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FROM $2,765 Twin Share (See inclusions*)

26 February – Embroidery 8th March 2019 & General Craft Cruise

Sydney to New Zealand to Sydney

Embroidery - Patchwork - Knitting Crochet - Beading - Appliqué & More 10 nights aboard “Ovation of the Seas” - 7 Spectacular Ports

Find us on: * Pricing includes taxes, fees, port expenses, gratuities, dining, 1300 38 50 80 entertainment, welcome pack, class tuition and kits. www.needleworktours.com.au Introduction ITINERARY OUTLINE Spoil yourself and indulge your passion for craft while We’re with you all the way, from taking your enquiry, booking making new friends who share your enthusiasm on an your cruise, welcoming you on aboard and managing the 26 Feb: Welcome Event unforgettable cruise from Sydney to New Zealand. tuition program until we wave you goodbye as you disembark. 27 Feb: (At sea) Class day project 1

You’ll feel like you’re on holiday the minute you step on board We look forward to meeting you! 28 Feb: (At sea) Class day project 1 the luxurious "Ovation of the Seas". The ship is jam-packed 1 March: Milford Sound, Doubtful with recreational facilities for relaxation, casual and fine dining Sydney Sound, Dusky Sound, options and extensive entertainment opportunities. Attentive staff are there to help with your every need 24 hours a day and Brighton Craft Sale Event all your gratuities are included. 2 March: Dunedin, New Zealand

Try your hand at something new, improve your skills or just Your Cruise Leaders For your travel arrangements Napier 3 March: Wellington, New Zealand relax and enjoy doing what you love with our fabulous range Simon and Maureen Laughlin Tatyana Picton 4 March: Napier, New Zealand of craft classes. Wellington Milford Sound 5 March: Picton, New Zealand This cruise is ideally suited to both the single traveller and those Doubtful 6 March: (At sea) Class day project 2 who bring friends and partners, as this cruise offers plenty of Sound Dunedin options to keep them as entertained as they wish to be for the Dusky 7 March: (At sea) Class day project 2, Sound entire journey. Farewell Event Ph: 1300 38 50 80 Ph: +61 3 9596 6555 8 March: Disembark Sydney

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS SHIP ATTRACTIONS

• Fully escorted by Needlework Tours and Cruises. • Private ensuite, complimentary toiletries, and a safe in each cabin. • Welcome and Farewell events. • An abundance of dining options are included in your cruise from • Welcome pack including; craft bag, hand embroidered casual to specialty meals. name tag, lanyard and special offers. • Broad way style theatre entertainment – tribute shows, song and • Craft Sales Night. dance spectaculars, comedians, singers, live music, DJs and more. • Sixteen talented and popular Australian and New Zealand tutors. • Vegas style Casino, duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade or learn salsa dancing. • Select two projects from our program of 32 projects. Kits and tuition are also included. • Latest release movies (in cabin and on the big screen) and 3D cinema.

• Four fabulous days of craft classes in our bright and • Choice of 15 bars, clubs and lounges for any time of the day. private teaching spaces. • Day spa with 100 plus treatments.

• F itness centre with a view, including yoga and tai chi classes and a PRICING running track.

Price includes: • Action and adventure with mini golf course, four pools, six whirlpool spas and much more. • Port Fees • Welcome Pack • Taxes • Group Event • Optional shore excursions at each port of call. • Gratuities • Craft Tuition and Kits FULL ITINERARY

