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Heirloom 
Quilt, sew or create beautiful keepsakes to be passed on through the generations.
OVERGROWN QUILT
Wendy Williams
This class is for the lover of hand stitching. The applique is all done by hand with wool felt and a variety of simple embroidery stitches. We will discuss fabric choices and colour. Wendy will show you how to lay out your design and choose borders and bindings. Make the whole quilt or just a smaller version.
Saturday 1 June, 9:00am – 1:15pm
TE PAPA: Oceania 1
Materials:
To make a quilt finished size 48’’ x 61 1/2’’ (122cm x 156cm) please bring with you:
Red Linen: 1yd (90cm) of fabric 55’’ (140cm) wide
Blue spot for border 1: 10’’ (15cm)
Red print for border 2: 1yd (90cm)
Red/purple print for binding: 1/2 yd (50cm)
Wool for applique: 10’’ (25cm) squares of 20 bright colors and 6 greens
Perle 8 cotton: A variety of colours including at least 3 greens
Backing: 3 1/4 yds (2.9m)
Batting: 52’’ x 66’’ (135cm x 170cm)
Chalk pencil and 2B pencil
Appliqué pins and safety pins
Freezer paper: 1/2 yard (50cm)
A pattern will be available to purchase in the class for a cash fee of $10.00.
VINTAGE EMBROIDERY ZIP POUCH
Heleen Webb
Learn how to make a gorgeous small zipper pouch using vintage embroidered linen like tablecloths and tray cloths. Heleen will share her tips about making the most of your embroidery. You will also learn how to insert a zip and box a bag.
Saturday 1 June, 9:00am – 11:00am
TE PAPA: Oceania 2
SOLD OUT Class
Sunday 2 June, 9:00am – 11:00am
TE PAPA: Oceania 2
Materials:
Please bring with you:
2 x pieces of fabric for the outside, about 20cm square or bigger (with embroidery on)
2 x pieces of fabric for the lining, about 20cm square (cotton is best)
Standard dress zipper, 18cm (in a colour to match the outside fabric)
Sharp scissors
Pins
Sewing thread to match outside fabric
Teacher will have a limited range of fabric and zippers for sale ($10 per pack, payable in cash)
EMBROIDERY WITH TAMSIN COOPER
Tamsin Cooper
Join Tamsin Cooper, Fashion Designer extraordinaire, in this very special workshop. Tamsin will teach you how to embellish one of her gorgeous silk/viscose velvet petit shoulder bags with a choice of vintage-inspired floral hand embroidery and beads.
Saturday 1 June, 11:15am – 1:15pm
WELLINGTON TOWN HALL: Civic Suite 3
SOLD OUT Class
Sunday 2 June, 11:15am – 1:15pm
WELLINGTON TOWN HALL: Civic Suite 3
SOLD OUT Class
Materials:
All materials will be provided in the class for a cash fee of $20.00 – this includes your choice of ruby red or black petit shoulder bag valued at $100!
WEE VILLAGE CUSHION
Wendy Williams
These cushions are great fun and quick to achieve for all skill levels. They use small scraps of wool felt and simple embroidery stitches. You might like to make them exactly as Wendy’s, or play with the shapes to create your own little village. This class includes some quick tips for making your cushions professionally including a quick way of inserting a zip.
Saturday 1 June, 1:45pm – 6:00pm
TE PAPA: Oceania 1
SOLD OUT Class
Materials:
Finished size
Cushion 1: 43cm x64cm (17" x25")
Cushion 2: 50cm x 50cm (20" x 20")
Please bring with you:
Cushion 1: Linen with a straight row of houses cushion
50cm (140cm wide linen) fabric for the cushion front and back or 1m (110cm wide) linen
40cm zipper – 50cm batting (optional)
50cm calico or similar to back the front applique panel
5in x 5in square of at least 10 colours in wool felt (including white, brown and green)
Perle 8 cotton in a variety of colours (2–3 strands of stranded embroidery thread would also be suitable) 65cm cushion insert (I have opened the insert and taken out a little wadding to make the cushion a rectangle)
Freezer paper for the applique is helpful
Rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat is also helpful
Applique pins
Embroidery, chenille and straw needles
General sewing supplies
Large and small sewing scissors
Cushion 2: Grey shot cotton square cushion
50cm of 2 shot cottons for the cushion front and back
45cm zipper
50cm iron on batting
50cm calico or similar to back the applique panel
5" x 5" square of at least 8 colours in wool felt (including white)
10" x 10" squares of black and 2 different greens
Perle 8 cotton in a variety of colours (2–3 strands of stranded embroidery thread would also be suitable) 55cm cushion insert – Freezer paper for the applique is helpful – Rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat is also helpful
Applique pins
Embroidery, chenille and straw needles
General sewing supplies
Large and small sewing scissors
HOOP WALL ART: MAKE A MODERN EMBROIDERY SAMPLER
Heleen Webb
A fun project for beginner stitchers! Learn how to do the basic embroidery stitches, plus a few more interesting ones. You will receive fabric to practice on and then do one framed hoop wall art project that includes embroidery and beading.
