Cheryl loves creating beautiful things on the overlocker and this Classlist has even more unique projects including this 3 dimensional Tulips Wall Hanging.  Combine the specialty techniques of the Overlocker,
Rolled Hem and Ladder Stitch, with Applique & Quilting to make this quick project, while becoming a better friend with your overlocker.

Next Class starts Tuesday 1st May 6pm to 9pm, running for 2 Tuesday nights, and at $40 it is a great way to learn to overlock more than just seams!

RRP $7499 Mother’s Day Pricing $5499 plus BONUS $200 STT Thread Pack!

The Husqvarna VIKING Designer Ruby brings the world of embroidery to your fingertips and gives you complete control.  Whether you are just entering the world of machine embroidery, or have outgrown your current machine, the Ruby offers the perfect combination of features and value.  If your passion runs to sewing, patchwork and quilting, then the Ruby is filled with impressive features for you here as well.

Designed and engineered in Sweden, the Ruby is created with 3 points of focus - Capability to Adore, Convenience to Cherish and Innovation to Inspire.  With a bright  interactive colour touch screen, a large 250mm sewing surface, and an enormous 360mm x 200mm embroidery space and Designer Selection providing hundreds of stitches, exclusive designs and fonts, the Ruby gives you the Capability to Adore every creation that you put your hand to.  The Exclusive Sensor System technology, Sewing and Embroidery Advisor, and Automatic Jump Stitch Trim all offer a level of Convenience to Cherish that will spoil you, while the ability to customize designs on screen, the Design Positioning feature for perfect placement, and the simple design management with USB transfer, are all Innovations to Inspire that will make you wonder how you managed without them.

Be quick!  Offer Ends Mother’s Day 13th May 2012…Give Us a Call 07 5495 5381

Click HERE for more Designer RUBY information.

If you have a Husqvarna VIKING Designer Diamond, Designer Diamond deLuxe or Designer Ruby then there is a brand new update available for you.

“Dear Designer Customer,

We very much hope you are enjoying the new sewing experience that your Husqvarna Viking machine brings you. Husqvarna Viking listens, and thanks to suggestions for new features and functions from machine owners, teachers and dealers, we continuously work on developing and updating its operation and functions.

The update versions now posted on our site include all earlier updates.”

Click HERE to go to the Husqvarna VIKING Machine Updates Webpage.

We are very excited to announce that Sew This & That will be participating in the FIRST EVER Brisbane MAD QUILTER’S GATHERING on Friday 11th May, Saturday 12th May and Sunday 13th May at the RNA Showgrounds Brisbane!

Celebrate the Launch of the latest retail quilting and patchwork craft event to hit Australia for 2011, one that solely targets the Patchwork and Quilting market. Visitors can come along and grab a bargain, browse new products, and learn the latest techniques.  Like no other, this new event will support local business and showcase up to 50 stand holders dedicated to your industry and inspire thousands of visitors over 3 days.

Featuring at the Mad Quilters Gathering Expo:

- 1 to 2 hour workshop
- Free demos
- $1000.00 grand lucky door prize
- Seminars
- New products
- Bargains
- Free parking
- Daily hourly prizes
The Mad Quilters Gathering expo will promise to excite, thrill and educate in a bustling craft market environment.
Featuring, Exciting tutors showcasing new products and presentation.

Come and say “hi” to us on our stand where Jo, Danielle, and Cheryl will be demonstrating some of our favourite patchwork products and Brother machines.

Crazy Patch Shoulder Bag

This shoulder bag is an in the hoop crazy patch block. This versatile technique can be made into quilts, cushions, bags and so much more.

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CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE VERSION

Fabric Requirements:

• 20cm x 8 Different Fabrics OR a Charm Pack (Charm Pack not suitable for 200×200 hoop)
• 25cm lining fabric
• Fat ¼ for binding fabric
• 25cm wadding or pellon
• Variegated Thread
• Rasant Thread
• Button
• 1m Cotton Webbing for handle (optional)

Stabiliser Requirements:

• Tearaway

Bag Sizing:

The minimum hoop size is 180×130.