26 FEBRUARY: Welcome Event Dusky Sound (Cruising) 5 MARCH: Picton, New Zealand Admire the iconic sights of the Opera House, Part of New Zealand's Fiordland National The picturesque seaside town of Picton is the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour as we Park, Dusky Sound was long the site of South Island base for the ferry service that sail out into the blue South Pacific. Maori camps but few permanent settlements. links the main islands of New Zealand and Captain Cook spent five weeks exploring the heart of the Marlborough Sounds. Built Explore the ship and all that it has to offer. the dramatic coastline that edges the around a very sheltered harbour, the town You can investigate the dining options, live mountainous wilderness. has an attractive seafront dotted with cafés, shows, melt away land-based stress with a restaurants and various types of galleries. spa massage or simply relax by the pool. 2 MARCH: Dunedin, New Zealand 6 MARCH: (At sea) In the late afternoon meet your tutors and Dunedin proudly celebrates its Scottish Class day project 2 class mates at our special Welcome Event. heritage but gold-rush fortunes are behind its grand Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Get started on your second project with new 27 FEBRUARY: (At sea) From here you can also explore the Otago class mates and maybe a new tutor. Class day project 1 Peninsula, home to penguin colonies and scenic coastline. 7 MARCH: (At sea) Get ready for fabulous projects, expert tuition Class day project 2/Farewell Event and friendship with your first class! 3 MARCH: Wellington, New Zealand Enjoy our facilities on board to finish off 28 FEBRUARY: (At sea) Wellington embraces its reputation as a cool projects under expert guidance from our Class day project 1 ‘little’ capital. The city centre is compact talented tutors or take some time out to enjoy but there’s no shortage of big-city culture. Finish off your first project in our spacious the fantastic programs the ship has to offer. The charm extends to the surrounding green and bright teaching spaces. hillsides while countryside and rugged coast 8 MARCH: Disembark in Sydney 1 MARCH: Milford Sound, New are within easy reach. Zealand (Cruising)/Craft Sale Event 4 MARCH: Napier, New Zealand Milford Sound (Cruising) Napier's top draw for tourists is its The Maori believed a divine mason carved architecture, built in a distinctive Art Deco Milford Sound. The fiord is a geological CHOOSING YOUR CLASSES style. The port is also a gateway to exploring wonder of the ice age, where waterfalls the Maori heritage, seascapes and wildlife of cascade over sheer cliffs into the dark waters Hawke's Bay and the many vineyards and below and mountains dominated by Mitre wineries in the region. Peak reaching towards the sky.

Doubtful Sound (Cruising) One from this section You can only experience the grand scenery and tranquillity of this magnificent fiord by boat. Doubtful Sound sustains an amazing You can choose two classes – One from this section array of wildlife. In the rainy season, its steep one from any purple classes and hills are covered with hundreds of waterfalls. one from any green classes. Catherine Howell Jeanette Downs

Catherine grew up in the Cotswolds, England, gaining a First Class Honours degree in fashion Jeanette has been making beaded jewellery for 20 years and what started as a hobby has turned and textiles. She designed for Marks and Spencer before migrating to Melbourne and working into a passion! She travels to the USA annually to catch up with likeminded friends and take in the fashion industry. Diverting to embroidery design, teaching came naturally. Her projects lessons with local artists to further extend her knowledge and skill. Jeanette has been teaching a have been published in several embroidery magazines, including a project she designed for the wide variety of classes at her local Bead store for the past 8 years, including Kumihimo, beautiful Heart Foundation’s embroidery book. Her designs show a sophisticated appreciation of colour Swarovski Crystals and Pearl necklaces and other gorgeous pieces using a selection of Czech and texture. She was Artist in Residence for the 2008 Craft and Quilt Show and Touring Tutor in shaped beads. Jeanette's classes are always full, with students returning time and again for new Residence for the New Zealand Embroiderers Guild in 2009. Catherine has tutored for over 25 and exciting projects. years and has taught classes on all our Needlework Cruises since 2014.

CH1 Flamenco Dancer JD1 Crystal Gala Bracelet

Catherine has created an exotic Latin dancer hand painted on a The Crystal Gala Bracelet is a lovely piece of evening jewellery cream silk background. Her silk velvet gown, complete with frilled which simmers and shines on your wrist, it is finished with a crinkle silk is adorned with silk ribbons, frills, sequins and beads. Swarovski crystal clasp. Choose from gold, silver or black Her elaborate fan is embroidered with metallic threads, beads and background. leaf shaped sequins, Her bun is made with latticework. Techniques: Right angle weave with embellishment. CHOOSE ONE CHOOSE ONE Techniques: Fabric manipulation, beading, embroidery. Size: 19cm finished length – this can be increased or decreased Size: 26 x 26cm as required. Skill Level: All welcome Skill Level: All welcome Colour Options: 2 colourways, Chocolate Truffle and Crimson Plum

