Updates from the Apple Basket Patchwork Shop, Kaiwaka, NZ

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Hi Everyone,
Happy Labour Weekend everyone. It's lovely to have a long weekend to catch up with family. We have a new grandson and they are staying with us over this Labour weekend - I can't wait to have cuddles with our lovely new Riley - excited!!
This is just a little newsletter to get your creative juices going. Take a look at the Sue Spargo's Pre-Cut Wool Applique Packs, these are very new in. Such a great thing to take on holiday with you - all cut out and ready to go.

Remember our Monday Sit and Sew classes two sessions 9.30am - 12.30pm and 1.00pm - 4.00pm (but not this Monday as it is Labour Day) and our Busy Bees Tuesdays - this is an all day class, come along, bring something to sew and get help along the way. 9.30am - 3.30pm. You must book into these classes before coming.
Sit down with a coffee and enjoy our newsletter.

MAKE - CREATE - SOOTHE

Sue Spargo Pre-Cut Wool Applique Packs

Great for giving away as gifts or make one to sew onto a bag, book, cushion or quilt. So easy with the pre-cut pieces. Link on either photo's or heading to view all 24 designs on our website.
Pre-Cut Blocks Include:

6" x 6" mill dyed wool background
pre-cut mill dyed wool appliqué pieces
whipstitch and stitch placement diagrams
quick reference, illustrated, embroidery stitch cards

PFAFF Performance Icon Launch

Come along on November 7th and have a look at the new PFAFF Performance Icon. This is a top end sewing machine (not an embroidery machine) It has all the bells and whistles of an embroidery machine but without the embroidery. We will also have all the other PFAFF Sewing machines available if you are interested in looking at a different machine. There will be great discounts on the day.
We will also have the Simply Sixteen Quilting machine by Handiquilter set up on the day for anyone to come and have a play with it. This is a perfect quilting machine for the home quilter wanting to quilt their own quilts at home. It makes quilting easy!!
Ring 09 4312443 or email applebasketquilts@xtra.co.nz if you can come so I have an idea of numbers.

MARKET LEADING FEATURES of the PERFORMANCE ICON

Largest working area at 12.2in width and 5.1in height (310mm and 140mm)
Multi-touch tablet-screen with swipe, pinch and zoom functions
Innovative lighting designed for the brightest work space and the most even light disbursement
Strongest needle piercing power, ideal for thicker and multi-layered fabrics
Larger stitch plate with markings on both sides up to 2-1/2in (63.5mm)
Largest height under sewing head at 3in (76.2mm)
10.1in (257mm) display screen area, a 68% increase
Strongest needle piercing power, ideal for thicker and multi-layered fabrics

New Classes

Retro Tree Stitch Sampler Class with Ngaire Montgomery-Williams

Come along to this class and learn how to do a variety of stitches to embellish this cushion - Bullion loops, flowers, bugs, detatched chain, pistil stitch, cast-on stitch, all working with wool felt, fabrics and Sue Spargo threads. This cushion can be made in the colours of your choice.
16th November 9.30am - 3.30pm

Phone on 09 4312443 or email applebasketquilts@xtra.co.nz to book in.

Embroidery Class with Lyn Manning

Come along and make this beautiful pin cushion and needle/small scissor holder (it has magnets in it)
You will learn how to use Shisha Mirrors in your embroidery work and also learning a number of embroidery stitches.
Or you could make the Bug Sampler, Small Elizabethan Bag or Scenic Postcard. See below
25th October 10.00 - 3.00
Phone on 09 4312443 or email applebasketquilts@xtra.co.nz to book in.
Below are some examples of Lyn's other classes.

Sock Knitting Class with Jean Guttery

Always wanted to learn to knit socks - now is your chance. Come along and learn the easy way to knit socks on a cirucular needle. This class is run over two days so that you can get your homework done then learn how to do the heel the easy way. Knitting from the toe up and doing the heel after the sock has been knitted. First class is learning how to cast on and knit the toe, the second class is learning to knit the heel.
15th and 29th November 10.00 - 1.00
Phone on 09 4312443 or email applebasketquilts@xtra.co.nz to book in.
Below are some examples of Lyn's other classes.

Childs Jacket Class made with a Wool Blanket with Tegan Montgomery-Williams

Learn how to make a child's jacket using a wool blanket with animal ears of your choice on the hood. The trick is in the cutting and preparing of the wool blanket. These jackets make a fabulously warm addition to a winter wardrobe or even great for a cool summer bbq's. Lined with cotton fabric to keep it soft against the skin.
Thursday 22nd November 9.30 - 3.30

Childs Backpack Class made with a Wool Blanket with Tegan Montgomery-Williams

Learn how to make a child's backpack out of a wool blanket, bring your own blanket fabric or we will have blanket fabric available on the day - great for Christmas gifts. The trick is in the cutting and preparing of the wool blanket. Lined with cotton fabric.
Thursday 8th November 9.30 - 3.30

Well thats all from me for now. Keep up all that sewing, knitting, crafting and creating.
Take care. Ngaire and the team at The Apple Basket.

Make - Create - Soothe

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