Festive Season Trading Hours

Summer 2015
Season’s Greetings!
There has been some discussion in the store recently with everyone wondering
where did 2015 get to? I think we are all wondering what happened to
September, October and November to say the least! Wait … am I living
through Groundhog Day? I am pretty sure I feel and say the same things at
this time every year! No matter whether we can cope with it or not, Christmas is
almost upon us and it will be capping a great year for us in our store. We can
only hope it is doing the same for you too!
I would like to take a moment to thank my awesome Team for their hard work,
loyalty and patience (with me) that they have shown throughout the year!!
I also need to thank, YOU, our wonderful customers for your continued support
and friendship throughout 2015… without you all we could not be the store we
are! We look forward to seeing you in the store next year and continuing to
inspire and nurture your quilting passion!
On behalf my team and I, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy
and Healthy New Year!
Handcrafters House
Michelle
7/401 Great Eastern Highway, Midland, Western Australia 6056
Phone: +61 8 9274 4955 Fax: + 61 8 9274 4977
Email: handcrafters@westnet.com.au Web: http://www.handcraftershouse.com.au
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Festive Season Trading Hours
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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24th December:
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29th December:
30th December:
31st December:
1st January:
2nd January:
3rd January:
4th January:
9am – 1.00pm
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
10am - 3.00pm
10am - 3.00pm
10am – 3.00pm
Closed
Closed
Closed
Normal Trading Hours
16th – 19th June, 2016
There are still a few places left!
http://www.handcraftershouse.com.au/DT2016.pdf
There are still a few places left! For more information click here
http://www.handcraftershouse.com.au/EA2016.pdf
Wow – what a year!! We can only hope that your year has been as happy and eventful (good) and as exciting as ours has
been. We have achieved a lot in 2015 and we are looking forward to another, even more jammed-packed, fun, inspiring
and exciting year next year!
We will be hosting David Taylor in June, and we are the only store in the whole of Australia who are! We also have the
lovely Esterita Austin visiting from the USA in July teaching her textile art techniques! I have seen first-hand how much
fun these classes with Esterita are.
We have not opened the bookings yet, but will be calling for Expressions of Interest, for Kimmy Brunner, who we will be
hosting in August next year. Kim has been voted Quilting Teacher of the Year, twice, in the USA and she is very excited to
make her first appearance in Western Australia. So, if you are interested in a workshop with Kimmy Brunner then please
reply to this email and put your name on the list. We will send info earl in the New Year on how to book!
It has been a pretty hectic last quarter in the shop, and I really didn’t think I would get this out to you before Christmas! I
have been away to Houston and was inspired by English Paper Piecing and got hooked on Hexies myself (how I resisted
all these years is beyond me) and I even got Helen Godden hooked! If you know Helen, you would know this is truly a
miracle! We are proud to say that we will be the Australian distributor for the Glorious Hexagons BOM for 2016! If you
would like to know more about this 12-month project please click on this link
http://www.handcraftershouse.com.au/BOM2016.pdf there is still plenty of time to get in on this and join the club or
the mail order program.
I had fun catching up with good friends at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, as I do every year. This year,
though, was a little but more exciting because I had discussions with Jamie Wallen and Ricky TIms about coming back to
Perth!! Woohoo! Watch this space because it will be happening! If you missed out on Ricky’s seminar in 2012, then you
won’t want to miss out when he visits again.
Helen Godden and I enjoyed travelling throughout New England, Boston, NYC and surrounds doing our reconnaissance
for our QuiltVenture tour we are taking in 2016. The beautiful Autumn colours, fun in Salem, Massachusetts and
experieincing Haunted Happenings (for Halloween), the bright lights and fast pace of NYC, was all just simply amazing and
we loved every moment and can’t wait to share it with our tour next year. Good news is we are already 2/3 booked! We
only have 7 places left to book on the tour! How would you like to join us in 2016 travelling through the picturesque New
England states of the USA? Here’s the link to the itinerary and more info
http://www.handcraftershouse.com.au/QV2016.pdf
We have loads lined up for you next year. We are accelerating the AccuQuilt classes so that we can reach more people as
we have so many AccuQuilt owners. Once every 6 weeks or so we will be holding a huge club day where you can attend
for a small fee (to cover morning tea etc) and you will get at least 3 FREE project patterns designed by the staff, who will
then go through the process of how to make them including techniques incorporating sewing machines, embroidery,
applique etc, all in conjunction with our AccuQuilt products. Not to be missed, an inspiring and educational class seminar
format and one where you only need to bring yourself and a pen/notepad! 2016 will be an exciting year for AccuQuilt!
Starting with the new QUBE!
Phyllis and Jodi will be bringing you new and interesting classes with machine embroidery and a new, interactive
Software classes. We will also run re-fresher “get to know your machine” classes for those who have purchased
Husqvarna Viking or Singer machines.
Chris and Elinor will be teaching some new classes in 2016 and also their weekly open patchwork classes. I will be hosting
Handi Quilter Club, the new Spellbinders “Hexie” Club, and other various quilting classes and ProStitcher training.