CH2 Mr Cosy Tosies JD2 All Blinged Out, Pendants And Necklace

This project is a tribute to the Art of Beatrix Potter. Project begins with a beaded rope made with Swarovski pearls & Japanese seed beads. You will then make two pendants that can be Life is joyous for this little woodland creature, as he nestles under attached to the beaded rope. The Pendants are made by Bezeling a nook of a tree; amongst rosehips, blackberries and hawthorn Swarovski Crystal Fancy stones. Two different Bezeling techniques berries. Mr Cosy Toesie the hedgehog has gathered a basket of will taught. acorns for his tea. Imagine his conversation with the bee as you CHOOSE ONE embellish this delightful scene. Techniques: Beaded Rope; cubic right angle weave, CHOOSE ONE Bezeled Crystals; peyote stitch and netting stitch. Techniques: Dimensional embroidery. Thread painting. Bead embellishing. Good variety of embroidery stitches Size: 46cm finished length Skill Level: All welcome Size: 21 x 29cm (A4) Skill Level: All welcome

With a passion for all things feminine and pretty, an innate 'need' to embellish practical things, and My embroidery started back in the 1950’s when my mother taught me “ fancywork” using the a childhood filled with beautiful books and a rambling garden, the tactile art of embroidery has Semco doilies. I studied dressmaking at the Gordon Institute and specialized in Bridal Wear and provided me with the perfect medium to create designs of delightful scenes, filled with creatures Ballroom Dancing Championship Gowns with lots of applique and beading. Then I joined the and flowers, butterflies and birds. Embroiderers Guild and became a class-a-holic, studying numerous techniques. I have completed various courses at the Guild for accreditation. I’ve won the People Choice award at the Guild of Victoria twice and I’ve have had several projects published in Inspirations Magazine. I am a Guild registered tutor and have been a teacher for over 15 years, where I have enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my students

TM1 Star Light Lampshade MK1 Indian Elephant

A lampshade designed to delight little ones, this design’s conception began with a thought of bringing to life magical childhood images This is a very colourful Elephant which captures the spirit of India. of woodland creatures, fairy rings and starry skies! The design is Incorporating a Kaleidoscope of bright Autumn colours giving an embroidered in such a way that it would be allowable for children to interesting interpretation of what can be achieved by using simple touch; the beads and sequins, the fluffy tails, the three-dimensional stitches, colours and a variety of threads. As this is a project for bunny’s ear and paw, all of these elements are intended to create a beginners, it is the perfect opportunity to learn many basic stitches, visual and tactile feast for children. giving you the confidence to broaden your creativity in Embroidery. CHOOSE ONE Techniques: Back stitch, blanket stitch, stem stitch, straight stitch, CHOOSE ONE Techniques: Embroidery Stitches come in various groups: Flat French knot, pistil stitch, whipping, needle-turn applique, long and Stitches - Loop Stitches - Chains Stitches - Knot Stitches - Laid & short stitch, colonial knot, raised fishbone stitch, trellis couching, couching, loop stitch, turkey stitch, padded satin stitch. Couched Stitches. The Stitches students will be using are all chosen from these groups. Size: 45 x 23cm Size: 280 x 210mm Skill Level: Intermediate level. This project has many elements, including needleturn applique, stumpwork, and some more complex Skill Level: All welcome stitches. It can be used on a lampshade, or framed into a picture.

