Category: Berrima Patchwork

We have another new kit now in store call New York. 

This quilt is a easy pattern to sew. The kit includes all the fabric for the top of the quilt including the binding and easy to follow instructions with diagrams. Backing fabric and batting is available at additional cost ...

New Quilt Kit and Pattern in Store. 

This quilt is called Jaffa. Designed by Berrima Patchwork, the pattern contains diagrams and guides you along the process of making this quilt in simple to understand steps. 

For further information about the kit CLICK HERE or go to http://www.berrimapatchwork.com ...

At Berrima Patchwork, we have just updated our pre-cut fabrics on the website www.berrimapatchwork.com.au 

Until 10am Friday we are offering 20% off all jelly rolls, bali pops, charm packs and layer cakes.

BERRIMA PATCHWORK EASTER TRADING HOURS

Thursday 5th April: OPEN 10am till 4pm

Friday 6th April: CLOSED

Saturday 7th April: OPEN 10am till 4pm

Sunday 8th April: OPEN 10am till 4pm

Monday 9th April: OPEN 10am till 3pm

Tuesday 10th April: CLOSED

Wishing everyone a safe holiday.

For those of you who have never been to Berrima, Berrima Patchwork backs onto the Wingecarribee River. Last week during the massive amount of rain the river did flood, the quarry walk was completely under water. The Quarry Walk takes you along part of the river and is a great ...

BERRIMA PATCHWORK BLOG THREAD SPECIAL
Special for Today ONLY. 

 Until Tuesday (13th March 2012) 11.59pm! Sydney, Australia Time we have Superior Threads Bottom Line on special - 20% off, now only $10 each for 1,420yds.

This week's free pattern is called Right Hand of Fellowship. When I pieced this quilt I make it up slightly different to what the traditional block would look like.

This block is easy to sew together, and is made up using 3 different fabrics. The fabrics that we made ...

This quilt is called Peaches designed by Jennie Osborne and was completed by one of our talented students Sue. She took the class last year with Jennie at Berrima Patchwork. The quilt features needle turn appliqué, English paper piecing and has stitcheries in the corners. 

We do have this quilt ...

If you have the latest edition of Homespun Magazine check out our full page ad for Quilting in the Highlands. This is our Patchwork/quilting Retreat which is occuring in July on the 28th till 31st this year. We have 5 fantastic and very talented teachers joining us for this ...

We have just loaded onto our online store Chrissy Down Under Patterns by McKenna Ryan. 

The picture is of the complete quilt - there are 9 different pattern. You can buy these patterns as a complete set of patterns or individually.

The full set of patterns can be purchased by CLICKING ...

New Flower Fairy Panel from Michael Miller in Store now. It is called Red Holiday Flower Fairy and it has a matching all over fabric. These fabrics are from Cecily Mary Baker's Flower Fairies drawings. 

This panel measures approximately 60cm x 110cm. 

Both of these new fabrics can be ...

A fast and easy quilt to sew up. This is the latest of quilt panel kits that we have on offer. Called Bees and Elephants ABC it is ideal for both boys and girls.

The fabric are the same as those that are shown in the sample and is a ...

I never thought I would be writing a blog about Elvis Presley but as some say never say never.

This is a new collection of fabric: Elvis on Tour. It has arrive in the shop and we have already sold out of a couple of these fabrics! 

When we were ...

We currently have Leesa Chandlers quilt "Geisha in the Moonlight" in the store. This is a workshop that Leesa will be teaching for us during our retreat: Quilting in the Highlands 28th July till 31st July. 

This is a stunning quilt that Leesa has designed featuring needleturn applique and several ...

I was checking out the Riley Blake Designs website today and came across this super cute pattern for this pincushion.

If you have never tried cathedral windows then this is a great project to try this method out. It uses 10" Squares which is good if you have any layer ...

This week's free 12" Block pattern is available for downloading from Berrima Patchwork.It is called Prairie Queen and is simple to sew together. Only using 3 fabrics, it a great pattern to use up some of those leftover pieces of fabric you have.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PRAIRIE ...

