Volume 6 No 3
Issue: June 2012
Hello!
Winter is here! Though I am not sure if Winter knows that yet. We have a jam-packed next few months in the
store and we have all hit the ground running after the quilt and craft show a couple of weeks ago. With so much
going on and a few more events that have been booked since the last issue, I thought I should quickly do up a
mini newsletter to fill you all in.
There is much ado amongst Western Australian quilters about the up-coming Ricky Tims event.. we are all very
excited and we do have a lot of quilters flying in from around the country to attend. Just a reminder that the
early bird rate ends on June 15th! You can book your tickets online at http://www.handcraftershouse.com.au
I hope you enjoy this issue!
Michelle
Handcrafters House
7/401 Great Eastern Highway, Midland, Western Australia 6056
Phone: +61 8 9274 4955 Fax: + 61 8 9274 4977
Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.handcraftershouse.com.au
Pearson
THURSDAY 21st June
1.30pm – 4.00pm
Experience this amazing Software - for Quilters and Embroiderers!
This is a must see for all 5D owners AND anyone who would like to
digitise their own designs for automated quilting systems and
embroidery machines!
Letitia Moore from Blessington Australia will be in store to show you
how easy it is to now design for your quilting and embroidery needs!
Convert embroidery designs into quilting designs and vice versa!
This very adaptable stand-alone software package and you will be
inspired when Letitia demonstrates it throughout this event.
If you own 4D Quilt Design Creator then you need to book in to this
event to see what the next version can do for you! Don’t miss out
this event is happening in store for one session only!
NOT JUST FOR QUILTERS!!
Cost: $10
Includes Afternoon Tea & refreshments
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! CALL 9274 4955
Handcrafters House is hosting a quilting workshop with Lisa Walton!
2-DAY WORKSHOP:
Date: Sat 23rd - Sun 24th June 2012
Price: $220 p/p + supplies
Location: Handcrafters House MIDLAND
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
HURRY – LESS THAN 3
WEEKS TO GO!
Join Lisa as she teaches you a variety of techniques including machine embroidery couching and
other decorative stitches as you make this gorgeous and visually interesting quilt, “Breaking the
Drought”.
Lisa Walton has been awarded many prizes for her quilts including major International and
Australian quilt shows such as the American Quilt Society in Paducah USA and Festival of Quilts
UK. Teaching in USA, England, France, Italy & Australia, Lisa is widely published in all major
Australian quilt magazines and her patterns are published in USA and Australia.
Lutterloh Pattern System
Making fashionable, professional looking clothing, requires complete control over fabric, style and fit.
Choosing and making your own patterns, is the ideal way to create your individual style and achieve
consistently proper fitting garments. The Lutterloh pattern making system is the perfect solution for
today's busy sewer.
Fashion conscious sewers from around the world have been using the Lutterloh method for decades,
beginners and professionals alike. This system is quick and easy to learn. Astonishingly simple, you
need only two measurements to make an excellent fitting pattern every time.
FREE
PATTERN MAKING DEMONSTRATION
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
Spend one hour learning how to make your own “made to measure” pattern for any size, figure, shape
and style! No previous pattern experience necessary!! Attend without any obligation!!! See how to
make a vest pattern in minutes, made to fit a volunteer!!
THIS FRIDAY 8th JUNE
Three Sessions: 10am, 12pm & 2pm
Handcrafters House, 7/401 Great Eastern Hwy, MIDLAND
Ph: 9274 4955
Call or email to book a seat! [email protected]
Support our Servicemen by making a
Quilt
You can help boost the morale of our Aussie troops and their families by making a quilt! Visit
http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com.au/ and see how you can help make a difference. For more
information email [email protected]
Handcrafters House is hosting an inspiring workshop with award winning, textile and
surface design artist, Caroline Sharkey.
Colour, Texture and Pattern
This workshop starts off with a smaller central design to set the theme and individual style of the quilt.
Adding borders to extend this and exploring shapes and symbols to represent and develop the
possible cultural aspect.
The central design can be off set for an individual styled point
of view. Bring along landscape ideas and fabrics relating to
these images and drawings, also printed patterned fabrics
that have interesting designs to cut shapes from.
Learn to build a surface with many different layers and
stitching that enhances the finished quilt top. Chop fabrics
like you have never before and stitch them together to
create new and interesting textures.
Thread paint and free machine drawing will add
those final touches to your Art quilt.
Let your creativity flourish in this inspiring and exciting class!
