1. No category

Happy New Year…
We are excited about the new year, lots of
new ideas, yarns, patterns and projects.
Our new patchwork fabric shelves are in
place and we are very pleased with them.
The fabrics look terrific, colourful and
bright, and very easy to find exactly what
you are looking for. Our central table is
now free and it is calling out for people to
sit around it and work on their projects,
we have lots of activities planned for the
new year to do it justice.
We have a great program of classes and
workshops. There are three Block of the
Month groups, one in each of patchwork,
embroidery and knitting. Groups for
crafty kids have been popular and we are
continuing them with workshops after
school and in the school holidays.
We are also very pleased to welcome
Marg Low, a well known pattern designer
from Albury who will be running regular
workshops with us. Marg has a great
following and many will be pleased to hear
that she is back running workshops in
Wangaratta. She will be introducing some
punch needle work to us, so if you are
interested in trying it, get in touch. We now
have Marg’s patterns with lots of samples
in the store.
Summer Autumn 2009
rugs and are gathering a Catalogue of
Hand Made Rugs, an opportunity to share
pictures and stories of your family rugs.
We have some great plans for the StitchedUp Textile Festival in Wangaratta in the
middle of the year. We will holding our
first Celebration of the Nanna Arts” and
the topic is…..Coathangers. Dig out your
hand covered old coathangers and use
them for inspiration to make or cover a
coathanger in the true spirit of the gentle
arts: good workmanship, great design and
practical usefulness.
During the Festival we are indulging our
enthusiasm for hand knitted and crocheted
New Fabrics
Cool baby wrap in soft printed muslin backed
with fine cotton, very sweet bunnies and bambis.
Three Little Kittens, Peter Rabbit and
company, with beautiful soft florals, stripes
and spots.
New
Yarns
Stella 100%
bamboo 4ply.
Plain or print,
very light soft
colours. For
the summer
baby, and those
with sensitive
skin.
Sirdar Sublime
baby cashmere/
merino/silk
yarn in 8ply.
Delicate, soft,
gentle and very
natural. Lovely
soft baby
colours.
New
Braids
Natural white
on linen, very
European,
add your own
embroidery.
Braids packs:
Braid, lace &
pieces, some
vintage, some
remainders
from
designers,
unusual &
beautiful.
35 Reid St Wangaratta VIC 3677 T 5721 7948 F 5722 4582
www.sackvilleandlane.com.au [email protected]
Mon to Fri 9 – 5.30 Sat 9 – 1
Small babushkas, big babushkas. Soft colours
on cream background, or in rich dark prints.
Centolavaggi. 100% extra fine merino;
1-2ply, 100g skein 1,400m; peach, soft blue
and ivory. Perfect for a fine lace shawl or
baby rug, an heirloom piece.
Rich dark colours, greens, gold and reds
on black. Great for trims on bags.
Groups & Classes – Summer Autumn 2009
rich, floral quilt, with lots of appliqué and
borders to build your quilting skills. For
intermediate to advanced quilters.
Groups & Circles
Work on your
y
own project
p j in an
informal group
g p or “Circle” in the
Store. Each week we have groups
g p
focusingg on Sewingg (Patchwork &
Quilting,
g and Dressmaking),
g Knitting
& Crochet, and Embroidery.
y A
Sackville & Lane staff member with
specialist
p
knowledge
g and experience
p
in the area provides
p
information,
helps
p you
y with techniques
q
and solving
problems and shows you
p
y the latest
products and ideas. These ggroups
p
p are
for absolutelyy everyone,
y
beginners
g
to
advanced. Enjoy
j y the companionship
p
p
and support
pp of others. Come when you
y
need help
p or come every
y week, it’s very
flexible, yyou jjust need to let us know
so we can keep a place.
Sewing Allsorts
Rhonda will help you with your quilting or
dressmaking project in a small group (no
more than 4 people). Personal attention,
individual problem solving and lots of
support to get your project finished.
Fortnightly on a Monday afternoon 1.00-3.00
Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross
$20 per session.
Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross
First Monday of the month: 2nd March, 6th
April, 4th May, 15th June 9.30-12.00 $25 per
session plus $30 in the first session for
the pattern.
Crafty Kids in the Holidays
Crafty Kids holiday workshops, morning
and afternoon projects that link together,
attend one or stay on for both. In the
morning learn different stitches making a
lined felt bag. In the afternoon, a small felt
doll to slip in a pocket of the bag and a felt
flower decoration to add to the bag
or wear as a hair tie or brooch.
