Block of the Month Programs – Foxs cottage https://foxscottage.co.nz Quilt & Wool Shop Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:19:34 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://foxscottage.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-logo-32x32.png Block of the Month Programs – Foxs cottage https://foxscottage.co.nz 32 32 House Plant Block of the Month – by Sue Spargo https://foxscottage.co.nz/product/house-plant-block-of-the-month-by-sue-spargo/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:29:49 +0000 https://foxscottage.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=504525 BLOCK OF THE MONTH – 11 MONTH PROGRAMME – $38.00 PER MONTH

DEPOSIT: $76.00 – which will pay for months 10 & 11

Bring the beauty of lush greenery into your stitching space—no watering required. The House Plant Quilt Block of the Month by Sue Spargo is a vibrant celebration of botanical charm, designed for makers who love rich texture, playful detail, and the artistry of hand embroidery.

This thoughtfully curated BOM includes everything you need to create a stunning quilt filled with whimsical potted plants, each brought to life through Sue’s signature layering techniques and dimensional stitching. From bold leaves to intricate embellishments, every block offers an opportunity to explore color, texture, and creative expression.

Perfect for both confident beginners and seasoned stitchers, this quilt offers a rewarding and enjoyable creative experience. Whether displayed as a wall hanging or used as a cozy accent piece, it brings a fresh, nature-inspired charm that brightens any space.

Finished Size: 27.5″ x 25.5″

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner 

Kit includes: Hand dyed Sue Spargo wools for appliqué, layering, background, and borders, cotton fabric for background layering, backing, and binding. 

(Pattern, Stitch Instructions, Batting, Appliqué, and Embellishment threads are not included but some items are avaliable as a extra option.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 1ST AUGUST 2026

This block of the month will commence September 2026 & will be mailed out in the 3rd week of every month.

Once your deposit is paid you are committed to the 11 month programme and unable to withdraw.

Postage is extra.

All prices are GST Inclusive

Images supplied by #suespargo

 

 

 

]]> Critter & Clover by Sue Spargo – Block of the Month https://foxscottage.co.nz/product/critter-clover-by-sue-spargo-block-of-the-month/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:52:44 +0000 https://foxscottage.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=492573 Get ready to fall head over paws for Critter and Clover! Sue’s latest whimsical design is bursting with charm, featuring an enchanting woodland world of bunnies, hedgehogs, raccoons, birds, and more. Each critter is full of personality and delight, stitched into a vibrant, nature-inspired scene that’s perfect for animal lovers and stitchers alike. A soft, neutral background lets your adorable animals pop, while bees, bugs, and floral accents tie the scene together with cozy, woodland flair. Along the way, you’ll learn how to layer cotton fabrics with ease, and add captivating texture with clever embroidery techniques. Critter and Clover is more than a project—it’s a heartfelt journey through the forest, one stitch at a time.

B.O.M – PRICING OPTIONS (to select) – 12 Month Programme
Finished Size 23 ½“ x 23 ½“
Includes Backing & Binding
Block of the Month – $32.00 per month – 12 month BOM programme (no threads)
We will be using the Sue Spargo hand dyed wools for the backgrounds, boarders and
applique, cotton fabrics for overlays, cotton backing and binding. Excludes Batting.
(Comparable substitutions for out-of-print fabrics and wool textures will be made).

We have given you options for this block of the month programme as a lot of you have
already built up your thread collection over time and may have already
purchased your Critter & Clover book. This block of the month programme
will run over a 12-month period.
Please note that this project has just been released by Sue Spargo and some
cotton fabrics for overlays may not be available to us here in NZ therefore
our block of the month will vary a little with regards to the cotton overlays,
but we will endeavour to get close in colour. All the 100% Sue Spargo Wools
will be used along with the Sue Spargo Embellishment Threads. However,
we reserve the right to make changes due to any goods being in short supply
which would be out of our control.

To confirm your place in this programme a $64.00 deposit would be required on signup.
This deposit is a nonrefundable deposit and would be used as payment for Blocks 11 & 12. Once
your deposit is paid you are committed to the 12 month programme and unable to withdraw.

Please confirm asap by making a booking online to secure your space as there are limited spaces.

The Block of the Month will commence September 2025.

Images supplied by #SueSpargo

 

 

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