Good Morning everyone...it is chilly here in Melbourne and I plan to stay inside and stitch all day! (although I really should go for a walk!!)
Here is block seven for you all....."delight" is this month's block....
Enjoy!!! and I will be back on Monday with some photo's from my Tassie trip!!!and a reveal of my "pink" project!!
Gail
since I have posted (although I still have been reading lots of blogs!!). Most of the projects I am working on a secret, I have done something for Homespun Magazine for next year. I have finished 4 of the projects I am taking to Norway in September. I have been busy working on a new logo with the fabulous Anthea, (who is also putting my book together...it's starting to take shape) so I will have something to show next week.
I am also working on projects for a few workshops coming up in the next few months...(only 11 and a bit weeks until Norway!!)
Next weekend will see me in Tassie with the fun loving Natalie (check out her new logo!!)
and I will be releasing a new pattern after that (remember the pink?) I hope we won't be too cold in Tassie but it's going to be a lot of fun!!!
So I don't have any sneak peeks at the moment but I have a photo of the jonquils in my front yard!!
See you on Tues for the next block of A Christmas Wish!!
Cheers
Gail
Happy Wednesday everyone!! I have been to the graphic designer this morning and my book is soon going to be a reality...how exciting (and scary at the same time!!)
I have also received an email from Marcia at Attic Quilts with more details about a workshop she is running.......I will be there with some new projects.... click the following link for the flyer (need to wait for geek sons to come home to work out how to put flyer on blog!!!)
It is on Saturday July 25th at Attic Quilts in Berwick, Marcia has a great shop and it sounds like it will be a fun day. I would love for you to join us!!!
another sneak peek from the book!!!
hope to see you at Attic Quilts!!!
Cheers
Gail
Today I spent a lovely morning at my friend Trudy's house. I have been taking some photos for my book....so take a look at a few....
you can see a little bit of the stitching...can you see a common thread here......
Tomorrow I am going up to Ramona's for another shoot...you can never have enough photo's!!!
Have a great weekend!!!
Cheers
Gail
Here is a photo of Willy's first block of "Busy little Christmas Elves". Blue is her favourite colour (and mine too!!!) She brought it with her to class today and I had to show you...
most of these blues are reproductions......there are not a lot of Christmas blues around!!!........the DMC colour is 930.....it works really well with all the different fabrics.
back to work!!!
Cheers
Gail
Well, winter has come to Melbourne and it's cold today!! I think that means it is perfect weather to stitch......so here is block six!!!
First, though....check out these blocks so gorgeous...it is great to see all the different blocks out there in blogland....the quilts are going to look fabulous!!
Click here Download Block 6 believe
(slight correction to the instructions, circles are not lazy daisy flowers!!! )
I hope you are enjoying these blocks.....not long to go now!!!
and make sure you visit Melly.....her wonderful book is here!!!! Congrats Mel...it is gorgeous!!!
Talk later
Cheers
Gail
WOW!!!! What an adventure we have had in Cairns!! Rosie, Leanne and myself flew up to Cairns on Friday and have had the best time with the Kate & Colleen from Buttontree Quilts at their first weekend workshop. The workshop was at a beautiful property in the Atherton Tablelands and was just the perfect setting for a weekend of sewing, laughing, eating (very yummy food!!) and meeting lots of fantastic ladies.
here are some of the ladies working......
Colleen, Andrea and Gail......this is just outside the venue......and the view from the verandah is to die for!!!
we had glorious weather.......and a sensational sunrise (thank you Leanne for waking me at 6.30am so I wouldn't miss it!!!)
we also had a little bit of Carins rain (well we were in the tropical north!!) but it was still warm (a lot warmer that Melbourne!!!)
Here are Kate and Deb, looking after the shop...lots of yummy fabric there!!
We had a fabulous time and so did all the lovely ladies we met.......Kate and Colleen absolutely thought of everything!!! and thanks also to all the willing helpers who made sure it was such a success.
It was also amazing to see lots of different flowers up in far north Queensland......
this is one of my favourites (not sure of the name)
and look at this amazing jade flower!!!
A big THANKS to Kate and Colleen for a wonderful adventure!!!
Now back to reality!!!
Cheers
Gail
Marcia at Attic Quilts in Berwick (Australia!) is offering my Seasons BOM in a beautiful pink and green colourway. Here are some photos for you.....it is gorgeous!!
If you would like to join this BOM, give Marcia a call or email her. She is also offering a country colourway for those who would prefer it.
Back to work!!
Gail
it's Friday night and I am off to do some stitching at Foothills tonight, a chance to catch up with the girls and get a little bit of stitching done. It's also the night to pick 2 winners...and they are Sharon from Canada and Daisy Julz ...congratulations....send me an email with your details and I will post them on Monday!!!! THANK YOU to everyone who left a comment.
I have been back to making quilts for my book...here are a couple of little looks!!
a little bit of applique...and
a little bit of stitching....
hopefully a little bit of writing next week!!!
Have a great weekend!!
Cheers
Gail
I am back with more photos of "busy little Christmas elves". The pattern is available now so be sure to ask at your local quilt shop......or you can purchase online at any of the shops on the left sidebar.
choir elves
star hug
minding the present
merry christmas
here is the quilt finally finished......I hope you enjoy.....
Now for a giveaway....I have 2 patterns to giveaway so leave a comment and I will be back on friday with the winners!!!
I also have another project in Country Threads which will be out tomorrow I think.
a nice big roomy bag for all your winter shopping!!!
Have a great week...
Cheers
Gail
