True Blue
Women Do
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Each year the South Australian
Rural Women’s Gathering is held
in a different country town of
South Australia. This year the 14th
annual event is in Mount Gambier
from 21-23 August.
This is a non-profit event
that has a community based
planning committee. There will
be inspirational speakers, fun
interactive workshops catering
to all crafts, Saturday night
Entertainment, Sunday market
and lots of food.
For further information, email
info@saruralwomensgathering.
org.au, or visit
www.saruralwomensgathering.
org.au
In issue 130 we announced a Kaffe Fassett Book Competition, sponsored by
duQ and Sally Milner Publishing. Lucky readers had the opportunity to win one of
Kaffe’s marvelous books… eight books were awarded to accommodate each state
and territory.
The answers to the two questions were; Sally Milner Publishing prints Kaffe’s
books under license in Australia, and Kathy Doughty from Material Obsession
declares Kaffe as one of her favourite quilters.
Here are the winners: Lorraine Schrapel, SA; Pauline Sewell, Qld; N Sutcliffe,
NSW; Margaret Grinton, Vic; Chris Bennett, NT; Jenny Cowell, ACT; Kylie Hall, Tas;
Nicki Antonio, WA.
Stitchingforthefunkyones
The next generation is onto it – stitching that is. There are
growing numbers of retailers offering sewing classes to young
women and men. The new generation has developed an interest
in recreating old clothes – with embroidery etcetera, or making
their own skirts, bags and accessories.
There are many websites that provide inspiration:
Sewing.org
Sewing.org is part of the Sewing & Craft Alliance (SCA). SCA
provides education and creative resources to the sewing and craft
enthusiast. This site shares information on how to sew, as well as
numerous free patterns, including some geared towards teens,
and some patchwork quilt projects.
www.burdafashion.com
For lots of great ideas and motivation as well as plenty of FREE
patterns to download.
www.mixtapezine.com
A craft magazine focusing on a mix of craft, eco-cool, and pop
culture kitsch appealing to the twenty- to forty-somethings – and
possibly beyond!
w ww.threadden.com
Situated in North Melbourne, the Thread Den is a unqiue
enterprise offering a sanctuary for sewers, followers of fashion
and lovers of vintage. You can drop into their sewing lounge
and hire one of their smooth-running Janome machines or
overlockers or use the space to spread out your latest project.
Additionally they offer classes including a kids’ school holiday
program with sewing and craft classes suitable for children and
teens, led by local designers and craftspeople. Get your kids and
grandkids stitching – they will love it as much as you do! Visit
their website to download the class program and find out more.
And, some great books:
This book shares wearable art
and fashion accessories that
teens and beyond can make for
themselves. Funky jewellery,
graffiti camisoles and hoodies,
artfully adorned purses and
handbags and stylish pillows and
home décor. Everything for the
funky young sewer! See page 84
for stockists.
