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So, it has only been 3 weeks since Christmas but it is never too early to start on quilts for Christmas this year!

here are two more of my new quilts, Elf Wishes and Reindeer Fun

and since I havent had a competition in a while, leave a comment on this post and you have a chance to win one of these patterns.

I have two of each to give away!

also dont forget if you are looking for a getaway stitching retreat, Helen and I would love you to join us in Tassie for

all the details are up on the right hand side of the blog or click here

Have a great week!

Cheers

Gail

 

The 2012 Aurifil Designer of the Month project is finished but Aurifil have come up with another designer of the Month project for 2013.

If you missed out on any of the blocks from 2012 go here to download them all and here to see some of the blocks and quilts

And here to start 2013…

and you can win threads….

Have a great week!!

Cheers

Gail

 

 

Hi and Happy New Year! This year is already shaping up to be a big one!

If you are thinking about attending a stitching day this year don't forget about

Stitched
in Time

Join
Gail Pan and Jennifer Knol

On
Sat 13^th or Sun 14^th April 2013

For
a fun filled day of stitching, friends and great food

You
will receive:

4 new release patterns

 Starter
kits for the patterns

A gift bag with lovely treats inside

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

(tea and coffee all day)

Surprises through the day

 

Foothills Fabric and Threads

will be joining us with yummy quilt shop goodies
for you

 

Cost: $100

Venue: Narre Warren East Hall

Berwick Rd, Narre Warren East

(just off Wellington Rd)

Time: 10am – 4pm

 

Please bring your favourite coffee mug along
with your general sewing kit

For bookings please call Gail 0402 042 865

A deposit of $50 is required to secure your spot
with the balance due on the

25^th March 2013

 

 

Places are Limited!!!

 

A $5 admin fee will be deducted from any refund
required

 before 25^th
March 2013

after 25^th March any monies paid are
non refundable.

So now is the time to be thinking about it!!!

 I have a few new pattern releases to share with you too

bountiful

cosy home cushion

Enjoy the New Year wherever you are and keep stitching!

Cheers

Gail

 

                                

 

Just near my home there is a gorgeous shop (well, two of them) called Libby Lou. It is where I have done most of my Christmas shopping (and also where I will send my hubby!!)

                                

Look inside and see what I see when I walk in the door..

                         

a gorgeous display of Christmas goodies…

                          
beautiful homewares….

                          

lots of wonderful gift ideas….

                          

the cutest birds….

                           

what more can I say!!!

If you need a gift or a bit of retail therapy for yourself, visit Libby Lou. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!!

You can find them here

Libby Lou have 2 retail outlets in Melbourne.
Ferntree Gully
• 1829 Ferntree Gully Road, Ferntree Gully, Vic
• 887 Burwood Highway Ferntree Gully, Vic

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday closed

Phone: (03) 9756 0100

 

  enjoy your shopping!!!

Cheers

Gail

(I was not paid in anyway to do this blog post, I just wanted to share this awesome shop!! Permission was given for photos)                     

One of the wonderful things about International Quilt Market is the people you meet. I have been lucky enough to meet Kim Diehl and Dawn Heese on previous trips to the states and it was great to see them again in Houston.

This time I also met Laurie Baker and Michelle May.

Laurie and Kim have a new book out and I am lucky enough to have a signed copy…

 look at the gorgeous quilts in here….

This is Dawns new book…Inspired…

and I LOVE this one!!

Michelle uses felt and valdani threads in her designs and they are just the cutest!!

and I also have to show you Natalie Bird's new book as it is just gorgeous..

Red Home

Briarside Lane and Red Home

so if you are in NEED of a new book for Christmas (or just because) then these are great books!!

Have a great week!!

Cheers

Gail

It's that time again and here is the last block!

It is just the cutest!!

                         

 It is by the Lizzie B Cre8tive girls, Beth and Liz, and you can read all about them here. You can also download their block and start stitching!

I can't believe this is the last month, it has been great to get to know all the designers and to be a part of a wonderful stitch a long using the best threads!!

Don't forget to have a look at the Flickr group and to upload your block for a chance to win Aurifil threads! Look here for all the photos..

Did you also download my free ornament pattern, my post is on the 7th Nov, so scroll down and have a look.

Here is a great photo of all the ones Lynn has made from my pattern, don't they look so cute?

                            

So back to my needle and thread!! No rest for me as I have lots of wonderful retreats and teaching planned for next year and I have no time to waste!!

Have a great week!

Cheers

Gail

Herre are the last three ornaments for you to stitch…so cute!!

Visit Sarah, Roseann and Bari J to collect them.

Don't forget to comment on the ORIGINAL posts (the ones where you find the ornament patterns) to enter the give away..

Have fun!

Cheers

Gail

A Stitching Affair – spoil yourself

Over the weekend at The Australian Quilt Market, Helen Stubbings and I had the pleasure of finalising details for a wonderful, not to be missed event in Tasmania next year..

We have pleasure in announcing

A Stitching Affair  -  a totally indulgent stitching retreat and Tassie experience in the Highlands of Tasmania.

We will spoil you from the minute we meet until the hour we tearfully
wave you goodbye. 4-5 star accommodation options – Tantalising
Tasmanian fare, the wilds of the highlands – mists, wildlife and forests
– in the comfort of wood fires, central heating, warm friends and warm
thoughts.

You will have access to Helen and I for three days, we will stitch and
make at least six new projects – with all requirements supplied, learn
new techniques, share inspiration and totally spoil yourself.

 

You can even add a spa treatment or cocktail to the menu..

All details and registration can be found on our blog at A Stitching Affair

Numbers are strictly limited so don’t think about it for too long.
This will be an intimate retreat – you will get lots of personal
attention and help with your stitching.

If you have a group of friends, all come and we can organise you to
stay together. If you’d like to come for an extended holiday we will be
adding Quilt shop tour information and other great Tassie tourism
options to the site soon. There are so many great things for the family
to do whilst you treat yourself to a couple of days of ‘me time’.

Note: this is a long weekend in Tasmania and many other states. We
have left the Monday free for you to travel home to begin work Tuesday.

The Retreat cost includes:

Coach transfer from Hobart to Tarraleah return.

All meals inc: Breakfast, Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, supper

Six fully kitted projects

4 or 5 star accommodation

Other goodies and surprises – you won’t be disappointed

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Now I can hear you all saying – it will be too cold in June in
Tassie! take it from me, this is the best time of year in Tassie –
experience our beautiful winter in the warmth of stunning accommodation,
all heated with wood fires and electric or gas heating, perfect
stitching weather, warming food and warm friendships.

Hope you can come!!

Gail

 

Wow, more gorgeous ornaments to stitch, have you been keeping up?

                            

Hop on over to see Pam Kitty Morning, Victoria and the Lizzie B Cre8tive girls

Remember to leave a comment on EACH blog to be in the running to win gorgeous Aurifil Threads. You can go back and comment if you haven't already.

Cheers

Gail