International Quilt Market Houston: Schoolhouse Lectures

Over the next several days I will be posting from the International Quilt Market and Festival at Houston. First up in Quilt Market which is a trade only event to show the latest fabrics, books, notion and more.

Today was Quilt Market Schoolhouse Series which occurs the day before Quilt Market opens. The purpose of Quilt Market Schoolhouse is to help us store owners to have a more successful store. There are 291 different classes on offer with a wide range of topics. The emphasis is to introduce new products, techniques or to expand our existing programs in place in our store. It gives us a greater  insight as to what is new on the market.

Jane Sassman with one of her fantastic quilts showing off her fabric line from Free Spirit Fabrics. Jane has just released a new book with Dragon Threads and I think it is available now.

 

 Lonni Rossi talking about her new fabric collection Fairmont Park for Andover Fabrics

 Lonni Rossi with a quilt made with her new collection for Andover Fabrics, I can't remember it's name but I know it will be out at the start of next year.

 A Quilt made using Thomas Knauer's Fabric collection for Andover Fabrics.

 Thomas Knauer showing off a bag using his new fabric collection for Andover Fabrics.

 Photo from Amy Butler's Schoolhouse Session. This was her "fashion show" which uses her new collection and types of fabric including her new fashion sewing fabrics.

 

 Photo from Amy Butler's Schoolhouse Session. This was her "fashion show" which uses her new collection and types of fabric including her new fashion sewing fabrics.

 Photo from Northcott Fabric presentations showing the latest from Stonehendge. This is a range that we have in store now (in the brown colourway)

 A new Christmas panel from Northcott Fabrics. This will be available next year and what is really cool is that they made a sample of this panel with lights attached to it.

 Another quilt using Stonehendge fabrics from Northcott.

 A fantastic quilt created by Kaffe Fassett

 And another one, that is Brandon hiding behind the quilt

 This quilt is designed by Kim McLean (an Aussie!) using Kaffe Fassett Fabrics, her quilts are amazing.

 Barbara Brackman showing a quilt she has made using her new collection The Morris Apprentice which we will have in store (fingers crossed) next month. We have the entire collection on order.

 A sneak peak of Barbara Brackman's new collection coming out next year Civil War Jubilee for Moda Fabrics (the colour of the photo will not be the colour of the fabrics I took this photo from the projected image)

 The hallway during Schoolhouse lectures, everyone waiting in go into their selection rooms. There are a total of 15 session in which you can choose from around 20 different topics on offer each session. You move rooms as required and most of the session last either 30 minutes or 15 minutes. It's hectic in the hallways as everyone moves from one session to the next.

A look of the show floor taken this evening. Everyone nearly ready for the Quilt Market to start tomorrow. The store in the center bottom is Superior Thread's Stand!

More tomorrow!

Important Notice

Due to the power being turned off to most of the town of Berrima on Monday 29th October, Berrima Patchwork will be closed all day. They are upgrading the power lines. We will be re-opening on Wednesday 30th October. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes and be aware this will effect the majority of shops and restaurants in Berrima.

Must Have Sewing USB's

These super cute USB's have just arrived in the store.

  They hold up to 2GB of memory and are perfect for that gift for your sewing friends.

There are a total of 7 different designs and you can purchase them from our online store by  

CLICKING HERE

 

New Beatrix Potter Fabric

New Beatrix Potter Fabric has arrived in the store. 

 This range is Garden Tales and features Peter Rabbit. There are several fabrics in the new collection including a panel and individual squares.

 We have loaded this new collection onto our website, to view and to place an order CLICK HERE

Legacy Collection on SALE

SPECIAL OFFER - 30% OFF Legacy Fabric
A special offer we are offering 30% off all the fabrics in the Legacy Collection. The normal price for these fabrics are $21/mt now only $14.70/mt

To view this collection and to place an order CLICK HERE or go to http://www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/shop/category/fabric-by-type/legacy/?showall=1&page_num=1

The offer is valid from today until 10am Monday 8th October, normal shipping costs apply, orders over $100 receive free shipping in Australia. If you wish to purchase this in store just tell us that you saw this special.

Timeless Treasures has a free pattern which you can download using this collection. CLICK HERE to download this pattern

 

SALE: Morris & Company Fabric

SPECIAL OFFER - 30% OFF Morris & Company
A special offer for our Berrima Patchwork friends we are offering 30% off all the fabrics in the Morris & Company by Barbara Brackman for Moda. The normal price for these fabrics are $21/mt now only $14.70/mt. This discount also applies to the charm packs and jelly rolls.

To view this collection and to place an order CLICK HERE or go to
http://www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/shop/category/fabric-by-type/morris-company/?showall=1&page_num=1
The offer is valid from today until 10am Saturday 6th October, normal shipping costs apply.

Free Pattern: Ancient Tiles of Istanbul

This is a free pattern from Hoffman Fabrics. It is called Ancient Tiles of Istanbul and features the new collection Istanbul which we have ordered and hope to have in the shop shortly.

  To download this pattern CLICK HERE or go to http://www.hoffmanfabrics.com/EDocs/Site10/Ancient%20Tiles%20quilt%20pattern.pdf

Laurel Burch Fabric on SALE

 SPECIAL OFFER - 30% OFF Laurel Burch Fabrics
A special offer for our customers we are offering 30% off all the Flying Colors and Laurel Burch Basics for 2 days. The normal price for these fabrics are $19/mt now only $13.30/mt.