Design sizes include the following:

130×130

150×150

180×180

200×200

Fit your hoop to the design size or make a series of bags in each size.

Lingerie Bag

Keep the Feminine touch with a little bit of Reverse Applique trimmed with Triple Needle & topped off with a Satin Stitch Scallop.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• 0.4mt – Voile
• 0.4mt – Fabric
• 0.2mt – Aqua Solve
• 0.2mt – 2 Way Tear-Away
• 0.8mt – Eyelet Insertion Lace
• 1.5mts – Rats Tail
• Drilling Needle (Triple)
• Best Press Spray
• 3 – Co-ordinating Embroidery Threads

General Sewing Tools Required:

• Sewing Machine
• Regular sewing foot
• Open toe foot
• Elastic Threader
• Point Turner
• Sewing Gauge
• Duckbill Scissors
• Rotary cutter, ruler & mat
• Matching construction thread
• Wash-away Marker
• Size 12 Topstitch needle
• Mini Iron & Mat

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 – 14” x 36” – Voile
• 1 – 14” x 36” – Background Fabric
• 2 – 1 ½” x 16” – Aqua Solve
• 1 – 10” x 5” – 2 Way Tear-Away
• 2 – .75mt – Rat Tails

Urban Zündt, was born in 1960 and is the son of Felix Zündt a pioneer of textile and embroidery design.  Inheriting his father’s imagination and creative drive, and channelling the iconic style of St Gallon embroidery, Urban Zündt’s embroidery designs have forged a reputation of elegance, intricacy and quality.

At the young age of twenty Urban joined Atelier Zündt (known in Australia as Zündt Designs) and brought with him the fresh new ideas of the younger generation. In the past the company only designed, punched and dispatched pattern collections, then Urban introduced multi-head embroidery machines to allow Atelier Zündt to produce their designs themselves. This led to the creation of a new branch of business which immediately blossomed and flourished.

With now near endless opportunities, Altelier Zündt’s creations became as unique as they were varied, with contracts including the supply of  the majority of embroidered emblems to the Swiss Army and ground-braking new concepts like the application of delicate coloured embroidery to sheer ladies tights.  “Up to now, we are the only company in the world able to do that…it took endless technical innovations…before we finally succeeded.”

Urban’s work has developed an enormous following in Australia.  Its elegant yet contemporary designs appeal to all ages of embroiderer and the dependable quality of every stitch guarantee a result that will stand out amongst its peers.

Tracey Sims is an award winning artist with over 30 years experience. Her painting skills have enabled her to create a unique style combining the features of fine art and decorative painting. Her elegantly patterned and textured backgrounds enhance the richly coloured flora, fauna and still life elements which feature in Tracey’s artwork.

As a respected teacher of art, Tracey has been conducting classes and workshops for over 20 years. She has travelled extensively throughout Australia conducting workshops in oil, acrylic and watercolour. Tracey has also taught in England, Ireland, the US, Singapore and New Zealand.  Her paintings have been sold both within Australia and overseas to private collectors and corporate buyers.  As a published author Tracey has written seven decorative painting books, four of which were published in Australia and three in America, and she has also contributed many articles and projects for painting magazines in Australia and the U.S..  In 2008, Tracey was one of three Australian artists commissioned to paint a project for the Decorative Arts Collection Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She has also designed for Painted Planet Licensing Group in the US and is a senior supporting artist for Chroma Australia in their Teacher and Artists Partner Programme.

Combining her passion for painting and patchwork Tracey  has created a beautiful collection of fine art prints on fabric. The range includes flora and fauna designs that can be used as features in a variety of projects. The fabric prints are also ideal for embellishment with beading and embroidery. These prints are available for purchase individually or as part of a kit. Kits include both the instructions and the relevant fine art fabric prints. Several of Tracey’s quilts have been featured in  Patchwork & Quilting magazines.

