Amanda is a new teacher to the Hobbysew team. She brings her wealth of knowledge and expertise to share with her students. Amanda has been working with fabric for more that 20yrs and is well known in the quilting industry. Her work is described as contemporary, however increasi... [ more ]
Choose your own project from one of Anne's designs. In this class you can make any of Anne's many and varied original designs. Anne's quilts feature styles and fabrics to suit all tastes from colourful orientals and bold Kaffe Fassett to soft English florals and antique reprod... [ more ]
3rd Friday Monthly 10am--3pm
Special Notes:
Choose your own project from one of Anne's many designs.
Deb has designed this day for everyone that has a new 7 series Bernina Sewing Machine to come along and learn about all its features and to do some hands on practice. You will need to have a Straight Stitch Plate for you your machine. [ more ]
Friday September 6 10am--4pm
Special Notes:
You will need to have a Straight Stitch Plate.
Bernina Club with Lyall will be a monthly class. You will be doing a new project each month learning the different feet and there uses. This is a "hands on" class so you will need to bring your machine. [ more ]
Monday May 6 10am--3pm
Monday June 10 10am--3pm
Special Notes:
Unfortunately this class will be unable to accommodate the 8 series machines but the Friday Bernina Club can.
We have a Bernina Club for all our Bernina owners. The club runs every 2nd month with a new project every class. Classes will be "hands on" ...bring your machine and learn its capabilities. Thea Horsman has a great knowledge and understanding of Bernina machines, machine embroi... [ more ]
Friday April 12 10am--3pm
Friday June 7 10am--3pm
Special Notes:
You will need to bring your machine and accessories.
Each member will receive the Bernina Inspiration magazine.
Exclusive club discounts will apply.
Cost: $50 per month plus $10 postage--or pick-up in store
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LOTS OF DOTS is an awarding wining quilt by CHRIS JURD winning Darling Harbour in 2011. It is foundation pieced using may different dot and circle fabrics which Chris has chosen to match the original as close as possible. Most months you get more than one block (usually 2 or 3)..... [ more ]
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Special Notes:
Blocks are posted the beginning of each month.
Chris is a well known and talented patchworker specialising in foundation piecing.She has won many awards for her quilts, including the Springwood Quilt Show and Darling Harbour.
You can choose from the many designs that Chris has, including Almost Austin,Mariners Medley,Easy Me... [ more ]
4th Sunday Monthly 10am--3pm
2nd or 4th Thursday Monthly 10am--3pm
Do you have an embroidery machine but using the computer scares you!! Let Marea help you unlock a whole new world. This workshop has been designed to help you set up your computer and to learn how easy it is to navigate the web and download designs. LAPTOP IS ESSENTIAL WITH SOF... [ more ]
Saturday May 11, July 6, September 14, Nov 9 1.30pm--4.30pm
Bi-Monthly
Special Notes:
Laptop is required loaded with your software
Do you have a Bernina 440/530/550 sewing machine and feel intimadated by all its fantastic features? Deborah has advanced knowledge of this fabulous machine and has designed a class that will show you how easy the Bernina features are to use. Come along to a workshop and learn h... [ more ]
A traditional Baltimore with a modern twist. Stunning quilt of 20 blocks with 4 borders. Blanket stitched or free motion appliqued. Hand drawn original design based on rose of sharon block. This quilt was in the 2012 Darling Harbour Quilt Exbition and won a prize. Don't be put ... [ more ]
A day learing free motion quilting skills. Over the course of the year you will explore the many wonderful techniques and patterns using free motion quilting to enhance your quilts. Deb is a highly qualified teacher of free motion quilting and she will take away all those fears y... [ more ]
Thursday monthly starting March 21 9.30am--2.30pm
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This is an ongoing monthly class.
