A Beginners Guide to Acrylics with Yvette Wiltshire

With this workshop attracting a lot of new faces to Cartwheels, the day began with some exercises to get used to the materials and techniques that are used in Acrylics.

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Patchwork and Quilting Supplies – Opening Saturday 7th March 9.30am

I am delighted to announce that Cartwheels is merging with Sue Rowe of Dragonfly Crafts to open an outlet for Patchwork and Quilting Supplies here at Cartwheels Craft Centre, Penhawger Farm, Merrymeet, Liskeard.

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  • 100% cotton fabric, patterned and plain
  • Calico
  • Osnaburg
  • ‘Warm and Natural’ and polyester wadding
  • Buttons
  • Guitterman threads, quilting threads and multicolour threads
  • Needles, pins, templates, cutting mats, rotary cutters, acrylic rulers and much more

Plus:-

  • Handmade bags, cushions, book covers, wall hangings and more

Come along and have a look at what we have to offer, a must for any patchwork or quilting enthusiast.

Enter our free draw to win a Cartwheels jute goody bag filled with fabric, buttons, and ribbon. Simply complete your name, address, contact number and email to be in with a chance to win.

Refreshments will be available on the open day as will ample free off road parking, disabled access and facilities.

Our opening hours will be:-

Wednesday – Friday 9.30am – 3pm       Saturday 9.30am – 4pm

Please note: Workshops and classes will continue as usual at Cartwheels Craft Centre

 

Christmas Willow

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Some new ideas for christmas willow decorations this year, filled in stars, bells and the traditional rustic wreath made with coloured willow.

Leaf Wreaths

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What a lovely aray of fabric leaf wreaths that were made under the watchful eye of Sue Rowe of Dragonfly Crafts.  They are all very different, what a great display!