Stash Bash Sewing Party

We had our first ever Stash Bash Sewing Party on Saturday. The workshop is based around one block that make four different quilts. The quilt  that everyone decided to make was the Catch Me if you Dare quilt which features on the cover of the booklet.

The pattern booklet and fabric pack are available at a special price until midnight Monday 14th March (Adelaide time). The pattern booklet is available in PDF format and Paper format. This way everyone is covered.

The Sewing Party went down a treat. Everyone was eager to learn and sew. That made my job easier.

I was really nervous about how the workshop was going to go but in the end it was a party with lots of fun. Lots of blocks were made. Mandy and Lisa completed their 72 blocks each and pieced together in their windmill blocks with Julie at 35 blocks getting her half way through her blocks. 

Julie's Block

Mandy's Block

Lisa's Block

Lisa and Julie are make theirs with the La Vie Boheme fabric pack and Mandy is using the Dazzling Blues fabric range which she has been looking for a special project, so she could cut into it. Now there is some Dazzling Blue fabrics left in store and I can make up some Stash Bash Sewing Party fabric packs up if everyone is interested. Just let me know. 

                                                       

Plus we even had some fun playing a few hands of Calendar Bingo after lunch. A customer favourite these days and there was prizes for the winners.

On Sunday I have the Diamonds in the Breeze quilt been made in the workshop. This is a slightly harder project, only in in the fact it has two blocks in it but still they are made from the same block but the fabrics are in different places in one block. Plus a lot more blocks to be made. Now this one hasn't been made yet, so I am looking forward to seeing this one come together.

I will try and take a few more photos today. I was too busy in Saturday workshop teaching and helping that taking photos didn't cross my mind but at least I did get a picture of their first completed windmill block.
I will run this workshop again later in the year so if you couldn't make this weekend workshops,  let me know what dates would suit and I will see if I can arrange another Stash Bash Sewing Party sooner than later.

Until Next Time 

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Stash Bash Sewing Party Update #3

On Saturday our first Stash Bash Sewing Party is happening in store. Plus you can buy the pattern booklet and fabric pack online if you can't make one of the in store workshop. I will reschedule this workshop again a little later in the year for those who were interested but the dates did not suit this time. Fabric requirements can be found on this post if you just want to buy the pattern booklet and make your version. If you do I would love to see it via our Facebook page  
Today I want to share Project #3 The Breezy Basket Quilt. This is the hardest of the four projects in the booklet as there 2 blocks and the basket block has a left and right handed blocks to be made. It is still achievable but you have to take a little more care when piecing.

I am looking forward to Saturday workshop, everything is nearly ready. Just need to take care of morning/afternoon tea. Plus remember the shop is open on Saturday and Sunday if you want to pop in for some shopping. It is a long weekend here in South Australia so it is the perfect time to pay us a visit.

Until Next time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Stash Bash Sewing Party Update #2

We have 4 days left before our first ever Stash Bash Sewing Party happens. Hopefully by now you have seen the first Stash Bash Sewing Party project Catch me if you dare quilt. Today I would like to share another one of the quilts that features. It is the Breezy Basket Quilt. This one is a little more challenging than Catch me if you dare but very doable as both quilt feature the same block.

Quilt top finished. Thanks to Kate and Maureen who helped piecing this top.

Quilted and binding on ready for me to finish.

Also the Stash Bash Sewing Party booklet is now available to purchase and on special until the 14th March 2016. You can purchase it in PDF format or a paper copy plus the matching fabric pack is available, 3.75 metres of fabric in total. Visit Cynthia's Ark to purchase your today.

 Fabric pack featuring La Vie Boheme fabrics, currently $70 

Stash Bash Sewing Party Booklet #1 currently $13.50 (paper copy) $10.00 (PDF format)

Now there is still a few spots left for Sunday workshop in store if you are thinking about joining us. It is $45 10 am- 4pm and include morning/afternoon tea, Booklet with all 4 patterns in it, games and special in store discounts. Ring me to book your spot on 08 8527 2120 or book online at Cynthia's Ark. It will be a fun weekend.

Until Next Time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Last Day in February.

A leap year so we have an extra day in February. I have wondered on and off during my life what makes February special for it to only have 28 days and every fourth year 29 days. Who selected February, it could have been any month couldn't it? No matter what- we have an extra day this year and we should not waste it. I don't know if other people have wondered about this or is it just because I am a February baby, born on the 28th February in a leap year. Today I thought I would share with everyone my latest finish and my current favourite. Catch Me if you Dare Quilt.

