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Sorry for the long delay between blog posts! I have been away for a holiday and for Quilt Market in St Louis in the US. I had a lovely time away but now am back and in full swing! While I was away I managed to do a little stitching on a secret project, but I’m afraid you will have to wait until the end of the year for the reveal…

I can tell you that there will be a new book next year…..this is a tiny clue!

I will be back soon to show you some awesome books that I got at Quilt Market…..and some photos next time too!

have a great weekend!

cheers

Gail

 

 

The Splendid Sampler book is on it's way!

I have so enjoyed being a part of this wonderful group! I am still working on my Splendid Sampler but that is the great thing about it! There is no deadline (well I should possibly give myself one so I finish!) and now that the book is released there will be a whole new sew-a-long!

Don't forget to visit the Splendid Sampler website! https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/blocks-and-bonus-projects/

You can join in the Splendid Sampler community over on Facebook, it's a great way to be inspired!

AND there is a MEGA GIVEAWAY over at Stitch This! The Martingale Blog with some wonderful prizes to win!!

Happy Stitching!

Cheers

Gail

I have just had the best weekend with lots of great ladies and our special guest from the US Bonnie Sullivan

here are the projects from me that the girls received

"see my sewing"

and "bountiful bees"

here is a blackwork version made with Bee Inspired fabric by deb Strain for Moda

then there are 4 new patterns also!

Autumn flowers (wool on cotton)

baskets of plenty

love, family, home

Primitive home tabletopper

all of these new patterns will be available this week!

enjoy!

cheers

Gail

 

 

Hi everyone, so as you can see I have been busy!!

Here is the cover of my new Simply Christmas book…this is No5!

It will be out on Monday….. 8 new projects!

Hope you like it!

cheers

Gail

I am so excited that All Things Christmas is now shipping to shops and in Australia, some shops have theirs!

Here is a list of Aussie shops that have it in stock.

Patchworks Plus

Gum Valley Patchwork

Pretty Country Things

Craft Quarters

The Crafty Hive

Care2Create

Bellarine Sewing Centre

Handcrafters House

Glendoon Cottage

Onpoint Patchwork and Needlecraft

Stawell Craft Shop

Here is the quilt I have made with the panel.

here is the link to download the FREE pattern

Download All Things Christmas Wall Hanging

There will also be a FREE pattern soon on the RED ROOSTER website here to make these cute little placemats.

All you need is a panel and a fat eighth of every print in the collection.

There are 9 placemats in total, using the large prints from the panel.

AND another free pattern is available here  for this gorgeous project made by Sandy Whitelaw of Upstairs Hobby Room!

I hope you enjoy my new line and have fun creating for Christmas this year!

if you make something, please share!

happy sewing!!

Gail

I'm back after a lovely weekend! It's been a bit cold here in Melbourne so perfect for sewing!

The winner of a parcel of goodies from me is Christine M, so Christine, email me your address and I will pop it in the mail for you!

Thanks so much everyone!

I am excited this week that my new fabric line "all things Christmas" is starting to arrive in stores in Aus…

and I will have a free pattern on the blog by the end of the week, using the panel.

until then, sew to your hearts content!

cheers

Gail

WOW! The year has flown by since The Splendid Sampler started! I had all good intentions of keeping ahead of the game but alas I was a tad busy last year!

I have done about 40 blocks, the last 2 just last week!

First Purse

Four Corner Spinwheel

There is a GREAT giveaway over on The Splendid Sampler web page….so pop on over to join in the fun!

There are also lots of quilts to see!

and if you want to start all over again then the book will be out soon!

I also have a give away happening here…for Aussies only this time please!

Leave a comment about your blocks and I will put together a parcel of goodies!! I will be back with a winner next week so you have until Monday morning!

Until then, sew another block!

cheers

Gail

I have been collecting a few more books from Martingale…..on my recent trip to the US I bought this wonderful book.

"Change of Seasons" by Bonnie Sullivan

A FABULOUS book filled with FABULOUS projects!!

AND don't forget Bonnie is coming in April…only 5 places left on the Sunday!

And I got this one too!!

"Small and Scrappy" by Kathleen Tracy

I love a scrappy pinwheel and I LOVE a blue mini!!

And lastly I got this one….I must say I wasn't a big fan of Churn Dash Quilts but this book has changed my mind!

AND THIS IS THE QUILT!!

Dreaming in Color by Kim Brackett and it's on my list!!

Kate Henderson also has a fabulous quilt (actually two) in the book.

So pop on over to the website and take a look!! ShopMartingale

These are going to keep me busy!

Have a great Stitching January!!

cheers

Gail

 

 

 

Just popping in to wish you all a very Happy New Year!

May 2017 be good to you!

Thanks so much for all your support in 2016

keep stitching!

cheers

Gail

 

So, where did that year go!

It seems like it was just yesterday I was planning out my 2016!

I have lots planned for 2017…I thought I was slowing down..(not!)

First of all is the Workshop with Bonnie Sullivan on the weekend of 1st and 2nd April…this will be heaps of fun and I have a few places left on Sunday only..

Then it's off to the US for Spring Quilt Market in May….(but not before a holiday with hubby and friends)

June will see me back up in Cohuna for a weekend of classes, then to Bairnsdale for a weekend..(more details to follow)

July is A Stitching Affair with Helen, this time in Tassie (fully booked) and a weekend of casual stitching (more details soon)

Aug I am hoping to be back in Europe……I am still thinking about it…nothing booked yet but hopefully some classes!

Oct is Stitched in Time for Christmas with Ramona…then Houston..

so that is the year planned out!

as well as writing books and designing fabric I think I will be busy!

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR    

I appreciate it so much

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and A Happy New Year!