HANDMADE JUNIORS. Children seven years plus welcome to attend with an adult – see Ticket Information for more details.
Saturday 1 June, 1:45pm – 3:45pm
WELLINGTON TOWN HALL: Civic Suite 1
Sunday 2 June, 1:45pm – 3:45pm
WELLINGTON TOWN HALL: Civic Suite 1
Materials:
A kit of all materials will be provided in the class for a cash fee of $30.00 including printed fabric, hoop, needle, DMC thread, beads and printed instructions to take home.
Please also bring with you:
A small pair of scissors
A MOPPET, A POPPET, A DAINTY DARLING - MEMORY DOLLS TO MAKE AND TREASURE
Jo Pearson
Create a one-of-a kind keepsake! Sew by hand a fabric poppet using thrifted or treasured trinkets and textiles.
This is a slowmade workshop to satisfy your head, heart and hands.
Saturday 1 June, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
TE PAPA: Oceania 2
Sunday 2 June, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
TE PAPA: Oceania 2
Materials:
A kit of all materials will be provided in the class for a cash fee of $25.00 including – pattern, instructions, felt, needle, threads and buttons
Please also bring with you:
1 x fat quarter of fabric of your choice (preferably a precious hand me down)
Any buttons, trinkets or charms you would like to use to embellish your poppet
A pair of tweezers
Sharp sewing scissors
Pinking shears if you have them (some will be provided in the class)
TABLE RUNNERS
Wendy Williams
Choose to make one or two table runners, both made with wool applique using combinations of fabric and felt. The class will cover techniques including needle turned applique and simple embroidery stitches. Wendy will discuss choosing fabrics and working with colour as well as looking at design layout. These are great projects for those of you who love hand stitching and those that would like to learn how.
Sunday 2 June, 9:00am – 1:15pm
TE PAPA: Oceania 1
Materials:
Please bring with you the following (you can make either or both runners):
Flowering Tree:
1/2 yd (40cm) spot for background
30cm x 100cm green for tree
Fat quarter black spot for tree trunk
25cm black print for border 1
25 x 2–3in strips of brights for border 2 (or pieces from your scrap basket)
1.5m backing fabric (can be pieced)
25cm fabric for binding
70cm x 145cm batting
2 ½ in strip spot for flower centres
Small pieces of flower fabrics for the garden flower centres.
Approx 12 x 20cm squares of wool felts in bright colours
4in square of blue and white felt for the bird
3 x 20cm squares of green wool felts
25cm square of black wool felt
A variety of coloured threads for embroidery, I use perle 8 cotton, stranded embroidery thread is also suitable.
Applique pins
Chalk pencil or similar
Clamshell Garden:
Cream word print for background: 14’’ (35cm)
Spot for border 1: 5’’ (15cm)
Bright prints for border 2: 25 x 2 to 3’’ (5 to 7.5cm) strips (can be pieces from your scrap basket)
Flower fabric for flower centers: 37 motifs
Green prints for clamshells: 4’’ x 8’’ pieces of a variety of green prints (these can be from your scrap basket)
Wool felt bright colours: Approx 12 x 8’’ (20cm) squares
Wool felt green: 10’’ (25cm) squares of 3 different greens
3’’ clamshell papers: 1 packet or 20
Backing fabric: 1 1/4 yds (1.1m)
Binding: 10in (25cm)
Batting: 24’’ x 52’’ (60cm x 130cm)
Perle 8 threads: a variety of colors including green
Glue stick for paper piecing
Applique pins
Chalk pencil or iron out pen
A pattern for either runner can be purchased at the class for $10.00
JENN’S BAG
Wendy Williams
This is a simple and wonderful bag to use every day. In this class Wendy will demonstrate easy techniques for making straps, adding pockets and inserting a gusset. Wendy will talk about design and fabric choices and how to make your bag from a variety of fabrics to achieve different looks.
Sunday 2 June, 1:45pm – 6:00pm
TE PAPA: Oceania 1
Materials:
Please bring with you:
Large Bag
60cm black linen
50cm natural linen
60cm lining
Small pieces of echino prints
60cm iron on batting
1 magnetic clasp
Small Bag
50cm natural linen
50cm lining
50cm batting
Small pieces of echino prints
1 magnetic clasp
The pattern for each bag will be available for purchase in the class for a cash fee of $10.00.