No class May 16
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Deborah Louie - Machine Applique Free Motion and Blind Hem Applique
Free Motion with Stencils. Learn to quilt beautifully from stencils and freeform your own shapes off these to create unique and individual designs. [ more ]
Tuesday May 28 10am--4pm
Friday November 22 10am--4pm
Deborah is a Machine Quilting Expert. Come to her quilting class and learn how to mark your quilts, the backing fabric, differerent waddings, pinning techniques, tools and more. This class is great to get you going in quilting and then you build your knowledge by doing Deb's ot... [ more ]
Wednesday May 29 10am--4pm
Saturday August 10 10am--4pm
Tuesday October 15 10am--4pm
Free Motion techniques, stopping & starting, swirls, spirals, fans, using border prints and more. Draw with the needle of your sewing machine. This class builds on the knowledge you learnt in stage 1 and adds more, and more..... [ more ]
Wednesday June 19 10am--4pm
Saturday September 7 10am--4pm
Tuesday November 19 10am--4pm
Special Notes:
stage 2...to do this class you must have completed Stage 1
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Deborah Louie -Blanket and Decorative Stitches Applique
Learn how to blanket stitch, satin stitch, free motion applique, invisible machine applique by 3 methods - a must for all those interested in applique. This class is designed to give you the confidence and skills to machine applique your quilts with
Blanket stitch and all the be... [ more ]
Tuesday March 26 10am--4pm
Sunday September 8 9.30am- 3.30pm
This a new class for 2013. This class will allow you to put all your free motion learning into practice. Bring along your finished quilt and Deb will help you put your quilting touch to it. [ more ]
Friday monthly from March 22 1pm-4pm
Special Notes:
Machine required. This is an ongoing class for 12months
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Di Tramontana - Beginners Applique and Patchwork Class
Di is one of our very talented teachers who would love to pass on all her knowledge to her students. Those that have been into the store would have seen Di's new quilt hanging....Applique with a French influence is the theme for her quilts. The quilts include plenty of opportun... [ more ]
Thursday fortnightly from February 28 1.30pm--4.30pm
Thursday fortnightly from February 28 6pm--9pm
Special Notes:
This is a new class which will be ongoing fortnightly.
If you have always been wary of putting fabrics together, or is there a technique that has you shaking in your boots. Let Di show you how to achieve success in her new class of exploring Colour and Technique and join her ongoing classes to create your own
beginners sampler or wh... [ more ]
Monday fortnightly from February 4 6pm--9pm
Thursday fortnightly from February 14 6pm--9pm
Saturday fortnightly from February 2 1.00pm--4.00pm
Di has a passion for Minitures. If you have ever had an interest in doing a miniture sampler quilt come and join Di. This is a great way to use up a your scraps and end up with a beautiful quilt that everyone will be amazed at. Miniture quilts are a great way to experiment with... [ more ]
Saturday fortnightly from March 2
9.30am--12.30pm
Special Notes:
great way to use up all those scraps.
Learn a new and exciting technique.
Come along and let Lyn help you with a beautiful "Lyn's version" of Aunt Green's Coverlet from the 1800's. It's approx 20" x 24" which you can use it as a quilt centre, wall hanging or anything else. You will be taught stem stitch, blanket stitch and applique. This class... [ more ]
April Friday 12 9.30--12.30
Special Notes:
no machine required. 2nd Friday Monthly
Creat your first ArtQuilt with confidence using one of Helen's designs. You will paint, stitch raw edge applique, embellish and then paint some more. You will have lots of fun whilst learning different ways with paints and freemotion creativity. Helen is an award winning disigne... [ more ]
Cost: $25 per class (Thursday)
$40 per class (Sunday)
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Let Julie guide you through this amazing quilt made many years ago by Jane A Stickle and drafted by Brenda Manges Papadakis. Dear Jane book is a requirement for this class. There are many techniques to be learnt whilst making this quilt.
Intermediate to advanced patchworkers. [ more ]
First Sunday of the month 10am--3pm
Thursday 4 weekly from February 7 6pm--9pm
Special Notes:
Intermediate to advanced patchworkers
Join this fun-filled class with Julie, a talented and experienced teacher. Julie will expand your knowledge and techniques and has a passion for civil war quilts, Dear Jane, foundation piecing, and classic star quilts.
