Welcome to 2015.... Well that's almost a bit late as January in almost over!
I trust everyone has had a lovely break.
At present I am busy painting my son's bedroom...well I have made a start on the cupboard at least..the kids only moved out 2 years ago..oh well better late than never! There are always things to be done other than stitching.

February's club packs are cut, packed and ready to go....feel like I might be getting ahead!

During February I will be open more often....Trading Hours for February will be 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday....9.30am - 3.30 pm.

Saturday...9.30am - 12.00 noon.

Come in and say hi. 

New quilts for this year...."Little Spools" and "Feeling Blue" are all finished, patterns written and kits cut. As these are not on the web site yet just drop me a line if you are wanting more information on these projects.

"Little Spools" is available as a  pattern only or pattern and template set, and there is a "Starter Pack" available which includes the fabrics for the borders and binding and an assortment of fabrics to make 30 spools blocks.

"Feeling Blue"... available as a pattern only or as a pattern and kit.

I have also been making  cute little stars....American pieced...so quick and easy...the hardest part is choosing the fabric! These will feature as a Magazine Project  later in 2015.....more about them later!

The new website is coming along....a little slower than I had hoped...there are still some "bugs" hiding inside but these are being hunted down and hopefully it will "go live" in the next 2 weeks!
Its an enormous task loading all the stock onto the new website and  getting used to how the new system will work, so please bear with me whilst I find my way around the new "House".

2015 is shaping up to be a big year....so there will be "no rest for the wicked" in my house.

See you soon
Carol

Christmas is upon us and so for those of us ....like myself who have left it all until the last moment.....its now time to panic!!

Thank you everyone who has helped and supported me this year in my business...it is greatly appreciated.

2015 will have lots of new things happening for me....new shows...Brisbane and Canberra....A new website...that's almost done now....classes and workshops ( have to organize that yet!) and of course new patterns and LOTS of beautiful new fabrics.....Oooo can't wait for these.

February only will have a change of trading hours for those of you who can't get away from work...

New trading hours for FEBRUARY only will be.... 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.....9.30 am until 3.30pm

Saturday 9.30 am until 12.30pm

There will be classes during February but I will get back to you with that information in a few days.

Back to reality....The Feeling Blue Quilt is off at the quilters, the pattern is finished and kits will soon be available......

.I have almost finished quilting The Spool Quilt ...it's looking so pretty....starter packs for this will be available next year.

and I have started on a BOM....not sure as to how I feel about this one yet!

Please note the trading hours for December / January are....

Closed from the afternoon of 11th December and will reopen 12th January.

Internet orders as usual.

So thanks again....have a safe and happy Christmas and hope to see you in the New Year.

until next time

Carol

Last weekend saw the Tocal retreat weekend come and go along with that awful hot weather...thankfully!
Everyone enjoyed themselves, we had good food and company and wonderful show and tell.

Something for everyone in the show and tell.

A talented group of ladies.

 A big thanks to all of the ladies over the weekend who helped me get away early enough on the Sunday to make the presentation of my daughters 2nd Dan Grading. All was achieved.

Shelley is on the right with her long time grading buddy Holly on the left.

Centre is their Grandmaster.

until next time

Carol

Just basted the little spools quilt ready for quilting.
Gather your pretties together this will be a pattern for 2015.

Until next time

Carol

Lovely new fabrics from Moda have just arrived. ..."Community" by Howard Marcus. 

Available now on the website. ...hop on over and take a peek.

Until next time

Carol

 Its wonderful to be spending some time at home....painted the wood work around the front and back doors  ....sounds boring but it was very much needed and painting is one of those instant transformations that really don't take long to do.

Thought I would share with you though my latest purchases.....Picked this great little desk up at a shop in Yarramalong (Central Coast NSW ) and as if the actual desk isn't cute enough the little brass plaque you can see on the front of the  document box reads...."Patent applied for March 11th 1918". I am going to try and chase down the history of this little piece of furniture....Oh and the document box folds down into the desk top.

Stopped in at the French Market last Saturday and nabbed this wonderful bench seat, candles and pretty linen coat hangers....just love them all.

until next time

Carol

Lots of new fabric has been arriving  from our very clever Australian ladies.....
Pomegranate Lane Cotton and Wool from the Quilted Crow ladies

I can't wait to start something with the wool....just waiting on the correct coloured thread from Aurifil.

and Victoria Park by Karen Styles of Somerset Patchwork.

Both of these ranges are just beautiful and different.

I have taken some time this weekend to play in my garden and my roses are blooming beautifully.....

A quick trip to Swanes Nursery to pick up some new plants for the garden and couldn't resist taking a few snaps.....wishing these were mine!

until next time

Carol