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Coast & Country Crafts and Quilts Newsletter
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The Sun has got his hat on, oh no, wait he's taken it off again.....
There's a reason for the phrase April Showers. Anyone else had gorgeously scorching days/hours of sun when the shorts made a brief appearance only to be replaced by clouds and rain and a piercing wind that bites through to the bone? I did a little research on the Met Office website as to why April can be so unsettled.
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April is a month caught between seasons in the transition from winter to summer. Days lengthen and the sun is higher in the sky so surfaces to warm more readily during daylight hours. However, cold air can move in from the North while milder air moves in from the South. This contrast creates unsettled weather with a mix of sunshine, showers, brisk winds and, on cold snaps, all in one day sometimes. So now you know!
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Of course the full saying is April Showers bring May Flowers. So this week we are looking at all things floral and to accompany them we are also showcasing more of our blender fabrics. Last week many of you liked the Toolbox Basics which has inspired us to share our other ranges that are so useful when creating a selection to work with. The likes of Kaffe Fassett mixes prints of all descriptions and colours, creating stunning quilts, yet many of us like to break up a design with a less patterned fabric. Solids can be a little too plain for some makes so that is when these self coloured textured prints come into their own.
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For this week we are offering 10% off all products mentioned in the newsletter. There is a coupon at checkout, Newsletter10 for you to click on to apply the discount. We are also happy to see many of you this week at our pop up shop on Tuesday. For anyone able to attend we have a special offer for you too. All fat 1/4s are just £3 on the day. These include Tilda, Kaffe, Linen and Lynette Anderson amongst others.
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Let us know if we can help you choose products or make up kits for a specific project. We work part time but will always answer a call or email whenever and as soon as we can. We hope to see you at one of our pop up events soon.
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With our Very Best wishes
Sally & Michelle x
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The glorious kits from Amy Butcher at Beaks and Bobbins always fill us with delight. Each kit contains a printed background, full instructions and stitch guide, embroidery threads, needles and beads and sequins as needed. Some customers have made a gallery of their makes as they do look glorious all together. Some simply display them in a box frame and others incorporate them into a cushion or wall hanging bordered with other fabrics and displayed on the Garden Wire Hanger below.
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More gorgeous embroidery kits, this time from Hannah Burbury. Available as a felt heart or a hoop, each comes pre printed and contains full colour instructions and includes the needle and threads to complete the project, plus a wooden hoop where needed.
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Spring fresh Wallflower fabric from Tilda
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Blooming brights from Kaffe Fassett
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Collection for a Cause - Etchings by 3 Sisters
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Floral fabric from Liberty & Chelsea Garden
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Gemma - ideal for animals and textures in applique
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Linen Textures are actually 100% cotton but the printed design is reminiscent of a linen weave. We have 33 different colours to choose from.
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Thatched fabric comes in a range of vibrant colours. Michelle has made a whole quilt using just Thatched for a contemporary look.
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Sherbet Doilies, Funky Flower Table Runner, Morning Song Bag, Pretty Little Things pouches.
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Floral patterns from Gail Pan. Sunny Days Drawstring Bag, Flowering Spools, Provence Quilt, In the Daisy Patch table runner.
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Pretty wooden buttons from House on the Hill
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Clover based in Japan, make the most fabulous of tools for crafting and sewing. The flower headed pins are available for different weight fabrics, the handy Wonder Pins make basting quilts easy. Their scissors are some of the sharpest we have ever used and there are even gadgets for creating flower embellishments and a handy thread cutter pendant.
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This week Coast & Country Crafts & Quilts are hosting a Pop-Up Shop for Roseland Quilters and Stitchers on Tuesday April 14th. There will be a coffee morning with proceeds going to raise money for the Roseland Defibrillator Fund. Open to all from 10am – 1pm. As a special offer to all our local customers and those visiting, all fats 1/4s will be just £3 on the day. We will also have some larger pieces of fabric on offer, as well as kits and threads. Let us know if there is something specific you would like us to bring and we will get it packed in the car on Monday.
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Starting today, Saturday April 11th, there is a memorial exhibition of the work of Jane Hawkins. A prolific textile artist. It will be amazing to see all her work gathered in one place at Carnon Downs Bowling Club. Entry by charity donation. The exhibition runs until Thursday 16th April.
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Jane employed a variety of techniques and mediums. Knitting, embroidery, paper piecing, patchwork, multi media collage. The Image shown is her beautiful entry in the 150th year celebration of Liberty. Look at the detail on the embroidery bird.
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