These are ongoing classes. [ more ]
Thursday fortnightly from February 7 9.30am--12.30pm
Thursday fortnightly form February 7 1.30pm--4.30pm
Thursday fortnightly from February 14 9.30pm-12.30pm
Friday Fortnightly from February 8 9.30am--12.30pm
Friday fortnightly from February 8 1.00pm--4.00pm
Saturday Fortnightly from February9 9.30am--12.30pm
Saturday fortnighly from February 9 1.00pm--4.00pm
Unfinished projects are hiding in all our sewing rooms. Come and enjoy finishing these projects and then be inspired by Julie to begin new projects. This is an ongoing class. [ more ]
3rd Sunday of each month from March17 10am--3pm
5th Sunday class when available 10am--3pm
Karen is a very experienced teacher and a prolific designer. Needle-turn, and quilts by hand are Karen's speciality. Karen passes on her wealth of knowledge in her fun filled classes.
This class is suited to intermediate to advanced students. [ more ]
Kerrie is an amazing teacher with a wealth of knowledge, skills and tips to help you on the way to creating any beautiful quilt. Choose from one of Kerrie's own designs or bring along something you would like to make and let Kerrie show you how. [ more ]
1st Wednesday of the month
9.30am- 12.30pm or 1pm - 4pm
Lyn has been teaching for the past 12years and has a wealth of knowledge to share with you. You can choose from one of Lyn's patterns or bring along your own and get Lyn's expertise to help you finish it. [ more ]
Friday weekly from March 1 1.30pm--4.30pm
Monday fortnightly from March 4 6pm--9pm
Ongoing class for beginners where you can make a simple quilt or sampler. Learn all your basic techniques in one quilt. Marea is a very talented teacher and in her classes you can to anything you like.....make a quilt, make a bag, make soft toys the list is endless....join Mare... [ more ]
Tuesday fortnightly from February 12 9.30am -12.30 pm
Tuesday fortnightly from February 12 1pm--4pm
Wednesday weekly from February 6 1.30pm- 4.30pm
Thursday fortnightly from February 14 6pm--9pm
Learn how to get the most out of your overlocker - conquer tension, threading, corners, gathering and elastic, 3 thread stitches, rolled hem, decorative thread, pintucks, flatlocking and more.
Hurry Class numbers limited [ more ]
Saturday May 2 10am--3pm
Thursday July 4 10am--3pm
Special Notes:
You will need to bring your own overlocker.
You will need to purchase a thread pack. See store for details.
Fit for real people.
Come and learn to make clothing for adults and children, how to read a pattern, and alter your patterns to fit you. These classes cater for beginners through to advanced. Maybe you would rather learn how to make curtains, cushions and more for your home.
Or... [ more ]
Tuesday fortnightly from February 5 9.30am-12.30pm
Tuesday fortnightly from February 5 1pm -- 4pm
Wednesday Fortnightly from February 6 6pm--9pm
Thursday fortnightly from February 7 6pm--9pm
Saturday fortnightly from February 2 9.30am--12.30pm
Do you have an Embroidery Machine and do not know how to use it properly? Do you want to learn how to do those more involved projects? Come along and allow Marea show you all the tricks so you can make great projects. Each month there is a different projects for you to complete. ... [ more ]
Wednesday 4 weekly from February 13 6pm-9pm
Friday monthly -dates will vary 10am-1pm
Saturday 4 weekly from February 2 1pm-4pm
Special Notes:
You will need to bring your own embroidery machine.
Most people do not get the most out of their sewing machine or don't fully understand just what their machine is capable of....are you one of those people having problems.....Marea can help. Learn about your machine tension, the correct thread touse and also the correct needle... [ more ]
Friday March 1 1.30pm--4.30pm
Friday April 26 1.30pm--4.30pm
Friday May 24 1.30pm--4.30pm
Special Notes:
Please bring your own machine, accessories and manual
This year we are starting a Husqvana Club for those Husqvana owners who would like to learn more about their machine. Classes are every two months with a new project each time. These are "Hands On" workshops so you will need to bring your own machine. [ more ]
Wednesday April 24 6pm--9pm
Wednesday June 19 6pm--9pm
Wednesday August 14 6pm--9pm
Bi-Monthly Classes
Special Notes:
bring your own machine
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Marea Drayton--Computing for Machine Embroidery-Husq 4D/5D -
4D/5D SOFTWARE---Husquvana or Phaff......Do you have an embroidery machine but using the computer scares you!! Let Marea help you unlock a whole new world. This workshop has been designed to help you set up your computer and to learn how easy it is to navigate the web and down... [ more ]
Saturday Bi-monthly April 13 June 8, August 17 1pm--4pm
Special Notes:
Laptop is essential. This class is run bi-monthly.