TM2 Butterffly Girl MK2 Butterffly and Frangipani Hypercompe Scribonia

One of my most famous and popular Butterfly Girls, this elegant I was inspired when being in Queensland and seeing the lovely design reproduces the actual markings of the evening moth, Frangipani trees. So I chose the Queensland Ulysses Butterfly. This Hypercompe scribonia, or Leopard moth. Learn my unique style is a classic Stumpwork project for people who would like to take of combining chiffon and shading to bring human figures to life. the first step into three dimensional Embroidery. The background is worked in Surface Stitchery. Flowers - Leaves - Butterfly - Ladybird Techniques: Stem stitch, back stitch, stumpwork, straight stitch are worked in Traditional Stumpwork wired techniques. CHOOSE ONE Size: 15 x 22cm CHOOSE ONE Skill Level: Beginner Techniques: Traditional wired stump work. Size: 220 x 120mm Skill Level: Intermediate

Delma has been embroidering for over 35 years and has spent the last 20 years specializing I live in Melbourne with my husband. For over 20 years I have provided training in various aspects in Brazilian style dimensional embroidery. She is the author of a book on the subject and has of embroidery. I have enjoyed I sharing my knowledge and expertise with friends and students. produced over 90 original Brazilian style designs as well as many designs featuring other style Throughout my membership at the Country Women’s Association, I have taught craft at many embroideries, all of which are available as prints and kits through her extensive mail order service. events, winning prizes at the various shows. I have been very fortunate to be asked to teach at Delma conducts classes at various craft shops, embroidery guilds and craft conventions around numerous craft events throughout Victoria. Australia and overseas. Delma has taught classes on the Needlework Cruises to New Zealand the South Seas and Singapore.

DM1 Bottlebrush and Wanderer PW1 Knitted Beaded Clothes for a 5-6 inch doll

A combination of lustrous rayon threads and DMC stranded cotton Beautiful baby doll dressed in beaded knitted dress, jacket, combine to create this elegant design featuring Bottlebrush and underwear, booties and bonnet. A welcome guest in any home. Wattle flowers and a Wanderer Butterfly. The top wings of the Techniques: Plain knitting stitch with beads (garter stitch) butterfly are detached as are some of the leaves, giving dimension Size: 5-6 inch Doll to the embroidery. The finished embroidery is suitable for framing or inserting into a box top. Skill Level: All welcome CHOOSE ONE CHOOSE ONE

Techniques: Surface embroidery, stump work, thread painting. Size: 9 x 12.5cm Skill Level: Beginners welcome

DM2 Proud Owl PW2 Beaded Evening Bag

This proud fellow is stitched on natural linen fabric using stranded Beaded/knitted evening bag worked with basic knitting stitch silks, gold thread and gold beads. The design uses a variety of easy and beads. embroidery stitches and is fun to stitch Techniques: Knitting Techniques: Surface stitchery, satin stitch and bead embellishment. Size: 15 x 12 cm Size: 10 x 14cm Skill Level: Beginners welcome CHOOSE ONE Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate CHOOSE ONE

As many people do, I learned to embroider at the knee of my grandmother. We did “fancy work”. Pat has had more than forty years’ experience in the craft industry travelling extensively around My grandmother believed that were only three stitches: back, stem and satin. No other stitches Australia and overseas demonstrating, teaching and developing new products. Her work has been were allowed, no matter how enticing or exotic they seemed. Things have really changed. These published in numerous books and magazines. Crochet and knitting are her passion which she loves days I am a dedicated and passionate embroiderer with a strong interest in 16th and 17th century to share with others. Her classes are fun, creative, individual and achievable at all levels. English embroidery. I am a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, and have expertise across a wide range of techniques. I especially enjoy stump work, black work, silk shading, goldwork and band samplers.

VL1 Blackwork Rose PR1 Black Bohemian Evening Shawl

A modern Blackwork piece. A rose that is stitched using one pattern This decorated crochet shawl is made in 8 ply yarn using a large and five weights of thread. Working on 40 count white linen with hook and makes up very quickly. Sample shawl is black with grey silk and cotton threads, you will learn to shade as you stitch, giving trim and has a large crochet flower brooch which alternately can the rose depth. be used as a hair accessory. Other colours may be substituted on request. Techniques: Shaded blackwork CHOOSE ONE Size: 15 x 18cm Techniques: Knitting and crochet. CHOOSE ONE Skill Level: Intermediate Size: Size of project will vary according to size required by students. Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate

