Month: February 2011

we all know the saying……where has the week gone! I spent a lovely morning (well it did end up stretching into the afternoon) last Thursday with Vikki and Simone chatting and doing some needleturn applique, mostly chatting, not much applique!!

I also went up to Belgrave to put Liam on Puffing Billy with my mum, dad, sister, nephew and relatives from the UK, we met them at Emerald Lake Park and then enjoyed lunch at the Emerald Bakery….divine!! Liam has never been on the train and we live 10 mins away! I suppose being the youngest he missed out, but that was soon fixed when mum said they were going.

Also wanted to let you know that my local shop Foothills is having a sale this week, so if you can, enjoy a drive up to the hills and check them out!

Sarah is having a sale too, Quilt Fabric Delights is online so over you go!!

I will probably be in trouble for putting this on my blog but I needed a photo and this is a good one! It also makes me smile as Laila and I have become great friends after meeting in Norway at Quiltegaarden in 2009.

Laila has made a gorgeous version of winter blooms you can see it on her blog.

that's all for now!

Cheers

Gail

 

Thank you to everyone who left a comment on the previous post, but there can only be two winners! So congratulations to Margaret from "A Sampler of Stitches" and Tracee, so please email me with your address and I will pop them in the post!

I have been stitching away when I can, and as usual am working on about four things at the moment.

The first peek I will show you is for Country Hart's Project of the month, as I am first I had better get a wriggle on! It's almost finished just one more little thing to stitch.

This second peek is a project using some yummy wool from Hatched and Patched, on a background of linen. I have also added some stitchery as you can see, almost finished that one too!

Next up is writing patterns in the next couple of days and also spending a little time with some lovely ladies, showing them how to needleturn applique. I will take some photos and show you later on in the week!

have a great week!

Cheers

Gail

Well, it is officially released now, my new pattern "simple times", what do you think?

So for a celebration how about a give away? If you would like to win a pattern for "simple times", please leave a comment on this post and I will draw 2 winners next week.

I also want to show you Linda's version of Berries and Bluebirds

Available at Gum Valley Patchwork , gorgeous fabrics!!!

Had a little flood in my new office after the heaviest rain from Cyclone Yasi (so they say).  I hate to think how it was up in Far North Queensland. All good though, just a little damage, nothing compared to Queensland, so I am very lucky.

Hope you are all getting some time to stitch now that the kids are back at school! I have lots of things on the go, so many ideas!! It's nice to sit down at the end of the day and relax with some stitching!

have a good week and don't forget to leave a comment to win!

Cheers

Gail

I had a lovely call from Lesley in New Zealand today. She is running my Summer's Bouquet quilt as a BOM over 4 months. Her shop is Grandmother's Garden in Hamilton.

Here is a link to the quilt and all the details you will need! Very clever of her to do this!!

Here is a photo of my original quilt, but you can see how gorgeous Lesley's version is!

It is very hot here today, a great day to sit inside and stitch! maybe you would also like to start my new BOM Berries & Bluebirds, take a look at Sarah's fresh and pretty version over at QFD

and Patchwork Online are also ready to go with Berries & Bluebirds!

Sandra at Foothills is working out kits in my softer version, the second one I made, which I love too!!

so if you are ready for a new project this year, maybe these will tempt you?

Stay cool everyone (or if you are about to sit out a blizzard, stay warm)

Cheers

Gail