All About Sewing Charity Event

All About Sewing Charity Day for this Year is to Raise Money for the Keira-Lee Williams Appeal.
Keira-Lee is the Granddaughter of Rhonda White. A Very special Lady that attends our classes and is a very good customers of our's that we love. We all love seeing Rhonda come into the store and would really like to do something to help the family out.
Keira-Lee who is 5 now was born at 39 weeks.She was still born and was resuscitated. She has Hypoxic Ischaemia Encephalopathy stage 2 (brain damage),Cerebral Palsy- Spastic diplegia, Symptomatic Epilepsy and a PEG feeding tube for medications and nutrition,Significant developmental, intellectual delays and a sleep disorder. Her seizures began at only 6 hrs old and are still continuing today with many other health issues. She had been admitted to hospital for lengthy periods, 15 weeks in 2010 and 61 days in hospital this year.
The Lions Club of Charmhaven have given Keira-Lee Charitable Status and are the trustee"s of the Keira-Lee Williams Appeal account.

That is only part of there story.

Also follow Keira-Lee's inspirational story through her appeal page on Facebook.
SEW - A - THON
Charity Event
Place = All About Sewing
Date = Saturday 29th October
Time= 9am- till - Last lady Sitting.(LOL)
Cost = $30.00 a seat.
What to Bring = Plate of nibbles and change for Games and raffles.
Wear = Something Pink or Purple.
Booking Essential (as seating Limited)
Till Next Time
Happy Sewing
Jody

Modern Quilt Guild Meeting

Thanks, to all the lovely ladies that attended the Quilt Guild Meeting on Thursday 25/8/11. They all started to sew the blocks for the charity Quilt we are doing to raise money for Keira-Lee. (Rhonda's Granddaughter) We had a great Day. Huge Thank you also to Leanne for cutting all the blocks ,ready to sew for everyone.
And to Ally for organising the Fabric ,which was Donated By the Fat Quarter Shop. (like she has nothing else to do) We miss seeing you Ally. Before we new it ,the girls had sewn up alot more blocks than we thought they would.
YAH Josie, you finished a block. We LOVE having you in class. You always make as laugh.
Blocks ready to go.


Don't forget from now on the guild meets every 4th Thursday of the month and every second month on a Saturday.(for those that work fulltime)
Saturday 23.9.11 is the next bus trip, going to 2 shops and then Hunter Valley for the afternoon(and Lunch)
Charity SEW-A-THON is on the 29th October and we are raising funds with the Loins club For Rhonda's Granddaughter, Keira-Lee. $30.00 a seat. It will be a fun day. Raffle's and Games. And sew till you drop.
Anyway till next time
Happy Sewing
Jody

Just a few Reminders

Thanks for a nice class today girls. Always nice to teach the Tuesday girls.

Just a few Reminders

1st - Guild meeting this Thursday 25/8/11

9 to 3 (or whenever you would like to leave)

Starting Charity Quilt and bring some of your sewing to do as blocks won't take that long.

2nd - We are going to the Melbourne show next year (AQC) Any one that's wants to come please let us know as we are organising it now.(it is in April 2012)

3rd - Retreat for March 2012, it is full, but we do have a waiting list (we always have cancellations)

4th - Charity Sew-a-thon is on again, this year we are raising funds for Keira-lee (Rhonda White's granddaughter) Book Now.Sat 29th October. It will be a fun day and night.

that's all for now

Happy Sewing

Jody

Central Coast Modern Quilt Guild

The Central Coast Modern Quilt Guild has a New home.

(in computer land that is)
Leanne has changed the website to a blog and it looks great. Thanks Leanne.I have added it to my blog just on the right side when all the blogs I follow are OR the address is http://ccmqg.blogspot.com/

location is this at All About Sewing

Looking forward to seeing everyone next meeting

Thursday 25th August 9-3

THEN

our next bus trip in September.

til next time

Happy Sewing

Jody

It's all Happening

Half Price Fabric!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just for "Sewing Club Members" I have marked some of the fabric down in the shop. This is just start, so keep an eye out.

All precut's and it is by "Sisters"(only while stocks last)
Also this week we have started the Sleepover bag from "Melly & Me"
It is so exciting watching all the different types of fabric's come to together.
This is the Sleepover I made for Ally. She had picked the colours first , and as you know she is a bit busy at the moment (having 3 boys and all)

A couple of things happening at the moment is -----
FREE SEWING DAY
Thursday 9-1
Booking essential

SEW-A-THON
Sat 29th October
9am till whenever(last lady standing)
$30.00 a seat

Don't forget Newcastle Quilt and Craft show starts this Thursday 18/8/11
Anyway till next time
happy sewing
Jody

