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Christmas is upon us! And another year has just flown. What a lovely year we’ve had, catching up with all the ladies who have been here before and meeting new ones. We have achieved some great things in the sewing and patchwork departments and are already gearing up for 2011 with lots of new ideas and innovations to explore…
HANDI QUILTER HAS COME TO TOWN! The HQ18 Avantẻ has been here since late August. This wonderful 18” throat Longarm Quilting Machine with a 12 foot Quilting Frame (can also be set up as 4’ or 8’ as well) takes the hard yakka out of quilting. Once the layers are pinned to the frame, you can go to town with free motion. The HQ18 glides so easily that with some music (and a glass of wine), there is nothing that can’t be achieved. It’s built in stitch regulator certainly puts a professional edge on any domestic quilting and for a fraction of the price of other Longarm machines. This dynamic machine also fits on the 10’ Imperial Frame and QBOT is now compatible which allows for very accurate quilting designs.
The HQ Sweet Sixteen Sit Down Model has just arrived and is selling like hot cakes. Helen Godden is our Ambassador for these machines. Her 3 year old HQ16 is used constantly to produce World Class Quilts and Wallhangings. Nestled into a 36” x 30” table and with a 16” throat, The Sweet Sixteen allows for a spacious work area. There will be extension leaves available next year to enlarge the dimensions of the table if necessary.
Intensive training on these machines is available as with all machines sold at The Quilter’s Rest…
The NEW 5D SOFTWARE has been launched and Australia has experienced the highest sales in the world! The Express Monogram Wizard makes personalizing garments, towels or home furnishings a breeze and the 5D Family Tree are both included in the 5D Suite. Other features are new icons for easier use and we can now select multiple designs to move them as a group or combine, resize or rotate while other designs are on the screen. AND you can easily upgrade 4D Dongle on the net!
AND of coarse the Expression 4.0 was released some time ago, but has proved to be the most popular sewing machine. One happy customer emailed: “I just thought I would let you know how happy I am with my new machine. I just love, love, love it. I just love how it threads my needle for me. I love how it starts and finishes for me. I could go on and on but I will spare you. Thanks again.” Need I say anything else!
COME TO WHERE THE QUILTER’S REST – OPEN DAY is on 2nd April, 2011. The main challenge called "Zip-a-dee-do-da!” should create lots of interest with both junior and senior sections; a postcard challenge celebrating the Anniversary of our 5th Open Day and the usual Inchies Swap. There will be a quilt sandwiching competition, quilter’s dash and displays will be continuing throughout the day. A feature Guest Speaker will precede the Show and Tell. A great day’s entertainment and opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones. We’d love to see you here…. (details attached)
Our Pfaff Master Service Technician visits once a month to service and repair Pfaffs and any other brands of sewing machines and overlockers. Future dates are January 14; February 18; March 4 and April 1 & 2 (Open Day). Please phone to book in your machine. Remember, computerized machines should be serviced once every 12 months.
Date Claimers for future Events
- 2 April, 2011 – Come To Where The Quilters Rest – Annual Open Day/Quilter’s Gathering/Show & Tell – a wonderful day of fun, lucky door prizes and activities that shouldn’t be missed.
- Bushies High Tea and Charity Quilt Auction will be held in 2012 with funds raised for Cystic Fibrosis. If you have anything (quilt, wall hanging, cushions, bags, table runners etc) you have made and wish to donate, they would be gratefully received. Your group may wish to do something for their 2011 charity project.
Notice Board: * We are looking for a partner (not husband) for Bonnie but he must have the same beautiful nature as her. I would like to have a puppy who is my pal, not a working dog. If anyone knows of such a male dog, would you please let us know.
* Wanted – good second hand Pfaff machines. If you are interested in upgrading your Pfaff, this may be a good option for you. We have had some inquiries from people wanting good second hand machines.
Tamalba News – What a terrific season this has been. There’s nothing nicer than seeing the cattle fat and shiny and calves playing without a care in the world. Our Nathan and Nina are both delightful – Nathan the real farmer and becoming a Big Kindy Boy next year and Nina, who has just turned one, trying to keep up. Bonnie has a little mate – 3 month old Joy who is Al’s working Kelpie. She is in training learning manners just now, but is looking forward to a trip to NT next year for some serious work. Speaking of next year, make it the year you come and visit. Book in for a weekend stay or bring your quilting group for free morning tea - stay and shop or just stay and enjoy the scenery. We’d love to see you soon….