VL2 An Australian PR2 Touch of Romance Band Sampler White Cotton Crochet Bedspread/Bed Runner Band samplers originated in England in the 16th Century. This is a bright, distinctly Australian sampler. The Sampler has bands In this class, you will make up squares using various crochet representing the flora and fauna from every state. It is stitched in stitches, then crochet them together to form a delightful pattern silk and metal thread, using large variety of stitches on 40 count edged with a simple border design. Your cruise kit contains enough linen. It is a fine and challenging piece of embroidery designed for yarn to complete a cushion/pillow and should you wish to continue the Intermediate/Advanced Stitcher with more squares for a bedspread or runner, you will be able to CHOOSE ONE order additional yarn. CHOOSE ONE Techniques: Satin stitch, Rococo stitch, tent stitch, back stitch, buttonhole, cross stitch, detached buttonhole, Montenegrin stitch, Techniques: Various crochet stitches including; joining the squares cashmere stitch, Paris stitch, rice stitch, woven wheel, couching, fly together and finishing off, and how to block your work. stitch, pistil stitch, French knots, stem stitch, lazy daisy. Size: Approx. 16 squares for a cushion, 50 x 50cm Size: 18 x 80cm Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate Skill Level: Intermediate

I have been teaching traditional styles of embroidery for 35 years and love it. I teach mostly for Australian born Angela started stitching from a very young age watching her mother and Embroiderers’ Guilds throughout Australia and New Zealand, some special shops and gatherings, grandmother always having a needle and thread in hand. Always exploring new embroidery conferences and international congresses. From beginners to the techniques through to master techniques and attending workshops, she formalised her learning by attaining City and Guilds in classes in counted, cutwork, needle lace and surface styles, it is fantastic to see a person come to Creative Embroidery, and then became an accredited Royal School of Needlework Tutor in 2016, life and succeeding in their endeavours. through their Future Tutors Programme. She is now exploring a fusion of her creative and technical skills as well as teaching for the Royal School of Needlework, and from her home studio. Angela lives in Leicestershire UK with her husband and youngest son.

CB1 Blue Diamond Counted A B1 Mary Poppins Work Needle Packet Holder, Pincushion & Scissor Fob With Australian and British heritage, this loved fictional character Counted work on a 28 count Permin “Eggshell” linen with 2 shades comes to life in 3D, flying over an iconic horizon. Create you own of blue No. 8 Perle cotton, highlighted with cream perle cotton Mary Poppins using traditional stump work techniques and surface embroidery. diamonds with red centres resulting in a “gingham” like pattern. Suitable for beginners to counted work or the person who would Techniques: Stumpwork; including padding, wired shapes, and like to finish the project or just have some fun – I enjoyed working slips, surface stitched embellishments. CHOOSE ONE CHOOSE ONE this project. Size: 30 x 30cm

Techniques: Satin stitch and four sided stitch. Skill Level: Some stitching experience and the ability to handle Size: Purse is 12 x 8cm, pincushion 8 x 8cm, Scissor Fob is 5x 5cm. intricate pieces. Skill Level: Beginner

CB2 Estense Embroidery AB2 Contemporary Pincushion Fashion Plate

This large pincushion is worked on 38 count ecru Italian linen. Create a modern version of a 1920’s fashion plate, once used by Worked with stranded cottons this style of embroidery has outlines designers to present their latest collection. Create your own 3D worked in surface stitches and counted work fillings. fashion plate in luxurious silks, laces, sequins, metal threads and beads using traditional appliqué techniques Techniques: Buttonhole, stem, chain, Faggot and Running stitch Techniques: Applique, surface stitching, beading Size: 16 x 16cm CHOOSE ONE Size: 30 x 30cm CHOOSE ONE Skill Level: Intermediate / Advanced Skill Level: Some stitching experience and the ability to handle intricate pieces.

