” learn up to 12 beautiful traditional embroidery stitches to make this exquisite embroidered Tudor Rose wreath. Bring your own lunch. (4 x 4 hour classes on Friday includes lunch break) (4 x 3 hour classes on Saturday does not include lunch break) Friday 1st, 15th February, 1st, 22nd March (10 am to 2 pm) Saturday 2nd, 16th February, 2nd, 23rd March (9.30 am to 12.30 pm) <center>Costing's: $80.00 plus materials</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000006 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000006 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Double Diamond "Tube" Quilt"</center> We guarantee a nifty, quick and easy technique to make this fun retro style quilt. Carol only used 3 fabrics but you can use 4 or 5… Our quilt measures 50” x 70” and only uses 3.55 meters including border. Perfect large single bed size. (3 x 3 ½ hour classes) Tuesday 5th, 19th March, 2nd April (10 am to 2.00 pm) BYO lunch <center>Costing's: $70.00 plus materials</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000007 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000007 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Introduction to Free-Motion Quilting Class"</center> INTRODUCTION TO FREE-MOTION QUILTING CLASS (2 x 3 HOUR CLASSES) Brenda will show you, hands on, the perfectly wonderful way to easily free-motion quilt. Using a “slippery slider” and other fabulous techniques and notions, machine quilting will become your forte. <center>Saturday 16th March, 6th April (1 pm to 4 pm) Wednesday 27th March, 10th April (10 am to 1 pm) Wednesday 19th June, 3rd July (10 am to 1 pm) Saturday 20th July, 3rd August (1 pm to 4 pm)</center> <center>Costing's: $60.00 plus materials</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000014 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000014 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Violas Stumpwork Trinket Box" </center> Violas Stumpwork Trinket Box – 4 week course learning the art of stumpwork. This project in particular is a wonderful stumpwork course. <center>(4 x 3 hour classes)</center> Friday 17th, 31st May, 14th, 28th June (10-2 pm) BYO lunch <center>$80.00 plus materials</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000001 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000001 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Japanese Mola"</center> Let Bev teach you this beautiful piece of Japanese embroidery. Rather like a little bit of cutwork and embroidery over two layers of fabrics. Ideally the Japanese woven fabrics are traditional, but we have seen students use any type of fabric they wished including some bright's! The finished item could be made into a fabulous bag front or framed or a cushion front. Any of these would look stunning. <center>(4 x 3 hour classes)</center> Saturday 18th May, 1st, 15th and 29th June. (9.30 am to 12.30 pm) <center>Costing's: $80.00 plus materials.</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000019 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000019 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"Intermediate to Advanced "Winding Ways"</center> INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED “WINDING WAYS” Spend two fabulous days with Brenda to create this visually stunning design, using a special template (which is provided and included in your class). You can choose to make any size. <center>(2 full day class). (10 am to 4 pm) BYO lunch</center> <center>Thursday 7th and 21st March Friday 19th and 20th April</center> <center>Costing's: $120.00 plus materials</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000020 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000020 ::**__CLASSES__**:: <center>"The Machine Quilters Bible Class"</center> The Machine Quilter's Bible Class- This course is designed to basically learn all about your machine stitches. Join Brenda on an informative and fun day …You will be amazed how changing the width and length of a stitch can create a totally different look. • Do you know what all the fancy stitches on your machine look like when sewn? Come along and have fun creating your very own “Stitch Bible” . • We will create a fabric book using all the stitches – firstly using the default setting and then changing width/length. <center>(2 x 3 hour classes)</center> <center>Thursday 14th and 28th March (10 am to 1 pm)</center> <center>Costing's: $60.00</center> http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000005 http://www.villagefabrics.co.nz/classes/index.html#bv000005 ::**__CLASSES__**::