Monthly Meeting
First Tuesday of the Month
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Philatelic Society Rooms, 67 Mandeville Street
Parking is on the street.
There could be:
- Show and tell
- Raffles
- Library
- Guest speakers
- Demo of new techniques and equipment
- Sales Table
Sit and Sew at Hohepa
Sit and Sew
Date: February 2023
Venue: Hohepa – 23 Barrington Street, Christchurch (River end)
Sit and Sew is held in the Artemis activity Centre.
It is like a retreat in the city. We have the facility from 9:00am until 4:00pm.
What to bring: Lunch, a coffee mug, extension cord and multi-box. Sewing machine and all
associated things you need . Most importantly your charming personality.
Sit and Sew: Held each month, bring your own work and make sure you bring everything you need.
No charge
Gaining Confidence with Free Motion Quilting. Verina Thirwell 2023
Date: March 18th 2023
Venue: Hohepa, 23 Barrington Street, Cashmere
Price: $40.00
Gaining Confidence with Free Motion Quilting Verina Thirlwell 2022
During this day long session you will hopefully learn
how to set up your machine for FMQ
how to sort tension issues
how to prepare your sandwich for startng– separating the spaces using various methods
how to start quilting
how to change from one design to another
a variety of FMQ designs
Requirements
8-12 Quilt Sandwiches approx 12” square top fabric, 14” square batting & backing
Sewing machine with a new needle, FMQ foot or Darning foot or Embroidery foot.
Good quality thread on spool and bobbin
Snips
Marking pen or pencil or Hera marker.
A spare needle for your machine (90/14 or quilting needle)
A great attitude and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone
Community Quilt Day
Hohepa, Saturday 15th April
Quilting friends, and your friends are invited to join us to work on our community quilts.
Many hands make light work, any friend with any skill will be welcome.
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.