Monthly Newsletter July 2014

Darvanalee Designs Quilting Service

and Singer Sewing Machines

Monthly Newsletter July 2014

WoW I can’t believe that Another Crafty Month has past...with lots of fun creating

and lots of things being finished too

and some new people joining us..

We have another wonderful month

of crafting to sink your teeth into

Fridays are set classes so please refer to the

calendar below for all the dates and times…

But as it is School holidays we are only having our

usual Block of the Month and Template Class on Friday’s

If you click on the picture you can then

print it out for your reference

that way you will be sure not to miss a

class :)    

Monday Sit’n’Sew Classes  are starting to move along now But we still have several places

available for you to come along to …we also use Monday as a catch up class for those that are not able to join us on Fridays...But bookings are essential

"Sew" if you are a beginner sewer or just want to come along for some

help with your creation...then by all means pop in and say hi and we

will be able to help you

at this point I would like to point out that we have limited space available

in our classes and Bookings are Essential...if you do Book and for some

reason you can not make it could you please either send a TxT or Phone

and let us know...as we have a waiting list for some classes and it is only fair

to others that want to come along thank you in advance for your understanding

we are looking at running another Class on a Wednesday Morning once

classes are completely full and this is not too far away so watch this space

for more details on that  

Markets

we are  at the Nanango Markets again this

month...Site 65 is where you find us

although they are forecasting rain and that

will be the only thing that will keep me away

so fingers crossed :)

Shopping made Easy

We Have now made your Shopping with us easier

safer and secure...as some of you may know we are

on Facebook but did you know that we are also

on eBay…

Here is the Awesome part... we have combined facebook and eBay together

so now you only have to click on the Shop/eBay tab

on our Facebook page and it will take you

directly to our eBay page...you can browse our

stock and purchase via PayPal or Direct deposit

and that give you the assurance of safe

purchasing :)

we are currently in the process of adding our

bolted/pre-cut fabric to the store

so you will be sure to find what you are looking for :)

and machine Embroidery Supplies

and Singer Sewing Machines are also being added this

coming month

these take approximately 4- 5 days delivery

FREE postage is on all Machines and

you get a bonus gift when you order with us too

FREE POSTAGE ON MOST PRODUCTS

(Australian residents only)

Oh and if you can’t find what you are looking for

drop us a line and we will be able to

give you  ETA on the stock especially

MSQC templates

and if you haven’t already “LIKED” our page please do so to keep up to date “)

here is the link either Click or just copy and paste into your Browser

https://www.facebook.com/DarvanaleeDesigns/app_196248510415671

or

www.facebook.com/DarvanaleeDesigns

or

www.facebook.com/DarvanaleeDesignsFabrics

and our eBay store is found here if you are not on Facebook

http://stores.ebay.com.au/DarvanaleeDesignsQuiltingSupplies

Night Classes

We put out a call for a Wednesday Night Class here at

Darvanalee Designs

for all those creative bunnies that are looking for something to do

we are still taking expressions of Interest at this point

we need 5 firm bookings to get under way ...these classes

will be things like Blocks of the Month and some crafty items

such as home Decor or small quilts

we are at this point looking at fortnightly classes

7pm to 9pm

so if you are interested please let me know

as soon as possible :) look forward to hearing from you

Ph:4163 66 31 or 0429 55 1970

Email: darvanaleedesigns@gmail.com

we have lots going on over the coming Months

Classes Classes Classes

1st Friday of the Month is BOM (4th of July)

(Block of the Month)

we are Doing Block 7 this month

this will be a combination of

both piecing and Paper piecing

Friday 11th of July

we are CLOSED

due to family Commitments

Friday 18th of July Sit’n’Sew

so if you have any projects that you are want to

finish then pop in and lets get sewing

Friday 25th of July

Template Class

this month we are doing

we are working with the

Large Simple Wedge

making a table runner

spaces are limited so please BOOK in ADVANCE

please refer to Calendar for Dates and more info :)

**Calendar is at the end of Newsletter Click Pic and Print out **

Quilting Service

WOO HOO ...we have done it...working a lot of nights

and early mornings but we have got our

turn around on Quilting Services to 2 weeks

If you have a quilt that you are wanting to Quilt

then get it into us asap...Did you Know that we offer a

Binding Service too...why not ask us next time you drop off

your quilt … “)  

Custom Handmade Quilts

Did you know that we also make Quilts to order here at

Darvanalee Deisgns....

so if you don’t have the time to make one yourself then

why not ask us and we will be happy to make you what

you are looking for...they start from $350 as it will depend on your

fabric choice and size of your quilt...we are also in the process of

looking and getting some awesome Kits in too ...so this will make

this price come down in the near future...and lets face it we all

love a bargain :)

so why not give a call today and find out more :)

because we believe everyone should be snuggled under a Custom

handmade Quilt :)

Fabrics & More

More and More Fabrics are arriving weekly

Pop in to see what we have on offer

we have a range of Wide Back quilt backings

and we stock Matilda’s Own Waddings

Cotton/Bamboo/Polyester and 100%Wool on request “)

we also have a wide range of Templates from a variety of different companies

and we  are the Authorised stockist of Missouri Star Quilt Co templates

and  we are also stocking their

new Bi-Monthly Magazine called “BLOCK”

each magazine comes with 10 patterns and no adverts

in the magazine...the way a magazine should be..pop in as we only have limited

stock of Issue 2 left...but Issue 3 will be arriving soon so get in and reserve your copy today :) :) you can also pre-order Issue 3 by dropping in or giving us a call “)

or check out our eBay Store link is above

Now on to the Fun Stuff

Classes Yippee :) :)

All Classes run from 9.30 am to 12.30pm

there is a class fee of $10 plus Materials

bookings Essential on as we only have

limited spots left :)

