Month: September 2008

Last Thursday night was the second class for Decembers Garden and the girls had some show and tell.

They look great and both Pam and Kerry were very pleased…now for block 2!!

I have been very relaxed these school holidays so have not had much inspiration to design!!! I took 2 boys to the Melbourne show on Friday which was a lovely day, very busy and lots to see and do. Unfortunately Liam always thinks that the fast scary ride looks okay but once he is on…….get me off!!!
and of course for anyone who lives in Victoria..the football grand final was on Saturday…I was glad Hawthorn won……..what a fun day also!!

Off I go now to the sewing room to see if I can conjure up anything with my pencil and paper!!!!

Bye for now

Gail

What a fabulous weekend at Candleberry Country for the Christmas workshop. Lots of ladies came down to Yarragon and enjoyed a day of stitching, friends, yummy food and laughs. My three projects for the day can now be revealed….

This is called "blessings to all"and I stitched this in Threadworx red variegated thread

This one is "santa's helpers" . The small elf pocket is ideal for kids and will hold lollies, small gifts or even Christmas cards.

and the third project is called "red blooms for Christmas and is a tablerunner with applique.

Jill, Ros and Karen….so nice to see some familiar faces!!!

some ladies managed to finish an elf stitchery

I had a great time meeting lots of people and Natalie as always did a fantastic job……

School holidays this week so I can imagine I won't really get a lot done, looking forward to my next workshop at Quilters harvest…so if you can come I would love to meet you!!!

Cheers

Gail

Last night some friends and I (including Sandra, Ramona and Leanne ) dolled ourselves up and went to the Regent Theatre in Melbourne to see this fantastic show.

WOW!!!! it certainly was one of the best shows I have ever seen.

I will admit there were a few tears………..it was soooo good!!! So if you can you must go!!!! ( I am a big fan of musical theatre so I am kinda biased….oh and also the fact that I LOVE the Wizard of OZ)

I am very much looking forward to this weekend as I am off to Candleberry Country for the Christmas workshop. I was so excited when Natalie asked me to be one of the designers and now it is here….. I will be teaching with Viv, Kerry and Amanda……oh what fun we are going to have!!    I promise I will take heaps of photos and will reveal my projects on Monday.

Have a good weekend and maybe I will see you in Yarragon!!!

Cheers

Here is the lovely little case that I bought last week in Warburton…would make a nice sewing case I think!!!

and here it is filled with the lovely fabric I bought at Heart & Home Patchwork in Yarra Junction.

I also popped in to Hand to Heart in Ferntree Gully, thanks to Karen who let us know where they moved to……ooohs and aaahs….it is a lovely shop…..think I'll be back….here are some goodies I bought…..

You can find Hand to Heart at Shop 3, 91 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully….for those who know the area it is opposite the Arboretum in the new shops. Happy Shopping!!!

Cheers

Today I went on a little day trip to Warburton to take Liam to a school chess competition (which his school won!! yeah and he got a medal!!!) so I decided to stay up and fill in my time shopping, reading and browsing the great shops there. Of course I had to drop in and see Carol from Heart & Home Patchwork in Yarra Junction.  Carol supported me when I first started out and it is nice to drop in and say hello.
I forgot my camera so I took these photos with my phone (and thanks to Jarrod they are now on my computer!!!)



Carol with some of her yummy fabrics

As you can see she has some of the Elm Creek Quilts fabric and has completed the quilt top from the website.

Carol's husband makes these lovely quilt stands and also hanging shelves in lovely finishes (like mahogany and dark brown) Heart & Home is on the main street in Yarra Junction on the left as you go through town and Carol would love to see you (03) 5967 1700
Of course I bought some gorgeous fabric but no photo yet….next time!!

I am back hard at work putting the final touches on my projects for the Memory lane retreat coming up in October at The Quilters Harvest.
Here is a little peek at what I have been up to

I have bought a lovely white frame to finish it off…..
and this also…

which is …….not telling actually…you will have to wait and see!!! There are still a few places left for the retreat so call Shirley or Del and come to a great day out. Also there with me will be Di from Rickety Stitches, Leanne from Petals and Patches and Kerry from My Favorite Things

I went to the Cotton Tales Quilt Show on the weekend and here are a couple of photos….there were some lovely quilts….such talented ladies…
Sue, Dianne and Sandra

and Ramona with her completed Journey of a Quilter designed by Leanne

that's all for now!!

Cheers