Dogs For Good Update

We are a puppy partner for Dogs For Good, and our sponsored puppy Zuri is now 11 months old!

We’ve received an update on her progress from Judy, her socialiser. Judy writes “Zuri is maturing into a very lovable and well behaved dog. She has a beautiful glossy coat that people always comment on. Like all young pups she is excited when she meets new people but this is only because she is still learning and desperately wants to please everyone and be their friend. She loves children and makes herself small by flattening to the ground when she meets them, a trick she invented herself! We can see that Zuri is exceptionally bright and quick to learn. Her favourite toy is her ball but she also has a box of soft toys and other things that she brings us to play with in the evenings. We also have interactive games, she loves her food so needless to say she has no problem in working out how to get the treats. She likes roaming the garden an exploring, and of course eating! Her behaviour when out and about at events and in the public eye is very good and she is a lovely affectionate girl, I’m very proud of her. She loves going out on her daily free runs and playing with all her doggie pals at the local park.

We have visited lots of places, the usual weekly shopping trips to a variety of shops, visiting family and friends, cafe’s and restaurants. She has also accompanied me on several charity talks and visits, most notably the Cornbury Music Festival, where she helped on the Dogs For Good stand and wandered with us round the site as we talked about the charity to the festival crowds; her behaviour was excellent, as always.”

We love following Zuri’s progress, and we hope you do to. Our next update will be in a couple of months time when Zuri is around 13 months.

June Newsletter

Show season has started, do come and visit our stand and take a look at our fantastic range of craft products. On the 1st to 4th August we will be exhibiting at The Festival of Quilts Birmingham, and are delighted to offer you the ability to buy discounted tickets to this event using the following unique code FESTIVAL173. Check out the pinned post at the top of our Facebook page to find out how to win a pair of tickets. Then on 29th to 31st August you will find us at West Country Quilt & Textile Show, Bristol.

Whats New In-Store & Online? Click Here to see New Arrivals

If you fancy learning a new craft or furthering your skills in something you currently do, we offer a wide range of regular classes and one-off workshops. New classes for July to December 2019  are being added to our website daily, these can be booked immediately. Click Here to see the latest information

Giving something back…… 
This month we are pleased to support the following events: on Wednesday 12th June Frances Bulmer was joined by some generous folks to make heart shaped cushions which help with pain relief for breast cancer patients at the Primrose unit in Bedford. CLICK HERE to find out how you can help next time.

Also on the weekend of 15th/16th June Chris & Kate will be undertaking their annual 24 hour Charity Sewathon, this year they and their band of helpers will be making as many cushion covers as possible which will be donated to a number of local care homes. They would really appreciate donations of fabric or squares to make the cushions which can be dropped off at Tudor Rose Patchwork.

Schools Out! it comes round sooner than you think……
Do you have a youngster who is interested in craft, take a look at our summer holiday workshop programme? These workshops focus on learning to sew and create simple projects. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW/BOOK WORKSHOPS

STOP PRESS !!!
Goldwork Moonlit Hare, NEW date Thursday 21st November 2019

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Newsletter 10th May 2019

If you are thinking of buying a sewing machine make sure you talk to us first, we have some Amazing Janome Offers
with savings of up to £500 plus FREE Quilting Kits available on selected Janome models.  All machines purchased from us include 1hr FREE tuition tailored specifically for you.
Don’t delay all offers are subject to stock availability 

This month you will find us at the following events: Saturday 18th May  Makit LQ&N Fair Peterborough, followed by Springfields Quilt Show Spalding on Friday 31st May & Saturday 2nd June. If you don’t manage to visit a show you can catch us on the UK’s leading craft channel HOCHANDA TV on Sunday 19th May where we will feature our latest kits. We are currently putting together our July to December Workshop Schedule, check out the website as new classes available for booking are being added every day. 

