I  have always had an interest in photography, in particular close ups of flowers.
Recently I did a one day workshop with a photographer friend of ours....Garry Brown of 
G3 Photographics...you can also find him over on
FB.....
I had a wonderful time at the Reptile Park taking photos of snakes, chameleons, crocodiles and Tazzie Devils.....and so a new hobby waits to be discovered.....I have to find extra time first though.




"The Chatsworth" Quilt is coming along with more borders added.....snowball border, blue border and the next flying geese border are all now in place just waiting for...

 the next applique border ....I think I have an idea!
Have you started collecting your fabrics yet?

Carol






Good news....I have decided to continue the 25% discount sale on selected fabric lines until 
7th of November.....this is for 

ON LINE SHOPPERS ONLY....

happy shopping...remember, to receive your discount you must apply 

the coupon code....Oct25%...in the box provided in your shopping cart


Carol

SALE....SALE....SALE...SAVE 25%

SALE....SALE...SALE

Cherry Pie Designs is having a 25% sale on selected fabric ranges.
Sale begins Wednesday 28th October - Saturday 31st October.


See the above flyer for all of the information you need to take part.

Happy Shopping 
Carol

And the fabric just keeps coming....

Fabric just keeps rolling through my door.....I had forgotten just how much was on order!

Today we have "Sturbridge" by Moda.....a little dark I know and not my usual item but I love it.
The panel is just too cute.....this and the accompanying fabrics would make a great bag.




"Eliza's Indigo" by Betsy Chutchion  for Moda is beautiful in Indigo and lighter shades of blue, mustard yellows, stripes, florals and plains.
Available off the bolt or as fat 1/8th packs....


For those of you in the American Reproduction Fabric Club, your post out will be leaving Monday of next week and you will be receiving eight of these lovely fabrics by Betsy.
Not a member?.....then why not join up now.
Click here to join.

until next time
Carol

American Reproduction Quilting Fabrics.....

Well Judy Rothermel and Karen Styles have done it again!
New fabric from both of these ladies has just arrived.

"Georgtown" from Judy is just so lovely.....what project will I incorporate it in?....or should I just start a new one?
Great stripes for fussy cutting and lovely florals to compliment.
Available from the bolt or as fat 1/8th packs....get yours now!
Click here to purchase.


"Loire Valley" also has great stripes and of course a great floral if you are doing some Broderie Purse.
Available from the bolt or as fat 1/8th packs....get yours now!
Click here to purchase.


Happy Shopping
Carol

Flowers, Fresh Air and just a little bit of sewing

Home again from our little one week break away.
We wondered down to the south coast of NSW to a little township called Currarong.
What a delightful little sea side village. It has been almost 30 years since I have been there and apart from some building renovations happening on some of the old style fishing cabins not a lot has changed.
 We drove down through the Southern Highlands and stopped as Mossvale for lunch and I just love taking pictures of flowers and couldn't resist the Tulips....they have almost faded but were still quilt colourful....going to try my hand at growing my own next year.


Almost every colour you could wish for.

Onto Currarong and the last weekend of the school holidays which was also the long weekend holiday was in full swing...people everywhere!
Fortunately once Monday afternoon came around everyone was off home except us....the little village was deserted almost except for a few locals.
So ensured some lovely long beach walks and bush walks around the Beecroft Headland.
The coast here in the Jervis Bay area is rugged and beautiful, whilst it's a wonderful place for the kids to swim amongst the rocks and creek.
On one of our walks we happened upon this tunnel that if you walk in here,

you will come out through there....

and this is the magnificent view on the other side.

Very windy on this day so didn't get too close to the edge.

I did find time to do a little sewing...working on another project pattern for next year....

and  take a drive to Nowra to Jukejema Quilting Barn, said hi to Kim (the owner), bought some lovely Anni Downs fabric to make some early Christmas presents...(hoping to find time)! and also caught up with Vicki from Amberwood Designs who was teaching a class there.

Now it's back to reality and the computer.


Carol

Lots going on....

There is no doubting the power of Spring.
This fabulous time of the year just makes you want to get things done.

"The Chatsworth Quilt" has benefited from the change in weather....and also being home more often has helped!



I have been cracking on and the first round of applique borders are now in place along with the little red border....and as you can see I am now onto the border with the Snow Ball blocks.


Lots of cutting here but with nothing on the telly to distract me...its all systems go!

As I said in my previous post I will be away next week.....so not wanting to take the machine with me....I am madly cutting up all of those nasty little bits that I just can't bare to throw away!....and making four patches ready for  hand applique whilst I am relaxing.


So this is what I have so far.....think I better make some more.


Hmm I know there was an idea there somewhere!

Enjoy this beautiful time of year.
Carol