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Happy New Year from the team at The Apple Basket

Hi Everyone,
We are well into the New Year now and it is moving fast as usual.  We have just put in air conditioning in our classroom which will make summer classes more enjoyable and comfortable.  Lots of things happening here with new block of the month and lots of  classes coming up, including Tuffet Class, Wildflowers raw-edge applique class, knitted produce bags, sock knitting class, Tassell Cushion Class and much more.  We have started our Monday get together classes but remember to ring and book in as we do fill up fast with this one very quickly. We have also started our Handstitching get togethers.  See below for dates and photos.
Sit down with a coffee and enjoy our newsletter.
 

MAKE - CREATE - SOOTHE

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
We have a large range of Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements fabrics in store and on line.  These are such beautiful fabric and are great for backgrounds for Collage Quilts, make lovely bags, scrap quilt backgrounds etc.
 

 

 
 
We now have these amazing wool fabrics in the Sue Spargo colours which are so rich and beautiful to sew with.  If you are doing any Sue Spargo patterns this is the wool fabric she uses.  Check these out on our website.
 
 
This beautiful quilt is made using two Dream Big Flower panels - one for the centre and one for the top and bottom border and binding.  You can go wild with your quilting on this quilt.  Our one quilted by Jenny Bailey - Kaiwaka Ph. 09 4312565
 
 
We are starting our Pfaff Club for 2019 on 20th February 9.30 - with this adorable cushion using assorted stitches, stitch sequencing, saving stitches, 9 hole cording foot, embroidery threads and using the metal stitch guide attachment.  This project will be just the thing to get you back into the machine stitching mode, and a good opportunity to learn more about your machine.  It doesn't matter what Pfaff model you have we can adjust this class to suit everyone. 
 
 

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.
28th March & 12th Arpil 2019 2019 9.30am - 3.30pm

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

Wildflower Cushion Class with Ngaire Montgomery-Williams

Come along and learn how to do raw edge applique using your free motion/ darning foot on your machine.  This is a great skill to learn and I will show you other ways to use this technique in your creations as well as doing this cushion. 
8th March 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
Tuesday 26th February 2019 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.
4th and 11th April 2019 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.

 


 

Produce Bag Class with Jean Guttery

Come along and make these very eco-friendly produce bags. They weigh in at only 22gms and you can make two per ball of cotton yarn.  Take them shopping with you, make them for family and friends once you get the hang of it.  Jean will help you every step of the way.
7th and 14th March 2019 10.00 - 1.00
Phone on 09 4312443 or email applebasketquilts@xtra.co.nz to book in.
 

 


 

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. 
Friday 15th February 2019 9.30 - 3.30



Tassel Cushion with Ngaire Montgomery-Williams

Learn to make this very stunning cushion using Sue Spargo Eleganza threads and DMC threads, learn how to make these very cute little tassels and how to attach to the cushion.
Friday 15th March 9.30 - 3.30

Tuffet Class with Ngaire Montgomery-Williams

Come along and make one of these amazing foot stools - choose fabrics from the store and get sewing!  Kits to be bought from the store. 
Thursday 21st and 28th February 2019 9.30 - 3.30

Hand Stitching Days

Get together with like-minded people and pick up tips and techniques without the distraction of everyday life.  Take a day off to do the things you love to do.

Catch Up Chics on Saturdays

Come along and finish (or get started) on your projects, please phone or email to book in.  A good way to deal to all those projects with some great company, fantastic help from Cherry Watson and inspiration.  This Class is once a month - 1st Saturday in the month.

Sew + Chat Mondays

Come along on a Monday morning or afternoon or both and bring whatever you are sewing and if you need help we are here, if not just sit and sew with like minded people. Yummy morning/afternoon tea provided. 

Every Monday Morning 9.30 - 12.30 (except public holidays) 

Every Monday Afternoon 1.30 - 3.30 (except public holidays)

Cost for each class will be $15.00 per session.

You will need to book to get in.

Busy Bees Tuesdays

Bring along something you are working on  or choose a project from the many in the shop and spend the day sewing without the interruptions of everyday life. We will be there to help anyone that needs help with their projects.

Cost per class $35.00 includes morning tea - bring your lunch, tea and coffee available.

Click on the link to see the dates we are starting.

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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