Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
We will only be closing our normal dyas off and Statutory days so
Monday 23 Dec closed
Tuesday 24 Dec open 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 25 Dec closed
Thursday 26 Dec closed
Friday 27 Dec open 10am - 5pm
Saturday 28 Dec open 10am - 1pm
Sunday 29 Dec closed
Monday 30 Dec closed
Tuesday 31 Dec open 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 1 Jan closed
Thursday 2 Jan closed
Friday 3 Jan open 10am - 5pm
Saturday 4 Jan open 10am - 1pm
Normal hours resumed.
If we can be of any assistance to you over the holiday period please ask or call in and see us when we are open.
Wishing everyone the best
Dianne
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Brother Sewing Machine Specials
Brother NZ are offering a variety of specials leading up to Christmas. If you order and pay prior to 20 December, while stocks last, you can get the following specials on sewing machines and Scan N Cut machines. If you would like to place an order please contact me.Dianne
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Fabric Strip Club
Just letting you know there is NO Fabric Strip Club this Saturday 12th October as I am a merchant at Quilt Fest in Levin, Horowhenua Show Grounds, 9am - 4pm.
I will have lots of specials and new stock down there so do call in and see the quilts on display and the merchants who will all have wonderful goodies to tempt you. I will post photos shortly.
Dianne
I will have lots of specials and new stock down there so do call in and see the quilts on display and the merchants who will all have wonderful goodies to tempt you. I will post photos shortly.
Dianne
Monday, September 30, 2019
Mini Quilt Symposium
Rose City Quilters have announced that they are going to host a Mini Quilt Symposium 1-4 October 2020 in Palmerston North. Registrations are now open on www.quiltcentral.co.nz. Do register and you may be in with a good chance to attend lots of classes. We have put on 2 major symposia in Palmerston North before and here is your chance to be part of a mini symposium.
What's the difference - mainly the number attending. A mini symposium is smaller but still has lots of classes, lectures and exhibitions. See you there. Dianne
What's the difference - mainly the number attending. A mini symposium is smaller but still has lots of classes, lectures and exhibitions. See you there. Dianne
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Shop Hop 2019
It is once again time to register for Shop Hop 2019. We have all made our quilts/items and are ready for the registration process. The Quilters Friend Shop Hop has 9 different shops in the lower North Island to visit - Village Books & Crafts and Amiees Homestead Quilts in Palmerston North, Angels in Gumboots in Ashhurst, Crafty Pear in Pahiatua, Quilters Lane in Masterton, Busy Bee and Stitchbird in Wellington, Cherry Pie Bernina in Levin and Fox's Cottage in Foxton. The theme this year is "Stars on Parade".
We have each selected a range of fabric, made a quilt or item using this range and you choose which one (or 2 or 3...) appeal to you, you pay $60 per selection and you will received 2 fat eighths and part of the pattern at each store when you visit them in August. Yes, we give you a whole month to get around all of these stores. You are required to visit each store to collect your fabrics and pattern pieces. Each shop will offer you a 10% discount the day you call in as well as specials for that month. Registrations are required to be in by 18 July so we have time to cut and make up the packs and send them to each store so you get your choice at each one. Remember you don't have to make the pattern as it is you can just collect the fabric and use it in anyway you like. Here are the photos of each selection -
Village Books & Crafts "Stars on Parade" - using an Eclectic Mix of fabric
We have each selected a range of fabric, made a quilt or item using this range and you choose which one (or 2 or 3...) appeal to you, you pay $60 per selection and you will received 2 fat eighths and part of the pattern at each store when you visit them in August. Yes, we give you a whole month to get around all of these stores. You are required to visit each store to collect your fabrics and pattern pieces. Each shop will offer you a 10% discount the day you call in as well as specials for that month. Registrations are required to be in by 18 July so we have time to cut and make up the packs and send them to each store so you get your choice at each one. Remember you don't have to make the pattern as it is you can just collect the fabric and use it in anyway you like. Here are the photos of each selection -
Village Books & Crafts "Stars on Parade" - using an Eclectic Mix of fabric
Amiees Homestead Quilts - Blue and white
Angels in Gumboots - using Moda Grunge
Crafty Pear - William Morris fabrics made into a drawstring sewing bag with accessories
Available in 2 colourways - blue or red.
Quilters Lane - Zen Chic
Busy Bee - using Bright Batiks
Stitchbird
Cherry Pie Bernina - quilt and a sewing machine cover option
Fox's Cottage - have 2 options but I only have photos of 1
You can choose and register at any store and we will let the relevant store know who has registered for what. Love to see you on the Shop Hop, a fun day or 2 away, or do day journeys. Get a couple of friends and have a Quilters Getaway and have fun along the way. Dianne
Monday, April 8, 2019
Tote & Gloat
Tote and Gloat is our one day event in Palmerston North that is total immersion in quilting. Starting at 8:30am there are a few exhibitions to view and the merchants are ready to assist you. 10am is the "Show & Tell" part where anyone attending can show their quilts. Lunchtime you get time to view the quilts, see the challenges and block display, and check out more of the merchants, and maybe, find time for lunch. Then after lunch is the guest speaker - Rachel Daisy from Australia who does lovely quilts which are traditional base with a very modern twist. The event finishes at 5pm. A really lovely day out if you are into quilting. Tickets available from us, only $15.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Healing Hearts for Christchurch
Since the terrible shooting in Christchurch a few weeks ago a movement has started here in NZ called Healing Hearts for Christchurch. The aim is for people to make 6.5" white background squares with green hearts on them. These can be appliqued or pieced, can be single or multiple hearts, your choice. Green and white are muslim colours. We would like to have 1 quilt for each victims family, one for each injured person and some for the first responders. At least 100 quilts. Blocks have been pouring in and local ladies are getting together to make these blocks into quilts. Some are being made just with hearts, others have hearts with alternate blocks. I offered to be part of this as a collection point and for making these quilts. You can check out Healing Hearts for Christchurch on Facebook where the full info is listed about the requirements. If you are unsure you can always contact myself or Helen from Angels in Gumboots, who is the main coordinator. Main points are no red, yellow or saffron in colours, and no animals or people in the fabrics.
You can help by making blocks, joining these together to make quilts that are 6 blocks across by 7 blocks down (42 in total), no borders. We also need some alternate blocks (6.5" sq) - can be white or green, can be pieced or unpieced. Here are some samples of the blocks received and some of the quilts made.
If you can help us with anything we would love to hear from you, or you can come and sew here in the shop to help any time we are open.
Many thanks to everyone who has donated blocks, fabrics, time and effort. It is all apprciated so we can help these victims with some "aroha", love and show that our thoughta are with them.
Dianne
You can help by making blocks, joining these together to make quilts that are 6 blocks across by 7 blocks down (42 in total), no borders. We also need some alternate blocks (6.5" sq) - can be white or green, can be pieced or unpieced. Here are some samples of the blocks received and some of the quilts made.
Many thanks to everyone who has donated blocks, fabrics, time and effort. It is all apprciated so we can help these victims with some "aroha", love and show that our thoughta are with them.
Dianne
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