This year we are starting a Janome Club for those Janome owners who would like to learn more about their machine. Classes are every two months with a new project each time. These are "Hands On" workshops so you will need to bring your own machine. [ more ]
Wednesday March 27 6pm--9pm
Wedenesday May 22 6pm--9pm
Wedeneday July 17 6pm--9pm
Bi-Monthly Classes
Margaret is a very well know patchwork teacher who has been teaching for 23years and has recently joined the Hobbysew team. In her classes you can make one of her own design quilts or bring along something else you would like to make and let Margaret show how to finish it. Margar... [ more ]
Monday weekly from February 4 10am-1pm
Monday 1st,3rd &5th from February 4 1.30pm-4.30pm
Monday 2nd & 4th from February 11 1.30pm-4.30pm
1st Friday Monthly 10am--1pm
The project for the day is a sampler Quilt As You Go, which is a fun quilt that uses 5 different QAYG methods.You can use scraps to make a sample that you can refer back to or you can continue and make a lap size quilt. [ more ]
Monday 23rd September 10am--3pm
Special Notes:
Cutting instructions will be given when booking. On the day if you wish to purchase Monica's QAYG book it will be $25
Miss Daisy is a new quilt design. It is a fully machine sewn quilt made using the "Quilt As You Go " method. You will enjoy template free cutting, no tricky seam matching with easy circle applique. This quilt is so much fun to make and comes with instructions for 3 different si... [ more ]
Thursday 20th June 10am--3pm
Special Notes:
Pattern will be given out on the day in class. You will receive cutting instuctions when booking in.
Cost: $20 per month plus $2.50 postage--or pick up in store
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Patchwork/Quilting
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This is a PATTERN OF THE MONTH. ANNE SOMMERLAD has reproduced the Elizabeth Jefferson Coverlet from a photo she found in an old book called "Patchwork" by Avril Colby from the 1950's. With the use of the EQ quilting software she has drawn up the the individual blocks and the ... [ more ]
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Pattern of the Month will be processed the 1st of each month.
Would you like to learn different techniques in your very first sampler quilt? Let Rosemary guide you through a sampler quilt or a pattern of your choice. Beginners very welcome.
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Monday fortnightly from February 4 6pm--9pm
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 10am--1pm
Saturday fortnightly from February 9 9.30am--12.30pm
Hobbysew Kings Park would like to invite patchworkers, crafters or dressmaking ladies to come to our store and enjoy a morning stitching or crafting. This is a social group and there will not be a teacher provided. A perfect chance to meet like-minded ladies
and enjoy a lovely m... [ more ]
Tuesdays Weekly from February 5 9.30am--12.30pm
Special Notes:
Bring along whatever you would like to sew. There are two classes running each week.
The sewing guild is a group of women who are passionate about sewing, who get together on the 1st Sunday of each month at the Kings Park Hobbysew store to inspire and educate one another. They often have guest teachers to show different techniques etc.. If you have any enquiries ... [ more ]
Do you like to hand stitch or make small gifts for friends, fetes, hospital stalls etc.......this is the class for you. Sue is very versatile.... she can show you how to knit, crochet make beautiful hand stitched cushions or quilts etc. Pin cushions, needle cases, book covers a... [ more ]
Tuesday weekly from February 5 1.30pm - 4.30pm
2nd Saturday Monthly 1pm - 4pm
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On going fortnightly, weekly or monthly classes
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Val Moore - Symbols of Japan, Techniques Sampler, Australian Wildflower.
Symbols of Japan, Techniques Sampler, Australian Wildflower.
Val is a very well renowned teacher with a wealth of experience to pass on. Join this class to learn: Drafting, hand piecing, hand & machine applique, also learn to use fabrics to get special effects in your patchwor... [ more ]
4th Monday of the Month
9.30am – 1.30pm
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machine and or hand work
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