Today was our first Bernina Club meeting for the year. We were looking at the technique of reverse applique and using various threads to decorate including metallic and 12wt threads. Bobbin Drawing was also shown. All the designs were different which was fantastic to see.

Bernina Club: This an all ...

New Quilt Kit and Pattern available in store. This quilt has been designed by Berrima Patchwork and is called Topaz

The kit contain all the fabric for the top of the quilt, binding and pattern. Backing fabric and batting/wadding is available at additional cost. The fabric are the same ...

On Saturday (4th Feb) we are having our Airing of the Quilts and SALE. On the Day we have 20% off fabric, patterns and books. This sale is available not just in store but also online. Over the next few days we will be showing you some of the products ...

On Saturday (4th Feb) we are having our Airing of the Quilts and SALE. On the Day we have 20% off fabric, patterns and books. This sale is available not just in store but also online. Over the next few days we will be showing you some of the products ...

The first customer for the day waiting patiently for us to open!

Each year on the 26th January the town of Berrima holds a big Australia Day celebration. It is a fantastic day in town, great for the family. There are events throughout the day including a market in the park, official ceremony, parade through town, music in the park and a ...

This week's free 12" Block pattern from Berrima Patchwork is called Sister's Choice. It is made up of just squares and triangles and is easy to piece. It has been made up using 5 different fabrics but you could make it with left over pieces you have to ...

Every year I try to make something for all the kids in the family. They always get so many toys that I like to give them something handmade that they can enjoy. Previous years they have received quilts, backpacks, Christmas stockings and more. This year I thought I would make ...

From all of us at Berrima Patchwork we wish you a very Merry Christmas. Have an enjoyable and safe holiday.

This is a free pattern which is available to download from Michael Miller Fabrics. 

We have the winner's from the Blog Hop Party. Sassy helped up choose the winners (she loves paper, though was bit overwhelmed!). Pack 1 went to Bright Angel, Pack 2 to Kess, Pack 3 went to Sue Petrie and Pack 4 to Carolyn McPherson. All the winners have been ...

This year we are taking part in the Quilter's Blog Hop Party with Giveaway.

Just CLICK HERE to go to our blog on blogspot (www.berrimapatchwork.blogspot.com) and enter - we have 4 giveaways.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAY HOURS

Thursday 22^nd December – Open 10am till 4pm

 Friday 23^rd December – CLOSED

Saturday 24^th December – CLOSED

Sunday 25^th December  - CLOSED

Monday 26^th December – CLOSED

Tuesday 27^th December – CLOSED

Wednesday 28^th, Thursday 29^th  and  Friday 30^th December ...

This week's free pattern from Berrima Patchwork is called Queens Crown. As it is the Christmas season we have made up the sample block in Christmas colours. This block look good paired up with last weeks free pattern: Kings Crown.

QUEENS CROWN PATTERN

These specials are valid for every day from the 1st December until the end of trading 12th December 2011.

You ...

Another free pattern. Today I was checking out  In The Beginning Fabrics's Website. We have their new new collection - Legendary Basics arriving any day in store, While I was on the site I took the opportunity to check out their free patterns. I have always loved the designs of ...

One of the quilts that were on display at the Houston Quilt Market that really caught my eye was by Anthology Fabrics.

I have just been onto their website and have found that it is a free pattern, looks like there is a lot involved in the pattern but what ...

Below is a selection of the photos that I took while at the Houston International Quilt Festival. Festival runs from Thursday until Sunday HOWEVER classes for Festival starts on the Monday and run till Sunday. On the Tuesday night there is the International Quilt Association Awards night and on the ...

These are some more photos from the International Fall Quilt Market in Houston 2011.

The following photos are of the booths from the fabric companies. They always have the sample of the new fabric but they also have quilts and projects on display using these fabrics which is great as ...

The day before the Quilt Market starts is an event called Schoolhouse series. The Schoolhouse series was created by Marti and Richard Michell and occurs before every Quilt Market. There are was a total of 288 different classes offered which cover a wide range of topics. The emphasis is on ...

