Aug Sep 2017 Hello Everyone Our latest newsletter is packed full of quilts to make, home decoration ideas, a great new Block of the Month perfect for a little person and even some Christmas present ideas! We would love to have you join us for a class where we will help you to create something special and learn new tips and tools in the process. This season has been a great one for knitting yarns we still have lots and lots of amazing yarns arriving in store for scarves, socks and children s clothing. Check out our Fiddlesticks double knit and 4ply acrylic yarns. These are non-pilling and have great body and feel when knitted up. At the amazing price of just $5.90 for a 250m ball fantastic value! A personal favourite of mine is the Debbie Bliss Rialto Luxury sock yarn. We have knitted this up into a winter throw which is fantastic!!! For more inspiration you can find us on Shop locally. and support a small business like ours! You can wear this throw all day without the bother of it falling off! Check out our sample when you are next instore. While you re here why not check out the lovely Maderia varigated rayon threads that have just arrived beautiful earthly tones that are perfect for quilting or machine embroidery. Our top picks for newly arrived fabrics are True Nature by Flora Bowley, Garden Whimsey by Annie Downs, Wildwood Forestry from Nutex and the Kaffe Fasset Collective all just divine! Our super exciting news is that we have booked Sophie Standing to teach at Cottage Flair in August 2018!!! While this may sound like a long way off and details of her class here have not been finalised it would be a good idea to register your interest in attending now so you are not disappointed. Details of how to register your interest are on Page 3 of this newsletter. We love to quilt We love to sew We love to create Jill & the team at Cottage Flair
SOPHIE STANDING We are really excited to announce that we will have Sophie Standing teaching at Cottage Flair in August 2018 We are currently taking expressions of interest from those wanting to attend her class here at Cottage Flair so register your interest with us now and we will let you know the details once they are finalised.
AUGUST 2018 Register your interest now! Phone 07 3575955 Email cottageflairrotorua@gmail.com Web http://cottageflair.co.nz/contact/ Samples Pictures Only Class project to be confirmed
BEGINNERS PATCHWORK Beginners Patch class will be held on the following dates: 29th August, 5th, 12th, 19th September, 3rd, 10th, 17th October, 7th, 14th, 21st November Tuesdays 9.30am-12.30pm OR Tuesdays 6.00 9.00pm $120.00 for 10 classes + requirements when purchasing all requirements from Cottage Flair $200.00 for 10 classes + requirements if not purchasing all requirements from Cottage Flair CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLOURS In this series of classes you will learn good basic patchworking skills. To start we will help you choose the fabrics required and at the end of the 10 classes you will have a completely finished quilt. This comprehensive beginners class will teach you how to use a rotary cutter, draft patterns, make templates, straight and curved piecing, machine appliqué and paper piecing. Stippling, free motion quilting & binding to finish your quilt. To ensure you purchase the correct requirements for this project we appreciate you purchasing your products from Cottage Flair. Become a Cottage Flair Loyal Customer and receive discount on selected items when purchasing from Cottage Flair
CLASSES BABY BLOOMS QUILT by Wendy Williams Saturday 19th and Saturday 26th August 10.00am 3.00pm $363.00 Kit includes all requirements necessary to complete the quilt top A bright and funky quilt designed by Wendy Williams with curved log cabin background blocks and hand stitched felt appliqué flowers and insects. This quilt is a great introduction to felt appliqué and is suitable for all skill levels. THIS IS A FREE CLASS BUT A KIT FOR THIS PROJECT MUST BE PURCHASED FROM COTTAGE FLAIR
HANDY BAG ORGANISER Monday 28th August and Monday 4th September 10.00am 3.00pm $65.00 Kit (excludes thread) This handy bag organiser can be used for inside your handbag or carry bag. Featuring 8 slip pockets on the outside, a zip pocket and another 4 slip pockets on the inside. Just remove and put into your next bag without having to empty all those pockets! Also great for in your car. THIS IS A FREE CLASS BUT THE KIT FOR THIS PROJECT MUST BE PURCHASED FROM COTTAGE FLAIR
BEAR CLAW CUSHION Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 10.00am 3.00pm $110.00 + $81.50 (tool kit) + fabric requirements Designed by Judy and Bradley Niemeyer, The Rocky Mountain Bear Claw Cushion features batik fabrics and utilises a squared up version of one of Quiltworx newest blocks, a viscous, bright grizzly bear claw. Come along and try your hand at foundation piecing or if you have previously foundation pieced and not tried a Quiltworx pattern.
QUILTED ipad SLEEVE Monday 11th September 10.00am 3.00pm $40.00 Kit (excludes threads) This quick and easy ipad cover is perfect for keeping your device clean and helps to prevent damage. Make in bright funky colours so its easy to locate at the bottom of your bag! THIS IS A FREE CLASS BUT THE KIT FOR THIS PROJECT MUST BE PURCHASED FROM COTTAGE FLAIR
FREEDOM QUILTS with GRIET LOMBARD Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 10.00am 3.00pm $110.00 + requirements DYO Design Your Own Quilt Sounds daunting but our fabulous tutor Griet assures us its easy! Learn how to look at shapes and draw your own design. These quilts are samples of what you can achieve.
