We’ve got some interesting things in for you this week. We received some John Louden – Collection of Classic Florals. These florals would be perfect for a hexagon quilt.
John Louden - Classic Florals
More John Louden - Classic Florals
Speaking of hexagons, we have received our long awaited Paper Pieces templates as well as a lovely book called Piecing It all Together by JoAnne Louis and Chris Moline.
Hexagons Paper Pieces
We’ve also received this mouth watering Collections for a Cause – Faith by Howard Marcus for Moda.
Collections for a Cause - Faith by Howard Marcus for Moda
The wonderful Sue of Daisy Chain has sent us some fantastic patterns.
Daisy Chain Pattern
More New Daisy Chain Patterns
Here’s a small selection of new books.
New Books
And of course these lovely patterns from May Blossom by Simone Gooding can’t possibly fail to please. This new selection is Jumbleberry Santas, Hickory Hearts, Stocking treasures Emmeline, Sugar Plum Medallions, Milliner’s Pins and a few more.
May Blossom
If you missed out on purchasing the Chevron Log Cabin Baby Quilt Kit at Pins & Needles, you’re in luck. Due to a great demand we have made up a few more kits but order soon to avoid disappointment.
Chevron Log Cabin Baby Quilt Kit
At long last, after holding our monthly staff meeting, we have worked out the new workshop list for the next couple of months or so. Starting with:
April 16 – UFO Day
April 20 – Japanese Fabric Origami
April 30 – Beginner’s Sampler Class
May 4 – Patriotic Flag Cushion or Throw
May 7 – New Beginner’s Sampler Class
May 11 – Beginner’s Free Motion Quilting
May 14 – Beginner’s Free Motion Quilting
May 18 – Road to Jericho Quilt (uses 13 fat quarters)
May 21 – Beginner’s Free Motion Quilting Class
May 25 – Apple Core using pre-cut shapes
May 28 – TBA
June 1 – TBA
June 4 – Garden Party Selection (Apron, bunting, placemats etc.
using fresh cupcake themes.)
Over the summer months we plan to hold more workshops such as Introduction to English Paper Piecing, Foundation Piecing, Using Jelly Rolls and possibly Using Charm Packs.
I’m sure you’re all aware of all the Bank Holidays coming up. So here are the dates that we will be closed. Closed April 22 & 25, April 29 & May 1 but opened as usual April 30. Just as a reminder here are our normal opening times: Mon, Tues 10-4 Thurs, Fri, Sat 10-4
Starting after the Easter Holidays we will no longer be holding drop-in sewing sessions Monday afternoon. Here’s a little reminder of when the normal drop-in sessions will be starting after the Easter: Mon – morning only, Tues, Thurs, Fri – morning and afternoon.
For more information on anything you have seen in this newsletter please contact us at 0191 268 8144 or email justquilting@hotmail.co.uk . We will be happy to help. We will also be happy to post out anything you see in our newsletter.
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