We aren’t even in the New Year yet and we already have a full schedule! See for yourself as the new class list for the first
half of 2016 is now available for viewing http://www.handcraftershouse.com.au/Classes2016.pdf. Should you wish to
book a class or find out more info please email the store handcrafters@westnet.com.au
Wishing you all a VERY Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Until next time, happy stitching everyone!
Michelle & Team
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FALL SPECTACULAR TOUR
19th October – 7th November, 2016
Itinerary includes (but not limited to);
 Boston MA, City Tours, High Tea
 Salem MA,
 National Quilt Museum – Lowell, MA,
 Keepsake Quilting, NH,
 Shelburne Museum, VT,
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Intercourse, PA,
Hand Quilting workshop with a Mennonite
Quilter,
New York City, Broadway Show, City Tours,
International Quilt Festival, Houston TX
To find out more about this tour and view the full itinerary please visit this link
http://www.handcraftershouse.com.au/QV2016.pdf
Please email michelle@raggedystitches.com if you have any questions.
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.
http://knittybittiessews.com/2015/10/modernpillow-set-tutorial.html
Margaret River Quilting
Artistic Quilting – Wooroloo
Deborah Harris
Mob: 0418 921 214
quilter@westnet.com.au
www.quilter.net.au
Beachside Quilting
Julia Punlar
Ph: 94018939 or Mob: 0400012301
beachsidequiltinga@bigpond.com
Maureen Munro
PO Box 1134, Margaret River WA 6285
08 9757 2753 0415 398 144
mdmunro@westnet.com.au
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Quilting Elegance – Mahogany Creek
Rowena Blizard
PH: 9295 2269 Mob: 0414 705 933
row_quilt@ausconnect.net
Quilting Matters - Lesmurdie
Trish Wykman - 16 Cagney Wy
Ph: 9291 9087 Mob: 0431 474 140
www.quiltingmatters.com.au
Blue Rose Quilting - Bridgetown
Judy
Ph: 9761 4546
judy.bee1@bigpond.com
Chris Jones Quilting – Helena Valley
Chris Jones
Ph: 0415 526 298
chrisjones19@iprimus.com.au
Classic Stitches – Mandurah
Terry Elverd
Ph: 95827567 Mob: 0409 844 629
Hotch-Potch Quilting – Stirling
Susan
Ph: 9294 3618
svqueen2001@hotmail.com
House of Quilts – Redcliffe
Greg
Ph: 9277 8753
quilt@ca.com.au
www.houseofquilts.com.au
http://www.classicstitches.com.au
Quilting by Rhonda
Debbie Barrett Quilting - Darlington
http://rhondabracey.com/quilting-services/
Debbie Barrett
Mob: 0403876046
Email: dmb@westnet.com.au
The Quilt Farm – Salmon Gums
Gidgie Quilting – Gidgegannaup
Meg Williams
Ph: 9573 1158 Mob: 0409 844 629
Greg’s Custom Quilting
Greg Critchley
Mob: 0424 176 551
http://www.gregscustomquilting.com
Jo Northcott Quilting - Albany
Jo Northcott
Ph: 0418 740 042
Rhonda Bracey - Leschenault
Judy Nolan
Ph: 9078 5135
The Quilting Cottage – Midland/Midvale
Carol Brady
Ph: 9294 3618
bradyceb@iinet.net.au
The Quilting Shack – Australind
Jenny Gerdei
Ph: 08 9725 8897
TLC Quilts - Geraldton
Sandy Kelliher
Ph: 9964 1173
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Just One More Stitch - Ravensthorpe
Leonie de Haas
Tel: 08 98381854 Mob: 0427 922 373
just.one.more.stitch@bigpond.com
Jacaranda Quilting -Willetton
Mandy Cusack
Mob: 0435 380 755
www.jacarandaquilting.com.au
Lynn Day - Rockingham
Lynn Day
Mob: 040886045
Email: nightsea@iinet.net.au
Treetop Quilting
Glynis Mobilia – Bullsbrook
Ph: 0433100729
Email: gmobilia@bigpond.com
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Quilt Finishing Services:
Labelled & Bound
Jodi Squires: 0407889775
www.facebook.com/labelled.bound
labelledandbound@gmail.com
Michelle’s pile of Hexies between New York City & Houston
“Glorious Hexagons” 2016 English Paper Piecing BOM
Candlewick Quilt that Michelle is
custom quilting for a very good
friend.
The new GOLD Room at Avalon
Homestead – Retreat Venue. Big
enough to have 30 people sewing
each with a 5ft table!!!
Recent Husqvarna Viking Accessory Event – great turn out!
Handcrafters House team – loving the NEW Designer EPIC!
Greg’s latest quilt he made & quilted called ‘Disco’ by Jaybird
http://www.flamingotoes.com/2010/11/colorfulchristmas-dishtowels/
We wish you a
very
Merry
Christmas
And a
Happy New
Year!!