Retreat March 2011

All About Sewing's first Sewing Retreat was on the weekend. 22 of us spent the weekend from Friday afternoon to Sunday Afternoon at Rafferty's Resort. We had a great time. I'm sure everyone would agree with me and say that the food was Fantastic. We ate like kings all weekend. I can honestly say all we did was eat and sew, eat and sew. (and talk) Next year is all ready booked. Same weekend, Last weekend of March. Very impressed with Rafferty's. All the staff were very professional and looked after as. Lyn and Meryl deep in thought. Lyn Colley organised some trivia competitions otherwise we would of been zombie's by Sunday afternoon. Some of our Tuesday ladies came with us. Thanks girls for making our weekend so wonderful.

On Saturday morning our machine Embroidery Ladies did a workshop on there software. Using only there computers they designed there cover for a folder. In the afternoon they stitched out there masterpiece and then sewed up there folders.

All The Gang together. (serious)

Now funny!!!!!

Thanks Mum and Gail for helping me Saturday while I was doing the workshop. I really don't no what I would do without both of you.

And a BIG thank you to Lyn Colley for organising everything. It was a great weekend. You should be proud.

Everyone that contributed your time somewhere or another to make the weekend happen, Thankyou also.

There are more photo's to come.

Till next time

Jody

Sweet 16

Look at this beautiful machine .........................


After having it in our store for the last couple of weeks I finally will get to quilt on it.
Soooooo Excited.

I must admit I have been practicing on scrap fabric to master it before I start on my Quilts.


It sews like a dream ,doesn't miss a beat AND the bobbin is extra large. (bonus)


BUT....... here I go.

I love quilting and teaching Customers how to Quilt on there Machine's. It is such a buzz when they finish one for the first time. The look on there face of relief that it is finally over (ha,ha) But they always go start another.


Anyone that lives near our store is welcome to come and hire it.


For those of you that attend our classes and are a member of "The Sewing Club" can use it for free.

Just another little thing I can do for our Loyal Customers

Anyway

Till Next Time

Jody

Great Class Today

I can't remember when I last laughed so much.

Today in our Tuesday class the girls were laughing so much I nearly wet myself ( yes, me and I am only 34 so I'd hate to think how the other ladies felt)

Anyway , we did get some sewing done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! opps

I think we were a little excited about the weekend.

(RETREAT)

Hi and Welcome!!

Well I finally did it!... After much poking and prodding from all of you I have finally started up a Blog!
Here you will find updates, pictures and lots of info on what is coming up around our lovely shop!
As I type this.. we are less than a week away until our very 1st retreat.. It is going to be FANTASTIC.. I cant wait! A group of eager beave sewing ladies will be descending upon Raffertys Resort THIS weekend.. for a time filled with stitching, laughter and LOTS of chocolate.. smile..
I have finished off the project we will be working on.. and all the kits are cut -thanks to my lovely mum Robyn :) It will surely be a fantastic weekend and I cant wait.. pics will come next week for sure..
We have started a Bag of the Month club at the shop.. so far the girls have made a couple of gorgeous bags.. and next months installment is no different.. here is a pic of the two bags on offer...

This is the Palm Beach Sling By Moonshine Designs.. isnt the fabric DELISH?? It is from the "Gypsy and Bandana" collection from Michael Miller.... The fresh and vibrant colour pallette will surely be a welcome addition to any one wanting a new bag to brighten their day as the winter rolls closer..

We have kits available, just waiting to finalise costings etc and then it will be first in best dressed.. Be sure to book your spot in any of our classes from April 1 to make one for yourself.. Call the shop- 4393 2200

Ok enough rabbling from me... be sure to pop by often as there will be regular weekly blog updates, special Blog Only competitions and giveaways and LOTS of fun to be had here.. :)

Till next time..

Jody xx