Lots going on....

There is no doubting the power of Spring.

This fabulous time of the year just makes you want to get things done.

"The Chatsworth Quilt" has benefited from the change in weather....and also being home more often has helped!

I have been cracking on and the first round of applique borders are now in place along with the little red border....and as you can see I am now onto the border with the Snow Ball blocks.

Lots of cutting here but with nothing on the telly to distract me...its all systems go!

As I said in my previous post I will be away next week.....so not wanting to take the machine with me....I am madly cutting up all of those nasty little bits that I just can't bare to throw away!....and making four patches ready for  hand applique whilst I am relaxing.

So this is what I have so far.....think I better make some more.

Hmm I know there was an idea there somewhere!

Enjoy this beautiful time of year.

Carol

"Chatsworth"

A few weeks back I posted an image of a new quilt that I have started...."Chatsworth" I have decided to call it.

I began with a central paper pieced circle....

 Followed by some "Secret Centre Sewing".....

Adding the first border.....

I am happy now that this border is in place.....I had hand pieced this border the first time....however it just didn't want to fit....so onto the next option and it fitted just perfectly.
Today I will be outlining and making fabric choices for the next border.....Needle turn applique....
stay tuned for the next instalment...

Thought I would leave you with this image of a sunset  through the Jacaranda trees I took at my place some weeks ago....

Happy stitching

Carol

Classes for 2013 Term 1

Welcome,

and I hope that everyone had a safe and happy Christmas.

As busy as Christmas and New Year is I have found time to at least do some finishing off and even managed to make a new quilt top.

Two of these projects will be offered as classes for the first term of 2013.

Yes thats right. I am going to begin classes from home at the end of January so take a peek at the class list and there may be something there that takes your fancy. There is something for beginners as well as intermediate sewers.

Beginners Applique....Ruler Bag or Molly Cushion

Dates.

January 29th and 31st.

February 12th and 14th.

February 26th and 28th (project finishing off class).

Cost per class is $35 (includes pattern)

Time 9.30am - 2.30 pm

Choose one of these projects to make, and practice your needleturn skills on easy shapes using freezer paper applique. Finish off with a little embroidery and your sewing machine. Finished cushion size is 15" square. Finished Ruler bag is 8" x 25 1/2" with a pocket on the back for your cutter and 6 1/2" square ruler.

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Intermediate/Experienced applique Projects.

Choose from either Raspberry Delight or Amelia Jane. Both of these large quiltes offer a challenge using freezer paper applique and English paper applique.

Dates.

February 5th and 7th

March 5th and 7th

April 2nd and 4th (project finishing off class).

Cost per class is $40 (includes pattern)

Time 9.30am - 2.30 pm

"Raspberry Delight" finished size is 60" square.

"Amelia Jane" finished size is 78" square.

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Beginners Machine pieced quilt..."Emily".

If you are a novice quilter or you just think you might need some help with cutting and making your points meet then this is a good little quilt to start on.

The easy machine pieced block teaches you the quick half square triangle method and the quick flying geese method. This quilt would look great in brights or boys colours as well. Finished quilt measures 56" square.

Dates

February 19th and 21st

March 26th and 28th

April 9th and 11th (project finishing off class).

Cost per class is $35 (includes pattern)

Time 9.30am - 2.30 pm

Class Information.

*There will be no refunds on class tuition if you are unable to attend.

*Course deposit equal to the cost of one class must be paid at the time of booking your place and then again when you attend class in advance for the next class.

* All class fees include the pattern only.

*Class fees do not include your fabric and other class requirements.

*Please ensure that you are confident in operating your sewing machine and that it is in good working order.

You can contact me for more information on classes at...

cherrypiedesigns@hotmail.com

or

phone; 04 0042 0074

Carol.