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60" x 60"
A technique of the month quilt
exclusive to Quiltworx certified quilt shops

Classes continue
Sunday 7th April 2013
10am-4.30pm
Monday 8th April 2013
10am-4.30pm
Join me in making this stunning quilt
designed by Judy Niemeyer of Quiltworx

over 6 lessons you will learn this exciting method
of foundation paper piecing
$120*
6 x 6hr lessons with certified tutor
*Pattern and kit purchase essential
contact Angela for details

       42055 Birds of a Feather Wallhanging Pattern $16.50. 
    Birds of a feather wallhanging
COST: Class $10
   Pattern $16.50

Fabric kit available at various prices
This project explores the Hugs'n'Kisses
Glue stick applique method for achieving
a needle turn style finish for your applique.
Complete the project with bias strips
and a little embroidery before adding
some borders and quilting,
project may not be finished in one session,
optional finishing sessions available
for $5 each session

Award winning quilter and author Gloria Loughman
is booked to teach in Bright on
June 27 & 28 2013
CLASS IS SOLD OUT
Gloria has a new book coming out in
March 2013
Radiant Landscapes by Gloria Loughman

Shades-of-the-forest
Shades of the Forest is the class
Gloria will be teaching
The price for the two day workshop is $190
includes tuition, morning tea, light lunch, afternoon tea
both days
please contact Angela to join waiting list

     COST: Class $90 for two days
or $75 for one day
   Pattern & Kit included

Spend the weekend making a free motion quilting sampler quilt with Angela
Learn how to quilt a variety of patterns, use of your walking foot and free motion foot, creating texture, use of different threads and methods of embellishment
Project may not be finished in one session,
optional finishing sessions available
for $5 each session

 

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     COST: Class $90 for two days
or $75 for one day
   Pattern & Kit included

Day 1 - free motion quilting
Day 2 - free motion embroidery
& thread sketching
Learn how to create free motion embroidery designs on water soluble fabric, create texture on butter muslin and thread sketching over photos printed on fabric

 

Each month a different original Quiltworx design
will be on display
Grab your girlfriends, jump in the car
& come for a drive to Bright
On display during May is
Grandma's Wedding Ring
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this quilt features
Curved piecing

Watch a demonstration of
foundation paper piecing
browse the patterns & fabrics

1st Monday of each month

New class to be announced soon

2nd Monday of each month

New class to be announced soon

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

June 17, July 15
  lutradur-painting
example of painting on Lutradur


     COST: Class $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.
Project may not be finished in one session,
optional finishing sessions available
for $5 each session


How does your garden grow? Cushion  
 

   COST: Class$10
      Pattern Price: $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
Project may not be finished in one session, optional finishing sessions available
for $5 each session

wristlet-collage

COST: $32
includes pattern, fabric, hardware, tuition

In this class you will learn how to put in a zip, some free motion quilting, complete the purse and make a flower brooch to pin on it

 

is a gathering style retreat held each year in Spring
as a part of the
Bright Spring Festival.
Stitch-&-Quilt-button
Planning for 2013 is well under way
& will be held
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October

Tutors for this year are

Monica Poole - Moonshine Designs
Linda Tucker - Sew Superior
Maria Opresnik - The Pattern Drafter

Bookings open 1 June 2013

Contact Angela if you would like to join
the mailing list and receive information
about this retreat for 2013.

 

skinny mini

Skinny Mini Quilt

COST: Class $10
Pattern: $16.50
Fabric at various prices

Take four fabrics and turn them into this quilt incorporating a fun easy improvisational
piecing method and some raw edge applique
A great way to use plain fabrics

a+ Skirts
COST: $10 per session
Pattern:  various prices
This class is suited to those with basic
sewing skills who would like to make
clothing from patterns

You choose the pattern and fabric and
I will guide you through the process
of making the garment,
including how to read the pattern,
cutting out and construction techniques.
Garment may not be finished in one session

A-Bright-Winter
A Bright Winter Quilt
  COST: $25
fabric at various prices
Thangles are the fast, easy and accurate way to make
half square triangles. 
Use the specially designed paper templates to create perfect half square triangles every time. 
This project will introduce you to Thangles and you can complete a number of blocks to make a lap quilt, wall hanging or cushions.
One packet of Thangles included in class price.     

contact us for
details of classes
during the
school holidays

Minimum age 6 years for non sewing classes
Minimum age 8 years for sewing classes

Choose from

stamp carving
hoop faces stitcheries
needle felting
fabric painting
hexie hoops or pin cushion
fabric book cover
kanzashi flower hair tie
clamshell purse

Children must be accompanied by
an appropriate adult

$20 per child, including materials*
mornings 10am-12pm
afternoons 2pm-4pm

*some classes may require additional materials
to be purchased

Gatsby Blue Handbag

    COST: Class$10
      Pattern Price: $15
fabric at various prices

Choose two fabrics, some co-ordinating thread and I will show you how to quilt, embellish fabric and make your creation into this compact yet stylish hand bag.

The following classes can also be scheduled
Origami Patchwork
Make your own Handbag
Free Motion Machine Quilting
3D Appliqué techniques
One on one tuition
Machine Embroidery lessons
Fabric Painting
Thread Sketching


Contact Angela  to book your class or
for  more information
about current class list


**Please note: Pattern and materials
prices are not included in class price
unless stated
Requirements lists can be supplied
for other associated supplies.
Samples and photos of the projects
are available.
Morning/afternoon tea
included in all classes
 lunch at own cost

Cheers
Angela

Visit our stand at
Craft Alive

Bendigo June 21-23
Wodonga July 12-14

Angela is also available in 2013
to visit
your quilting group*
for demo days & quilt ins
or we can
organise a
unique shopping experience
for your group
Contact Angela  for more information

*Victoria and Sthn NSW only