Hello,

The Festive Season is over for another year and hopefully all our New Year’s Resolutions will come to fruition. Mine is to be more prepared for Christmas 2012!

Here at Sew Creative we have made many plans for Classes and Groups for 2012 as well as a few changes to classes.

We are excited to have our two new tutors – Karina Webb (Machine Embroidery) and Susan Harris (quilt projects) join our team of tutors.

 I know Lyn Crump has been hard at work creating a few very special projects for her LCL classes.

Of course, Mystery afternoon returns as well as our annual retreat and Gatton in May 2012, so keep reading.

So ladies, make yourself a ‘cuppa’, find your diary and pencil and mark which classes and groups you would like to join!

Regards,

Gail, Jenny and Janelle

SEW CREATIVE WILL BE CLOSED THE FOLLOWING DATES

FLOOD MEMORIAL DAY – Tuesday, 10 January

AUSTRALIA DAY – Thursday, 26 January

GOOD FRIDAY – Friday, 6 April

EASTER SATURDAY – Saturday, 7 April

EASTER MONDAY – Monday, 9 April

ANZAC DAY – Wednesday, 25 April

Thank You to all our ladies who attended our Christmas Party and for bringing a gift for our Reverse Christmas Tree. All gifts were delivered the week before Christmas.

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to all our ladies who completed their ‘BOOT CAMP’ QUILT! Well done!! And to those who are still constructing the blocks and borders keep on going – your quilt will be finished sooner than you think. Call into the shop to see this year’s quilt = ‘Kaleidoscope of Kolor’ available in two colour ways – black with jewel colours and cream with earth tones. Both quilts will be on display at OPEN DAY.

QUILTER’S TRAIL FOR 2012

Theme – Around the World in 30 Days!

Join us as we travel around the world in 30 days as we travel to each of the 9 shops taking part in the annual QUILTER’S TRAIL. Sew Creative’s buses will leave Gatton on Saturday 14 April and Saturday, 28 April.

Launch night is Tuesday 27 March at 10:30pm. Have your passport issued and join us in Ancient Egypt!

The Quilter’s Trail Project for 2012 is so very different from last year’s but as exciting! Sew Creative will have their version of the project revealed at the Launch Night.

SEW CREATIVE is proud to present

GATTON IN MAY 2012

24 – 27 May, Gatton Shire Hall.

Tutors include

International Tutor – Tresa Jones, Kansas, USA

Interstate Tutors – Irene Carrig and Wendy Whellum

Queensland Tutors – Gail Chalker, Lyn Crump and Susan Harris.

This, our 3rd Gatton in May will be our best to date with a huge diversity of classes on offer. Exclusive quilts / quilt patterns as well as day and evening classes.

Please call into the shop to collect a brochure or phone us and we will gladly mail one to you.

NEW PRODUCT....NEW PRODUCT......

Clover has recently released a red clip perfect for ‘sew’ many things

 -holding the first corner of a hexagon

- used as a binding clip and many more!

Call into the shop and ask for a demonstration.

FULL WEEK END WORKSHOP with SUSAN HARRIS

Susan Harris made her quilt TSUNAMI some time back before the word TSUNAMI had such awful connotations. Adapted from the traditional block ‘Ocean Waves’ and then expanded this quilt is a must to make. It has been featured on the front cover of quite a few magazines and diaries.

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February.

LIMITED NUMBERS ONLY.

Susan will also be teaching a class on hand quilting later in the year.

G.A.T.S (Gail’s Applique Techniques) and DEAR JANE

Gail will be teaching a monthly class in both hand appliqué and various techniques in the construction of the complex quilt ‘Dear Jane.

The girls in the appliqué group will be making a Block of the Month style quilt mastering all techniques of appliqué, whilst the girls doing Dear Jane will master all forms of hand and machine piecing.

Group 1

2nd Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30am

Group 2

2nd Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00pm

COST - $75.00 FOR THE SEMESTER (5 lessons)

We will be working on a floral appliqué quilt throughout the year and at the end of the year will have a stunning family heirloom.

STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBERS.

TAS – The Applique Society

Next Meeting Saturday, 18 February from 10:00am

Guest speaker – Susan Harris

We will launch a Block of the Month the group may like to participate in the making. Can be appliquéd by hand or machine.

Just a note of trivia – Sew Creative is the only TAS Chapter in Queensland and until recently the only Chapter in Australia. We are proud to be able to bring appliquers of all skill levels together to share their love of appliqué and vintage quilts.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY RETREAT

We have only a few vacancies left for what we hope will be a fun week end of Christmas frivolity in July! Complete with Santa, pressies and lots of other fun activities.

Phone us if you would like to attend.

‘KALEIDOSCOPE OF KOLOR’ Block of the Month and Class

A stunning Block of the Month and Class available in either colourway – black with jewel tones or cream with earth tones.

$50 a month covers all tuition costs (9 lessons /months) and all fabrics to make your quilt top using top quality Shadow play fabric line.

Classes will be held 2nd Monday morning of the month

9:30 – 11:30am OR

2ND Monday evening

6:00 – 8:00pm

February, March, April, NONE IN MAY, June, July, August, September, October and November.

