Classes

Regular Weekly Classes

Held on Tuesday evenings 7-9.30 pm, and Thursday mornings (fortnightly) from 10-12.30 pm. Choose a project or bring along something that you are working on and we will help you to finish it. Beginners are welcome.
Cost: $8.50 per class
Tutor: Rachel Maw

Saturday Wool Class

This is a monthly get together for people who are hooked on (or would like to be) wool applique.  Sue Spargo and Wendy Williams are two designers who have inspired up with their creativity and combinations of colours, textures, applique and embroidery techniques.  Choose your own design or one from the many books and patterns we have in store, or bring along your 'Work in Progress' and enjoy the company of like minded stitchers.
Saturday:  10.00-4-00pm at Annie's CQS
Class Fee: $20.00
Tutor: Rachel Maw

Dates for Saturdays in 2018: (please check with us as these may be subject to change)

• 28 April
• 26 May
• 16 June
• 25 August
• 15 September
• 6 October
• 8 December

Jane McDonald...

We are really excited to be able to host Australian textile artist Jane MacDonald from Bebe Bold at Annie’s April 21-23. Jane is absolutely passionate about Japanese textiles and has taught Sashiko, Kogin and Boro throughout Australia, France and the UK.

This will be an amazing opportunity to learn some new techniques, as well as gain an insight into some the history of and culture behind the stitching that Jane has gained through her many visits and close association with Japan. This will appeal to both quilters and embroiderers and anyone with an interest in hand work.

A 10% discount will be offered on the class fee for those wishing to attend all three classes.

As part of our weekend focusing on Japanese stitching and culture, you are invited to join us for dinner at a local Japanese restaurant here in Ashburton on the Saturday evening. This will be an optional extra at your own expense

Cherry Blossom One Stitch Sashiko Sampler Kit - Saturday 21 April 2018

These distinctive hitomezashi sashiko kits feature traditional Japanese design. Following the stencilled lines on the muslin, your sashiko stitches will define the image. The cloth is then washed to remove the lines.  Jane will also cover how to transfer your own designs onto cloth and as well as discussing the history of this ancient form of stitching.
 
Tutor:  Jane MacDonald, Bebe Bold (Australia)
Time:  9.30-4.00
Venue:  Annie's Country Quilt Store
Class Fee: $ 95.00
Kit:  $30.00

Boro Table Runner - Sunday 22 April 2018

Tutor:  Jane MacDonald from BeBe Bold (Australia)
Time:  9.30 - 4.00
Venue: Doris Linton Lounge, Ashburton RSA, Cox Street, Ashburton
Class Fee:  $95.00

A list of class requirements which will be available from Annie's CQS,  will be supplied with payment of the class fee.

Kogan Zip Purse - Monday 23 April 2018

Tutor:  Jane MacDonald from BeBe Bold (Australia)
Venue: Annie's Country Quilt Store
Time:  9.30 - 4.00
Class Fee:  $95.00
Kit Cost:  $32.00

This zip purse kogin kit features the distinctive design nekonoashi.
Kit Contains:

• Kogin thread (colours available green, red or blue)
• No.1100 cloth and Lining Fabric
• Zip
• Kogin needle
• Pattern and English Instructions

Finished Size Approx.: 10cm x 14.5cm x 3cm
18 count / 1 inches approximately 70 eye / 10cm

Quilt West Weekend Greymouth - 11th - 13th May 2018

The QuiltWest committee are delighted to be holding the 2018 annual Quilting Weekend in Greymouth. Please join us for a fun weekend of creativity where you can learn new skills, meet like minded people, be inspired by what others are doing and indulge in a little shopping at the merchant’s mall (or a lot!). We hope you find a class that entices you, or that you’ll bring your own project to the UFO/Wool Room. Registrations are open from 10 February 2018 until 27 April 2018.

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If you have any questions, please email Jen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tuffet Class - 9-10 June 2018

This workshop is an opportunity to create a unique piece of furniture for your home in colours of your choice which is not only beautiful, but functional as well. Measuring 18" across the class suitable for both beginners and more experienced sewers and everyone will go home with a finished Tuffet at the end of the weekend.
The first day focuses on colour placement and machine sewing your pieces together using foundation piecing to create outside cover. The following day the sections will be joined, the button covered and some upholstery techniques will be used to secure the cover over the foam and wooden base before the base is finished off, and the legs are screwed into place.

Class Fee: $130 for the two day class or this is reduced to $65.00 if you purchase all your fabric and supplies from Annie's Country Quilt Store.
Hardware Kit: $195.00
This includes the pattern and pre-printed foundation, covered button, upholstery cord, wooden base, 4 turned and lacquered wooden feet with nuts and bolts, molded foam base.
Tutor: Rachel Maw
Venue: Annie's Country Quilt Store
Time: 9.30 am-4.00pm

Gerbera - Thread Painting - Saturday 7 July 2018

Tutor: Sonya Prchal
Time: 9.30-4.00
Venue: RSA Ashburton - Doris Linton Lounge
Class Fee: $95.00
(Limited places available)

Kingfisher - Thread Painting - Sunday 8 July 2018

Tutor: Sonya Prchal
Time: 9.30 -4.00 pm
Venue: RSA Ashburton - Doris Linton Lounge
Class Fee: $95.00
(Limited places available)