It is Project # 1 from the Stash Bash Sewing Party which is happening between the 12-14th March. There is 2 workshops in store and you have four quilt patterns to choose from to make in the workshop. One block four quilt. Raid your stash for the fabrics or purchase the Stash Bash Fabric pack which features La Vie Boheme fabric by The Quilted Fish for Riley Blake Designs. Join us online if you can't make a workshop. The fabric packs are available now at $70 from the website and the pattern will be available next week in PDF format and paper format.

A couple of close up shots of the fantastic quilting Valerie did for me using Glide thread that we stock.

Lastly my favourite shot of this quilt. Any questions about the Stash bash Sewing Party just ask. I am happy to help.

Until Next time Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Stash Bash Sewing Party Update

It is 3 weeks until the first Stash Bash Sewing Party. There is still spots available if you want to join us in store on the 12th and 13th March. Ring me to book your spot soon.  We are going to make a little block that creates 3 larger blocks that feature in 4 quilt patterns. You get to chose which of the four quilts you want to make.The day workshop includes the 4 quilt pattern booklet, morning/afternoon tea, exclusive shop specials and there is a shelf of prizes to be won during the day and all for $45. On booking I will give you the fabric requirement, though they are listed at the bottom of this post too or you can book a Stash Bash Sewing Party Fabric Pack.
If you can't get to Cynthia's Ark you will be able to download a copy of the booklet over the weekend at a special price from my website. Plus you are welcome to Sew along and share your progress on our Facebook page.
Also I have put together fabric packs from the fabrics we used to make the samples from, if you prefer. You will need to be quick to book as there is limited packs available. Each Stash Bash Sewing Party will have a specially selected range. For our first Stash Bash Sewing Party we have selected Amanda Herrings La Vie Boheme which is a Riley Blake Designs range.

Stash Bash Sewing Party Fabric Requirements
1 metres Neutral Fabric
75cm Small print Fabric
50 cm Small - medium Print Fabric
1 metre Large print Fabric
60cm Tone on tone Fabric
or if you want a scrappy look combine the 75cm small print and 50cm small-medium print for an assortment of fabrics. I suggest a few larger pieces.
I have been generosity with the fabric requirement, you may not need the full amounts it will depend on which quilt you decide to make.

Until Next Time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Cynthia's Ark Stash Bash Sewing Party

As promised here are the details for the Stash Bash Sewing Party. It will be held between the 12th-14th March 2016. These are one day workshops and you  have 3 days to choose from. Now the Stash Bash Sewing Party is an in store sewing workshop where we are going to raid our stashes for fabric to make one of 4 quilts. Don't worry there will be Stash Bash fabric packs available to purchase if you prefer.  The fabric will be the same fabric I have made the samples from. So this Stash Bash Sewing Party fabric line is from Riley Blake Designs The Quilted Fish La Vie Boheme range. Each quilt features the same block used in different ways with various degrees of difficulty. Though the hardest is not too hard, plus there is one support block for a couple of the quilts. The idea is to complete projects not just start them. So some workshop sewers may complete their tops in one session.
The cost is $45 for the day and includes the pattern booklet with all 4 patterns, morning/afternoon tea, raffle, good company and some exclusive shop specials. There is limited spots so you want to book early with your $20( non refundable if you don't turn up) to reserve your spot and on paying your deposit you will be given the fabric requirement or you can reserve a La Vie Boheme fabric pack. To book a spot ring me on 08 8527 2120 or email me at sales@cynthiasark.com.au 
Now I hear some of you saying- we live too far away to attend,  don't live in South Australia, have something else planned etc. You can still join in, the Stash Bash booklet will be available as a downloadable booklet on the webshop between the 12th- 14th at a special price then on the 15th March it will go to it normal price. Also there will be a paper version available to purchase as well. So you can arrange you own Stash Bash Sewing Party and join the Cynthia's Ark Project Uninterrupted Facebook group to share some pictures of your Stash Bash Sewing Party. I may arrange a give away or two if we get enough interest on line.
What you need to bring if you are attending, sewing machine, fabric if you have not reserved a pack, rotary cutter, 24' ruler, 6 1/2' ruler if you have one, cutting mat, general sewing notions and your lunch.
Any questions just ask. I am happy to help.

A couple of the fabrics that are featured in the packs.

Until Next Time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia