International Quilt Market Houston 2010

Quilt Market - Houston International Quilt Market
Finally after 20 hours of travelling I arrived here in Houston on Wednesday and haven’t stop since.
On Thursday something that I like to do is to hire a car for the day and go and check out the local shops. This time I headed east of Houston and went to several stores including Sew Contempo, Fabric Etectera, Painted Pony, Pinwheel and Posies and Quakertown quilts. I did pick up a few things, it is so hard to go into a quilt shop and not buy something.

The picture above is the welcoming party at the Painted Pony N Quilts Shop (Sunday is Halloween). And the photo above, the car on the right was the car I had for the day. It was massive!

After a full day it was time to party. Berrima Patchwork is a member of the Fab Shop Network and as a member we get to attend the pre-show dinner. This is a great opportunity to network with other shop owners from around the world. It gives you also the opportunity to have a preview of new products the opportunity to win lots of goods and to have a good time.

The picture to the right is of the centre piece for the table which Michael Miller created, oh how I wish I had won that. 

The day before the Quilt Market starts is an event called Schoolhouse series. The Schoolhouse series was created by Marti and Richard Michell and occurs before every Quilt Market. There are over 200 different classes offered which cover a wide range of topics. The emphasis is on introducing new product or techniques to shop owners with the aim of providing educational communication between suppliers and retailers. There are a total of 15 sessions - 11 which last for 30 minutes and 4 which last for 15 minutes, each session you have the option of about 16 different classes. It is an extremely informative event and you need to have a pen and paper at the ready. At the end of each session everyone runs out into the hallway rushing to get to their next selected session. During Schoolhouse I had the opportunity to see a presentation and new collections from Andover fabrics (there is a new hungry caterpillar collection coming our - stay tuned for more information) and Timeless Treasures. Introduction to new books from Gail Garber - Flying colours (next week I am taking two of Gail’s classes), Heri Walner’s new book Continuous Line Quilting Designs and Sharon Pederson‘s book - Rose of Sharon. There were several other lectures I attending including a very interesting presentation from Ghee’s which specialise in zippers, I could not believe what items they made using these zippers and how they used the zippers to embellish items of clothing, bags and accessories - lots of good ideas and projects for Bernina Club! During my lunch break I took a look from the second floor down onto the show floor - in one day this will all be set up ready for the show.

Setting up for the Show

Heri Walner’s new book Continuous Line Quilting Designs

Ghee's Zippers

The crowd in one of the lectures

Karen Montgomery and Timeless Treasures

Lonni Rossi and Andover Fabrics

Andover Fabrics Schoolhouse

Rose of Sharon with Sharon Pederson

Flying Colours with Gail Garber

Tonight is Sample Spree more later....

Coupon - Valid 18th October until 31st October 2010

For the remainder of this year we have introduced new coupons. You can photocopy these for your friends. They are only valid for a specific time which is stated on each voucher. Only one of each coupon per person and you must have the coupon with you at the time of purchase. Coupons are valid for in store use only.

The Below Coupon is vaild from the 18th October 2010 until the 31st October 2010

Coupon - Valid 4th October until 17th October 2010

For the remainder of this year we have introduced new coupons. You can photocopy these for your friends. They are only valid for a specific time which is stated on each voucher. Only one of each coupon per person and you must have the coupon with you at the time of purchase. Coupons are valid for in store use only.

The Below Coupon is vaild from the 4th October 2010 until the 17th October 2010

New Fabric in Store: Whitter Crossing

Whitter Crossing is a new line of fabric that has just arrived. This range is from Henry Glass and Co Fabrics and is $22 per metre. It was designed by Little Quilts and is a "Reflections of the South" Collection. This is a  beautiful collection of reproduction-style prints, paisleys and toiles in soft teals and pinks.

There is a free pattern on the Henry Glass and Co Fabric website.

Click Here fo FREE PATTERN using Whitter Crossing Fabic

DESIGNER: LITTLE QUILTS 

Since 1986, Little Quilts has published patterns and booklets for the quilting industry. Specializing in small, but not miniature quilts based on traditional doll quilts from the past, these designs have had worldwide appeal. Alice Berg, Mary Ellen Von Holt and Sylvia Johnson are partners who also have coauthored five books for Martingale, Inc. including a best seller, “Little Quilts All Through the House.” They have been contributors to many other books and are frequently in American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine. Designing fabric lines for Henry Glass & Co. has given them the opportunity to provide vintage inspired collections with colours for today’s quilter.


