Sewing Up a Storm in the Desert

Date: 2nd - 5th August 2025

Venue: Ayers Rock Resort’s state of the art conference centre “The Uluru Meeting Place’.

Location: Uluru, AUSTRALIA

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Workshop: SEWING UP A STORM IN THE DESERT -

Goldie & the Blooms 

EXCITING! Join Mandy for a once in a lifetime experience in August 2025 to not only create unforgettable memories, grow your skills with new techniques, but also connect with incredible artists & like minded souls. Sewing Up a Storm in the Desert is an amazing retreat by the lovely @carolinesharkeytextiles held in the breath-taking red centre of Australia. I’m honoured to be invited to teach at this internationally recognised event & glowing with excitement to witness this inspiring landscape! If you love sewing & Uluru is on your bucket list, join me - CLICK ON AN IMAGE TO BOOK YOU SPOT.

Goldie & the Blooms
Enter the wonderful world of Sew Quirky, full of colour, texture & whimsy. Mandy is the creative heart behind Sew Quirky. Designing projects featuring appliqué, fussy cutting, free motion quilting & inventive uses of decorative stitching to create art with an abundance of texture. Add in vinyl, leather & wool felt & you’re set to explore a Sew Quirky dreamland that shouts out loads of uniqueness!

In this 4 day masterclass, Mandy will take you on a journey where you’ll grow confident in fabric selection, looking at fabric in a new light & immersing yourself with fussy cut blooms to create a rich scene of Uluru. Goldie the camel wants the spotlight, her energy fills the work with charm & character. Gorgeous big eyes, detailed with free motioned lashes whisper an invitation for you to explore her home of spirit & beauty. Adorned with trims, pops of colour & vinyl's bring a wonderland of interest to this kind-hearted animal of the desert.

When it comes to sewing, get ready to make use of those decorative stitches & see them dance over your appliqué collage. The sewing fun is enhanced with free motion quilting techniques that will leave you not only inspired but empowered! Goldie is ready for an adventure of a lifetime with you! Memories to cherish & a practical fabric suitcase to display your textile art!

This project will not be confined to the walls of your home. Instead, you’ll be showing off your artwork when you’re out & about! Sparking conversation, sharing a story of your adventure through your creative talents with friends, family, fellow makers & admiring strangers.

Contact: Mandy info@sewquirky.com.au or Caroline: https://www.thetextilecollective.com/textile-retreat-uluru-2025