Author: Gail Pan

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

Where does the time go? I haven't really done a lot this week, just the normal everyday mum stuff!!

If you would like a free…yes free!!…stitchery designed by me, pop on over to see Darlene at Bee Sew Whimsical and sign up for her newsletter…this month (actually September…which is MONDAY!!! and that means SPRING!!) there is a free little stitchery from me!!

I have also come across a new blog, Sonya from Giggle Buttons started her blog last Monday so pop over there and say hello.

I have finished a new sample for a pattern I did 3 years ago for Homespun. I have had requests for the pattern and decided it might be time to freshen it up. Here it is made  out of Madeira fabrics (one of my favourites) and I am very happy with it.  Colleen at Buttontree Quilts will have the patterns soon……

Summer Afternoon Table Quilt

Only 2 more days until Spring…….a little bit of warmer weather might be nice!!

Cheers

Thank you to everyone who left a comment to win my newest pattern.  I really appreciate it!!! (I also love to check out any new blogs that I might find through your comments……mmm…that can be addictive!!)

The 3 winners are……. Alda  , Joy and Laila S so please email me and I will pop them in the post for you!!!! ( I hope you enjoy making the projects!!!)

Here is another sneak look at what I have been up to…..of course I can't show all of it yet as it is for a workshop at Candleberry Country  in September…..I am sooo excited to be going….I am sure it will be great!!!

I have another new pattern this week also

remember this….from Foothills Christmas in July……it is now ready to go off to the shops…hooray!!

  The name of this pattern is "send a little Christmas wish" and it is a Christmas card folder to hold all of those cards you have been meaning to send…also pockets for stamps, pen, address book..etc..

I have included a bonus stitchery so that you can make a stitchery folder as well……these make great presents!!!

well back to work…..I mean stitching!!LOL!!….

bye for now

Here are some more photos of the weekend in Nowra

Errolyne and Sonia 

Kim and her mum

Rosalie demonstrating punch needle

and of course, a photo of my project which is called "Poppy's Sewing Set"

if you would like to win a copy of "Poppy's Sewing Set", leave a comment. I will draw 3 names next week (not sure when…too far ahead..I need to get over this week first!!!) and I will happily post them out!!!

Until next time
Cheers

What a fabulous weekend!!!! Leanne, Rosie, Viv and I have just returned (late last night) from a great weekend hosted by Kim from Jukejema Quilting Barn in Nowra, NSW.

Some of the ladies enjoying the beautiful sunshine
the room all ready to go

We managed to sneak in a little trip to Kim's shop… here's Kim picking up some extra supplies for the ladies!!

smiles all round!!

Lots of laughing and giggling went on all weekend and the food……well it was scrumptious and plenty to go around!!!
Keep an eye out for Part Two!!!

Here are some more photos from Almond Grove Crafts.

Liz

Leanne and Rosie

Danielle and Rosie

and to keep you on your toes….. a sneak peek at one of my projects for Candleberry Country….there are still some places on Sunday for the Christmas Is.. workshop. I am very excited to be teaching there with Viv, Amanda and Kerry.

Until next time…

P.S. check out Granny Loz and The Stitching Room for more photos

Hi everyone, we are all back home in Melbourne after our epic journey to Loxton and Almond Grove Crafts. I don’t think I have stopped laughing yet we had such fun……and NO I didn’t buy any shoes LOL!!! Here are a couple of photos so you can see what we got up to.

Amanda and Sue on the first day, working on Leannes project.

Jo with her finished needle case on the second day..check out the jacket she is wearing, Tricia arranged for us all to get a fantastic navy jacket for the weekend…..

Leanne and me     

Meg with lunch

will be back soon with more photos

Cheers

Had a fantastic time at the Pakenham Patchworkers Annual Retreat at Rawson with my friends Ramona, Sue and Lee. It was a tiny weeny bit cold outside but nice and warm inside. Lots of stitching and catching up and the odd packet of lollies!!!!

Fiona and Barb
They come every year and it is great to meet up again.

Jill from Gippstitch with her fantastic hat (happy hour on Sat night)

thanks to Margaret and her great team who organized the weekend.  

Leanne, Rosie, Viv and I are off to Loxton on Thurs for a 3 day workshop at Almond Grove Crafts…..stay tuned for photos next week……..and I really do NOT need any more shoes!!!

Here are some more photos from the weekend.

Nic and Natalie

Lisa

that’s all for now