TUTOR for the classes LYN CRUMP

STOP PRESS.....SEW CREATIVE NOW IS PROUD TO STOCK GLORIOUS COLOR APPLIQUE PATTERNS. A MUST TO SEE!

Special notice....special notice......special notice

Lyn Crump will be offering the following two strictly limited number classes as a 9 hour class (or all day class.) From 9:00am to 6:30pm you will work without distraction to achieve a large amount of your quilt.

QUILT 1 – ‘GIANT DAHLIA’ Quilt – Saturday, 31 March The quilt is on display in the shop and has won an award at the Ekka.

COST: $80.00

QUILT 2 – ‘STACK n WACK’ Quilt - Saturday, 30 June.Lyn will show you how to take an ordinary fabric and make a stunning quilt !

COST - $80.00

TWO VERY SPECIAL BLOCK OF THE MONTHS

We are very proud to offer to William Morris Block of the Month quilts for the very low price of $25.00 per month plus postage.

The two designs are Arts and Craft Sampler’ and Morris Meadows’

Both quilts will on display at our Open Day Tuesday, 31 January from 9:30am.

Hope to see you there!

OPEN DAY

Tuesday, 31st January, 2012

9:30 – 11:30am

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Bring any projects you have recently completed. We will have on display all our class and group projects for Term 1.

Payment for groups is required for the semester upon enrolment. Also, a deposit is required when booking into a class. The three of us regret having to make this decision but we have experienced a lot of last minute ‘sorry cannot make it’ phone calls and unfortunately it is too late to cancel the tutor. We then still have to pay the tutor’s full pay without the necessary class numbers to cover tutor’s fees.

RETURNING GROUPS FOR 2012

LCL aka Lyn’s Creative Lessons

Lyn has designed a wonderful quilt for you to explore new methods and techniques.

Semester 1 – 5 lessons/months

Group 1 -2nd Thursday

9:30 – 1130am

Group 2 – 2nd Saturday

9:30 – 11:30am

COST PER SEMESTER – $75.00

MACHINE EMBROIDERY With Karena Webb

Karina has digitised her own projects for you to create new projects.

Group 1

1st Thursday 12:30 – 2:30pm

Group 2

1st Saturday 9:30 – 11:30am

Group 3

3rd Thursday 12:30 – 2:30pm

COST PER SEMESTER - $75

(for Group 2 - $60)

Plus $30.00 for CD

STRIP CLUB with JANELLE

Janelle has selected 4 new projects for Strip Club. Join her on

Tuesday, 20 march

9:30am – Noon

We will be limiting the number in this class. If there is enough interest we can consider holding an afternoon class.

Cost: $60 (includes kit, pattern and instructions.)

The ‘OWL and the PUSSY CAT’ MYSTERY AFTERNOON!

Remember the poem ..

‘The Owl and the Pussy Cat went to sea, In a beautiful pea green boat.

This is the theme for our first Mystery Afternoon,

Saturday, 24 March

12:30 – 4:30pm

Cost $50 (includes kit and theme related afternoon tea)

Strictly limited numbers!

FOR SALE

Pre – owned Janome 6600P sewing machine for sale

$850.00

Phone: Lyn Crump 0439 139 640

BRONWYN HAYES BAGS  with JENNY

Jenny has selected 4 bags from Bronwyn Hayes’ collection and plans to make a bag a turn. The first ‘Flower Girls’ bag features blanket stitch appliqué!

Tuesday, 21 Feb 9:00 – Noon

And 2nd lesson

Tuesday 28 Feb, 9:00am – Noon

Lesson 1 covers the decorative aspects of your bag and fused appliqué in general whilst the 2nd lesson is bag construction.

Cost - $70 (includes pattern)

SLIPPER SUNDAY RETURNS

Sunday, 5 February.

Bring your sewing, something for lunch and perhaps something yummy to eat.

Everyone Welcome

1st Sunday from 10:00am

COST ‘ $5.00

Having problems with a project ask for help and all the girls might be able to help you.

COMMUNITY QUILTS 2012

A slight change in format for this year. It will still be held 1st Wednesday of each month, and we will still be making for the community.

However, due to work commitments Lyn will only be hosting every 2nd month and Gail will host every other month. So, girls you will learn twice as much with the two of us.

Wednesday, 1st February from 9:30am

NO CHARGE

Do you know what a HAG is ?

Here at Sew Creative it means HAND APPLIQUE GIRLS!

We meet the 4th Thursday of each month for the day. Lots of show and tell and some limited tuition.

COST - $10.00

KNICKY KNACKY NOO for the KITCHEN

Following on from our Knicky Knacky Noo for Sewing Lyn has selected the kitchen !

Monday, 23 April

9:30am

COST - $60 includes patterns.

JUNIOR STITCHERS

Jenny is once again offering Junior Stitchers

4th Saturday of each month for young ladies who just love to sew.

COST - $15 plus kits.

KIDS’ CLASSES will resume Monday, 6 February

 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

3:30 – 4:30pm

Jenny is currently checking who is returning and then contacting those of the waiting list.