I am a freelance embroidery designer and tutor from Grafton NSW in Australia. My favourite form For over twenty-five years I have been teaching embroidery; guiding students in their needle of embroidery is Stump work. I love how the subject can be made so life like and realistic. My work skills, developing their design concepts and refining their sense of hues and colours. The designs are an elegant mixture of techniques and textures. I especially like to embroider plants and range of the students’ skill levels has varied from beginner to accomplished and the scope of their flowers along with birds and animals. My classes are relaxed, fun and educational, showing you requirements is always a surprise. I have learnt that teaching is a two-way gift. My art skills that all of the hints and tips I have developed over the years. are the basis of my embroidery have evolved with the journey. My website showcases the range, diversity and success of these partnerships.

SP1 Japanese Windfflower BT1 Pink Robins

A pink Japanese windflower posy freshly picked from the garden. Using traditional stump work techniques for the wired elements, The wrens have a raised appearance with the wing on the female the design is complemented by heavily padded buds and beautiful 3D. Thread painted, the wrens are embroidered in fine detail thread painting. All of my tips and tricks for achieving a professional using silk and cotton and rayon thread. The nest has different result are shared in class textiles sewn together to replicate the nest of these intriguing little Techniques: Stumpwork; detached wired petals and leaves, thread Australian native birds. padded buds, long and short stitch thread painting techniques, CHOOSE ONE Techniques: Long and short stitch, Satin stitch, Couching stitch. CHOOSE ONE simple pattern transferral technique. Size: 25 x 25cm Size: 10.5cm high, 13cm long. Skill Level: Intermediate Skill Level: Some needlework knowledge is assumed if the student is choosing this project. They will need good eyesight and patience to complete the design to the standard required.

SP2 The Birdcage BT2 Storm Over Uluru

A wrought Iron bird cage with its resident Wren escaped to the This is a Textile Embroidery with layered fabrics to create this World. The cage is resplendent with its ivy swag. well-known Australian landscape. Learn to embroider with simple stitches and textured threads to create perspective and atmosphere. Techniques: Stumpwork wire work, wired leaves, slip work, thread painting. Techniques: Fabric layering, Padding, Fraying Strait Stitch, Size: 15 x 20cm Fly stitch, Couching stitch, Running Stitch. CHOOSE ONE Skill Level: Intermediate Size: 48 x 48cm CHOOSE ONE

Skill Level: Intermediate

Shirley Pygott has enjoyed participating in a huge variety of crafts since she was small, specialising Lee has been stitching and designing since her mother first encouraged her to pick up a needle. in Metal Thread Embroidery and Surface Stitch techniques since 2003. A trained school teacher, Her love of embroidery grew with every new technique she encountered and studied. It wasn’t she has tutored for the past twelve years in New Zealand including national conferences, regional long until embroidery and craft stores began to ask her to teach classes, designing bespoke kits retreats, and regular weekly local classes. She prefers using traditional techniques and materials tailored to her students interests. A multitude of her projects have been published in magazines and in innovative ways, and enjoys making seemingly difficult techniques accessible to all levels of she has taught locally and interstate. A passion to study and explore traditional and contemporary stitchers with her low stress approach. She has actively exhibited her work in local, regional and hand embroidery and a desire to share the enjoyment and techniques of stitching, are the driving national embroidery exhibitions since 2003, and has received many awards in Regional and forces behind Lee’s embroidery journey. Lee lives on Queensland’s Gold Coast with her husband National competitions. and two children.

SP1 Art Deco Brooches LC1 Golden Blue

Goldwork techniques and Swarovski crystals are used to create Golden Blue is a magnificent combination of crewel and gold two beautiful brooches, inspired by Art Deco jewellery. You will be work stitched with luxurious metal and rayon threads. A multitude provided with enough materials to make two different brooches, of stitches are a perfect introduction to the delights of crewel and one will be almost finished at the end of 2 days. A variety of embroidery combined with basic gold work techniques. Padded colour options will be available. gold kid leather adds a different texture to the piece. CHOOSE ONE Techniques: Goldwork; couching, chipping, applying pearl purl. Techniques: Surface embroidery, metal thread embroidery, CHOOSE ONE Finishing techniques including finding attachment, edge cutting padded metallic leather. and sealing covered. Size: 20 x 25cm Size: 4 x 3cm Brooch Skill Level: All welcome Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate

