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Sew-vember is here

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

11 for the 11th!

sew-vember11Be in stitches for a month. Blueberries has officially decreed the month of November as ‘Sew-vember’, which is an open invitation to put your foot on the treadle and get cracking on all those projects. Sew-vember is your excuse to reach for the scissors, needles, threads, batting, and of course, those gorgeous fabrics, many of which will have special discounts throughout the month.

During ‘Sew-vember’ we will feature 11 great products each week and take 11% off.

Feast your eyes on this weeks 11 products.

Summer Soiree Kit

Quilt As You Go - The Moon Shine Way Book

Sandpaper Ironing and Cutting Board - Black Paisley

Sandpaper Ironing and Cutting Board - Blue Floral

Sandpaper Ironing and Cutting Board - Orange Floral

Sandpaper Ironing and Cutting Board - Pink Floral

Sashiko Panel

Greetings Advent Calender Panel

Flower Friends Panel

Satin Slippers Panel

Gypsy Bandana Cushion Kit

Sewvember Facebook Competition

Be in it to win it!

This year we’re throwing some new elements into the mix by having a special Facebook competition.

This is your chance to win a Blueberries Gift Voucher valued at $111, it’s also an opportunity to showcase one of your own fabulous creations! All you have to do is post a photo of said fabulous creation and you’re in the draw. Don’t be shy now.

Click here to post your photo on facebook.

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Quilt as you go Sampler Quilt with Monica Poole

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

In this one day workshop with Monica Poole, this class will be loaded with useful information on 5 different quilt as you go techniques. It will also explain sketchy applique and directions for a modern machine sewn binding.

If you haven’t tried this technique before, this is a great class for you to start with.

Cost: $45.00 + requirements (each student will need to purchase a copy of the Quilt as you go Sampler Quilt, purchase here.)

Date: Wednesday, 30th November

Time: 10AM - 4PM

Note: A small amount of pre-cutting will need to be done at home prior to the class.

To book in, click here. We hope to see you then!

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Fabric Clubs

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

All those that have signed up for the Reproduction fabric club, you will be recieving your next mail order on the 15th of October!

And if you haven’t yet joined up for our Reproduction fabric club, or any of our fabric clubs for that matter, click here to check them out!

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Go Go Gadget Girl - Ratchet Rotary Compass Cutter

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

She loves her quilting toys

Ratchet Rotary Compass Cutter

Do you hate cutting circles with scissors?

Do your circles end up looking like octagons?

If so then the Olfa Ratchet Rotary Cutter is the perfect gadget for you.

It cuts circles from 4cm - 22cm and is perfect for all those circle projects like yo-yo’s, self covered buttons etc.

To purchase your own Ratchet Rotary Cutter, click here!

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Creating Realistic Landscapes with Kaye Haerland - New Dates

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunatley we have had to cancel our ‘Creating Realistic Landscapes’ class with Kaye Haerland this week. But it isn’t all bad news! We are offering the class on the 7th and 8th of this month and for those who were unable to book in last time, you’re in luck as we have added another two classes for the 1st and 2nd of November!

To check out more details for this fun, unique workshop, click here for the November class and here for the October class!

 

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New Moda Range - Twirl

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

In stock we have a great new range from Me and My Sister Designs, a designer for Moda called Twirl.

The fabrics are bright, floral and fun- how fitting for this season! We have the twirl range in charm packs, layer cakes and jelly rolls.

To purchase these bakeshop goodies, click here!

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New Class - Tactile Surface Embellishment

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
New Class at Blueberries with Kay Haerland

Tactile Surface Embellishment

In this fun workshop you will learn techniques for creating realistic and tactile landscape embellishments.

We will use different tree barks as our medium, while exploring a variety of techniques for 3D surfaces, threads, organzas, velvets and other textured fabric. We will also work on transforming ordinary string into interesting vines. This will involve lots of ‘free’ free motion quilting and different couching techniques. You will also work with burning tools for stressing fabric.

Your quilt horizons will expand and the sky is the limit with skills and confidence you will have gained in this class.

To book in for this class, click here!

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Sew-vember

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

Be in stitches for a month. Blueberries has officially decreed the month of November as ‘Sew-vember’, which is an open invitation to put your foot on the treadle and get cracking on all those projects. Sew-vember is your excuse to reach for the scissors, needles, threads, batting, and of course, those gorgeous fabrics, many of which will have special discounts throughout the month. Each week of ‘Sew-vember’ we will send you a catalogue of the weeks specials, here are this weeks.

Win a $300 Blueberries Gift Voucher, read on for more details.

Sew-vember Catalogue Week 4 Printable pdf version

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For all purchases over $50* during ‘Sew-vember’ you will be automatically entered into a draw to win one of three prizes.

1st prize - $300 Blueberries Gift Voucher
2nd prize - $200 Blueberries Gift Voucher
3rd prize - $100 Blueberries Gift Voucher

Spend $50 = 1 entry
Spend $100 = 3 entries
Spend $150 = 5 entries
Spend $200 = 10 entries

- *Amounts to enter draw are based on one transaction, not total accumulative spend in November.
- The above sales items are available only while stocks last.
- Sorry no rainchecks or laybys.
- Minimum cut for fabric on sale is 50cm.
- Sew-vember runs from 1st November to 30th November.

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Quick and Easy Basting

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Get the low-down on an essential quilting prop

They’re every serious quilter’s best friend and accomplice, Susan Carr swears by them, and for a brief period of time they’re available at Blueberries for the bargain basement price of $57.50. We’re talking about basting guns, of course.

Also known as tagging guns, these handy little devices have been known to simultaneously cut quilting time in half and also save your back, two reasons alone why you should have at least one in your quilting toolbox. The main feature of a basting gun is the super fine needle, which shoots a 4mm H-tag through the layers of a quilt and holds it together while being sewn

“Its major advantages are that it saves your back and dramatically reduces time spent on basting,” explains Susan. “It’s also good for your quilt as there are no entry and exit points from the pins.”

Susan will be holding several 20-minute basting gun tutorials, more details will be available in a coming Midweek Moment, so watch this space. She will be walking people through its different uses and explaining its advantages of using it over more traditional methods of basting quilts. People will be invited to get up and have ‘hands-on’ practice if they’re interested.

Susan has accumulated a range of handy basting gun tips that can only come from extensive personal experience. Go to www.littleredjug.blogspot.com to see what they are.

To purchase your very own Basting Gun click here.

Say goodbye to pins, glue, and large tacks. You can now use MicroStitch for basting quilts, quick hems and clothing repairs, home decorating and craft projects. For quilters, MicroStitch makes the basting process much faster and easier than traditional techniques.

This starter kits includes the MicroStitch tool with needles, 1000 black and white micro fasteners and easy-to-follow instructions.

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Mini Foundation Pieced Sampler by Anne Sommerlad

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

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(Finished size – 15 ½ x 18 inches)

This tiny wall hanging is made up of 20 traditional blocks. The catch is… they are each only 2 inches in size! The centre of the mini-quilt is surrounded by a 1 inch Flying Geese border.

Even though making such tiny blocks may appear daunting, (one Pineapple block contains 61 pieces of fabric!!), everyone who has attempted the project has been amazed at how easy it really is – thanks to the use of the Foundation Piecing technique.

Because of the size of the blocks, it is a great economy project, as it uses very little fabric, so  just dive into your scrap-basket!

This is an excellent project to use to learn Foundation piecing and the final result certainly has the “WOW” factor!!

It really is… Easy!!!

Click here to register for Anne’s sampler class on Friday 2nd July.

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