Friday 17th April Snacks and materials
provided
Morning Workshop 10.00-12.30 $25
Afternoon Workshop 1.00-2.30 $20
Tutor Moira Watkins
Learn to Knit with Nanna
Join other knitters and crocheters in this
friendly, informal ‘sit and knit’ time. Bring
your current project or start a new one.
Share enthusiasm, ideas and friendship;
build your skills, and knowledge. Try new
yarns and products. All welcome!
Kids bring along their Nanna (or Pop, or
mother or friend) and learn to knit in a
friendly, supportive group. Jenny will give
advice and tips for good techniques, and
the easiest way to do things. A knitting
starter kit is included with materials for a
small project.
Every Tuesday 10.00-12.00
Tutor: Jenny Brown
$7.50 per session.
Tutor: Jenny Brown
Knitting/Crochet Circle
Tuesday 30th June 1.30-3.30 $25 per pair
(Kid + Nanna)
Embroidery Circle
Introduction to Hand Patchwork
& Quilting
Get started in the gentle art of hand piecing and quilting. Learn the best techniques
of cutting; putting the pieces together;
accurate, even stitching; and sandwiching,
quilting and finishing your work.
Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross
Monday 23rd March 1.30-3.30 $20
Introduction to Machine Patchwork
& Quilting
An introduction to the basics of machine
piecing. Learn the best techniques for layout & cutting to get clean, precise shapes;
putting pieces together to get perfect points
and corners; precision sewing and the art
of the perfect quarter inch seam.
Sit and stitch with others, share ideas, techniques and inspiration. Develop your skills
and enthusiasm for embroidery and stitching. Two hours of uninterrupted stitching;
now that has to be good for you!
Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross
Monday 27th April 1.30-3.30 $20
Every Friday Afternoon 1.00-3.00 (Term times)
Tutor: Moira Watkins
$7.50 per session.
This seasons dress-making classes focus
on the wardrobe basics, classic, perfectly
fitting shirts and pants that can be made
in different fabrics for different looks and
seasons. We recommend Linda pure linens
for pants, and Riviera handkerchief linen
or light cottons for the shirt.
Dressmakingg &
General Sewing
Classes for Kids
Crafty Kids Workshops
Crafty Kids will continue to meet on the
last Friday of the month in term time, each
session will be a complete project and
provide opportunities to learn skills and
experiment with colour and materials.
Projects include a small box in felt, babushka doll and felt carry-bag.
Friday 27th February, 27th March, 24th April,
29th May 4.00-5.30
Tutor: Moira Watkins
$20 per session, snacks and materials provided
Patchworking & Quilting
Block of the Month
A regular group meets monthly over 9
months to learn different techniques,
completing blocks that build up a full quilt
through out the year, different choices of
fabrics and colours result in very individual
quilts. The work of last years group is on
display in the Store, be very inspired!
This year we have chosen a Piece O’Cake
pattern, Aunt Millie’s Garden. A beautiful,
Perfect Shirt
Make a classic shirt with collar stand and
cuffs, using a pattern that is adjusted to
suit. Master the techniques and make a
perfectly fitting and professionally finished
garment. For beginners to intermediate
Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross
Three 3 hour sessions
Mondays 16th, 23rd & 30th March 9.3012.30 $95 Pattern included
UÊ Ê«>À̈Vˆ«>˜ÌÃÊÀiViˆÛiÊ>ÊۜÕV…iÀÊvœÀÊ£ä¯Ê`ˆÃVœÕ˜Ìʈ˜Ê̅iÊÃ̜Ài
UÊ /i>ÊEÊ
œvvii]Ê>˜`ʜ˜Ê>Ê}œœ`Ê`>Þ]ʅœ“i‡“>`iÊLˆÃVՈÌÃ
UÊ ->“«iÃÊvœÀÊ>Ê̅iÊV>ÃÃiÃÊ>Àiʈ˜Ê̅iÊÃ̜Ài
UÊ œœŽÊˆ˜Ê̅iÊÃ̜Ài]ÊLÞʓ>ˆÊœÀÊÌii«…œ˜i
UÊ *>ޓi˜Ìʈ˜Ê>`Û>˜ViÊ̜ÊVœ˜wÀ“Ê̅iÊ«>Vi
UÊ -«iVˆ>Ê>ÀÀ>˜}i“i˜ÌÃÊvœÀÊ}ÀœÕ«ÃÊ>˜`ÊLÕÃÊ̜ÕÀÃ
Perfect Pants
Finishing Techniques
Born to Shop Bag
Learn how to adjust a pattern to suit your
figure exactly and make perfectly fitting
pants, you can then use the pattern over
and over again.
