Month: April 2009

I am back after a fantastic weekend away in Adelaide and despite the rain I had a ball…(still trying to catch up on some sleep!!) It was great to catch up with the Roxby girls and also Lorraine and Leanne and all the others. Sarah did a great job!!!

here is block two of "busy little Christmas elves"

build a snowman

  and

for the birds

and I am still working on some book projects and also some special quilts for a very special trip coming up later this year. More about that in my next post!!!

Cheers
Gail

Here are a couple of sneak peeks at my new pattern…no name yet!!! This is block 1

tinsel tangle and

believe in the magic

I have had a lot of fun stitching these little guys, all in red, with lots of red blocks around them.

I have also picked this up from the framers and just need to find a spot to hang it…I love it!!!

and now I am off to pack…..I have a very early flight to Adelaide for Inspired Stitches....looking forward to catching up with a lot of great ladies and also meeting heaps more!!

Be back next week with some more blocks!!!

Cheers
Gail

The new Country Threads magazine is out and I have a quilt in it this time. I didn't really like this quilt half way through making it but I LOVE it now…..it is very simple and came together really well.

so look out for it at your newsagent!!!

Back to my needle and thread and I will reveal the first couple of blocks in my new BOM soon!!

Cheers
Gail

Remember the pink fabric and ric rac I bought a while ago? Well, I have finished the project…..but…..I can only show you a little look at what I made as it is for a workshop at Buttontree Quilts  in Cairns at the end of May. I really enjoyed playing with fabrics that I don't usually work in…..maybe I will do it again! For the details of the workshop, contact Kate or Colleen…just click here

I am also teaching in Tasmania with the lovely Natalie.….which is going to be so much fun……if you are interested…contact Christine to book.

It is on the 11th July in Launceston….Tassie girls are great fun…we will have a ball

Here are the details:

Where? Evandale Memorial
Hall (as always)– High Street Evandale.

When?– 11^th July
2009

Time? – 10am – 4.00pm

 

Cost –still only
$90.00         ($45-00 deposit non
refundable)

Cost includes:

Morning tea,
Lunch and afternoon tea.

Projects bag with all
patterns; some starter kits , raffle prizes drawn through out the day and a
door prize.

 

Please contact Christine
Dearden on 0425 718 345 or e-mail ctdearden@optusnet.com.au

 

Please make all cheques or
money orders payable to Christine Dearden.

P.O.Box 563 Werribee 3030
Melbourne Victoria.

Hope to see you soon!!!!

Cheers

Gail

Hi everyone….well the 7th of the month has come around again and here is block 4….I know you all have been waiting for it!!!

I know it's a little hard to see the white flowers in this photo and the border is quite a dark green…I "hope" you like it!!!

Click here  Download Block 4 hope

Enjoy stitching!!!

If you would like to win a copy of one of my patterns (Midsummer Garden)…..go here to Quilters Harvest….you may need to scroll down to see the post….leave a comment to be in the draw!!!

Bye for now…

Cheers
Gail

Just a quick post to show you my Dear Jane blocks….I have done 4 so far…..a long way to go but it will be a slow fun journey with Leanne …..as long as we keep working…it is very tempting to make another block…..

   I will be using blue, pink and brown fabrics (thanks Lesley for the idea)

I am also taking part in a "Stitchery of the Month Club". I have designed a project and am ready to start it. If you would like details visit "Under the Mulberry Tree" . This involves all Aussie designers for 9 months….so go on…..click on the link….

Back to work I guess!!!

Gail