Now Tracey has taken the next step with textile art and, collaborating with respected embroidery digitizer Urban Zundt, her work is now available in machine embroidery designs.  This is an exciting development for Tracey, giving exposure of her art to a whole new world of design enthusiasts.

Sew This & That is proud to present the latest release of embroidery designs from Urban Zündt.  Collaborating with Queenslands own Tracey Sims, Urban has applied his world renowned flawless digitizing to Tracey’s elegant artwork, giving us beautiful designs to inspire and amaze.

Tracey Sims & Urban Zundt

To celebrate, Urban and Tracey will be sharing a rare insight previously unseen in any exhibition.

“Sketches to Stitches”

Award winning Artist and Designer Tracey Sims will share with you a step-by-step presentation on how she designs and then paints the beautiful artwork that is used for the Zündt Design collections she and Urban have created.

Tracey will take you through the design process she uses to create a balanced and harmonious piece of artwork, and will share her extensive knowledge on colour plans and explain why she has chosen the colours for this particular design.

Urban Zündt will then demonstrate how he digitizes this artwork to create the stunning embroidery designs he is renowned for.  Talking about the process of digitizing, where to start and how the process evolves to the finished design.

He will also present some stunning embroidered garments that Atelier Zündt, his family company, have created for the French and Italian Fashion houses. This will be a truly spectacular presentation not to be missed.

Brother, our major sponsor, will be demonstrating their impressive range of Sewing & Embroidery Machines througout the day and answering all of your frequently asked questions about their entire range of products.

From the most novice beginner to those with years of experience, there is something for everyone, and with Urban, The Sewing Revolution girls, Floriani, Victorian Textiles and Tracey Sims all giving presentations, everyone will learn something new!

Held in the comfort and luxury of 2 major conference centres, the day will be well catered with morning tea, afternoon tea, and a delicious buffet lunch.  Then once you’ve seen everything there is to see, finish the day off with Champagne Shopping, a chance for you to relax, take advantage of great discounts, and get up-close and personal with Urban, Tracey and all of our special guests.

FIND OUT MORE, SELECT YOUR DESTINATION…

We look forward to you joining us to share this special event.

Merry, friendly and passionate about their inventions, Ann Duncan and Kym Graham introduced the innovative Sewing Revolution concept in 2001.

From their experience in the sewing industry, Ann and Kym recognised a common frustration when sewing with circular placement, so they set about trying to find an easy way to locate the centre point of circles and arcs when circular sewing. Necessity is the mother of all invention, and as a pair of lateral thinkers and problem solvers, Ann and Kym put their heads together and came up with The Sewing Revolution.  Painstakingly developing prototypes to meet their needs, the pair eventually gained an international patent, an expensive investment for any starter concept, but Ann and Kym’s firm faith in their products drove them to pursue it.  The end result was not only a triumph for the pair, and a testament to the ingenuity of the Australian sewing industry, it caused a stir that stimulated world-wide interest.

“First we took a compass and piece of Vilene and started drawing circles. Next, we went to a plastics manufacturer and had a round circle made with 45 degree angles and holes made in it,” Ann explains. “After that was made, we discovered the possibilities of positioning embroidery. Following even more research and testing we had a 13″ inch wheel prototype made with 45 degree and 60 degree lines so that it could be used by patchworkers.”

Freeing embroidery designs from the confines of being placed in boring square configurations, the Sewing Revolution concept gives almost limitless design position possibilities.  These well defined templates allow creations using circular, diagonal, triangular, eliptical and polygon shaped layouts without complex calculations.  The end result is evenly spaced designs on any scale of size.  Pair them up with the detailed instruction books, diverse patterns and the continually expanding range of helper tools such as the Double Mitre Ruler and the Bind Aid, and creativity is virtually effortless.