Jayne and I have worked so hard recently and we have decided that we
deserve a little break.
High Street Quilting will be closed for 1 week while we gallivant, paint fences,
tidy our gardens and generally do all the things that we don’t usually have time
for.
Closed from – 4pm on Saturday 23rd August
Open again – 9.30am on Tuesday 2nd September
Are you ready for the Autumn Term?
Would you like to enjoy some of the events at High Street Quilting, pick
up some new skills and share the company of like-minded, creative
people?
Please read through our new workshops and if anything floats your
boat, get in touch to book a place by
phoning the shop on 0191 4100868
“Toy Making” – with Madison
In a one day workshop – creat your very own adorable squishy doll.
Saturday 27th September
10am – 4pm
£50 to include pattern, 2 fat quarters of fabric and stuffing.
You’ll need to be able to bring along and use your own sewing machine
And a packed lunch (of course).
“Let’s Make a Quilt”
A short course suitable for beginners.
Over 6 sessions you will learn to measure, cut, accurately sew and construct a
small patchwork quilt before layering up, quilting and binding your finished
masterpiece.
Tuesday mornings 9.30am – 12.30pm
14th, 21st, 28th October and
11th, 18th, 25th November.
£15/session
“Orbits” – A block – hand sewn using the American Piecing method.
This is a hand sewing project that will be taught over three afternoons
by Kay Grey.
Suitable for beginners or anyone who would like to learn this extremely
useful technique.
Wednesday afternoons 1.30pm – 3.30pm
1st, 15th, 29th October
£15/session
Felt – Decorated Baubles.
Why not make your very own special bauble in time for the big day?
In a friendly, supportive group – prepare to create..
Claire will bring along all the materials and equipment that you will need.
Just bring yourself and a “can do” attitude.
Wednesday 12th November
10am -12.30pm
£35
Felt – Bowls.
A pretty light is always welcome through the dark days of winter.
Why not make your own under the careful guidance of Claire Priestley?
Wednesday 12th November
1.30pm – 4pm
£35
All materials and equipment will be supplied.
Hand Quilted Cushion
Join Jayne and Louise in their Friday afternoon group
to make a hand patched and quilted cushion, over approximately 6 weeks.
Starting Friday 5th September
1.30pm-3.30pm
£15/session.
You will need to provide/buy fabrics in colours of your own choosing.
And now… The difficult bit….
After 12.5 years of happy times at High Street Quilting it is time for me to hand over this amazing business to someone with as much enthusiasm for our craft as me. (hopefully)
I have decided to put up for sale, the business and the property.
I know that you will understand and appreciate the time, the energy and the love that I have poured into making High Street Quilting the wonderful oasis of patchwork fabric and quilting hub that it is.
Birtley is such a wonderful site for our shop. HSQ has thrived here and has benefited in so many ways from the support of our neighbouring shopkeepers, our amazing customers and most of all –
Jayne – my right-arm.
It is my intention to retire by Easter next year. Until then, we will carry on as usual, with beautiful fabrics to sell and friendly classes to host. In the meantime I would be very grateful if you would pass on this news to anyone that you think may be interested in taking on this fantastic opportunity and direct them to the estate agent – Rook Matthews Sayer.
You can find details on their website and on Right move Commercial.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/165687293#/?channel=COM_BUY
My reasons for taking this decision are multiple and varied. But I’m sure you will appreciate that it is a decision that I have not taken lightly.
Please spread the word near and far and hopefully, before too long, we’ll find someone who is excited to take on this amazing opportunity.
With love,
Hilary x