UNDERCOVER MAKER MAT Friday 22nd and Friday 29th September 10.00am 3.00pm both days $100.00 Kit (kit excludes threads) This handy sewing machine cover, under machine mat with handy pockets for all your sewing accessories is a must have! THIS IS A FREE CLASS BUT THE KIT FOR THIS PROJECT MUST BE PURCHASED FROM COTTAGE FLAIR
BLOCKS OF THE MONTH Such a great way to make a quilt top! Month-by-Month your quilt will grow. Each month you receive fabric and instructions for your next block. When joining a block of the month you are committing to the full term of the project. FAIRIES Finished Quilt Size 83 x 52 (approx) These fabulous fairies are sure to delight! Months 1 & 2 $125.00 per month + courier Months 3 5 $45.90 per month + courier (Jewels are optional and not included in BOM) Register your interest now http://cottageflair.co.nz/contact/ COMING SOON...
SOPHISTICATS QUILT Finished Quilt Size 64 x 80 (approx) A fun and quirky quilt that is a must for all cat lovers..! Each block reflects our furry friends personality, the looks they give us, the mischief they get up to Months 1 & 2 $120.00 per month + courier Months 3 11 $32.50 per month + courier SOPHISTICATS CUSHION KITS Now available in 3 designs Kit includes fabrics, zip and pattern. (Does not include cushion inner) Kit $40.00
TEA PARTY Finished Quilt Size 82 1/2 x 82 1/2 (approx) 10 Month Block of the Month Months 1, 2 & 3 $147.00 per month + courier Months 4 10 $63.00 per month + courier BOM Kit includes 4m of parlan, freezer paper, felt for flowers, all fabric, binding and pattern. Does not include threads or backing Pattern Only $65.00
COTTAGE FLAIR CLUBS WHY YOU NEED A FABRIC CUTTER Turn your patterns into quilts faster and more accurately with the AccuQuilt GO! fabric cutting systems. With over 200 piecing and appliqué shapes, a GO! Fabric Cutter is a great value and gives you the confidence to make projects you never would have attempted. 90% faster than rotary cutting Accurately cuts up to 6 layers of fabric at a time Reduces fabric waste Minimizes hand, arm and back strain ACCUQUILT This friendly group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every 2nd month from 10.00am 3.00pm These are free classes when you purchase your AccuQuilt from Cottage Flair $20.00 per class if your AccuQuilt is not purchased from Cottage Flair
SEWING NECESSITIES THIS CLUB IS A MAIL ORDER CLUB ONLY MEMBERSHIP IS FREE! This club features fun, quick and easy pincushions and sewing accessory projects that are perfect for gifts, seasonal décor or collectables. All projects are suitable for new or dedicated stitchers. You can receive pattern only or pattern and fabric kit. We offer six projects per year, sent every second month Prices will vary depending on pattern and fabric prices. When joining you will need to commit until the end of the current year and accept all projects.
SEW MONTHLY 4th Wednesday of each month 9.30am 12.30pm Block of 3 classes Starting September 2017 $90.00 Bring along your chosen dressmaking project and our talented tutor will help you achieve a quality finish to your project. You need to bring your sewing machine in good working order with all machine accessories and a good basic sewing kit. QUILT WEDNESDAY This friendly group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10.00am 3.00pm This class is for those finishing hand piecing projects and those who have started the fabulous machine pieced quilt Long Time Gone by Jen Kingwell This is a free class when you purchase your pattern and requirements from Cottage Flair
PFAFF Pfaff Quilt Club 3rd Monday of each month 1.00 3.00pm OR 6.00-8.00pm This class is offered FREE for the first year to those who purchase a Pfaff sewing machine from Cottage Flair. Requirements for this quilt must also be purchased from Cottage Flair. $180.00 (per quilt) class fee if you have purchased your Pfaff sewing machine from another supplier. Requirements for this quilt must also be purchased from Cottage Flair. Stitchers Garden 2017 Pfaff Club Quilt Pfaff Project Club 3rd Thursday of each month 10.00am 12.00pm OR 1.00 3.00pm OR 6.00-8.00pm $60.00 (per year) class fee if you have purchased your Pfaff sewing machine from Cottage Flair. Requirements for each project must also be purchased from Cottage Flair. $180.00 (per year) class fee if you have purchased your Pfaff sewing machine from another supplier. Requirements for each project must also be purchased from Cottage Flair.
PFAFF SEWING MACHINES See in store for special prices on selected Pfaff models! Pfaff Passport 3.0 Normal Retail Price $1399.00 This is a great small machine that is light weight, compact and portable at only 6.7kg Original IDT system, 100 stitches, Thread snips... These are just a few of the many features of this fabulous little sewing machine! Pfaff Expression 4.2 Normal Retail Price $4999.00 Features include: Original IDT system Automatic presser foot lift Thread snips 47 quilt stitches Start/stop button A wide variety of stitches In our opinion the Pfaff Expression 4.2 is the best domestic quilting machine on the market so we offer a 100% back up service when you purchase your machine from Cottage Flair
Pfaff Ambition 1.0 Normal Retail Price $1799.00 The Ambition line will suit someone just discovering patchwork and sewing and will give them a quality machine at a reasonable price with the best back up and support service available. Avoid the disappointment of purchasing a machine that doesn't live up to your expectations! Pfaff Creative Sensation Pro Expect the Unexpected! Normal Retail Price $15,499.00 (including embroidery unit) Experience the brilliance and clarity of the most up-to-date technology, and more perfect results than ever before with this top-of-the-line sewing and embroidery machine.
Open Day & Night 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 10.00am-3.00pm AND 4th Thursday of each month from 6.00 9.00pm Need help finishing a project? Enjoy the company of others while you re stitching? Come along and join us for Open Days & Night There is no charge for Open Days & Night