Scrap Bag

Nani Iro, Enchino, Kokka Fabrics

emma — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:07:36 +0000

We have had more new arrivals – there is so much new fabric in the shop at the moment!

More beautiful fabric from Nani Iro.
This fabric is a double weave cotton and is just so soft.
It is also the fabric we used to make the Shearwater Kaftan.

Fabulous new fabrics from Enchino.

Great for bags, covering a chair….now there’s a thought.
These fabrics are printed on the heavier cotton/linen mix.

How cute is this fabric?,

and this fabulous border print, both from Kokka.

and I got a present……….. from my swap partner Sarah

Cute Cute Cute

emma — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:05:29 +0000

Today we had a big box arrived filled with cuteness.

Ooshka Babushka Pattern Kits and Sweetie Petites.

These designs are from The Red Thread.

Make your own babushka dolls. Ooshka pattern kits are a fun and easy sewing project. They contain a sewing pattern and instructions and a face panel printed on linen/cotton blend fabric.

You get to choose your own fabrics for your Ooshkas – they aren’t included in the pattern kit – that’s part of the fun! So is embellishing your babushka dolls with applique, pom poms, ribbons and trim.

You can also choose to make your Ooshka with black hair and blue or brown eyes, blonde hair and blue eyes, or she can be a redhead with green/aqua eyes. The pattern kit comes with the face panel of your choice. Additional printed face panels are also available for purchase.

There are also patterns included to make scarves for your Ooshkas and appliqued felt and fabric faces.

The we have the adorable Sweetie Petites.

Meet Mimi, Molly, Daisy & Ginger… and Freddie – the Sweetie Petites.

Sweetie Petites doll kits contain all you need to make a Sweetie and their little friend: printed fabric panels, stuffing, ribbon loops and sewing instructions. Each one has her name printed on the back
and a little note for their new owner.

The Sweeties can be sewn by hand or machine and are an ideal project for a beginner, or for an adult to make with a child.

The design of these little cute little dolls has been influenced by vintage and Japanese kawaii styles. They appeal to all ages, from toddlers to pre-teens and even adults who like to collect fun and quirky things.

New friends in the shop

emma — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:26:41 +0000

We would like to welcome Dee Dee and Clucky,
two patterns from Melly & Me of course.

Dee Dee the dolphin

Clucky

We also have a sample of the Shearwater Kaftan
from Make it Perfect.

Thanks Sarah!

Book Sale – 20% OFF

emma — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:36:17 +0000

I have a few too many books in the shop at the moment.

Come and help me clear some space and get
20% OFF ALL BOOKS
until the end of September 2010.

I think I have a new favourite fabric….

emma — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:04:44 +0000

We received a big bundle of Michael Miller fabrics today.

and this is my new bestest fabric…. well for this week anyway.

I also love the name - ‘Bite Me’

Kellie’s Class

emma — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:07:11 +0000

This past Saturday we had Kellie from Don’t Look Now, teaching her fabulous raw edge applique and free motion quilting class.

The clever students showing off their work

Kellie hard at work, showing how it’s done.

Watching Kellie, she makes it look soooo easy!

one of the students work

(sorry can’t remember who did this one or the next)

We wil be running some more classes with Kellie but
not until next year due to renovations on the class room
and back of the shop.

Sale Fabric – $10 p/mt

emma — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:49:18 +0000

Grab yourself a bargain here

The winner is….

emma — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:55:47 +0000

Thanks for all the wonderful comments, and the winner is Yvonne.

http://simplysewnbyyvonne.blogspot.com/

Izzy & Archie Pattern Givaway

emma — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:38:54 +0000

Ric Rac has just released a new pattern, and aren’t they the cutest.

Izzy & Archie.

Visit Jodie’s blog and find out all about their adventures.

For the chance to win this pattern and also a fat 1/4 of the green spot Jodie used to make these darling frogs, just leave a comment by Tuesday the 17th of August 2010.

Good Luck,

emma

Look what Kellie left at the shop

emma — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:13:01 +0000

Kellie, from Don’t Look Now, was at our shop last weekend teaching her raw edge applique technique. She always brings lots of her quilts to look at and accidentally left behind her Worry Dolls quilt. This quilt is just stunning and will be with us until she comes back on Saturday the 21st of August.

Feel free to come and visit on that saturday to have a good look at Kellie’s quilts. Such stunning work it needs to be seen to be believed!