Ph: 4163 6631 or 0429 55 1970

Come join the fun with like Minded People

Morning Tea is Provided

**Click on the Image to Print out for your records**

Happy Quilting “) N

Full of Flowers Quilt #53

I ran a Class a couple weeks ago 

introducing some of the ladies to the 

Five Minute Block 

the pattern we use was 

Basket of Love in the 

5 Minute Block Book by

            Suzanne             McNeill

So today I am showing you what Sandra B of 

Kingaroy... ended up doing for her class

In class we concentrated on doing the 5 minute blocks 

and then Sandra wanted to make hers into a quilt for 

her mum...who is in a Nursing home here in town 

So Sandra used her basket of flowers for the center of her quilt and the added a small border and went on to make some 9 patch blocks and complimented them with a applique heart and alternated them in the end she had 2 borders made up this way and to finish she used a 5 minute Block border :)  

then it was over to me for quilting 

Sandra wanted to just have stipple on the 

quilt all over 

we used a variegated thread and 

purple backing...yes I did go over the 

applique hearts at the request of Sandra as it is 

going to the nursing home where  her mum

is living ") for Birthday in August 

What a lovely gift a little piece of home 

and love to keep her warm on those 

cold nights ") 

It is amazing what you do 

with a simple idea and such a 

gorgeous quilt can come from it 

Well I am off to do another quilt ") 

Happy Quilting ") N

Butterflies everywhere Quilt #52

Well today I am doing a revamp of a quilt that i did 

last year...I have this one for sale for some 

time...

 I love the brightness of this quilt 

Last month I had a customer 

ring me with a request for a 

Handmade Custom Quilt 

in Blue 

but I just could not get it done in the time frame that they 

wanted the quilt...

so I sent her to a few places that I know that had 

ready made quilts 

but Michelle couldn't find anything 

she like...now Michelle had 

previously purchased a Minnie Mouse Quilt from 

for her daughter so she was familiar 

with my abilities ...

market day rolled around and here they

were Michelle and her Husband 

Looking at my Butterfly quilt 

they were in love with it ...

even though it was orange 

after some discussion we cam to the 

agreement that I would take off the Orange 

binding and make up some labels 

with family names and what the quilt 

was for ..

we arrange to have a meeting on the Monday and 

hash out the rest of  the planes and get 

names and spelling right 

after out meeting I started 

to take the binding off and replace 

it with a blue one instead 

out came the embroidery machine and 

labels went one 

the quilt was quilted with a all over 

designs of Butterflies 

using a variegated cotton in the same colours of the 

quilt 

as you can see it has tuned out just lovely 

Michelle took delivery of her quilt last week 

and was thrilled to bits with the end result 

and I was soo happy to be able to help them out with 

this special gift for their parents 50th Wedding Anniversary 

and as for me I am off to do another quilt for Sandra this time 

Happy Quilting ") N

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi Quilt #51

it has been a busy couple weeks here at 

Darvanalee Deisgns

lots of quilting been going on 

as a result i am a little behind with my 

Blogging "/

So today I am sharing a Quilt/Wall Hanging 

that was made by Debby.S of Nanango 

I have done a great deal of Quilts for Debby over the years 

that I have know her...

You can read about how I met Debby here 

Debby's Story 

So as the title suggest 

this is all about Australia 

well Debby's take on the flag

I think this is the most amazing use of 

scarps that I have seen in a while 

this has been made for her Son-In-Law

and will hang with pride of 

place in his Shed 

OOPPs sorry Shed his  ManCave 

as all sheds are now known as :) lol

today I have just done a stipple all over 

going around the applique 

with a navy blue thread 

on both top and back of the quilt 

As  I said an amazing use of 

left over fabrics from previous projects

awesome job Debby ") love it  

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi

Happy Quilting ") N

Gotta Love a Red and White Quilt #50

We have done it we have reach quilt # 50 

in under 6 months....

wow what a 6 months it has been 

I haven't been quilting as much in the 

last couple weeks just one here and there

due to being the end of the financial year

I have been very busy getting all the 

stock ready for stock take 

and paper work for previous months

But enough about that lets get onto 

Lisa's Red and white Quilt...

this is the 3rd quilt that i have done for Lisa' in the last couple months 

you might remember here Blue Quilts 

that she had done for her Boys

you can find them here 

Blue Heaven Quilt # 42
and
Quilt #27

Lisa made this quilt with her friend in mind

but after she got it home and 

was putting the binding on it 

she decided that she was going to 

keep it for herself...so now she 

is onto another quilt for her 

friend that arrives in 5 weeks :) 

I love this type of quilt 

such a simple pattern 

but looks soo effective and the 

choice of colours has really set this off 

we used a variegated thread with an all over 

quilting pattern called "Wave on Wave"

Lisa's also wanted to have a black and white backing 

with the same cotton as on the top 

so now she has 2 quilts for the price of one :) 

here you can see the finished Quilt 

Happy Quilting ") N

First Timer Quilt # 49

Today I am working on Shona's first ever quilt 

and it is very exciting this quilt is for her 

Daughters up coming 

Birthday 

earlier in the year Shone 

purchased a sewing machine off 

me at the Nanango Markets 

Shona then came to classed to get to know 

her new machine a little better

after her class she purchased some 

10" stackers and inkjet cotton for 

printing your photos on 

then last week she came in to see me 

about getting her quilt finished 

we used a pastel variegated thread 

and Shona asked for me to 

just stipple this quilt all over going 

around the pictures 

you can see from the pictures that 

she has done a wonderful 

job and this is going to be a quilt 

that is loved for many years to come 

 A job well done by Shona ") 

now onto Lisa's quilt 

Happy Quilting ") N