Sorry, haven't blogged for a while

Sorry, Girls I Haven't blogged for a couple of weeks. Since the Boy's have gone back to school I have been soooo busy, Training at Gosford, Training in Sydney, Jake's Birthday(10) School commitments. I took the boys with me to sydney and Paul and I took them to Toronga Zoo while we were there. I really can't wait for the next school holidays, things seem quite while they are off. We haven't been to the zoo for ages, we were trying to work it out how long it had been since we were there last and it has been 10 years. I was pregnant with Jake.This is the view for the animals, isn't is lovely.It was better than I expected. The animals were so awake and alert. We had a great day. The weather was perfect.
Anyway, back to business, software Computer classes started back this week. Learning more
5D software and Embroidery. Towels this month.(thank god for mum and Gail) they have been looking after the shop for me. This are quick and easy and a great way to learn a different part of your software. Also, Bag of the month is the sleepover bag from "Melly and Me" I have (NEARLY) made a couple. For those of you who remember the one done in back and white ,I also have one in Linen , and I have made one for my good friend Ally. (picture to come)
All classes are back in full swing. Watch out for this months specials(fabric's half price) and workshop Days.

Guild is now on a Thursday 9-3 not 5-8 at night, last Thursday of the month.

next meeting-25th August

NOW Every last Thursday of the month.

Also if you are a member of our "Sewing Club"or the "Guild" you can come to a sit and sew class every Thursday 9-2 for FREE. Yes that's right FREE.(If you are not a member you can join for $30.00 a year.)Bookings are essential.

Anyway till next time

Happy sewing

Jody

Can Can Scarf

A couple of weeks ago when I went to the Sydney Quilt Show, one of my friends that came with me ,Deb brought some Can Can Yarn to make one those those New Scarfs that I had seen around. Well ,she started it on the bus while we were on our way home and I couldn't wait to get some and start my own. I have never knitted before, so Gail started me off and the rest is history. I have done a fuchsia one and just last night started a black & Charcoal one. I am addicted.

I have now found a supplier and going to sell it in the shop.
It's called Can Can Yarn. There are a couple of different brands and Qualities of the Yarn.

There is about 12 to 15 colours to pick from. I'll just start with the colours that the girls in class like. I have 7 already. ( LOL ) One ball makes 2. (depending on how you knit)

Looking forward to all out ladies coming back to classes next week. Monday 18th July Classes will start for Term 3. Don't Forget Monday and Tuesday we have Pattern Making Day on and it is FREE to attend.

Anyway till next time

Happy Sewing

Jody

Sunday Sewing Day

It's not very often that I am home long enough to sew a hole quilt, BUT today I didn't have to go anywhere. First Sunday in ages. Boy's didn't have to be anywhere, I had already done the shopping (yesterday after work) , All washing is done(thank god for dyers) and dinner was cooked in the slow cooker. And it was a beautiful day, I got to open the house up and give it a good air out. I don't think the house or our dog knew what was happening.

And look what I sewn up. A jelly roll "Amelia" by me and my sister ,Moda. My good Friend Ally gave it to me the other day and I just couldn't wait to sew it up. I all ready had the pattern which was also by "Me and My Sister". Sorry ,not a great photo. I took in on my I Phone.(the good camera is at the shop)

No I didn't design it myself. I admit, I'm not really into designing Quilts(I don't really have the time) BUT I LOVE getting patterns and trying them out. If I like them and they are easy to understand I'll sell them in my shop and do them as a workshop. Quilts, Bags or Kids Clothes.

My Boy's are now on school holidays so I won't be in the shop as much over the next 2 weeks. Mum is back too. She will be working in the shop. Only Monday nights and Saturday classes will be on over the school holidays. All classes will commence back on Monday 18th Of July.

Anyway, Till next time

Happy Sewing

Jody

Busy Week

It always seems to be busy the week of the Quilt and Craft show at Darling Harbour. Heaps of people come in to the store because they have seen machines at the show that they just love and want to see more. We are going tomorrow (Saturday) taking a bus load of ladies with us.

I have finished another bag this week. This one by Moonshine Designs. There are 2 designs in the pattern, this is just one. It is done with the Krinkle Magic. This is what it looked like before it had shrunk. About a fat quarter size of fabric and I cross hatched the fabric about a half inch apart.
After I steamed it with the iron it shrunk in about 1 minute. It was so quick. I love it, BUT is isn't cheap. One packet which is about a 1 meter piece sells for about $44.00, in saying that I only used homespun so what I saved on fabric I spent on Krinkle Magic.
I also LOVE the flower and the side where the handles go. I will do the next bag next week so keep an eye at for that one. It has a bigger flower so that will be fun... LOL..... Anyone that wants to do this Bag ,just let me know so I can start on kits. It will be later in next Term.
Today we had a software lesson on Embird. It was great and BIG thank you to Lesley for teaching us. We had a great day and before we knew it, it was 4.30. Boy the day went quick. We probably could of sat there all night, but we wouldn't want to go to the show in the morning and we are looking forward to that.Thursday night was the monthly Guild meeting. It was only a few of us that braved the cold weather but we got alot done. This year our charity is sewing up pillows and bags for the hospitals for there Breast Cancer patients. We actually finished a hole bag. YAH.