SP2 Butterffly Bag LC2 Copper Rose

Traditional Casalguidi techniques are used in a modern interpretation to create a beautiful bag. The pulled work background will be Fitted to the front flap of an elegant clutch, Copper Rose isa provided for you to embellish with raised casalguidi techniques textural multi-media embroidered piece. Students will explore and uses lightly variegated thread for accents. The bag sides are surface stitching, ribbon work, needle lace, beading and leather joined with an insertion stitch and it is finished with beautiful work. Rayon threads combine with hand dyed silk ribbon, metallic casalguidi style tassels and drawstring. thread, beads, crystals and leather. Copper Rose could be adapted Techniques: Traditional Casalguidi techniques: Raised Stem to feature in a creation of your own design. CHOOSE ONE CHOOSE ONE Band, Detached Buttonhole, Padded Needlelace, Wrapped cords, Techniques: Padded satin, plain and whipped chain, Portuguese Buttonhole bars , and finishing details of Insertion stitch, Tassels knotted stem, needle lace, bead embroidery and couching, basic and cords leather work Size: Worked area; 8.5 x 5.5 cm, Finished Bag; 20 x 13.5cm Size: Finished bag approx. 28 x 16cm. including tassels. Skill Level: All welcome Colours: Blue, Ivory, Green Skill Level: Intermediate

Christine’s love of designing and producing patterns for quilts, bags & sewing accessories has seen Prudence is an Australian fibre artist and author whose medium is freeform knitting and crochet. her teaching and exhibiting across Australia and New Zealand. Christine’s passion for all things Her one-of-a-kind creations evolve from seemingly random patches that combine knitting and patchwork and vintage drive her to her sketch pad, then sewing needle or machine to create crochet together, often with additional stitchery and other embellishments. Prudence has been beautiful heirlooms that can become your very own “Timeless Treasure”. Working under her own sharing her freeforming techniques both locally and internationally for almost 20 years, and also brand & business – “Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures”, Christine’s work has been featured in many via her various books and tutorials. Experimenting with her methods will not only enable you to Australian publications and a career highlight was joining the team at Needlework Tours back in create small, stand-alone textile artworks, but you will also discover how these unique fragments 2014 as a tutor. can be pieced together to construct unique and extremely tactile wearable art garments.

CT1 Oriental Fans PM1 Seafoam Shawl

Working with Oriental Style fabrics, learn hand applique, paper Learn to combine knit and crochet stitches together to create your piecing & hand piecing in this traditional style of patchworking. own personalized freeform shawl. You will start by making a variety of small, semi-solid patches, later surrounding them with an array Techniques: Hand Appliqué, hand piecing, making templates. You of lacy stitches. Working with a coordinated colour palette will will have time to master all techniques in a relaxed and stress free make it easy to blend such a diverse range of organic shapes into a environment and have the knowledge & confidence to complete unique and unified fabric. CHOOSE ONE an entire quilt. CHOOSE ONE Size: 15in Blocks (35cm Blocks) Techniques: Freeform crochet and knit techniques for creating lacy fabrics Skill Level: All welcome Size: Various Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate

CT2 Maori Swirl PM2 Coming Up Roses Freeform Purse

Representing what is unique about a nation and all aspects of its Learn to design your own three dimensional freeform crochet motifs, culture and history is what makes New Zealand. Filled with many and then combine them with ribbon flowers and beaded fringes to different symbols, emblems & icons, join me and make your very create a one-of-a-kind evening bag. Since this is a freeform project, own Maori Swirl Quilt. the colour scheme and the placement of the crochet motifs will be up to each individual, making every bag created in this workshop Techniques: Making your own templates, positioning work, truly unique. CHOOSE ONE applique stitching, fusible web do's & don'ts. Lots of handy hints CHOOSE ONE Size: 1 x 1m Techniques: Three dimensional and hyperbolic freeform crochet, plus basic stitching. Skill Level: All welcome Size: 25cm wide Skill Level: All welcome

