Nice people, Nice things is a Block of the week, designed by Helen Stubbings from Hugs’n'Kisses. It contains 54 stitcheries with a corresponding quote on the reverse of the card(so 108, really!). We will be launching it as a Block of the Month (yeah, I know!)
It finishes up as a 63″ x 81″ quilt, but you can use the stitcheries for a myriad (cool word, huh?) of other projects (think, bags, cushions, cards, etc), using the quilt-as-you go technique.
When you join in, you get to hang out with us on the 3rd Tuesday of (most!) months for an evening of (funnily enough) nice stitching with nice people. You also get to hang out with Helen (and many other nice peopl!) on her blog, especially set up for this project.
So….on to the nitty gritty:
First Month:
You recieve the box with 52 stitchery patterns and the first 2 transfer packs (yep, no hanging out at the kitchen window for us!), all stitchery backing fabric, and 4 fat quarters.
Months 2 – 9
You recieve 2 transfer packs and 4 fat qtrs each month. You are also invited to stitch with us each month!
Cost:
Month 1: $126.50
Month 2 – 9: $35.00 per month
We will be launching Nice people, Nice things on March 18th, but you will be welcome to join in at any time.
Each pack will be available for collection from the shop on the 3 rd Tuesday of each month(as listed below)
Join us to stitch, chat, laugh and be nice between 7 and 9 pm on the following dates:
March 18th
May 20th
June 17th
July 15th
August 19th
Sept 16th
Oct 21st
Nov 18th
Here are some of the colourways available for the BOM. We have reproduced colours as accurately as possible (We may not be able to provide exactly the same fabrics shown here, but will endeavour to supply as closely as possible):
Blues:
Greens:
Pretty & Pink:
Country 1:
Country 2:
Purples:
Jitterbug:
Leanne Bodilly said,
February 5, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Can you order this block of the month via mail?????? It is stunning.
Thanks
Leanne
Lisa said,
February 5, 2008 at 8:38 pm
You certainly can Leanne – ring us or email us with your contact details and we will organizze it. Glad you like it!
Kylie Window said,
February 15, 2008 at 9:29 pm
How hard or easy is it?
I am just a beginner but would love to have a go at this!!
Looks so great
I in town soon so i will come and see you about it
Kylie
Kylie Window said,
February 15, 2008 at 9:33 pm
I am on my way to kadina very soon
Will call in and have a look
I am a beginner though! How hard or easy is this one?
Kylie Window said,
February 15, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Doh sorry
didnt think the first one worked LOL
Michelle said,
February 15, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Hi there
The quilt looks beautiful. Will the fabrics/colours be the same as in the picture?
I love your newsletter and look forward to getting it!
Michelle
Lisa said,
February 16, 2008 at 9:26 am
Kylie – this is a really good beginner project. It is a quilt-as-you-go, so will come together very quickly. Pop in when your here and I can show you some of the blocks we have done (Ok, will have done, nearly there!!)
Michelle – that will be one of the kits, but we are happy to accomodate your preferred colourways. The best thing about this quilt is everything works!
Janet Stock said,
February 24, 2008 at 10:36 am
Hey Lisa
Just a note to say what a lovely quilt and you know i’m not the girly girly type but i like this one. I would like to register on line for the block of the month and so would merle (she is right here at my right elbow) she can be contacted at the same e-mail address.
Sonia Bruce said,
February 24, 2008 at 11:18 am
Just Love this and can’t wait to start it and oops also finish it, It will be great to be able to have the oppurtunity to stitch with others as well. Its not often that you get a chance to do a block of the month with a group, so Thanks for that and also no charge.
You are a great bunch.
Cheers
Sonia
sueallen said,
February 24, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Hi Girls
Modern technology-aint it great!
Glad that you are all onboard. Yes Janet we know you are not a girly girl
but this quilt looks great in lots of colourways. Come in an check out some
of the options.
Dont forget to check out the npnt blog to see how others are getting on with theirs and speak direct to designer Helen. Just click on the blog on our relevant page.
See you soon.
Janet Stock said,
March 12, 2008 at 9:17 pm
It was fun visiting this morning (wednesday). I even surprised myself when I resisted temptation to choose (once again dark colours) and chose something nice and light. Liked the dark reds and burgandy’s but just loooved the blues. My Lisa will be soooooo jealous (cos she just loooves blue – her fav colour) Can’t wait to start it. Sooo excited.
Keep smiling and keep up the good work girls. See ya soon!!!!!!
Lisa said,
March 14, 2008 at 6:56 am
Your being very brave Janet – it’s fun to step outside the comfort zone every now and then! Looking forward to seeing how different everybodys will look.
Vanessa Skinner said,
March 26, 2008 at 11:00 am
Hi there country chix and all the gang up that way!! Great weblog Lisa!!. It’s making me homesick!! The BOM looks great. Great colourways, even recognise some fabrics. Hope you’re all stitching away and I suppose no gossiping goes on at the nice people, nice things stitching nights!! You can talk about how I’m missing the place now that Sue has given me the tools I require to start a project for the first time in 4 years!! Happy stistching
Vanessa
Lisa said,
March 27, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Hi Vanessa – heard you were starting a new project – look forward to seeing some pics, or maybe even the real thing?! Bugger your too far away to stitch with us, mayb e you can time a “guest” appearance?! Have fun, Lisa xxx
Vanessa Skinner said,
March 31, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Well I’ve managed to finish the “B is for” tempters & it’s very cute. Now I have to put some material round it, should be finished by the end of the year!!!! Hope all is good. Vanessa
Nice People Nice Things BOM Group 2 « Country Chix Weblog said,
July 14, 2008 at 10:31 am
[...] Just a quick note to let everybody know the start date for the next round will be August 20th. This group will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm to stitch together. If you would like to join us, call us on 8821 2700 to register and select your colourway. More info here. [...]