NEWSLETTER Oct 21
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Hello All
October Newsletter
We said “Farewell” to Stephanie near the end of September,
so she can spend more time with her family.
I shall miss her extensive knowledge, and her calm and
detailed explanations of all things ‘quilty’.
Stephanie is willing to stay on as a casual staff member
and has promised to still do some Quilting classes &
some Embroidery classes next year, so we haven’t totally ‘lost’ her.
Steve, Trudy and I wish her all the best in her retirement.
(Mind you – knowing Stephanie – she will still be working hard!)
The Crafty or Wot shop has been given a bit of a makeover –
making more room for ‘Social Distancing’ to be possible.
Just Arrived!
2 beautiful Fine new yarns from Ashford – perfect for Indie Dyers.
82% Fine Merino / 18% Nylon Binder – 100gm skeins
One is a Brushed Boucle & the other is a Looped Boucle –
lovely and fine –
suitable for knitting & weaving.
A beautiful new Embroidery Book now in stock –
A Fine Tradition by Margaret Light - $60
Finally some fabrics are arriving!
New fabric range – with a beautiful Panel –
Feathers & Flowers by Sillier than Sally
Full range on website http://www.craftyorwot.com
A range of modern blenders –
Whimsy by Heather Dutton of Hang Tight Studio
These have been very popular for mask making.
Full range on website http://www.craftyorwot.com
Stoff Christmas Range – ‘Christmas is Near’
- has finally arrived –
lots of fresh new colours and designs
plus 2 Advent Calendars & 2 Christmas Stockings on the website http://www.craftyorwot.com
Just for a bit of fun – meet ‘Fabrica’ –
our ‘latest staff member’ –
modelling some of our Christmas fabrics.
Cottage Bleu by Robyn Pickens
On the website - http://www.craftyorwot.com
SALE FAT 1/4'S -
PERFECT FOR MASK MAKING!
$3 each while stocks last
Class Details – please note -
booking details for all classes.
Phone bookings can be made - 03 544 7832 –
but as class numbers are always limited -
a deposit is required to secure your place.
Deposit will vary from class to class –
depending on the final costs.
Or book your place on our web site
www.craftyorwot.com
Deposit is non-refundable if you cancel or are a no show
& we are unable to fill your place but refundable in full
if we have to cancel for reason such as Covid Lockdowns etc.
We will endeavour to reschedule the classes –
as a lot of preparation goes into running a class
and it is such a shame if all that effort was to no avail.
Tea & Coffee is available, but please bring your lunch.
Sashiko / Hitomezashi Class
(also known as One Stitch Sashiko)
Friday 5th November
10am start - prompt – 4pm approx. finish.
Tutor - Christine Hart
Maximum of 8 students
Kit included in the cost of the workshop –
Cost $49 per person inclusive.
Phone bookings can be made 03 544 7832
but Deposit to secure your place is $20 please
Or book your place on our web site www.craftyorwot.com
Bring a basic sewing kit with you (especially scissors).
2 different projects will be stitched in this class –
kit includes Pack of 2 Sashiko Needles,
Dot Grid Fabric & Asanoha Fabric & threads
needed to complete the patterns.
Students will be given a brief history of
Sashiko & Boro Stitching, before learning how to
deal with the skeins of Sashiko Threads
(especially useful for the 100mt skeins!)
How to stitch Sashiko economically, so as not to
waste too much thread, plus lots of other tips
and tricks to stitch your work and what to turn it into afterwards.
Final finishing off will need to be completed
at home due to time constraints.
Boro Inspired Purse Stitching Class
Saturday 23rd October
10am start - prompt – 4pm approx. finish.
Tutor - Christine Hart
Maximum of 8 students
Kit included in the cost of the workshop –
Cost $49 per person inclusive.
Phone bookings can be made 03 544 7832 but
Deposit to secure your place is $20 please
Or book your place on our web site www.craftyorwot.com
Bring a basic sewing kit with you
(thread for tacking / needles / pins / scissors).
All fabrics, Sashiko thread, and 2 Sashiko needles
will be included in your kit to stitch the small purse pictured.
Final construction will have to be completed later
due to time constraints.
(Zip will be inserted - ready for your Boro Stitching).
Students will be given a brief history of Sashiko & Boro Stitching,
before learning how to deal with the skeins of Sashiko Threads
(especially useful for the 100mt skeins!)
How to stitch Sashiko economically, so as not to waste
too much thread, plus lots of other
tips and tricks to stitch your work.
Tea & Coffee will be available but please bring your lunch.
Remember - Christmas is coming …
the Geese are getting fat ….
please put a penny in the old mans’ hat!
Trudy & I had fun doing this display!
Thank you for your continued support –
from Trudy, Christine & Steve -
especially in these trying times.
