2011 A Year of challenge

My heart goes out to all who have suffered in the floods of Queensland and Victoria.

We are all here to help in whatever way we can.

Our love is embroidery, please if you have any threads, fabrics, tools, kits etc. that you can part with please contact or send here to Room for Threads so that I can forward to those in need.

They say that good things come from bad - to see everyone uniting to help gives strength and conviction to us all - good does triumph over bad, there are far more good people on this earth than bad which the press somehow leave you feeling is not the case.

A year for loved ones

I spent a wonderful Christmas both here and in Melbourne celebrating with family & friends, in the end roasting 3 turkeys and 3 ducks with all the trimmings, so happy to put them away till next year!!

We stayed with Mum and Dad when down in Melbourne, Dad turned 88 while we were there – a very special person in my life, his constant battle with pain and health overshadowed by his will still to be here with us all is very humbling.

Having my daughter Fiona back from London now able to share and participate in family gatherings make this all the more heart warming.

I also managed to turn 60 while away, they say time goes quickly when you are having fun!! So I guess I am having a great time!!!

Everyone is telling me I have to slow down so let’s see how I go!!!

I look forward to an inspiring and fulfilling year with you all,

Annie

2A Year for Stitching with old and new friends

Class schedule

Mini Retreats: - February 18th, 19th & 20th
March 26th, 27th & 28th
October 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Where: - here at Room for Threads: Time: - 10.00 – 4.00pm
Cost: - $150.00, includes lunch, morning & afternoon tea.
A great way to spoil yourself and really achieve – finish that project! Start a new project that you have been promising yourself!
Or just come and spend a relaxing time stitching with friends.
Accommodation available at local hotels and caravan parks here in Palm Beach and Burleigh.

Afternoon Tea with Dixie: - 27th August
Topic: - “Yesterdays Computer today’s Relic Samplers”
Where: - here at Room for Threads: - Time 1.00 – 4.00pm
Cost: - $25.00, includes High Tea

Let’s Learn about Stitches: - August 18th – Ribbon embroidery
September 15th – More dimensional stitches
October 13th – Working with gold threads
November 17th – free standing shapes & wiring
Where: - here at Room for Threads: - Time 10.00 – 3.00pm Thursdays
Cost $45.00 per class, includes morning & afternoon tea
We can never stop learning!! – These classes are an invaluable support to your stitching journey. Come to one or all classes!!

Fun with Felting: - April 23rd & 24th - change to the weekend earlier – Easter
September 24th & 25th
November 19th & 20th
Where: - here at Room for Threads: - Time 9.30 – 4.30pm
Cost $50.00 per day, plus materials, includes morning & afternoon tea
Work projects of your choice: - bags, shawls, vests, beads & baubles
Beginners welcome!

Parcel Tie & Christmas breakup: - Saturday 26th all day
Where: - here at Room for Threads
Champagne & the best mince pies, a time to celebrate your year of embroidery
Bring a friend and make this year’s special parcel tie: - kit $15.00

A Year to take time out just for you

“Beechworth Retreat 2011”

Where: - Beechworth in Victoria
When: - August 29th – September 4th.
Cost $795.00: - includes tuition, twin accommodation, breakfast morning & afternoon tea and some evening meals
Programme: - Travel day Monday arrive at your leisure – welcome evening meal.
Tuesday stitching – 10.00 – 4.00 – evening for your leisure
Wednesday stitching – 10.00 – 4.00 – evening for your leisure
Thursday – free day to day trip and explore the wonders of beautiful & historic Beechworth and surrounding pleasures – the shopping is to die for!!
Friday stitching – 10.00 – 4.00 – Evening barbeque and entertainment.
Saturday stitching – 10.00 – 4.00 - Evening for your leisure
Sunday - return travel.
Projects: - Works in progress
Felting of your choice
Wren & Grasshopper
Bella’s Needle-Case
Contact Room for Threads for further information, all bookings are secured with $200 deposit only.
Limited to 16 students