To view this collection and to place an order CLICK HERE or go to

http://www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/shop/category/fabric-by-type/flying-colors-ii/?showall=1&page_num=1
The offer is valid from today until 10am Friday 5th October 2012, normal shipping costs apply.

Long Weekend Hours

Berrima Patchwork is open all this long weekend
Saturday 29th September Open 10am till 4pm
Sunday 30th September Open 10am till 4pm
Monday 1st October Open 10am till 3pm

 
Have a safe weekend and take care if you are on the road.

New Quilt Kit: Shimmer

Shimmer is our newest quilt kit. This is an easy to sew together quilt and measures approximately 85" or 215cm Square. We have available for purchase both the kit and the pattern. 

For more information check out all our quilt kits available by CLICKING HERE 

And the Pattern is available for purchase by CLICKING HERE

Workshops with Rachelle Denneny

A great workshop that we have on offer as part of Quilting in the Highlands is Machine Quilting and Trapunto with Rachelle Denneny (Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July).

Rachelle has won numerous awards for her quilts both in Australia and Internationally. Her quilts I have to say are simply amazing, the machine quilting is wow and what is more amazing is that Rachelle sews these quilts on a domestic sewing machine!

Have you every wanted to try to machine quilt your quilts or trapunto quilting then this is the workshop that is ideal for you. This class is suitable for beginners or for those who are stuck in stipple mode and would like to move beyond. The first day will cover the basics you need to know to get started with machine quilting. Then on the second day you will take the skills you learnt on day one and learn how easy it is to enhance and add dimension to your quilting and or appliqué designs by “stuffing” them. You will have the choice of two gorgeous designs inspired by Rachelle’s new quilt ‘Golden Ivory’ (pictured).
If you would like to find out more information about this workshop and all the other workshops we have on offer as part of Quilting in the Highlands then go to www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/quilting

New Morris Pre-cuts

Yesterday we received the samples of the new The Morris Apprentice by Barbara Brackman, it is a stunning new collection. We have a limited supply of the jelly roll, layer cakes and charm packs available for sale. The fabric on the bolt will be released in November. If you are interested in buying any of these jelly rolls, layer cakes and charm packs please contact us on (02) 48771382, we will not be placing these on the website as there is only a small quantity currently available.

QUILTING IN THE HIGHLANDS 2013 QUILTING RETREAT 27th July till 30th July 2013 Berrima Patchwork is proud to present Quilting in the Highlands. This is a patchwork quilting retreat with 6 great teachers. There are 4 days of classes however you can sign up for just 2 of the days or all 4. Each teacher will be teaching 2 x 2 day classes. Our teachers include from the USA: Deb Karasik, Sandra Leichner and Barbara Olson and from Australia: Rachelle Denneny, Yvette Stanton and Mariya Waters.  Full information about all this quilting retreat can be viewed at www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/quilting/ OR you can download the full brochure by CLICKING HERE (it is a large file) Bookings can be place via phone on (02) 48771382 or online at www.berrimapatchwork.com.au   With each of the 2 days of workshops lunch and morning tea for both days and one evening meal included in your workshop fee. You also have the opportunity to win one of the many giveaway prizes that have been donated by our sponsors. On arrival you will receive a  goodies bag with information from all our sponsors and some special surprises from Berrima Patchwork. Our venue for Quilting in the Highlands is Mittagong RSL and Berrima Patchwork.  Teachers Profiles and Workshops  Click the teachers name for full workshop and profile details or click project image for information on individual workshop (information will open in a new browser window)  Rachelle Denneny   Workshop: Machine Quilting and Machine Trapunto Saturday and Sunday Rachelle Denneny From Australia     Workshop: Turned Edge Applique By Machine Monday and Tuesday  Deb Karasik Workshop: Look Ma, No Curves! Saturday and Sunday Deb Karasik From USA Workshop: Inner Light Monday and Tuesday  Sandra Leichner  Workshop: Naturalist's Notebook Saturday and Sunday Sandra Leichner From USA Workshop: Lapis and Lemons Monday and Tuesday Barbara Olson Workshop: Mysical Castles Saturday and Sunday Barbara Olson From USA Workshop: Cosmic Spirals Monday and Tuesday  Yvette Stanton Workshop: Mountmellick   Daisy and Forget-Me-Not Cushion Saturday and Sunday Yvette Stanton From Australia Workshop: Suzani Embroidered Applique Panel Monday and Tuesday  Mariya Waters Workshop: Deftly Delft in Miniature Saturday and Sunday    Mariya Waters From Australia Workshop: Curves for Landscapes - Southern Delight Monday and Tuesday ACCOMMODATION: For those of you who have booked into Quilting in the Highlands we recommend staying at Mittagong RSL, they have two different levels of accommodation.  Please book directly with them on (02) 4871 3133. They had set aside rooms for this retreat and when you book please tell them you are attending Quilting in the Highlands For  Full information about all this Quilting in the Highlands quilting/patchwork retreat can be viewed at www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/quilting/

Secret Weapon to Clean Your Iron!

I have a new favourite quilting "thing" that I just love. These are iron clean sheets. We were told about these iron sheets by one of our teachers and so happy that I found out about them. I know all our us have had that dirty iron that is hard to clean, these sheets are a wonderful new secret weapon is for removing fusible, facings and sticky residues. Simply heat your iron, lay a Iron Clean on a paper towel, on the ironing board and then wipe the base of the iron over the sheet. Your irons becomes clean and your ready to go. We have these for purchase in our online store and in store, CLICK HERE for more information. They come in a pack of 10.