By Popular demand, Little Quilts opened a retail store near the historic town of Marietta, Georgia. Located in a restored corn mill building built in 1947, the shop has a feeling of “days gone by.” Little Quilts was chosen as one of the Top Ten Quilt Shops in 2004 by American Patchwork & Quilting and attracts many visitors
Little Quilts website: http://www.littlequilts.com/
Little Quilts Blog: www.littlequilts.blogspot.com/

Coupon - Valid 20th September until 3rd October 2010

For the remainder of this year we have introduced new coupons. You can photocopy these for your friends. They are only valid for a specific time which is stated on each voucher. Only one of each coupon per person and you must have the coupon with you at the time of purchase. Coupons are valid for in store use only.

The Below Coupon is vaild from the 20th September 2010 until the 3rd October  2010

New Fabric in Store: Oriental Traditions 7

A new collection of Japanese fabrics has just arrived. This is the Oriental Traditions 7 from Robert Kaufman. We have the entire collection and has already been selling quickly. Several of the designs are in a few different colour ways. The range is $23.50 per mt.

These are just a few of my favourites from this collection I can't wait to make a quilt using this collection!

Robert Kaufman has a free project on there website using this fabric range. They also have pictures of this quilt in the two different colour ways. The picture below is of the blue range.

Click Here for FREE PATTERN

Bernina Club - Bolster Cushion

Today was our first Bernina Club. We were fortunate to have Thea Horsman from Bernina to teach this class today which was the Bolster Cushion. In this class we got to explore stitch building, thread couching, corded pin tucks and piping. Bernina Club is a great way to learn more about your Bernina Sewing Machine and to enjoy a day of sewing with a project either near finished or finished.

Here is Thea with two of the centre stitched pieces

These are some sample of the ladies centre stitched panels. The centre stitched panels we learn how to use the pattern end and start and pattern repeat

This is a picture of some of my corded pin tucks,  it was alot of fun using the twin needle (make sure you test the twin needle for clearance in the pressure foot - I have learnt the hard way!)

And here is a picture of my finished bolster cushion.

Coupon - Valid 6th September until 19th September 2010

For the remainder of this year we have introduced new coupons. You can photocopy these for your friends. They are only valid for a specific time which is stated on each voucher. Only one of each coupon per person and you must have the coupon with you at the time of purchase. Coupons are valid for in store use only.

The Below Coupon is vaild from the 6th September 2010 until the 19th September 2010

Coupon - Valid 23rd August until 5th September 2010

For the remainder of this year we have introduced new coupons. You can photocopy these for your friends. They are only valid for a specific time which is stated on each voucher. Only one of each coupon per person and you must have the coupon with you at the time of purchase. Coupons are valid for in store use only.

The Below Coupon is vaild from the 23rd August 2010 until the 5th September 2010

Bernina Club

Yes Bernina Club has finally arrived at Berrima Patchwork..

Membership is for a 12 month period and there are meetings held 11 times a year (once a month excluding December).

Membership fee is $60

For Membership Form please go to http://www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/pdf/newsletter.pdf

What is included in your membership fee?
You will receive 4 Bernina Inspirations Magazines during your membership period. A 10% off Voucher on Bernina Accessories, 10% off Bernina Accessories on Bernina Club Day and discount class fee for Bernina Club Days

Do I have to own a Bernina Sewing machine to belong to the club?
No you don’t however if you attend any of the classes you may not be able to complete the project as in some of the classes additional feet/accessories will be provided for Bernina Sewing Machines only.

Can I be a member if I don’t live near the store?
Many of our customers are not locals and because of this we have made it possible still for you to be a Bernina Club Member. If you cannot attend the club days you can still obtain a kit and full instructions for the $25 fee (which includes postage) you may need purchase additional feet to complete the project.

What is the Bernina Club Day?
Bernina Club Day is a hands on class where you will work on small projects using the features of your Bernina Sewing Machine. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills, expand your knowledge and try out new feet on your sewing machine. It is a great opportunity to learn about your Bernina Sewing Machine .

Do I have to be a Bernina Club Member to attend Bernina Club Day?
No you don’t need to be a member however your cost for the day is $45 instead of the $25 Bernina Club Members pay.

What is the cost for the Bernina Club Day?
Each Meeting will cost $25 per member—this will include the cost of the class and a kit provided for that month’s project. For Non Members you can still attend the class however the fee will be $45 which includes the kit.