Please choose two projects – one from any of the purple classes and one from any of the green classes. Please choose two projects – one from any of the purple classes and one from any of the green classes. Booking Form Craft Creations Cruise ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please fill out this form and send it to us. Details are below. You can fax or photocopy this page. Tuition & Projects Needlework Tours Pty Ltd, PO Box 2272, North Brighton, Victoria, 3186 or by faxing to +61 3 9020 2640. Project details: You may choose one project from the purple section STEP 1: CABIN CHOICE STEP 2: PROJECT CHOICES and one project from the green section – two projects totaling four days of Deposit and Payments Please tick the cabin that you are interested in. Select one project from Group 1 (purple) and one project from Group 2 tuition. A $500 deposit per passenger is required to be paid to guarantee your Type Twin Share Single Rate (green), a total of two projects. reservation. 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COMING SOON Illustrious India – Embroidery Workshop Tour

A land of every possible contrast offering clashes of colour, culture and ancient civilisations, India is the perfect destination for our wonderful new Embroidery Retreat/Tour. Come join Maureen and Simon as we host our palatial Indian experience, learning from four highly skilled Indian Embroiderer’s as well as a three day workshop with world renowned Jenny Adin-Christie creating a wonderful momento of our rich Indian experience! Register your interest by emailing [email protected]

1 Craft Creations Workshop Retreat July 8 2019 – 6 Days Come join Maureen, Simon and our wonderful Tutors at what promises to be a friendly, fun and educating experience in July 2019. Located in the beautiful, leafy suburb of Sydney (within a short drive of Sydney central), we will be staying at Knox Grammar School in Wahroonga, Sydney from July 8th to 13th inclusive. This Retreat will offer a six day break in a relaxed venue and a choice of two projects out of a wonderful array of 28 projects in total. All bedrooms have ensuite facilities and full board included. Add to this a couple of social evenings & entertainment, coupled with a huge specialist shop full of gorgeous needlework kits to purchase. Be quick to secure your place in a workshop by registering either online (www.needleworktours.com.au) or by telephoning 1300 385 080 for more details.

2 "Très Jolis" French Needlework Tour August 19 2019 – 13 Days Experience the splendour of France with wondrous days exploring Paris, Bayeux, Giverny and Chantilly while mastering French techniques under the guidance of acclaimed French tutors. A dedicated tour for lovers of needlework and fine textiles. Staying in luxury French accommodation with exquisite cuisine, our journey takes us to "haute couture" suppliers, historical haberdashery stores and iconic French destinations. A truly indulgent tour.

3 NEW - Queen to Queen Historical Needlework Tour September 6 2019 – 14 Days For those who want to take their skills and knowledge to another level, we learn about intricately worked embroideries with traditional and time honoured techniques. Over eight days of tuition, you’ll learn not only about the techniques, but, also receive specialty talks on the history of this fascinating pastime and explore some exciting destinations from our first-class accommodation with truly unique dining experiences.

4 Northern England, Scotland & Ireland Tour September 22 2019 – 13 Days An historically rich tour, we stitch our way from London through Scotland and Ireland to savour the most magnificent of accommodation while having the opportunity to see many amazing textile collections. Enjoy the many lessons to hone your skills including a fabulous class at the Wemyss School of Needlework. Treat your tastebuds with flavours from Irish home cooking to award winning fine dining in the most spectacular surrounds.

5 NEW - "Bellissimo" Italian Needlework Tour September 26 2019 – 14 Days On this unforgettable tour we explore some of the finest aspects of Northern Italy, including Milan, Turin, Romano Canavese and Lake Como. Be prepared for centuries of culture and architecture, authentic cuisine, museums, embroidery old and new, shopping, and of course the opportunity to be taught by the most talented tutors you will find in Italy! With eight days of classes you will be delighted with learning traditional Italian techniques.

For more information please visit our website at www.needleworktours.com.au, email us at [email protected] or phone 1300 385 080. For travel information, please contact italktravel & cruise Brighton at www.brighton.italk.travel, email [email protected] or phone +613 9596 6555.