I’m excited to be chatting with Pat Sloan on Mon 6th August.
I met Pat at my very first trade show in the US in 2011 and we have been friends ever since!
This is the 3rd time I have been on her show and it’s always fun! We will talk about my new book Patchwork Loves Embroidery published by Martingale and my new fabric line Home Sewn by Henry Glass & Co, among other things!
here is the link to listen. http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast
cheers
Gail
In the Blue Garden is a new pattern just released…I taught this pattern in Wyhalla at Pretty Country Things in June. It’s a quick folder with a clear zipper pouch as well as a pocket.
here is the inside…..I am just loving playing with clear vinyl to create pockets you can see in!
it’s approx 11″ x 9″
Available now from Fabric Patch
Happy Stitching!
cheers
Gail
I am so excited to show you my new fabric line with Henry Glass and Co.
This was shown to stores in May and will deliver in Nov 2018.
The panel consists of 4 houses and some flowers, which can be used on it’s own or cut up to make table runners, cushions, small wall hangings, etc.
The prints are awesome hexagons and shoo fly blocks as well as smaller prints to coordinate.
this is the link to the Henry Glass website http://www.henryglassfabrics.com/php/catalog/fabricshop.php?a=sc&Category=502
and here are some of the prints
I am LOVING it and can’t wait to start sewing with it!
I hope you like it too!
cheers
Gail
I’m back after a long trip to the US, which was fabulous!
But for now, I have some new patterns that are now available.
Happy is the Heart that Stitches..sewing folder with Batting “pages”
Bees in the garden… small bag with outer pocket
Red delight..large wall hanging..31″ x 37″
Just a note also to let you know I still have places on Friday 24th August for the stitching day with Bonnie Sullivan, it will be awesome fun!
Happy Stitching!
cheers, Gail
so, aside from my new book,there are a few others that are great new books too!
It is no secret among my friends that I love scrap quilts! This book takes it up a level and hopefully I can use up more of my stash!
and this one is definitely on my list of to do quilts!
Kathy Cardiff is one of the nicest people in the industry! I was so excited to see her new book!
and look at this awesome quilt!
and this gorgeous journal cover
Both of these books are available from Martingale where you can see more photos of the projects in the books. Or ask at your local Quilt Shop!
All photos by Brent Kane used with permission
I think I need a bigger book shelf!
Happy Stitching!
Gail
I am so excited that me new book is finally here! The official release date was April 2nd 2018 but I was lucky enough to get some early.
I absolutely love the cover and pretty much everything in the book too.
But here are some of my favourites
I will be at AQC tomorrow in Melbourne, signing my books on the Gum Valley patchwork stand…from 10.30 for about an hour and a half…come by!
Thanks to the awesome team at Martingale, for again doing a wonderful job on my book!
All photos by Brent Kane used with permission
Have a great week!
Happy Stitching!
Gail
Hi everyone, I have been very slack in keeping up with my blog. In January I traveled to Japan for 2 weeks and had an amazing time! The highlight was the Tokyo Quilt festival, such an awesome show.
The i stitch club is in full swing with lots of people joining in, it’s not too late to play catch up if you want to join now.! This little mug rug isFeb’s extra project.
I am also getting ready for my first event of the year, Stitched in Time, on March 24 & 25. I still have places available if you would like to attend. Details on my event page.
And before we know it, it will be April and my new book with be out! Patchwork Loves Embroidery Too is due on April 2nd. I love this book (just as much as my last two) and I hope you do too!
I hope you are keeping busy stitching and enjoying the last of our Aussie summer sun (or looking forward to the sun after all the snow in Europe and the US!)
happy stitching days!
cheers
Gail
Hi everyone, I’m here to show you some of the blocks from the i stitch club for 2018.
We are working on the BOM send my love.
These blocks are Karleen’s. Instead of needleturn applique, she has used blanket stitch.
these are Ramona’s and she will piece her blocks as she prefers to do this!
and this is the bonus project…a cute little dilly bag!
It’s not too late to join in! If you would like to, click on the i stitch club tab on my website.
January’s patterns will be emailed as soon as I see you have joined and February’s will be emailed on Wednesday.
keep stitching!
Gail
Wishing you all a Happy New Year! 2018 is almost here and I am looking forward to it!
As well as my new “I Stitch Club” that will feature the BOM “send my love”, I also have another new BOM which will be available at the beginning of Feb.
The Sopwell Ladies Basket Society Quilt is a 6 part BOM available from your local quilt store. There is applique, stitching and piecing and it’s very scrappy!
Block one: Alice
Block two: Louise
Block three: Mary
Block four: Jane
Block five: Katherine
Block six: Charlotte
Patterns are nearly done!
If you are looking for a shop that is running this BOM, please contact Linda at Gum Valley Patchwork or Lorraine at Patchwork Passion.
Here’s to 2018!
see you there!
cheers
Gail
My new i stitch club is up and running and the 2018 project will be a BOM called “send my love”, This starts in Jan 2018
Here is a look at one of the designs for Jan.
each month for 12 months you will receive a pattern with 3 new designs plus instructions for a small project using one of the designs.
to join in, click on the “i stitch” tab up the top and read all about it, then it’s easy to pay with PayPal. The cost is US$50 for the year…no more costs!
thanks
Happy Stitching
Gail