A year for new challenges

Regular stitching Groups

Each week I hold regular classes for those wishing to have more flow with their stitching, Choose to come for the term, for the year or for the times that suit your busy schedule. Where - here at Room for Threads Cost $23.00: - Time 10.00 – 1.00pm

Wednesday Group February: - 2nd, 8th, 16th & 23rd March: - 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th April: - 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th May: - 4th, 11th, 25th June: -1st, 8th, 15th, 29th July: - 20th August: - 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th September: - 7th, 14th, 21st October: - 5th, 12th, 26th November: - 16th, 23rd, 30th December: - 7th & 14th - breakup

Friday Group February: - 4th, 10th, 18th & 25th March: - 4th, 18th, 25th April: - 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May: - 6th, 27th June: -3rd, 10th, 17th July: - 22nd August: - 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th September: - 9th, 23rd October: - 7th, 14th November: - 11th, 18th, 25th December: - 9th & 16th - breakup

Brisbane and Sunshine coast have groups that meet each month at student homes which they share about. Brisbane contact here at Room for Threads. Sunshine Coast contact Liz Kelso 54451659

Brisbane Dates February: - 13th March: - 20th April: - 10th May: - 8th June: - 12th August: - 14th September: - 11th October: - 9th November: - 13th December: - 11th - breakup

Sunshine Coast Dates February: - 14th March: - 21st April: - 11th May: - 9th June: -13th August: - 15th September: - 12th October: - 10th November: - 14th December: - 12th - breakup

Craft Shows: - come and visit our stand at the following fairs Sydney Craft Expo: - Rosehill: - March 10th – 13th Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair: – Darling Harbour June 22nd – 26th Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair: - Exhibition Centre July 27th – 31st Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair: - Exhibition Centre October19th – 23rd

A year to stay focused!!!

My Calendar

January: - Japanese Embroidery – 25th – 29th
February: - Stitching Brisbane & Sunshine Coast groups– 13th & 14th
Mini Retreat – 18th – 20th
Felted Mug holder – 26th Tweed Coast embroiderers group
March: - Sydney Craft Expo – 8th – 14th *includes travelling days
Brisbane & Sunshine Coast groups – 20th & 21st
Mini Retreat – 26th – 28th
April: - Workshop at Bustle & Bows, Surry Hills in Melbourne - 1st – 4th
Brisbane & sunshine Coast groups – 10th & 11th
Fun with Felt – 23rd & 24th
May: - Brisbane & sunshine Coast groups – 8th & 9th
Sarina Fibre Show: – Guest Artist & workshops – 13th – 19th
June: - Guest speaker for Australian Sewing guild @ Broadbeach community centre – 4th
Brisbane & Sunshine Coast groups – 12th & 13th
Sydney Craft Show – 21st – 27th *includes travelling days
July: - Koala convention – 1st – 10th
Bendigo Stitching Convention – 11th – 16th
Melbourne Craft Show – 26th – 31st *includes travelling days
August: - Brisbane & Sunshine Coast groups – 14th & 15th
Let’s learn about Stitches lesson 1
Caloundra Guild workshop – 20th & 21st
Afternoon Tea with Dixie – 27th
Beechworth Retreat – 29th – 4th September
September: - Brisbane & Sunshine Coast groups – 11th & 12th
Let’s learn about stitches – 18th lesson 2
Bustle & Bows Surrey Hills Melbourne workshop 17th & 18th
Fun with Felt – 24th & 25th
October: - Mini Retreat – 1st – 3rd
Brisbane & Sunshine Coast groups 9th & 10th
Let’s learn about stitches Lesson 3
Brisbane Craft Show – 18th – 23rd
Very excited!! – Anne & Barry away!! – 27th – 14th November
November: - Brisbane & Sunshine Coast groups – 13th & 14th
Let’s learn about stitches lesson 4
Fun with Felt – 19th & 20th
Parcel Tie & customer break-up 26th
December: - Brisbane & Sunshine Coast break-up & parcel tie – 11th & 12th

Room for Threads closes 20th Re-opens January 23rd