The Art of Patchwork

10/01/2019

Hello everyone, The Art of Patchwork will be holding a quilting class on the 6th & 7th of April 2019.
This class will have tutors covering Long Arm Quilting, Home Machine Quilting & Hand Quilting.
The class will be held at the Gordonton Hall.
Registration for this class is now open, please contact Stephanie stephanie De lacy to register and she will send you all the information.

22/07/2018

these are some of the photo's from the foundation piecing class , the one in the front with the star in the centre belongs to Fiona it will be a beautiful quilt when it is finished, the one behind is an elephant , this one belongs to Pamela I will put up a photo of this quilt finished, this was amaziing , Pamela did hers in greys and Rose did hers in Kaffe Fassett fabric - beautiful - next two are from the Log Cabin class - Jan busy at work & Stephanie busy helping Jan with her quilt, then we have Pamela's finished elephant

I will post more photo's later on

Janet working on her Arabic Tile quilt, Donna cutting border fabric for her Arabic Quilt, Alet & Hettie working on their quilts.

I need to sort out the rest of the photo's, we have had fabulous ladies attending our classes and as you can see from the photo's they have all achieved amazing work.

21/07/2018

The Art Of Patchwork

All aspects of Quilting Class 2019

Hello everyone,

Stephanie and I have sorted out the details for this class next year, here are the details

1. Two day class - 6th & 7th April 2019 ( Saturday & Sunday )
2. Venue will be Gordonton Hall
3. Time 9am – 3pm each day
4. Tutors – Linda Young – longarm quilting – Stephanie DeLacy – home sewing machine – Jeanette Raynor – Hand Quilting – Betty McLean will be the runner or if required I'll do a workshop or help anyone with a quilt they are having issues with.
5. Cost will be $120 for the two days
6. $50 deposit
7. will secure your expression of interest
8. Please register with Stephanie De lacy
9. Banking details – Kiwi Bank 389 018 028009900

Morning & Afternoon tea will be supplied, bring your own lunch or the Fire Pot cafe is just down the road from the hall.

We look forward to hearing from you

Kind Regards
Betty & Stephanie

25/06/2018

Hi Everyone, Stephanie and I have been as busy as little bees with classes, I will be putting up some photos soon of the results, great students & wonderful work. Just to give everyone a heads up of one of our classes for next year, we will be doing a quilting class, long arm quilting with Linda Young as the tutor, quilting on home sewing machine with Stephanie as tutor & hand quilting with Jeanette Raynor as tutor, I will be the runner for the three groups, once we have sorted out the details I will do another post.
Kind Regards
Betty

02/05/2018

The Art of Patchwork

Betty Mclean and Stephanie De Lacy

email: [email protected]

We are now taking registrations for our relaxing quilting weekend retreat at the beautiful Lake Karapiro.

Friday August 31st through to the 2nd of September 2018.

Betty and I are so excited to be able to bring this wonderful venue for you to enjoy for three days of creativity and fun at the Don Rowland centre Karapiro.

We have booked the Karapiro Room for our classes which is located on the second floor (There is a lift if required) of the Don Rowland Centre which has absolutley stunning views of Lake Karapiro from the wrap-around deck. Perfect venue for three days of relaxed “My” time.

We will stay for two nights at the Rob Waddell Lodge situated just behind the Don Rowland centre.

The Lodge has dormitory twin share style rooms with a fully self contained kitchen and offers beautiful views overlooking Lake Karapiro. Ideal for accommodation for a bunch of like minded quilters.

You will need to bring along your own bed linen and towels.

Program:

The Weekend will start at 4pm on Friday the 31st with setting up and after dinner we will work on a surprise sewing project to get you into the swing of the weekend.

Betty and I will supply the supplies for the surprise project and all you have to do is sew and have a load of laughs.

Saturday will be a full day of creating your choice of project. There will also be a show and tell of quilts from previous classes which is always inspiring to us all.

Sunday- completeting your project until its time to go home at 2pm, rejuvenated and ready to take charge of the rest of the year.

Lori Neels from Fat Backs will be coming along on Sunday with her beautiful backing fabrics and battings to tempt you.

Classes will include:

1 Fridays surprise project.

2 Do your own project and or problem solving.

3 A selection of small projects to choose from.

4 Folded Log Cabin dairy or note book cover.

5 Pieced block saver.

6 Crazy patch sewing bag.

All these projects can easily be completed over the weekend.



The retreat weekend will be $490.00 pp and will include:

Accomodation for Friday and Saturday.

Continental Breakfast Saturday and Sunday.

Lunch Saturday and Sunday.

Dinner Friday and Saturday

Morning and afternoon Tea each day.



Registrations are limited and will close 31st July 2018

$50.00 deposit now will secure your place with the final payment due 31st July

Our banking details are

38 9018 028009900

Hope to hear from you soon.

Kindest,

Betty and Stephanie

31/01/2018

The Art of Patchwork
Workshops 2018
March - June
All registrations please contact Stephanie –
email Stephanie De lacy

Saturday 9th June and July 7th
Jinny Beyer "Log Cabin" with Betty and Stephanie
70” x 70”

Time to get back to the basics with a lovely Log Cabin quilt in Jinny Beyer fabrics.
Log cabin is a very traditional quilt block and one that often trips people up with getting perfectly pieced blocks all the same size.
Join us to learn how to achieve a flat perfectly sized quilt that will out shine many quilts in a quilt show.
Kits purchased for the above quilt for $165.00 will include the pattern for free.
Pattern only is $20.00
The workshop will be held at:
The Gordonton Hall
Gordonton
9am – 4.00 pm
Price $120.00 for the two days
Requirements will be sent upon Registration.

31/01/2018

The Art of Patchwork
Workshops 2018
March - June
All registrations please contact Stephanie –
email Stephanie De lacy

Sunday 29th April
Panel Quilt
40” x 60”

Betty found a beautiful floral panel with wonderful co-ordinates begging to be made into a quilt and we decided it would make a great workshop to show how to turn a simple panel into a master piece for your bed.
As you can see this quilt is a perfect topper for a single bed or a throw for your couch.
We have kits to make the quilt or you may bring along your own panel.
If you purchase the kit for $85.00 we will give you the pattern free.
The kit includes all the fabric for the quilt top including the binding.
Pattern only will be $15.00.
Venue is the Masonic Hall
Cnr of Bryce and Queen streets
Cambridge
9am – 4.30 pm
Morning and afternoon tea will be supplied, bring your own lunch.
Price $60.00 for the day
Requirements will be sent upon Registration.

31/01/2018

The Art of Patchwork
Workshops 2018
March - June
All registrations please contact Stephanie –
email Stephanie De lacy

Saturday April 7th, May 12th June 2nd
Dianne Johnstons "Violets and More" Applique.
78” 76"

This quilt is gorgeous and perfect for intermediate through to advanced.
Betty was so thrilled with the way this beautiful quilt turned out that we decided to photograph it for you even before Linda has performed her magic with her quilting.
You can make the whole quilt or as many of the blocks as you wish.
We will sell the patterns separately to make a throw, tablerunner, wall hanging or cushions, your choice.
Betty’s Applique quilts are award winning, so to have the chance to listen to tips in a class like this one is to good to miss.
Based on Dianne Johnston’s original Violets & More hand appliqué design, this magnificent machine embroidery stitched and appliqué accents collection includes designs to complete all 13 major blocks, 12 half and quarter blocks Set also includes block layouts to achieve perfect embroidery matching, and directions for completing this amazing quilt.

The workshop will be held at:
The Gordonton Hall
Gordonton
9am – 4.00 pm
Price $160.00 for the three days
Requirements will be sent upon Registration.

31/01/2018

The Art of Patchwork
Workshops 2018
March - June
All registrations please contact Stephanie –
email Stephanie De lacy

Saturday March 24th

English Paper piecing:

English paper piecing is all the rage at the moment and if you would like to learn how, please join us for a fun day hand stitching.
There is nothing nicer than to have a little bag of pieces to hand stitch while waiting for a appointment or traveling.
Bring along a pattern and fabrics for a English paper piecing project that you have always wanted to do, but didn’t know where to start.
We will cover the technique of fussy cutting, colour placement, whip stitching and assembly.
Venue is the Masonic Hall
Cnr of Bryce and Queen streets
Cambridge
9am – 4.30 pm
Morning and afternoon tea will be supplied, bring your own lunch.
Price $60.00 for the day
Requirements will be sent upon Registration.

31/01/2018

The Art of Patchwork
Workshops 2018
March - June
All registrations please contact Stephanie –
email Stephanie De lacy

Saturday March 3rd May 19th June 16th 2018

Jinny Beyer Arabic Quilt with Betty and Stephanie
67 ½" x 74 ½"

Betty and I fell in love with this beautiful quilt at first sight and know you will too.
Betty changed her border colour to this beautiful Aubergine. We feel that this subtle change makes the quilt sing.
The workshop will be over three Saturdays which will give plenty of time to complete your quilt top.
The workshop will be held at:
The Gordonton Hall
Gordonton
9am – 4.00 pm
Morning and afternoon tea will be supplied, bring your own lunch.
Price $160.00 for the three days
Requirements will be sent upon Registration.

12/01/2018

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11/12/2017