2-DAY WORKSHOP:
Date: 18th & 19th August 2012
Price: $220.00 + supplies
Location: Handcrafters House,
MIDLAND
THERE ARE STILL SOME
PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOK NOW TO AVOID
DISAPPOINTMENT
RICKY TIMS
Able Sewing Machine
Repairs
Local to the Hills and Eastern suburbs of
Perth and doing all non-warranty
machine service and repairs with an
amazing 10 day turnaround! Charges
include pick up and drop off at your door
or at Handcrafters House
Phone Rex: (08) 9293 0133.
HANDCRAFTERS HOUSE IS PROUD TO PRESENT
MASTER CLASSES
WITH RICKY
Tumble Roses Flannel Quilts
15th & 16th SEPTEMBER 2012
METCALF PLAYHOUSE, NORTHBRIDGE
AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED
FIRST TIME RICKY HAS BEEN TO
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2 DAYS OF SEMINARS AND
RICKY: LIVE IN CONCERT!
10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT STILL
AVAILABLE UNTIL 15th JUNE
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS &
BOOKINGS!
http://www.handcraftershouse.com.au
BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
PLACES ARE LIMITED!
http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/pdfs/Tumble_Roses_Qui
lt.pdf
TILDA HAS COME TO PERTH!
Books, Kits, Notions, Embellishments, Wrapping Paper, Tins,
Giftware,
Fabrics: 140cm Wide! Fat Quarters! Gorgeous and Inspiring!
Giftware in store now – fabrics due any day!
NEW TO WA!!
DIES IN STORE
NOW – “BIG SHOT”
DIE CUTTING
MACHINES EN
ROUTE!
Apple & Cinnamon Pancakes
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12 Granny Smith apples, peeled, grated
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup caster sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
20g reduced-fat spread, melted
Low-fat vanilla ice-cream and maple syrup, to serve
Method
Using your hands, squeeze liquid from apple. Set aside. Place ricotta, sugar and egg yolks in a bowl. Whisk to
combine. Gradually whisk in milk.
Sift flour and cinnamon over ricotta mixture. Add flour husks to bowl. Whisk until just combined. Stir in
apple.
Using an electric mixer, beat eggwhites in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Using a metal spoon, stir onethird of the eggwhite through flour mixture. Gently fold remaining eggwhite through batter. Stand, covered,
for 15 minutes.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Brush pan lightly with spread. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into pan.
Spread to a 12cm circle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on surface. Turn. Cook for 2 minutes
or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining spread and batter to
make 12 pancakes. Serve with ice-cream and syrup.
Notes
Variations: Choc-raspberry pancakes: Replace cinnamon with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. Replace apple
with 3/4 cup chopped frozen raspberries. Serve with chocolate sauce and raspberries.
Blueberry pancakes: Omit cinnamon. Replace apple with 3/4 cup frozen blueberries. Serve with maple syrup
and low-fat yoghurt.
Banana and honey pancakes: Replace sugar with 2 tablespoons honey. Replace apple with 3/4 cup mashed
banana. Serve with low-fat yoghurt and honey.
If you (and friend/s) would like to join me for a full weekend of uninterrupted sewing, great food, fabulous
company and loads of laughs all at one of the most tranquil places in WA, then please phone me on
9274 4955 or email me [email protected] Visit the website http://www.avalonhomestead.com.au
FREE MOTION QUILTING RETREAT – THIS WEEKEND!
8th – 10th JUNE
Grab a friend and spend a weekend quilting!
Places available – Call now to Book.
Single Room = $440 p/person
Twin Share Room = $320 p/person
Free Motion Frenzy is not ideal for beginners. It is expected that students have done some free motion quilting
and are confident using their machine in this mode.
Students will learn a variety of techniques from design marking and placement, trapunto, micro quilting,
feathering, backfilling with creative quilting, crosshatching and much, much more!
Alternatively – if you just want to get away for a weekend of sewing with like minded people and do not want to
do free motion quilting – then you are more than welcome! You can opt to do your own project with which
Michelle can help you with. Please call the store or email Michelle to discuss this further.
Book Now! Call 9274 4955 or email
[email protected]
Prices include accommodation, all meals, room
hire and tutorage for the whole weekend.
Happy Stitching Everyone! We look forward to your next visit to the store! Until next time, may your
needle always be threaded!
Michelle
PHOTOS FROM KIM BRADLEY WORKSHOP THIS MONTH