Lee made this stunning quilt with Wendy Arnold's help in the Anything Goes classes on Tuesdays. I love all the gorgeous fabrics Lee has used in this quilt but I think my favourites are the Kaffe Fassett's (as always!). :-)
Lee started her patchworking career last year by taking Wendy Arnold's 9 week Sampler Quilt course. There's no stopping her now! :-))) Yes, we did warn her about the addiction to patchwork ...
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After many months of work in Wendy Arnold's Anything Goes class on a Tuesday afternoon and working hard at home, Margaret and Lynn have finished their beautiful Block of the Month quilts, Lovebird Lane.
The quilts are gorgeous and they've done a great job of all the applique and piecing. It's a quilt to bring a smile to one's face. I love the stunning little birds and all the whimsical blocks - too precious! :-))
The first is Margaret with hers....
This is Lynn with hers.
Details from the quilt.
Huge smiles of pride and relief at completing their quilts ... not bad for two beginners, is it?? We're so proud of them!! They decided to give it a go and have achieved great things. No stopping them now!! :-)))
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Shhh! Don't tell Sharon that I'm letting you see this! ;-)) I'm supposed to be making up the kits at the back so we can get these out into the shop as soon as possible. But I couldn't resist sharing this gorgeous children's range with you.
How fun are these fabrics?? I'm going to be taking one home to make for my cousin's first grandchild. Do you think little Harley would like this?
The complimentary range is wonderful too - so bright and cheerful! Yes, I sneaked a photo of that for you too! :-))) Aren't they wonderful?
They'll be in the shop later today - promise!
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I'm stitching Block 1 of the Thankful block of the month designed by Melissa Grant. What a pleasure this is!! “Faux doilies”, ric-rac roses, small fabric roses, embroidered appliqué, reverse appliqué, gathered panels, lace-covered panels, and a dimensional bow and some embroidery! And a technique booklet included with the first block that has really clear instructions on all techniques! How good is that! This is a charming project and I'm loving it!
We are running this BOM, starting at the beginning of June. It's a 6 month BOM, with the first month priced at $43.50 (because it includes the technique booklet) and the following 5 months priced at $39.50 per month. The price includes: the fabric for the quilt top, 3 of the gorgeous hand dyed burgandy variegated threads, 3 of the hand dyed green variegated threads, 3 of the beige DMC threads, a spool each of the hand dyed ric rac, the lace and the stabliser required for the quilt top. It does not include the silk threads for the needleturn applique, the freezer paper, the binding, wadding or backing - although we do stock all of these and would be delighted to supply them to you.
My first attempt at a fabric rose. Loving it!
Melissa's stunning "Thankful" Block of the Month. Read about what inspired the Thankful quilt here.
We stock some of Melissa Grant's other patterns and are ordering in a number of others over the next few months. They are absolutely stunning! :-) If there are any you would like, speak to us and we'll order them in for you with our June order.
Other fabrics included in our BOM are shown in this last photograph.
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Our Juniors proudly showing off the pin cushions they made during their Ready, Set, Sew class on Saturday. Sophie, Nicole, Jessica and Tim sewed up a storm and had great fun finding fabric for their wristband pin cushions! They're loving these projects from Paula Storm!
They're doing just fine and really getting to grips with their sewing machines and the intricacies of sewing straight quarter inch seams. Their next project will be a small cushion and they're all looking forward to it immensely.
The gorgeous wristband pin cushions the juniors made on Saturday. Look how they've fussy cut their fabric to get the best from it.
The concentration and 'have a go' attitude of these youngsters and the joy they have in their completed projects is wonderful to see. We love Junior Club Saturdays!
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was the verdict at the end of our first PPP night at Avonleigh!! Pizzas were consumed, old friends caught up with, new friends made, ideas traded, projects admired, assistance sought and given, loads of piecing done.... oh yes, and the ocassional glass of pink champagne or wine imbibed genteelly!.... and copious amounts of chocolates simply disappeared from the tables!! ;-)))
Sharon and I closed the doors just after midnight feeling that we are very lucky to share in the sisterhood of the patchworking world. Thank you all for making it such a great evening!
ps - I noticed that the rowdy crowd in Sharon's room were the early faders. The quieter, well-behaved attendees in my room stayed the distance!! ;-)))
We had to laugh at the difference in hexie size!!
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I must admit that I'm fascinated by Sashiko and can't wait to try my hand at it. If you feel the same then this class is for you!
Learn how to create and transfer traditional Sashiko patterns with Corrie Swart on Sat, 3 September. Then quilt the beautiful designs by machine and create this wonderful quilt using the quilt-as-you-go method.
Date: Sat, 3rd September 2012
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Cost : $50 per person
Aren't these traditional Sashiko designs so beautiful?
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We are delighted to offer this class by Corrie Swart on 18 August. Both of these wonderful quilts have been made from one fabric only! The quilts seem intricate but yet are simple to sew once you know how!
Book yourself into this class, choose an appropriately glorious border print to use and make a stunning quilt!!
Date: Saturday, 18 August
Time : 9.30am - 4pm
Cost: $50 per person, which includes morning and afternoon tea/coffe/cake.
For this class, you will be required to purchase the book on the requirements list. We will have the book available in the shop at the time of the class and think you will go on to make many more of these stunning quilts.
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Beth is also making the gorgeous Brigette Giblin's interpretation of Mrs Vigors quilt during Libby's Anything Goes classes on a Tuesday evening.
Beth chose to hand piece the centre and then foundation piece the outer circle of the centre whereas Sharon and I are English paper piecing the centre but will also use foundation piecing for the outer circle. It's loads of fun and we're loving it!
Very addictive!!!
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Lynette Anderson's gorgeous "Stiched by Me" Block of the Month is available in the shop. Um, it has been for a few months just someone forgot to mention it on the blog!! Ooops!!
It will run over 7 months and costs $35 per month. Measuring 35 1/2" x 43 1/2" on completion, it will make a lovely lap quilt, wall hanging or throw over the back of the sofa. You can see the colours we have chosen in the photo below. You can start it anytime as long as we still have stock available. :-))
Each block features some special buttons which are included in the pattern. These include the tape measure ribbon which is used on a couple of blocks and the paper hexagons for the little quilt that the birdcage is sat on so you won't have to worry about sourcing them!
Price include patterns, fabric (including binding) and the buttons that come with the patterns to make the quilt top.
Our colours are shown in this photo showing block 1 and the fabrics chosen to the right of it. So pretty! :-))
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