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Stitch & Quilt in Bright

Stitch & Quilt in Bright is a retreat held each year in Spring as a part of the Bright Spring Festival.

Thank you to all who attended in 2011.

Planning is underway for 2012

Contact Angela if you would like to join the mailing list and receive information about this retreat.

Beginners Patchwork class - the 1st Monday of each month

Join in making the Precious Pieces Quilt, designed by Monica Poole, try a different block each month.
Learn new techniques including straight piecing,curved piecing, applique, colourwash and quilt as you go
Pattern $35.95, $5 per class plus materials

February 6, March 5, April 2

Intermediate Patchwork class - the 2nd Monday of each month

Join in as we make the Under the Veranda Quilt, an eight month block of the month quilt.
Learn new techniques including bargello, curved piecing, raw edge applique,
can be made quilt as you go, bonus project instructions for each block
Pattern & Fabric kit $55 per month, $5 per class

February 6, March 5, April 2

Art Quilt Play - the 3rd Monday of each month

Take the plunge and try something arty & creative.

Each month we play with different ingredients & try new techniques

$5 each class, plus materials

February 20, March 19, April 16

STACK & SLASH QUILT

Monday s       10am to 4pm
January 30, February 27, March 26
     COST: $ 10
     Pattern price: $15, fabric at various prices
9 Fat Quarters are required to make the centre of this quick, fun quilt sewn in just a day.

  Add some borders and you will have an individual quilt to admire for years to come.

Raw edge Appliqué & free motion quilting 

How does your garden grow? Cushion   
     Wednesdays                    10am to3pm                
January 18, February 15, March 21
     COST: Class$10
      Pattern $12.50 Fabric kit available
This whimsical bolster pillow design is completed using raw edge appliqué and free motion quilting techniques. A great introductory project to help you hone your skills

NEEDLE FELTING

Weekly - Wednesdays   10am – 1pm
COST: Class $5
Scarf and fibre pack  from $ 19.95
This class is an introduction to needle felting. Using a hand needle felting tool, you will learn the basics of this very diverse technique and decorate a scarf with various yarns and fibres.

DRESSMAKING  - The Basics and beyond

Needle turn Applique Technique      

                   Notemaker & glasses case
     Fridays            11am to 4pm
     COST:       Class $10                   Pattern $17.60
This delightful set features a needle turn applique panel, the perfect size for a first attempt at the technique.  Project may not be finished in one session, optional finishing sessions available for $5 each session

SEW & CHAT with Angela

      Daily, except Tuesdays           Mornings       10am to 1pm              Afternoons   2pm to 5pm
       
Sit and sew and chat with Angela and others.  This is the perfect time to finish those UFO’s, start a new project or look through the magazines and books for inspiration. 
Morning sessions are 10am – 1pm.  Afternoon sessions are 2pm - 5pm. 
**Group sessions available with pre-booking            
  **Please note: no afternoon sessions on the weekends.
Contact Angela for  more information about current class list
Come and do it your way!
**Please note: Pattern and materials prices are not included in class price unless stated, please see requirements lists for other associated costs.
Samples and photos of the projects are available.
Morning/afternoon tea included in all classes,  lunch at own cost

Cheers
Angela


                                                                                                                                                                                       
Other Classes

The following classes can also be scheduled
Origami Patchwork
Make your own Handbag
Get to know Thangles
Free Motion Machine Quilting
3D Appliqué techniques
One on one tuition
Machine Embroidery lessons