Marion & Alan
Alan, Marion and Lorna
Wish you all a very Safe and Happy Christmas
And a
Wonderful 2011
Where your needle flies through your fabric,
All your points meet and
The machines just don’t stop humming!!!
Thank you for your support in 2010
“Come To Where the Quilter’s Rest”
On Saturday, 2nd April, 2011 – 9am to 4pm
At The Quilter’s Rest – 562 Weens Road, Kingaroy
Ø A Quilters’ Gathering
Ø Show & Tell
Ø Airing of the Quilts
Ø Quilt Sandwiching Competition
Ø "Zip-a-dee-do-da” Challenge (includes Junior section)
Ø Postcard Challenge
Ø Guest Speaker
Ø Pfaff & HandiQuilter Demonstrations
Ø Machine Technician available for servicing!
Ø ‘Inchies’ Swap
Ø Fabric & Craft Stalls
Ø Lucky Door Prizes (1st prize Pfaff 1132 Sewing Machine - value $399), Raffles and much more….
Cost: $25 per head – Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and entry into all activities. Chairs and Marquee will be provided. A percentage of gate takings will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis. Raffle for Meals on Wheels.
What to Bring:
- Recently finished quilts for Show & Tell
- “Zip-a-dee-do-da” Challenge
- Postcard Challenge
- Quilt top and team for Quilt Sandwiching Competition
- Inchies to swap
- A shady hat and sunscreen
- All the good humour you can put together on the day!
RSVP by 28-03-2011 for catering purposes
SEE YOU THERE!!!
Details of “Zip-a-dee-do-da” Challenge
Create a magnificent piece using 3 zips provided FREE from The Quilter’s Rest. It can be a bag, wall hanging etc – anything that takes your fancy but you must use all 3 zips. Your piece can be made from any fibres or fabrics, felted, embellished, quilted, embroidered, painted etc and can be usable or purely decorative which could be hung on the wall as an artwork! Contact Marion at The Quilter’s Rest for zips)
There will be a Senior and Junior (up to 16 years of age) section of the challenge, so we are encouraging all our up and coming sewers to have a try! *See below for conditions.
Details of Postcard Challenge
Theme: “In Celebration of our 5th Open Day”
Can be a place or activity or something whimsical.
Size: 5” x 7” and be double sided like a postcard. Postcards can be made from any fibres or fabrics, felted, embellished, quilted, embroidered, painted etc.
* Conditions: Entrants name should clearly be marked on back of the piece but not with name visible . If entrant is not attending on the day, the name and address should be clearly marked and come with a self addressed and stamped envelope so the entry can be returned to you. All other entries must be taken home by entrant or nominated person. Judging will take place on the day with the judge’s decision being final.
Inchies Swap
Come along armed with as many Inchies as you can carry – What are Inchies, you say. Well, an Inchie is a tiny piece of art between 1 and 1½inches square, made of fabric, embellished and backed with your initials on the back. This was a huge success the last 2 open days. There is no theme for these little beauties, just do your own thing and watch and wait for the Inchie Bug to Bite YOU!!! The swap will take place on the day, and you will only be included if you have Inchies to swap. Swapping will be at random, but you will get as many Inchies back as you put in. So be a part of this contagious trading and start making Inchies now!
Quilt Sandwiching Competition
The main idea of this is to have great fun with a group of your friends. Make up a special name for your Team and nominate on form below. Each team has a quilt top which has to be sandwiched from start to finish. Past years winners and participants are encouraged to go all out to make this competition more outrageous than usual!
Rules for the Quilt Sandwiching competition
1. The quilt top may be no smaller than 48” x 60”.
2. Quilt Top, Wadding and Backing to be provided by the team competing.
3. No more than 4 persons in any one team. Team members need not necessarily belong to one patchwork group. Each team must have a name eg. The Pin Ups or Fantastic Four etc.
4. Clips, safety pins (no straight pins), thread and needle may be used, but no basting spray.
5. A table will be provided for each team.
6. Quilt must be sandwiched without wrinkles and be held firmly together with either safety pins or thread – ready for quilting; and have the judges approval on completion of sandwiching.
7. Judges decision will be final but not necessarily correct.
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RSVP: By 28-03-2011 to The Quilter’s Rest, 562 Weens Road, Kingaroy 4610. OR 4162 3987
There will be ____________people attending from (town/group)_________________________
Name of Quilt Sandwiching Team: _________________________________________________
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