Learn the correct techniques to give your
work a truly professional finish, including sewing of seams, picking up neckband
stitches, and blocking and pressing.
For beginners to intermediate
Tutor: Rhonda Shallcross
Four 3 hour sessions
Mondays 20th, 27th April & 11th, 18th May
9.30-12.30 $110
Tutor: Jenny Brown
Tuesday 21st April 1.00-3.00 $20
Elegant and functional, this bag features
multi-pockets, stylish handles, gorgeous
tone-on-tone fabrics and pretty buttons.
Made from just 50cm of fabric, this bag is
a must for the classy shopper.
Knitting & Crochet
Block of the Month
Here is your opportunity to master
knitting cables, while creating a classic
traditional hand knitted rug. You will
knit one 30cm square of an Aran pattern
each month; a total of 9 altogether, which
are joined together to make a beautiful
blanket. We will be choosing our squares
from The Great American Aran Afghan
booklet. The designs feature a wide variety
of techniques from basic cables to more
innovative stitch configurations, some
more challenging than others. We will use
a traditional Aran cream colour in an
8 ply yarn.
Embroidery
Tutor: Moira Watkins
Friday 20th March 10.00-12.00 $20 Pattern
included
Block of the Month
This Block of the Month. quilt uses a
Sew Pretty pattern, My House Tapestry”,
a naïve design with embroidery, hand
appliqué, piecing, binding and hand
quilting Each technique is easy to master
and the result is so pretty!!! The quilt is
made over six
sessions, a month apart.
Tutor: Moira Watkins
Fridays 8th May, 12th June, 10.00-12.00 $20
per session plus $24 in the first session for the
pattern book Sew Pretty Homestyle.
Marg Low’s Easter Basket
Knitting Ability: Able to cast on, knit and purl
– and time to complete a block between
each lesson.
Tutor: Jenny Brown
First Tuesday of the month (except April) 3rd
March, 14th April, 5th May, 9th June 1.003.00 $20 per session 9 sessions plus $17
in the first session for the pattern.
Make a basket of Easter Eggs for decorating your home or as gifts. Quick and simple to make, the fun is in the decorating.
Everyone goes home with a finished egg.
Tutor: Marg Low
Wednesday 18th March 10.00-1.00 $25
Pattern included
Classic Embroidered Linen Bag
Embroider a traditional floral design in
cream on bright red linen, or colours of
your choice, to create a classic soft bag.
The bag is lined and features a roomy
pocket and tied handles. This project
uses chain stitch, satin stitch and colonial
knots.
Tutor: Moira Watkins
Friday 1st May 9.30-12.30 $30
Pattern included
Needle Punch Work
Master the skills of needle punch work,
techniques and tips to use the techniques
most effectively in your projects. Marg
shares her experience and designs to
inspire and encourage you. Opportunity
to practice on your own project in the
workshop.
Tutor: Marg Low
Wednesday 22nd April 10.00-1.00 $25
Pattern included
Coming Up...
Saturday Socks
Master the art of knitting socks using double pointed needles. Learn through three
sessions: getting started, turning the heel,
and grafting the toe. Use self–patterning
or fair-isle effect yarns or design your own
stripes and patterns. Socks are great portable knitting projects and are so easy once
you know how. If you can knit and purl
you can knit socks!
For knitters with basic skills
Tutor: Jenny Brown
Saturdays 2nd, 9th & 16th May 10.00-12.00 $
55 Basic pattern & notes are included.
A Gathering of Sock Knitters, later in the
year. A day of knitting, talking, looking, sharing, thinking about hand knitted
socks. Get started with Beginners Socks
Saturday classes.
New Formals
Sackville & Lane still does formals, a
good range, well priced and professional
support in planning and making your
garment.
Metro medium-weight satin with 3%
spandex, perfect for bias cut, very
contemporary colours: coffee, antique
cream & whites.
Elke charmeuse, lighter lingerie or under
dress satin in a large colour range soft
champagne & rose through to strong
plums & turquoise.
Serene chiffon sheers & organza in
colours to match the satins, or use as
a soft drape to enhance an existing
garment.
For Mail Order Contact the Store…
35 Reid St Wangaratta VIC 3677
Phone 5721 7948 Fax 5722 4582