Hettie's Patch

Just letting you know - Tilda has arrived

Our Tilda fabric has arrived and we are in the midst of unpacking over 75 bolts of fabric PLUS there are 7 bolts of coloured wool felt PLUS Tilda accessories including books, tins, dolls hair etc etc.

VERY EXCITING!!!!!!

Aren't I Lucky!

Kellie Wulfsohn joined us at Hettie's for a workshop last weekend.  Every one who attended had a very busy two days and went home with a 'nearly' finished cushion top from her "From The Heart" pattern.

The photo on the left is a framed stitchery that Kellie made just for me.  Aren't I lucky and isn't it gorgeous.  I was thrilled to receive it and absolutely love it.  If you look closely you will see that she has printed the background design onto white fabric.

This will be on display at the shop, so next time you are in, make sure you have a look!

 

The next photo is a shop sample Kellie quilted using her new fabric range "PeakHour".

The fabric arrived last Thursday and Hettie's is stocking the full range. Priced at $23.50 per metre.

Again, this sample will be in the shop for you to look at.

This range has excellent picture fabrics, perfect for simply pieced quilts.

I haven't decided yet whether to make a pillow or a wall hanging from it!!

Crocheted Charms Class

Isn't this a good idea.  Join Carolyn Fuller for a fun day making a throw, combining patchwork and crocheting.  The date is Sunday 6th May 2012  from 9.30am -4.00pm and the cost is $50.

Carolyn uses 5" squares and cotton yarn.  This throw sample is in the shop, however Carolyn has also made one with joining circles in the gaps.  It is very easy to vary designs with crochet work.

If you love the crochet look (it is very 'in' at the moment) take a look at the Mollie Makes magazine or website.

As a crocheter from way back (that is the '70s), I am glad it is being re-visited again.  I have made some lovely bags which make really good gifts.  They take 2 balls of 4-ply cotton.  I have 20 colours of Heirloom 100% cotton 50 gram balls in stock for $5.60 a ball.

I also have various crochet books with some lovely ideas, such as slippers, charm squares, rugs etc.

"Breathless"

"Breathless" is a gorgeous quilt designed by 'Planted Seed Designs' using the Moda range Papillon.

Hettie's has this quilt available as a kit for $159.00. 

The size of the quilt is 80" x 80" and is made from layer cake and 4 metres of border fabric. The kit inckudes fabric for the quilt top, binding and pattern.

Very Pretty!!!!

 

 

Yes.... we are open Easter Saturday

Hettie's will be open from 10.00am-4.00pm on Easter Saturday.  Helen and Jo will manning the shop that day.

I hope you all have a lovely, relaxing and safe Easter.....................

Kellie Wulfsohn class 28th & 29th April 2012

There are a couple of places left in Kellie's class on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th April.  Cost  is $250 for both days - includes lunch and morning and afternoon tea.

Please phone the shop on 83460548 or email us at hetties@bigpond.net.au if you are interest in attending.  A $100 deposit is required to secure a place. 

SALE ON SUNDAY

For one Sunday only, Hettie's Patch will open this Sunday (April 1st) from 10.00am -3.00pm.  We are having a sale of our "Sale Fabrics".  Buy what's left on the bolt for $5 per metre.  Sale starts today and finishes on Thursday 5th April 2012.  Be early, because when it has gone, 'it has gone'.

While you are here, check out our new Liberty Fabrics and also the new Moda Athill range has arrived (amongst other things).

Bowerbird Bazaar

Amy, Helen & I went to the Bowerbird Bazaar at the Showgrounds last night.  It is on all weekend and is well worth the visit.

Bowerbird Bazaar is a design market with over 90 designer/makers selling amazing things.

It is all very clever, very smart and very trendy.

I bought these gorgeous flowers from a lady selling them right next to where you pay to get in ($2).  She tells me she will also be selling her flowers at the Queen Street shops (West Croydon) from about May.  In time for Mother's Day.  They are absolutely beautiful.  She has various types of bunches and posies and also sunflowers. 

The array of goods is endless, with jewellery, fabrics, ceramics, printed papers and so on and so on...............  If you have the time, pay a visit.

"Itty Bitty Bunny Bag" on She Sews Sunday

This Sunday (25th March), being the last Sunday of the month is Hettie's She Sews Sunday.  I will be making the Itty Bitty Bunny Bag to hold Easter Eggs for small children this Easter. 

The design is from Melly of Creative Abundance and is one of their new range of Creative Card patterns.  The pattern alone is $5.50.  We have made up kits in the blue and red colorway from Moda's Sweetwater ranges.  The kits are $12.50 which includes a pattern.

If you would like to come along, we start at 10.00am and the cost for the day is $10 whether you do 'your own thing' or join the class.

Please phone the shop on 83460548 to hold a place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am making these bags for my grandchildren and great nieces and nephews to hold Easter eggs.  For those children who are too old for one of these cute bags, I  am making small drawstring bags to hold other things once the eggs are gone. You can just see them in the background of this photo.  I will help with those as well, if required.

Hope to see you there!!

 

"Curious Nature" Kit

I have finished my David Butler "Curious Nature" quilt and it is hanging in the shop.  The quilt top kits are priced at $145.00 (includes binding, pattern and full sized templates).  It was surprisingly easy to make and took no time at all to finish. Take a look next time you are in!