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Archive for June, 2011Fancy & Funky YarnsMonday, June 27th, 2011For those of you who have bought the latest sensational new Fancy Yarn and have perhaps forgotten all you saw at the demonstrations on the stand at the Darling Harbour Craft and Quilt fair, we have attached a downloadable PDF of the scarf knitting instructions.  Some of the Fancy Yarn colour selection Just click on the link below and download the single page showing you how to create your own scarf! Fancy Yarns Scarf Knitting Instructions
 Catharina modelling a Funky Yarn scarf Join us on Facebook!Thursday, June 23rd, 2011Darling Harbour Day 2Thursday, June 23rd, 2011Have you ever been at the show when it first opens? Every morning just before the show opens, Gary leads a team of exhibitors in a ‘Welcome’ dance routine – its great fun for everyone involved, even if they can’t dance!
 I am presenting three talks daily but when I’m back on the stand I am also demonstrating the latest in tools and gadgets to make your stitching and patchwork easier and more successful. To my right you might spot the Sewline Needle Threader – these have walked out over the first two days – luckily we have been able to secure more stock for the rest of the show. In front, you will see the show special Quilter’s Cut ‘n Press double sided board – these are great value at $45.00 marked down from $75.00! It will be great to have John on the stand tomorrow so pop by and say hello! Darling Harbour Day 1Thursday, June 23rd, 2011What a fabulous first day! We hit the ground running and didn’t stop! With three different presentations in three different locations within the venue, on site demonstrations and some new staff as well, there was plenty to keep us busy in the first few hours of the show! Bill West from Westalee Rulers finally made it out of Bathurst with stock and samples…the weather certainly made it challenging for travellers coming from that direction! He tells us he has pictures of the snow but we are yet to see them! There are several brand new quilt designs released at this show – hot from under the machine of Catharina and Howard…  Be the amongst the first to order L’Amour de Paris, Catharina’s brand new stitchery and applique design featuring two of Nikki Tervo’s ceramic poodle buttons. Darling Harbour Craft and Quilt fairThursday, June 23rd, 2011We have had a big day setting up the stand in preparation for opening at 9.00am tomorrow. There was just a tiny hiccup when we discovered we couldn’t find the credit card machine but after many frantic phone calls (thanks John for the lend of your phone) it was tracked down and will be ready to run hot tomorrow! New supplies of our Funky Wool were delivered this morning so if you missed out in Brisbane – get in quick! Just one ball will make this season’s hot new look in scarves!  Hot show special from Birch is the Quilter’s Cut ‘n Press 2 – one side is a cutting board and the other is an ironing surface. Normally $75.00 – show special for the Sydney show only $45.00! Weekend at the Wholesalers MarketThursday, June 23rd, 2011Well hello fellow quilters l had a great weekend . Well l started by getting up at quarter past 4 in the morning and watched the lunar eclipse, packed the car and set off on my way to Sydney. When l get going l just drive. Stopped for fuel and a bite to eat got to there at 3 in the afternoon, settled in my room, got my sewing and was trying to get new designs ready for Saturday. l think l brought the whole sewing room, l converted the motel room to my sewing room. The hours got away from me and l thought l better clean up because I’m sharing with two other girls – Natalie Ross and Gail Pan and l got so carried away l used every space in the room. It looked like a sweat shop but productive. |
