Sharyn's other FQ quilt

This was Sharyn's first fat quarter quilt - made in class with Andrea. It's "Lorna's 12 fat quarter quilt".

Made from... drum roll please... *hahaha* 12 Fat Quarters!!!

Sharyn has already shown us another 12 fat quarter quilt - the purple one was started first, but this one was finished first.

Term 2 classes

Term 2 classes kick off this Saturday!!

Would you like to make the Cobblestones quilt this weekend???



Click here - or on the link on the right hand side to view our entire class list for term 2.

Term one 2011 class list.

I can hardly believe that 2 years has just flown by!!

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Click here to read our class list, or click the link on the sidebar to the right.

I know you will enjoy the exciting new classes we have prepared for you!!

Annie is off to the USA in March. I am sure she will bring back many new ideas for classes and workshops!

Take some time to sit and relax amongst all the festivity. Have a cuppa and read our class list for term one 2011.

UFO sessions

UFO sessions - where you can learn just about anything!!

Gabbie brought in a quilt (only the second quilt she has made) that she wants to machine quilt. She really just thought she needed a few pointers on stippling. Well, guess again! Lorraine showed her how to "really" baste a quilt for machine quilting (especially dense quilting).

Then Lorraine showed some other "fill" stitches other than stipple (which can be quite difficult for beginners to obtain smooth curves of even sizes). This fill stitch was perfect for Gabbie. She could backtrack, stop at pointy bits,and get of a corner she had sewn herself into. As you can see the quilting looks fabulous.

Would you like to learn machine quilting? Take as much time as you need to. See our UFO classes in the class schedule at the sidebar for more details.

This is Rosemary's completed quilt-as-you-go Christmas tablerunner. It is fabulous! Now she wants to make another one for use all year round!!

Don't worry, we will run the class again in term 2.

Go Alex!

Wow Alex! Look at you go! We recently ran a class on scalloped edges here at the Quilter's Bazaar.
This is the table centre Alex made using fabrics from her stash (yes, I have some of those Robyn Pandolph fabrics too... circa 2000 I think). She has even fussy-cut the centre. Whoops! We've taken the photo upside down!

But wait, there's more!

Alex started to make this table runner in our Quilt-As-You-Go table runner class.

Beautiful colours Alex. Thanks for sharing with us.

Group hug

These mini quilts were lazily hanging around.. ready for a group photo... so here we go!!



In this year's miniature quilt club, we are making one mini quilt top each month (nine quilts in twelve months gives you a little holiday too...).

I have chosen the patterns for next year's mini quilts. What do you think? Would you like to join us? Leave a comment, or email, or phone or drop in to express your interest (secure your place early).
I think I had better finish this year's quilts first!! LOL!!

NEW CLASS LIST

Click here to view our new class list for term 4 2010.

Thank you.

New scalloped edges class

Create scalloped edges for completely different quilt finish!! What are scalloped edges? Trimming a quilt to create curved edges using binding cut on the bias.
Bring your small wholecloth quilt - already machine quilted (to be used as a wallhanging or tablerunner).

If you need help making a quilt sandwich or machine quilting your sample, please book into one of our UFO sessions.

During class Lorraine will demonstrate how to:

• calculate the size of scallops to fit evenly around all sides to create smooth, even curves
• mark and trim away the outside edge
• cut and make binding on the bias
• machine stitch the binding to the quilt
• hand-stitch the binding to the quilt (this last step will not be finished during class time)

Join us on Saturday 6th November 9:30am-12:3pm. Bookings essential.

New classes coming soon!!

We have a few places left in this upcoming class with Sylvia Reeves. You can embroider or applique or embellish a piece of fabric for the lid, then learn to make this box with drawers over 3 Saturday afternoon sessions (this will give you plenty of time for homework)....

Wow! I just can't wait to see how your box will look.

Prepare a piece of broderie perse applique or ribbon embroidery or pick a favourite piece of fabric for the lid, then learn the rest in class!!

Dates: Saturday 9th October 1pm-4pm AND Saturday 6th November 1pm-4pm AND Satuarday 27th November 1pm-4pm.

The full version of the term 4 class list will be available online in a few days time...

We love show and tell...

Dee finished the quilt-as-you-go braided table runner in her favourite fabrics with a fun, fresh, feel. Wow!! What will your tablerunner look like? We have two upcoming dates for this class: Saturday 9th October 2010 9:30-12:30 and Saturday 11th December 2010 9:30-12:30.