Do I have to book ahead of time for the Bernina Club Days?
Yes, spaces are limited, payment is due at the time of booking and is non-refundable. If you cannot attend but wish to order a kit (this is only available for Bernina Club Members) please contact us prior to the class date.

Can I use any Bernina Sewing Machine (I have an older model Bernina)?
Yes there will be Bernina Sewing Machines of all ages in the club. If you have an older model you may find that you will not be able to complete all the aspects of the project to the design (e.g some decorative stitches) however we will try to accommodate all machines of all ages

Do I have to purchase the feet featured on each Bernina Club Day?
No we will provide the special feet for you to try on the day, however if you wish to “buy after try” you can purchase on the Bernina Club Day and receive 10% off the RRP with your Bernina Club Membership.

BERNINA CLUB PROJECTS

Cost for Bernina Club Members - $25 Cost for Non Members $45

To book please contact us on (02) 48771382

Sunday 12th September: Bolster Cushion
Thea Horsman the Sales and Training Consultant for Bernina Australia will be joining us for the day to present this fun and informative class. In this class you will explore stitch building, thread couching, corded
pin tucks and perfect piping. *You must attend this class no orders for this kit will be available*

Sunday 10th October: Walking Foot - Machine Quilting
Create great background quilting fills using the guides that come with the walking foot. On this day you will be working on several samples.

Sunday 14th November: Table Runner: Circular Embroidery Attachment
Using the Circular Embroidery Attachment and decorative stitches create this table runner perfect as a Christmas Present! The Circular Embroidery Attachment may not fit some machines, so another table runner using decorative stitches will be available to work on.

Coupon - Valid 9th August until 22nd August 2010

For the remainder of this year we have introduced new coupons. You can photocopy these for your friends. They are only valid for a specific time which is stated on each voucher. Only one of each coupon per person and you must have the coupon with you at the time of purchase. Coupons are valid for in store use only.

The Below Coupon is vaild from the 9th August 2010 until the 22nd August 2010

August - December Newsletter

 Berrima Patchwork August - December Newsletter

NOW AVAILABLE

Due to the size of the document we have placed it on our website http://www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/  

Click the link below and download direct from the website.

http://www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/pdf/newsletter.pdf

The newsletter contains many of the exciting classes we will be running for the remainder of the year, Information about the Bernina Club and Berrima Patchwork Coupons.

New Fabric in Store: William Morris

We have just had a new delivery of William Morris inspired fabrics. This range is by Fabric Freedom and is and is $22 per mt. There are several different designs and colour ways.

Pictures of the Expansion

Below are some photos of the new expansion that has taken place in the shop.We have three rooms full of fabric for you to choose from. With more room we are better able to display the fabric and once again we have increased our stock and now have over 5000 bolts! We have also increased our stock of patterns and they are displayed for easy browsing. There is also a brand new classroom which has a lovely outlook.

New Kit - Georgia

We have a new kit and pattern is store - Georgia. This kit has been made with the fabric range Wiscasset designed by Minick and Simpson for Moda Fabrics. Finished size approximately 72” square (198cm square)

The pattern is $15.50 and the kit is $136 (kit include fabric for the top of the quilt, binding and pattern)

Expansion Sale - Sunday 11th July

EXPANSION SALE

SUNDAY 11TH JULY

9AM TILL 4PM

We have expanded the shop – now we have 3 rooms full of fabric! Many of you have not been in since we have expanded so this is a fantastic opportunity to come on in and take a look around.

For one day only we will be having an in store only Expansion Sale.

For NON Stash Club Members you will receive 20% off ALL FABRIC in the shop including all fabric on the bolt, jelly rolls, fat quarters, fat eights, fabric packs (excludes batting and kits) minimum cut on the day is 50cm.

If you are a Stash Club Member you will receive 25% off ALL FABRIC in the shop including all fabric on the bolt, jelly rolls, fat quarters, fat eights, fabric packs (excludes batting and kits) minimum cut on the day is 50cm.

You MUST have your Stash Club Membership Card with you on the day to receive this discount – no card means no discount! You cannot lend or give your card to someone else to use!

If you do not have your card please contact us PRIOR to Thursday 8th July to arrange a replacement card (fee of $2 will be charged). You must be a signed up member to the stash club prior to Thursday 8th July to receive this discount.

Shop Expansion

We have finally finished all the expansion of the shop. It has taken several days of moving everything - over 3000 rolls of fabric got moved from one room to another. New displays have gone in, new pattern wall has been created (more space to hang all the patterns). Below are photos of the progress of this move, on Tuesday afternoon I didn't think that it would ever been done but we got there.