Happy New Year!!, yes I know it's nearly Feb but I have been stitching away as well as having a break!
I have been getting a lot of people asking what I am doing this year and where I will be.
So, I have popped a little photo of me on the right hand side, under Stitch With Me..
here you will find out where I will be this year…maybe I will see you!
and because I need a photo here, just a small sampling of what I have been working on..
Happy Stitching!!
Cheers
Gail
Wow, what a year it has been!
Thank you for taking the journey with me and I look forward to an exciting 2014!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, I hope you have a special time with family and friends!
Cheers
Gail
I am so pleased to show you my newest block of the month!!
it's called "a merry Christmas garden" and will be available next year as a BOM!
it is a 6 month BOM with a combination of piecing, stitching and applique. I have used needleturn applique but you can use whatever method you like, even wool!
I have a few shops that will be running it, so far there is
there will be more and I will let you know as soon as they are confirmed!
Hope you like it!!
have a great week, only 23 days til Christmas!
Cheers
Gail
I am finally back to show you some photos of a Christmas Gathering 2013. Leanne and I had a great time planning and getting things ready for the wonderful weekend!
the table all ready for the ladies
the room all ready!
Carol and Alison being very productive!
"love, hope, joy, peace" my design for the day!!
We had a great time! Thanks to Ramona for the photos!!
Back soon with some VERY, VERY EXCITING NEWS!!!
Have great weekend, I will be at AQM in Melbourne, showing my new BOM!
Cheers
Gail
I am so pleased you all like Pat's book!
The winner of the book from Pat with fabric and threads is Helen Evans….
the winner of the e book is Barb...
please contact me with your email address and Helen I need your home address so Pat can post you the prize…
and if you are lucky enough to find a copy of the new Quiltmakers 100 blocks (Vol 8), you will see my name on the cover and my block inside!
I don't have a copy yet so I can't show you!
Once again the magazine looks fabulous!!
Go here to join in the blog hop
Have a great week!
Cheers
Gail
Welcome to my day of the blog hop!!
Knockout Neutrals is a fantasitc new book by Pat Wys from The Silver Thimble Quilt Co.
and see that gorgeous quilt on the front cover, yes I started it!! I couldn't help myself and it was so much fun! At first I thought I didn't have any neutrals but Pat explains all about using neutrals in the book.
Here are the first 8 blocks of Road Trip, I have another 5 cut, ready to sew. They come together so fast! I will be making a smaller version of the quilt as I dont make big quilts, but you never know!! (most of this fabric is from Whimsicals)
here are some more gorgeous projects…
this tablerunner is on my list!!!
so how fantastic are all these projects!! To see more visit Martingale
If you would like to WIN an e-book or a signed copy with Aurifil thread and 15 fat quarters of neutral fabric, please leave a comment, I would love to read about what you think of Knockout Neutrals!!
"From Knockout Neutrals by Pat Wys, Martingale, 2013; used by permission. Photo by Brent Kane. All rights reserved."
I hope you can visit all the other blogs this week, it's just a great book and it's so exciting to be a part of it!
Monday 4th Nov Kathy Brown at The Teachers Pet
Tuesday 5th Nov SewCalGal
Wednesday 6th Nov Pat Sloan
Thursday 7th Nov…of course that's me!
Friday 8th Nov Jackie Kunkel at Canton Village Quilt Works
Happy blog hoping!!!
Cheers
Gail
I am so excited that I have been asked by Pat Wys to be a part of her blog hop for her new book Knockout Neutrals.
It starts this week with and for the next 5 days you can read all about Pats new book and also have a chance to WIN a copy PLUS fabric!!!
Monday 4th Nov Kathy Brown at The Teachers Pet
Tuesday 5th Nov Sew Cal Gal
Wednesday 6th Nov Pat Sloan at The Voice of Quilting
Thursday 7th Nov ME!!!!
Friday 8th Nov Jackie Kunkel at Canton Village Quilt Works
I have a copy of Spotlight on Neutrals (also by Pat) and it is spectacular…..so wait until you see Knockout Neutrals!!!
You can read Pat's blog here and see the wonderful quilts she makes..
Make sure you come back on Thursday!!! (and dont forget we are ahead of the girls in the US so their blog posts may show up a bit later for us!!)
Cheers
Gail
Helen and I are pleased to announce our 2014 retreat is all set to go!
It will be held at the Grange in Lancefield in The Macedon Ranges, just 35 minutes from Melbourne Airport.
For all the details of our indulgent weekend of wonderful stitching, delicious food, delightful surprises and great friendships please click here
Be quick, as numbers are strictly limited and places will fill fast….this is a small and personal retreat so you get the attention you deserve!!
we would love for you to join us!
Have a great week!
Cheers
Gail
Ramona and I had a fabulous day on Saturday at our Stitched in Time workshop day…We would like to thank all the lovely ladies who came along and stitched the day away!!
Here are a few photos
a bag of treats!!
yummy food!
great friends!!
a cosy venue!!
Our next Stitched in Time days will be in April, the 5th and 6th so call me if you would like to book in. Our guest desinger will be Janna Taylor who is very excited to be joining us!! click here for details!
Download Stitched in Time April2014
And….. the winner of Sew Gifts is Chrissie!
and…..I also have an e-book to giveaway, the winner is De.
Chrissie please contact me with your address and De, I just need your email address so the e-book can be emailed to you.
Thank you for all your lovely comments!! I am back at the drawing board this week to have some new designs ready for Nov!!
Have a great week!
Cheers
Gail
Oh my goodness!!! Martinglae have a new book out and I have a project in it!!! Yes me!!
It's called Sew Gifts! and has 25 patterns to sew as a gift (or for yourself!!!)
here is the cover
and here is my project…Sweet Bird Drawstring bag
I just love little bags like this one and I have quite a few around the house..they are so quick to make!!
Here is another cute bag..the Casual Crossed Hobo Bag by Missy Shepler…..and it's made in the most gorgeous blue fabrics!
I hope you like the book and are able to find it here in Aus….otherwise you can buy here…Martingale
EDIT: I have one copy to give away! please leave a comment here!
Cheers
Gail
From Sew Gifts, Martingale, 2013; used by permission. Photo by Brent Kane. All rights reserved."