Just had a new delivery of Kaffe Fassett fabrics into the store today, the shelves are overflowing! There are some fantastic new fabrics in these collections. We have fabrics from all the three designers Kaffe Fassett, Brandon Mably and Phillip Jacobs who design under these collections. Below is just a ...

We have some new pre-cut fabrics from Moda that have just arrived. Moda pre-releases some of the pre-cut fabrics prior to the release of the fabric on the bolt in a limited supply. Four of these new collections include Good Fortune by Kate Spain, Reunion by Sweetwater, Rouenneries Deux by ...

1. Check you have your sewing machine plugged in, switched on and the foot control is in correctly (basic step I know but sometimes ...

THIS SATURDAY IS SALE DAY!

Saturday 27th August 2011

10am till 4pm

 25% off STOREWIDE* For Berrima Patchwork Stash Club Members

20% off STOREWIDE* for Non Members

 50cm minimum cut off the bolt in store on this day

We are having a sale storewide on Saturday 27th August. There will ...

Last Sunday we had our latest Bernina Club. We were using the foot #43 which is a Free Motion Couching Foot. This is a great foot to use when you which to free motion a cord, ribbon or other types of thick threads onto an item. As the cord goes ...

Our first sewing machine tutorial is now available for viewing. All the sewing machines tutorials will be done on a Bernina Sewing Machine (that is the brand we sell) HOWEVER the information will still be relevant for other brands. The Circular Embroidery Attachment is one of my favourite accessories for ...

WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT TO WIN IN OUR FIRST GIVEAWAY???????

Tomorrow we will be drawing our first giveaway. It's all very exciting, we ave 3 great items to giveaway. To enter leave a comment on this Blog's Posting about the giveaway OR "LIKE" us on Facebook (you ...

I'm so excited we had Dianne last night emailed me a picture of her Card Trick block. Well done Dianne. 

This is a free pattern project that we are posting every Monday on here. You can view the previous block Card Trick 12" Block Here

I have also finished ...

Welcome to our first giveaway.

You have a choice of three different giveaway items

The first is this bundle of Fabric from Robert Kaufman. There are 8 fat quarters in this bundle (American size fat quarters)

The Second is the bundle of Fabric from Andover Fabrics. There are 6 fat ...

Today we had Jennie Osborne teaching the second day class of her Quilter's Carry-All. This is a stunning little carry all which you can put all your sewing and quilting notions in. On the outside of the bag there are two different embroideries.

Here are some photos of the ...

We now can be found on Facebook, click the link below and you can instantly "Like". We will be posting information about the shop, giveaways and competitions, tutorials and free patterns. Be the first to know about specials in the shop and online.

Touch of Spice is the latest new arrival into the shop by Fabric Freedom.

Each fabric in the range is embellished with metallic gold. The designs and colour ways in this group can all be used together, as the same colour theme runs through all sixteen skus, which can be ...

So I've had a few days up here in Banff, loving every minute of it. Just outside Banff (about 15 minute drive) is a town called Canmore. This town has a very well known quilt shop, which I have never been to and on this trip I was not ...

So they let me back into Canada which is a good thing, in a previous life (before quilting) I worked as a chef and lived in Canada for several years. I haven't been back for a while and as I was in the Salt Lake City I thought why ...

For my final day in Salt Lake City I went and hired a car for the day to go and see some of the quilt shops in and around Salt Lake City.

First stop was Piper's Quilts: 1944 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City.

This shop is not that ...

More new products which will be arrive soon to Berrima Patchwork, Below a small selection of the many newly designed and released products which I was fortunate to view at the International Spring Quilt Market in Salt Lake City these past few days.

Next is a new pattern supplier for ...

Today was the last day of the International Spring Quilt Market. I have been able to source out some new products for the shop - lots of new patterns both of quilts and bags.

Leesa Chandler of Chandlers Cottage had a booth at the show. She has some new patterns which ...

Today the International Spring Quilt Market started here in Salt Lake City. This is a trade only even and always occurs in the May. This show doesn't have a permanent city in which it occurs so every year it moves, last year it was Minneapolis, next year Kanas City ...