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Coast & Country Crafts and Quilts Newsletter
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Sunshine at last
Who else feels better for having that beautiful warmth smiling down on us at long last? Here in Cornwall I have just returned from a delicious dog walk. It felt so good to not be covered head to toe in waterproofs. Even the dogs had more of a spring in their step and all around I could see signs of life blossoming. More buds and leaves on the trees, more vibrant colours and lots of flowers making a sudden appearance that were not there even yesterday. I hope you are also enjoying warmer dryer days. Maybe it's finally time for gardening or sitting outside with some hand stitching.
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We have had some time this week to get on with planning workshops. Some are already added online for you to browse, with more to follow. If you don't live locally maybe you can plan a holiday to coincide with one you fancy joining in with. We have had such a good response to our Gail Pan days in July that we are now hosting a third day with her on Friday 19th July. Monday the 22nd is full and there are just a couple of spaces for Saturday 20th. We also have workshops from Cat Rowe, Louise Nichols and Caroline Michelle as well as more regular stitching groups.
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New fabrics have arrived and include the soft woven cottons, Primrose Garden Weaves from Katie Solberg of Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop. Plus the gorgeous 70's inspired Chelsea Garden range from Moda. Rich blues, plums, teals and creams in florals and paisleys. Utterly delicious!
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We still have a vacancy for an additional member of staff to join us. If you are looking for a day or 2 a week, plus extra to cover holidays, love sewing and want to work in a beautiful place with an amazing team of friends, we are far more than colleagues, then please contact us. Full details below.
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We look forward to helping you with all your sewing needs and seeing you in the shop, or chatting on the phone or online.
Best wishes
Sally & the girls x
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Evocative of London in the 1970s, Chelsea Garden is a rich collection of paisleys and both bold and ditsy florals. The fabrics remind me of the dresses my mum used to make me as a little girl and I loved to flounce around in. Maybe I should recreate some of the designs, although I will need a considerably larger amount of fabric now!
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Moda Scrap Bag
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New restock - Each of these scrap bags includes over 1/2lb of fabric strips by Moda, all from a complete collection so they coordinate. Most strips are approx 4" wide. They are the pieces left after the bolts are cut into layer cakes and jelly rolls. A great use of fabric that was once wastage.
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Each one differs, so it's a lucky dip!!! A sneak peak through the packet windows reveals fresh florals, festive vibes and autumn warmth.
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£16.95
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We are thrilled that Gail Pan is extending her visit to us in July. We now have her for three days of beautiful creativity. The photo shows some of the gorgeous brand new projects that can be made, or at least started, on the days. Gail will demonstrate various techniques and is always full of hints, tips and inspiration. Click on the photo or the blue button for more details. July 19th, 20th and 22nd.
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These woven cottons are so deliciously soft to the touch. They are not printed designs but the patterns are woven threads that look like they are stitched into the fabric. Although they are gorgeous together, they also team well with our Japanese Woven fabrics.
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Are you, or someone you know, looking to work in a super friendly place filled with gorgeous fabrics and inspiration? We would like someone to join us as a part time sales assistant and be part of our awesome team. Click on the Blue Button or the photo for more details. We are excited to invite you to work with us.
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Now our workshop space is up and running we have got more dates in the diary for workshops and groups. All can be seen in our workshop calendar. Just click on the blue button above. Here are just a few tasters to whet your appetite.
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Sit and Sew group, a place to share your creativity, be it sewing and embroidery, knitting or crotchet. Share seasonal recipes, favourite art and craft books and creative places to visit. This group will be led by Fi but is not a tutored group, & there will be a gathering the first Wednesday each month 1.30 – 3.30 pm, a place to make new friends and find inspiration.
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Cat Rowe workshops- local textile artist Cat Rowe returns to teach three workshops this year. A slow stitch workshop on the 16th August, Textile Illustrations October 5th and A Christmas Forest, Slow Stitched Christmas Trees on December 7th. Always a pleasure to work with Cat and it will be beautiful to welcome her back to the shop.
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Needlebook & Notions Purse with Becky of Willow & Hare Stitching- October 10th. A new tutor for us but we couldn't resist asking Becky to teach for us. Choose between her beautiful Needlebook or Notions Purse from Becky’s Running in the Meadow designs, which includes wool applique, embroidery, English Paper Piecing and other techniques.
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A selection of free motion and textile art workshops with Caroline Michelle:
Learn the art of freemotion embroidery with classes for both beginners and the more experienced. Enjoy the freedom of drawing with your machine to create your own artwork. Applique pictures and decorated hoops and all workshops filled with top tips and handy advice to get the most out of this wonderfully creative technique.
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Our regular monthly groups are a fabulous way to meet like minded people in a relaxed space. These are not taught workshops but a great chance to work on your own projects, which many find get cast aside when they don't have the impetus of others around them. There is always a member of staff on hand with advice, plus biscuits, coffee and tea, and, with a shared hobby, friendships quickly form. We promise everyone is well behaved and house trained! Groups meet on various days throughout the month just call us to book.
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