Have a go at Wet Felting
It’s easier than you might think! and with the help of expert Clare Bullock in just two days you will create your own unique needle case, perfect for yourself or to make as a gift. Friday 31st May & Saturday 1st June 10am to 4pm  Book Online Here

1/2 Price McCalls Patterns Offer ends soon…… 20th May 2019
Calling all dressmakers, available in-store only don’t miss out on the opportunity to purchase the latest spring/summer McCalls Patterns at 1/2 price.

Project Linus – “A Quilt is a hug you can keep”
The next workshop here at Tudor Rose is this Friday 10th May, if you would like to come along and join the group please just give us a call on 01234 824983 to let us know you are coming or for further information you can email the Bedfordshire coordinator at elainegreatex2@gmail.com 

If you are thinking of buying a sewing machine make sure you talk to us first, we have some Amazing Janome Offers
with savings of up to £500 plus FREE Quilting Kits available on selected Janome models.  All machines purchased from us include 1hr FREE tuition tailored specifically for you.
Don’t delay all offers are subject to stock availability 

Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Not if you want to get a statement quilt finished in time, and grab a bargain fabric! Summer is the best time to stock up on themed fabric supplies, before prices start to rise.

The Inprint at Jane Makower Christmas fabrics are one of our more unusual collections, featuring such themes as ‘Christmas in Britain’ (note the Angel of the North), ‘Santa in Snow’, and ‘Narnia’. Currently all at 50% off – just £6.40 per metre

Lewis & Irene – Timsbury Lane. Summer blooms and modern paisley swirls on pastel backgrounds. Reduced to £5.48 per metre till 21st May.

Don’t forget to check out Lewis & Irene’s website for lots of inspirational free projects!

And finally…Pretty And Co-ordinated from Sugar & Spice Textiles. Spools and buttons make a perfect compliment to all your sewing-themed projects. 50% off = £5.45 per metre.

Dogs For Good Update

Our sponsored puppy, Zuri, is now nearly 6 months old. Michelle Roberts, Puppy Partner Coordinator, has been kind enough to send us an update on her progress from her socialiser Judy.

“Zuri is maturing into a lovely young lady; very feminine, bright and extremely loving. She wakes up early every morning just as the first train passes close to our house! She really enjoys her walks and we are very lucky to live close to a beach and nature reserve. Her recall off her lead is really good. She returns to us when we whistle but expects a treat straight away.

Zuri’s general behaviour when out and about is very good and she is calm for her age but, as you’d expect, she’s very inquisitive when she is somewhere new and friendly with strangers. She is such an attractive dog that lots of people want to stop and stroke her. She gets very excited so we ask her to sit before people are allowed to say hello; this stops her from jumping up which is very important. At home she is doing well and has made herself very much at home. She’s full of energy and fun, very mischievous and happy when she’s right in the middle of everything that’s going on. She loves playing and has a wide selection of toys to choose from – by far her favourite, a Kong with kibble inside, no surprise there; she will happily eat anything you give her with great enthusiasm.”

Dogs for Good believe that a very special bond exists between dogs and humans, and our support allows them to continue exploring the incredible ways that dogs can improve and enrich our lives. We would like to thank all our customers for their continued donations that allow us all to share in Zuri’s training and progress.

Find out more about Dogs For Good.

DMC Big Pink Ribbon Project

Tudor Rose Patchwork is supporting DMC to make the World’s Biggest Pink Ribbon which will be on display at The Handmade Fair 2016. The ribbon will be made up of lots of little pink projects made by hundreds of crafters from across the country.
The project is to raise money and awareness for The Pink Ribbon Foundation which supports UK Breast Cancer charities.
It’s so easy to get involved, all you have to do it is pick up any pink DMC product and embroider, crochet, cross-stitch, tapestry or stitch a little something (10cm X 10cm max).
It can be any design or technique you like, as long as it’s pink! You can also make as many as you like! Even something as small as a Pom Pom or tassel will fit the bill, so now mater what your crafting ability is you can get involved!
We will be collecting all projects until the 26th August, then they will be sent as a group to The Handmade Fair. We will also include a card signed by everyone you donates a project (you can remain anonymous if you wish).
Thank you in advance for your support.
Happy stitching!

N.B DMC will not be able to return any of the donated projects.