Before we get started we have a couple of important notes. Firstly, a

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1 The Fat Quarter Issue 38 April, 2014 In this issue Gorgeous new fabric ranges, quilt ideas & precuts 2014 BOM Projects: The Happiness Quilt & Americana Modern Last Chance... Geisha Dynasty Quilt Kit Beginners & Advanced Machine Quilting Workshops Sit & Sew and Sit & Stitch Sessions Contact Details: Monday Friday: 10am 5pm Saturday: 10am 4pm Closed Sunday and Public Holidays Phone: (08) Mt Barker Road, Totness, SA, 5250 P.O. Box 1630 Littlehampton 5250 Welcome! Welcome to our tumn newsletter for 2014! This issue is packed full of fun things like new stock, BOM projects, classes, sit & stitch sessions and more! So keep reading to keep up to date with what s happening at Quiltaholics! Plus, make sure you visit our website and facebook page regularly to keep up to date with what s happening in-store as it happens! Before we get started we have a couple of important notes. Firstly, a New! Sit & Stitch in our betiful Quilt Gallery! ladies ring has been found in our top car park and kindly turned in to find it s rightful owner. If you have lost a ring please contact us with some details of what yours looks like. Also, we will be closed as usual ALL 4 DAYS over the Easter weekend. We re-open at 10.00am on Tuesday, April 22 nd. So sit back & enjoy reading our Autumn newsletter, we look forward to seeing you in-store soon!

2 Fairy Briar $24.00/m We have lots of new goodies in-store! From pre-cuts to fabric ranges features betiful soft pinks, and patterns, we have lots of new creams and blues. It is a must see, goodies in-store now! and comes in Candy, Charm Squares, Layer Cakes & Jelly Chance of Flowers is a bright Rolls. and fun pre-cut that can be made for girls of any age! Pop in to see The stunning Printemps pre-cuts our quick and easy bed quilt are also back in stock hurry made from just one layer cake! before they sell out again! Le Bouquet Francaise is the We have new Tanya Whelan latest from French General, and Slipper Rose, pictured below, at $24.50/m and Jason Yenter s betiful Shangri-La range ($22.00/m) and Pattern book ($19.95). Also pictured above Fairy Briar in the Navy and Peach colour way. We have made these stunning ranges up with Leesa Chandler s Oriental Windows pattern ($13.50), and think they look just stunning! 2

3 Happiness Quilt - by Monica Poole 2014 Homespun BOM the name says it all! This year Homespun Magazine s Block of the Month s (BOM) name says it all happy! Just looking at this bright and bubbly quilt makes us happy, not to mention working on it block by block. From the gorgeous Riley Blake prints to the soft shaped appliques and fun foundation pieced blocks, this quilt makes us smile. Plus, if the gorgeous pattern and fabrics weren t enough, the price includes all fabric for the quilt top, binding and backing also! It also comes in its own cute Riley Blake zip up case! The patterns are published each month in Homespun magazine, so you get loads of bonus projects each month when you purchase your magazine too! Kit: $290 Magazines BOM: $30/month Magazines Magazines $9.95/issue 3

4 Americana Modern - by Nancy Halvorsen Another 2014 BOM Project! This stunning quilt made of betiful pieced & appliqued blocks and borders features Nancy Halvorsen s betiful range Tried & True. We have the finished sample quilted and hanging in the shop, and it is just lovely! You can complete this quilt as a BOM over 10 months, and can attend our complimentary class on the 1 st Saturday of the month to work on your blocks with others doing the same project. This is a great option if you feel you may need a little assistance. The quilt can also be purchased outright as a kit, which includes the pattern and all the fabrics for the quilt top and binding! We have a limited number of kits left, so please call or pop in soon to secure yours now and avoid disappointment! Kit: $270 BOM: $30/month over 10 months postage 4

5 Our Thimbleberries room is full of extra goodies, including William Morris, Anastasia & Reproduction Fabrics as well as Books and Moda pre-cuts! Pictured right One of our Quilt Gallery Rooms set up for Sit & Stitch Last Chance Quilt Kit! Geisha Dynasty (pictured left) This stunning oriental quilt features betiful pieced blocks and geisha panels in lovely rich blues and purples. Measuring approximately 88" x 94", this quilt is perfect for a queen size bed! Kit: $275 5