Only 1 week left until school Holidays and classes will finish for 2 weeks.(not saturdays and monday night, they will remain the same)

Till next time
Happy Sewing

Jody

Finished Bag and Quilt

I have started to finish some of our projects for Term 3

One is this Sleepover Bag from

"Melly & Me". I have wanted to do this one for a while, and I finally finished it. I am going to do it in another colour as well. August is the plan to do this Bag, as July is busy with School Holidays.Also, "Fancy Free" from "Moonshine Designs" love this one. What a quick quilt. Some of the girls have actually started this one. I do have kits available for your chosen size. I did a small one as I have so many quilts in the shop now, it's hard to fit them all in.
For those of you who are coming with us to the Darling Harbour Craft and Quilt show on Saturday, don't forget we are meeting at the back of the shop at 7.30. I am looking forward to going with such a lovely bunch of ladies.
Unfortunately I will have to be good and behave myself as my husband is driving the bus and my 2 boys are coming.(ha,ha) No, they know what I'm like.(lucky)
Till next time
Happy Sewing
Jody

New Sewing Containers

Over the last couple of weeks I have been getting in some New Sewing Boxes. Some for projects, some for my fat quarters and some for my bits and pieces. They are deeper than the last one's we had and they are just great. They come in a couple of colours also.
They come out at the sides too.
With two layers of storage.
I had two sewing boxes and now they fit into just one of these.
June classes are well under way ,with Bag of the month nearly finished in very class. Computer classes have been sorted out for the end of the month, And the Darling Harbour show is just around the corner, Can't wait. I have been doing lots of new projects so keep an eye out.
Ally also had a beautiful Baby Boy last Monday 30th May. Congrats to her and her family and we can't wait to see him (and Ally of course)
Till next time, Happy Sewing
Jody

LOVE the new Bias Maker

LOVE..... LOVE......LOVE the new Bias Maker. Well it isn't that new anymore, but it has been the one Gadget that I have brought and used all the time. Well worth it's money. We do sell them in our store and all the attachments.

Just cut your fabric the size you need and it goes in one side and comes out the other all turned ,pressed and ready to sew. It really is that easy.

Till next time

Jody

Okay so I know I haven't blogged for a couple of weeks, It's not that a don't want too ,in fact it is just the opposite. So much has been happening at the moment and it is just a little hard to keep up. Mum has gone away now for 4 weeks so I will have to get myself organised.

May has come and gone. June's workshops will be starting tomorrow.

On Saturday 28th of May Wendy Scott came to our store to do a workshop on dying Fabric's with the Modern Quilt Guild.

It was great ,better than I expected. I really can't wait to get some Dye and do some more. We didn't even get Dye everywhere.

Lyn Wrapped her fabric around a pipe and brushed it with Dye. It turned out Great.
Wendy brought some of the things she has done. WOW ,what a talented Lady
Thanks Wendy for teaching us about Dying Fabric we all really enjoyed it. We hope you can come back another time and show us some more.
Next years Retreat is well under way with Robyn taking deposit's. First weekend in March 2012.

Anyway till next time

Jody

Monica Poole Workshop for Quilt Guild

On Saturday 7-5-11 we had Monica Poole from Moonshine Designs come to the store to share with the Central Coast Modern Quilt Guild some of her Quilt As You Go technique's. 19 Ladies filled the store with machines's and all the gear that comes with Quilting. At 9am they started to arrive and they couldn't wait to get started. Jan looked after the store for me (and looked on at what was happening), Leanne ,Ally ,Gail and Robyn sat in on the Workshop. First Monica showed as all some of her Beautiful Quilt's ,then we were off onto our machines
learning 5 different QAYG (quilt as you go) technique's.

We had a great time.Some of as have done a Moonshine Quilt before so it was wonderful to get Monica's hints and tips. 3pm came around before we knew it and it was time to pack up. (we could of sat there all night and sewn up a strom.)

Lola finishing her block.Rhonda's Finished Block. Well done. Thank you to Monica for coming to our store.What a Talented lady and she does such a great job with her pattern's ,every easy to understand.We stock all Monica's patterns and alot of the bag patterns we are doing in our Bag Club.One last photo of all our lovely ladies.
Thanks again , Monica.

Okay so I have alot more to sew up now I have seen how easy it is to QAYG.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Mother's Day,

Anyway till next time

Happy Sewing

Jody