This will give you time to finish some for Christmas!! (Bet you can't make just one....)

New tablerunner show and tell

Why do these ladies look so pleased? I think you can see why!!

Look at their almost-finished QAYG (quilt-as-you-go) table runners!!

It always amazes me to see so how the different fabric choices go together.

Please bring your tablerunner in to show us when it is finished... won't you? (And the other two or three you will probably want to make!!).

We will schedule this class again in term 4.

Mini magics

Fiona caught up on her monthly miniature homework. This is her latest finish. This is her favourite mini so far. I am sure it will become the centre of the large quilt she plans to make with when she finishes all nine mini quilts.Rosie has progressed. This is the centre of her latest miniature. Elizabeth also improved. She has started to stitch the stems on!!

And this last one is some more of Fiona's catching up. This was last month's homework. Fiona made 12 blocks instead of eight, as she just couldn't settle for the layout as it was.

Good on you ladies! We look forward to seeing Linda's homework next time...

But wait, more show and tell!!

Judi once started a stained glass quilt (did you see our last post?). However, it turned into a needle-turn applique project. This is it!!

Judi has now started another stained glass quilt - it's the pink background in yesterday's blog post.

But wait, there is more show and tell from Judi. These photos show both sides of her first "dangly stars" made in a fussy-cutting class with Andrea last weekend.

Yes, we get it Judi. You must love decorating for Christmas!! Me too!!

Stained Glass show and tell

Wow!! What a difference fabric placement can make. Have a look at these partially completed quilt tops made in the "stained glass" or "leadlight" style. Class participants chose fabrics to appear textured in a similar way to glass used in leadlight windows.

Some participants used the same fabric, but chose to use different areas of colour for particular shapes.

It was exciting for me to see the quilt tops grow.

I look forward to seeing each quilt top come back in for show and tell!!

Not all of the leading has been ironed in place yet, it is better to sew some of the underneath pieces before ironing more on top.

Thank you for joining us for a thoroughly enjoyable day with Carol.

Stay tuned for our new class schedule appearing on the right hand side bar soon.

Stained Glass Angel wallhanging class

Won't you join us in a one-day workshop? Use your sewing machine or sew by hand. Learn how to construct the top layer of the quilt on the day. Which day? Saturday 4th September.

We also have kits available using these fabrics. See our class schedule (click on the link at the right) for more information.

Heather's flowers

After undertaking Carol's Applique Sampler class, Heather had the confidence to try this project from a magazine. Heather used fabrics from Mezzanines, Cherish Nature and Farmer's Market to give these appliques real bling.

Check out the fussy-cutting!

If you would like to learn 8, 9 or 10 different types of hand-applique read our class list on the right sidebar.

Thanks for sharing with us Heather.

A sneak preview

This is a sneak preview of Carol's Stained Glass Applique class sample.

As you can see, it's not quite finished. I am sooo excited! All fabrics in the class sample are available in store.

Click on the classlist on the right sidebar for more details. Join us for Christmas in August!!

Term Three Classes YAY!!

Click here for details of our latest scheduled classes!!

OR, you can click on the link at the right of the screen with the title class schedule.

We look forward to seeing you in store soon!

And... new arrivals....

Lumiere De Noel by French General. Only $21 per metre. These will see out very quickly.

I plan to use some of the tone on tones for applique backgrounds with a difference.

Available by the metre or in fat quarter and fat eighth packs.

Miniatures Club update

Here is a smattering of show and tell from our evening Miniatures Club group. This is Fiona's latest creation.I have taken a photo of all her completed miniatures so far. Almost half way!! She has another 5 to finish.This is Linda's latest miniature quilt. I just love the way all four little quilts look when they are together.This is Rosie's previous month's homework. Won't you bring them all to show us next time please Rosie?
Wait until you see this month's little quilt finished!!

Andrea's class sample

Hmm.. how can you tell this is Andrea's class? Fussy-cut diamonds.. of course it's hers!!

This is one hanging ornament - the pictures show both sides.

The ornament measures approx. 15 inches across from point to point. I would like to see groups of 3 or 5 ornaments hanging from the ceiling.

The cost of the class includes perspex templates for 2 different diamond sizes - I know you will find lots of ideas to use the templates after the class!!

Stay tuned for our new class list - a link will be on the sidebar to the right.