Quiltsmart Victorian Textiles Workshop in Australia

We are excited to announce our newest Quiltsmart workshop abroad! Mattie will be showing attendees the Quiltsmart methods and assist them in making a shop sampler, Quiltsmart Lampshades, and a Midi Bag you can take home!

A huge thank you to Victorian Textiles for the detailed class description and information.

About the workshop  

Where:
Victorian Textiles
2-6 Redwood drive, Dingley Village, Victoria 3172

When:
11th & 12th of November


Time:
9am to 5pm each day

What you will learn:
Mattie will teach you many of her techniques which you will be able to make into a shop sampler. Class will include all Quiltsmart interfacing, complimentary instructions  for Bear Paw, 38" Lone Star, Mini-Mariner's Compass, Double Wedding Ring and our super easy and fun cutting wedges and guides for Lone Star, Double Wedding Ring and Bear Paw.

Mattie will also teach you her super quick and fun lampshades, you will also make one of Quiltsmart's most popular bags, The Midi Bag, to take all that you have made home in! (Approx. $150 value)

Cost: $225 approx. per person (based on classes filling) Payment is required secure position your in the workshop.

Basic sewing supplies will be required to bring to workshop, detailed list will be given to those attending. There will be a separate fabric charge of approx. $50, which will be billed to you closer to the date.

Things to do at Victorian Textiles
• Warehouse tours
• Laser department tours (these are very popular for visitors, you get to see our templates and rulers being made)
• Check out our Showroom: all the latest products are on display
• See the latest ranges of fabrics before AQM
• Shopping in our warehouse shop (if you are a first time visitor, you will love this, you can get loads of bargains on discontinued lines as well pick some ever so slightly seconds pre-cuts)

Any further queries please email:

Jennifer@victoriantextiles.com.au  

or call 03 9555 1115 

www.victoriantextiles.com.au

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