Bubble and Squeak

Hi and Welcome....So happy to share my new pattern...."Bubble and Squeak" with you.
It has such a warm and fuzzy feel to it....I just love how scrap quilts make me feel.
A great quilt for quilters of all levels using your fabric stash only...and of course the more diverse your scraps the better they look.
The border and binding fabric is the beautiful Eliza's Indigo fabric by Betsy Chutchian for Moda (you will need 80cm) and the blue fabric for the tiny squares is Alice's Scrapbag by Barbara Brackman for Moda (30cm)....both of which I still have some left.

The finished quilt measures 44" x 52" but of course you can make it bigger if you wish.
The pattern instructions have lots of colour images for you and comes complete with Mylar templates so there is no need to fuss around cutting your own....to purchase your copy Click Here.

Thanks for stopping by

Carol

New Fabrics are here...

Just arrived are these beauties from Moda....

"Alice's Scrapbag" by Barbara Brackman...

I have six fat 1/4 packs available @$38.50 each. FREE shipping is the bonus on this pack so....

Click here to purchase and apply the Coupon Code....aliceqtr.

Applicable to Australian orders only.

and "Isabella" from Riley Blake.

Eight fat quarter packs of these lovelies are available @$54 with FREE shipping.

Click here to purchase and apply the Coupon Code...isabellaqtr.

Applicable to Australian orders only.

Offer available until 25th September 2015
unless sold out before.

Enjoy shopping

Carol

Heading out to......

Heading out at the end of this week to Western NSW for a 2 day workshop.
I hear that the ladies are keen to get started.....the weather promises to be lovely and I can't wait to catch up with everyone.

Red and Blue kits for the ladies to get started on their Feeling Blue quilt....needle turn appliqué and machine piecing and of course using that wonderful Aurifil thread.

Part 1 of the new BOM is posting out today...."Coney Island" includes easy machine piecing, needle turn appliqué and hand piecing.....Not a member? then don't delay there is a limited number of programs available.

Click here for all the info.

Lots and Lots of new fabric has arrived.....Past Endearments by Judy Rothermel, Hannah's Heritage also by Judy, Tree of Life by Mary Koval (accompanying fabrics only at this stage), Ophelia by Nancy Gere, Mill Book 1892 from Moda, Bon Voyage by French General and Union Blues by Barbara Brackman......Is that enough too choose from?....I want to use them all!

Thanks for tuning in....
Carol

Hi and Welcome, May has begun, the days are shorter and my office here is cold, so I will quickly give you an update of what has been happening. April was so busy with 4 shows! Fairholme quilters had their 30th Anniversary show and it was a gem as always and  Caroline Bay had its 3rd quilt exhibition and the only disappointment on the weekend was the weather. The rain just had to make an appearance! One day later I was off to AQC in Melbourne and thank you to everyone who made this a very enjoyable show. The response to my patterns and items was overwhelming and I have only just completed the after show orders!   This stand was just amazing. They sold lovely braid and habby items. As you can see it was like going back in time....beautiful.   And of course my favourite stand at the show Somerset Patchwork...always something good to buy from Karen. The last weekend of April saw me at the Springwood Quilt Exhibition which as always is a wonderful event. The big news for me is that on Monday May 12th my husband I will be heading over to America to exhibit at the Spring Market Wholesale Market in Pittsburgh. After lots of encouragement from friends we made the big decision to go ahead and do this and oh how that time has come around so quickly. We have no expectations, only to enjoy ourselves and have a bit of a holiday afterwards. Louise will be here on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help you so give her a call if you need anything. I will keep you posted via Facebook. So be sure to jump on over to FB and take a peek next week.

Enduring Legacy/Old Sturbridge by Judy Rothermel has just arrived in 13 wonderful choices. I am having a slice of all of them!   click here to purchase.     Yorktown c 1930 is certainly lovely in  muted colours. New  from Blue Hill fabrics I am sure you will enjoy these beauties.   Click Here to Purchase    Four lovely fabrics in red and brown are here from Moda. Millbook 1852 is rich and beautiful.   And of course Ladies Album by Barbara Brackman has arrived but is selling fast!     Click here to purchase   Carol

Golden colours

On my last posting I showed you what I was hoping to get started on next.

Well I have at least made a start on the piecing. And I am hoping to get underway with the applique today.....fingers crossed!

I don't know what has drawn me to this little quilt. I think it may have been the colours.

My version wont be quite as bright as the original, but will be along those lines.

I have chosen fabrics, from the Civil War Jubilee and Crossroads ranges from Moda and the lovely pale wheat colour is Wickerweave by Renee Nannerman. I think they work nicely together.

For the applique I am going to use the pretty little floral you can see. The same fabric will also make up the centre of each block.

 

 

To make each block you will need to use the Quick Flying Geese method.

Here is a quick tutorial for those of you who haven't used this very precise method.

 

Place two smaller light coloured squares right sides together with the larger contrast square and stitch 1/4" either side of the pencil line. Press with a dry iron and then separate by cutting along the centre pencil line.

 

 

Press each of the "wings" back.

 

 

Now place the final light coloured square atop each of the halves and sew in the same manner as before. Press and then cut in halves.

 

 Press back the "wings" again and there you have 4 perfect flying geese units.

 

until next time

Carol



SAVE 40% on Yuwa fabric

Welcome,

Why not purchase yourself a wonderful Christmas present of Yuwa fabric.

From now until midnight on the 4th December (unless sold out before) you can buy Yuwa fabric and save 40%.

Minimum cuts of 50cm apply. Be sure to "check" the correct shipping option in your shopping cart.

Click here to purchase.

New Moda fabric has just arrived.

The latest range of fabric designed by Barbara Brackman.....

"Metropolitan Fair"

has just arrived and I have already cut into it! I just couldn't wait.

A selection of beautiful greens, pinks, reds and browns just set the pulse racing with ideas.

Available off the bolt or as a fat 1/8th pack.

Click here to purchase.

Now if you are planning 2013 as I have been then you can keep track of where I will be through out the year by

Clicking here.

Book your event now for 2013

If you would like me to visit your stitching group during the year please contact me and book your event.

Shop Hours

Now don't forget that my little shop is now open on the First and Third Tuesday and Thursday of the month up until Christmas....

December 4th,6th,18th, and 20th.

The 20th December will be the last trading day for 2012.

I will re-open January 15th 2013 on EVERY Tuesday and Thursday of the month.

Classes for beginners applique will begin in February.

More details for classes will follow.

Happy stitching

Carol