What's going on at My Sewing Supplies
- Bernadette Hoy
- 1 day ago
- 5 min read
It has been a busy few months for us, so we thought it was time to update you all on what's been happening and what's coming up.
What we have been up to
We have spent the last few weekends at events including the MQG show, Illawarra Craft and Quilt Expo and the ASG Industry Day. Here are some photos from those events.
Our Stall set up at the Modern Quilt Guild Show
FRAGMENTED by Tamara Stunnell
Second prize in Minimalist/Negative Space
Award Sponsored by My Sewing Supplies
Our Stall Set up at Illawarra Craft/Quilt Expo
A peek into the Expo
Car packed for Australian Sewing Guild Industry Day
A peek into the classroom
Lindfield Bernina B990 Day
Sylvania Beginners Patchwork Piecing
There is still a chance to join this class if it interests you. It is open to all skill levels and is a great way to improve your patchwork and piecing skills as well as learn some new ones.
ByAnnie Sewing Days
One of our most recent ByAnnie sewing days saw some finished bags! If you want to start or progress your ByAnnie project you are welcome to join any of our upcoming ByAnnie sewing days. Here are a few to choose from
Crystal is widely respected for her bag making knowledge, especially when it comes to the ByAnnie patterns. We have many patterns you can choose from when you join this class and lots of the required fabrics and notions. These are in addition to the tuition fee.
Easter closures
We are taking a small break over Easter closing Thursday 2 April at 3.30pm and will return to normal hours from Tuesday 7 April.
Bernina Academy
This year Bernina Academy will run 12-15 August 2026 at Wenty Leagues Club
Wentworthville, Sydney.
BERNINA Academy is a series of classes and lectures aimed at teaching various sewing techniques and skills by BERNINA Australia. These sessions are conducted by expert instructors and cover a wide range of topics, from basic sewing to advanced embroidery and quilting. The Academy is open to everyone, whether you're a beginner looking to learn new skills or an experienced sewist aiming to refine your techniques. It's the perfect skill-building event, no matter what sewing machine you own.
Tickets for entry and classes go on sale 24 March.
Here are two links you can use to sign up and stay updated
Classes
ByAnnie Classes
See above for student's recent works and for more information.
Crystal is widely respected for her bag making knowledge, especially when it comes to the ByAnnie patterns.
Here is one of Crystal's latest works to inspire you.
Quilting with Vicky
Walking foot, Free motion and Ruler Work Quilting
Guided by Vicky Greenstein
Quilt your quilts under her guidance. Learn the skills to make you more confident at home.
If you would like to know more about free motion quilting and gain some new skills, then this is the class for you. Learn the basic shapes, movements and patterns
Learn the basics of quilting with rulers and the ruler foot. What rulers are and how to use them with your machine. You will explore your machine settings.
Here is some of her beautiful work
Caroline Sharkey Surface Art/ Fabric Embellishment
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April
We welcome back Caroline Sharkey with a bit of a different workshop this year. Join us in store for a weekend of creativity and fun.
Caroline will guide you through the creation of your own piece of embellished fabric. What you make with the fabric is up to you.
Here is some inspiration for what you could turn your embellished fabric into.
Sewing Machine Club
Taught by Bernadette Hoy. This is a monthly class where we do small projects in order to gain new skills on our sewing machines. It is open to Bernina, Bernette, Brother, Juki and Janome Brands. For other brands please ask.
This is a 3-part class
Class 1
Using decorative stitches to embellish fabric and give it dimension
Review of stabilisers
Applique stitch option discussion
Class 2
Applique techniques
Twin needle work
Embellishments
Foot discussion - Open toe foot, edge stich foot
Trapunto
Class 3
Trapunto
Quilting - free motion and walking foot
Binding
Our inspiration
Lindfield works in progress
Beginners Overlocker Class
Last minute chance to book into the following class.
Gain more confidence when using your overlocker.
Applicable for 3 or 4 thread overlockers. We will not be covering cover and chain stitch during this class. An introduction to gain an understanding of threading / dials / width / length / diff feed / stitches available, rolled hemming and flatlock
These are just a few of the many classes we have on in our classrooms in both shops. For more classes and upcoming events head to our website using the link below.
New Arrivals
Gathered - Quilt Recipes 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Jen Kingwell’s best-selling book, Quilt Recipes, inviting readers into a world where the art of quilting intertwines with the warmth of shared memories and cherished recipes. This sequel continues the journey begun in Quilt Recipes, celebrating the timeless tradition of quilting and the stories stitched into every fabric piece.
We have just received in new linen and linen/cotton blends. Below is the links to our website, you can also find these instore at Lindfield.
Win a Paris trip when purchasing a Bernina 7 series PRO machine
Only just over a week left to purchase and register a new BERNINA 7 Series PRO machine for your chance to win an unforgettable trip for two to Paris, France!
The B 790 PRO is the top of the line sewing and embroidery model within the BERNINA 7 PRO Series.
Quilters will love the B 770 QE PRO.
The B 735 PRO is the perfect match for garment sewists.
For those who are looking for an embroidery only machine, the B 700 PRO is the choice.
Enjoy return flights, 5 nights at the Novotel Paris Centre Eiffel Tower with daily breakfast, private transfers, and the chance to join a bespoke Textile Tour of Paris with haute couture embroiderer Rebecca Devaney.
Draw closes 31/3/2026 at 11.59pm.
Once again, we are keeping busy with lots on and can't wait to see you all again over the following weeks. I'm sure you will hear from us again soon.
Until next time,
The MSS Team
Bernadette, Ian, Crystal, Vicky, Sarah, Will, Matt, Lauren, Ray, Tayler
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