Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Talula's Pink Quilt



I made this for my 1st and probablly only grandaughter Talula, It reminds me of Coconut Ice YUM! It is lovely with all the different textures fom the Chennilles and Minke so soft and cuddly.

Charm Party Tote !


Here is the Charm Party Tote !! Its a nice size and quite firm as they use pellon on the lining and the bag, I also put a fabric covered base into the bottom so it will stand on its own.! Has 2 big pockets inside and i love the little envelope pocket on the outside.

New projects Finished !!!



I thought it was time to add a couple of new projects Here.! These fabrics are so pretty. It's called Maypole By Moda, and the pattern is the Charm Party Tote by Penny Sturges, easy to make from all those yummy charm packs .

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

A New Addition to The Family !


Talula Was born On the 17th May 2008 weighing in at 3.5 kgs She is lovely, but I guess as Granma I could be a bit biased. !!

Friday, May 9, 2008

Deb's 50th Birthday Quilt !



Well this one breaks all Records, I cut the squares on Wednesday Night sewed them all together at Sew CrazyQuilters our weekly group On Thursday Morning , and finished it off this morning, I sat out in the sun and did the snipping then washed it to fluff it up. ! The party for Deb is tomorrow night and it's all done !! She loves antiques and old things, so I think the fabrics I have chosen for her, will suit.

Baby Quilt for Talula !



This quilt is also finished.!! It's for my new grand daughter who is supposed to arrive sometime in the next week or so.!! after 2 grandsons this will be a nice change.I bought the kit for this one while on Holidays in NZ last Christmas.

Is It a U F O.?


Well Is this really a UFO.? I bought these yummy flannels about 2 years ago, and I started to cut squares for a raggy quilt, I cut about 7, then it got sidelined for a couple of years...... I pulled it out last week and It is now finished, and oh so snuggly for these cool nights we have been having it needs another wash to help the fluffy seams, I did use a teddy bear fur brush on it and that worked quite well.

SUNSHINE !!


Well, I seem to have lost a Month or 2! Well I have been busy, This is a picture of a quilt I have finished !! I called it Sunshine as that was the name of the fabric in the quilt, A Jelly roll by Moda, It is a large single in size, and is very fresh and pretty, I quilted it myself on my Husqvarna mega Quilter and Next Generation Frame. I started this one in January at a retreat I went to at Alexandra Headlands.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Lilacs and Purple Bag

Another bag by Simply Chic Designs, I make and sell most of my bags on Ebay.
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This is the Bag I made. I used Rigalene in the Handles
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Wave Rulers

These are the Wave Edge Rulers.
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New Rulers

Well look at that wonky wiggle, Well actually it is supposed to be there, I bought some new rulers at the end of January, I took them out of the packaging and made up this piece. Its called the Wave Edge, and you can use it to make blocks or just use the bigger side for a scalloped edge around a quilt . There are 2 rulers one large one small. I then made the piece into a cute little Bag. I also tried Matilda's own fusible wadding That's in the Bag for extra stability, It's as good as pellon and works out a lot cheaper as it was 240 wide
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Hand Bag Doorstop !

I thought My little handbag Doorstop deserved a photo of it;s own. I think this fabric is my most favourite Shabby Chic. I'll have to make some more...... one day.
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Cup Cakes & Door Stop !

This is an apron that I made at a Retreat I went to At the end of January, at Alexandra Headlands, there is also a little miniature Carpet Bag Blue & White and at the back a Door Stop Handbag so cute.! It was a fun Long Weekend, with friends and made some new friends too.!
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Yummy Threads and Fibres

Have a look at these yummy wools and yarns I found at that shop. Spotlight. I hope to find some time to play with the embellisher with these. I also have a Journal Cover that i think some will find there way into.
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Hydrangeas.In full Bloom

Well I can't beleive It's March already and I haven't blogged yet.!This is a pretty Picture I took in N.Z at Christmas time. Everywhere we went we saw the most beautiful Hydrangea's . Shane My garden is way to hot for them.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Hello from New Zealand

Hello and Merry Christmas from New Zealand.! I,e been here for just under a week and have been to 2 quilt shops. I had to buy something to play with so bought some hexagon papers and some 1930 fat 1/8ths and have been making some hexagons by HAND who would of thunk it !! Me doing something by hand .I have been with mum to a friends who has the most beautiful cottage and a garden to match.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Next Generation Quilt Frame




Here are pictures of the frame all together and with my Janome 6500 on it.

To Many Toys, Not enough Time.!




After the last Brisbane quilt show I managed to talk my Other half into letting me buy a Quilting frame, I have just bought the Next Generation Quilt Frame, I have put my 6500 on it but can already see I would be better off with just a straight stitch Machine. I will see how I go and might have to save my Pennies Next Year.
My daughter and I learn't a whole new language while trying to put it together .
Thanks Vanessa for coming to our rescue and helping me with the last part of putting the rollers on.

Time Fly's When your Having Fun !!




Well Time flys when your having fun !! I can't beleive I haven't written anything for a month! So what have I been up to ? Well the Feelin Groovy quilt has taken a back seat while I finish a few other things. I went to a Friend Julie Donovans Yearly retreat at Lake Moogerah.. Lots of fun lots of mossies and bugs and lots of sewing done. I made a nice quilted carry all out of my favourite blue and white fabrics.
This is lake Moogerah where we had the retreat we couldn't actually see this lovely view from where we were.

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