6 Patchwork & Quilting Classes Beginners Machine Quilting Workshop Advanced Machine Quilting Workshop Beginners Free-motion Machine Quilting 2- day Workshop with Ming Hsu: Saturday May 17 and Join Ming on 2 consecutive Saturdays to learn all the basics you need to know for free-motion machine quilting and to make the sample shown above. Places are VERY limited! Please contact us to enquire and to secure your place to avoid missing out! $100 per person - $25 deposit required to secure you place. Advanced Free-motion Machine Quilting 2-day Workshop with Ming Hsu: Saturday June 21 and Join Ming on 2 consecutive Saturdays to learn all you need to know to create this stunning freemotion machine-quilting sample shown above. Places are VERY limited! Please contact us to enquire and to secure your place to avoid missing out! $100 per person - $25 deposit required to secure you place. Saturday Sit & Sew with Peta Gilbert 2 nd Saturday of every month 11.00am 4.00pm Join Peta once a month to receive a little help with whatever project you re working on! $40.00/person Bookings essential! Sit & Sew and Sit & Stitch Tuesday Sit & Sew with Ming Hsu Every Tuesday* *EXCLUDES 3 rd Tuesday of the month 1.00pm 5.00pm Join Ming on a Tuesday to receive a little help with whatever project you re working on! $30.00/person Bookings essential! Monday Sit & Stitch Every Monday 11.00am 3.00pm Join us every Monday for a day of sewing fun and great company. There is no teacher at this class; it is simply an opportunity for you to spend the day sewing with no interruptions! $5.00/person Bookings essential! 6

7 New! Sit & Stitch in a betiful space Our Quilt Gallery! Our Quilt Gallery is full of betiful quilts and inspiration, so why not spend an afternoon amongst the lovely designs and patterns creating your own unique masterpiece? If you have a group of crafty friends why not get a group together and book the Gallery for a day? Or just book it for yourself and take advantage of the space and betiful peace and quiet. The Gallery is perfect for small projects like paper piecing, cross-stitch, knitting, and any hand sewing really! Plus there is room for a few sewing machines if you d rather bring yours along and not work by hand. Make yourself a cuppa as the day goes on, or order some treats from our kitchen. We make lovely coffees, home baked cakes & ssage rolls and toasted sandwiches. What could be better?! We ll see you soon! $5.00 per person/session Bookings Essential 7

8 Remember to try our yummy From the Kitchen range next time you re calling in for a visit! Our From the Kitchen range features a wide variety of hot and chilled coffee and chocolate drinks, as well as assorted T2 looseleaf teas, milkshakes, and even babycinnos! Quiltaholics are closed ALL 4 Days over Easter. Until next time Thank you for taking the time to read this term s issue of The Fat Quarter. As always, we hope you ve found it useful in keeping up to date with what s happening in store. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us, jump onto our website or pop instore! We are getting lots of new stock in on a regular basis and are continuously adding more shop samples so that you can see what the fabrics could look like once they are all made up! We are always happy to do phone orders for anything you see in this newsletter, and our website includes our web store so you can buy from us online! To remain up to date with the most current news from Quiltaholics, why not look us up and like us on facebook? We often display photos of new stock and quilts, plus blog about what is happening during the weeks and months to come. To find us type: into your browser, it s that simple! Remember, if you re planning a Bus Trip with your quilt group contact us to book in at Quiltaholics and receive 10% of your purchases on the day and a free goody bag! Just another reminder that we will be closed ALL 4 DAYS over the Easter break, re-opening 10am Tuesday morning. This gives us time to work on the samples you see popping up in the shop. We hope you all have a safe and happy easter. Lastly, we would like to thank you all for choosing to shop with us and shop local. We look forward to seeing you in-store soon! Happy Quilting Cheryl and AnnaLisa Quiltaholics 25 Mt Barker Road Totness, SA, 5250 Ph: (08) quiltaholics@gmail.com