So I did get my act together and stitched this little tree for you. It took me just on an hour to stitch and then a little bit extra to bind. Feel free to use it on whatever you like. I have given basic instructions but adapt if you want to!!
I know it's a bit late for mailing but it's not too late for an extra gift to give personally!!!
maybe it's just what you needed for someone special!!!
Enjoy and
Merry Christmas!!!
Cheers
Gail
I have had lots of things on this time of the year and I have been busy doing "mum" stuff. I have also been a little bit obsessed with my "Dear Jane", now that I have some non work sewing time. I have been aiming for one block a day until next Tuesday, which is when I have a "Dear Jane" class, the last one for the year. As I haven't been able to do many of the blocks during the year I thought a last minute catch up will help me get to a reasonable tally of blocks....which is now at 73!!!
I have also been working with some of the gorgeous wool felt I bought from Foothills Fabric and threads, yes it's a Christmas design...won't be ready for this year but will be for next!!! so I kind of have a head start!!
I have managed to decorate a little for Christmas too....only 2 1/2 weeks to go. Liam doesn't finish school until the 18th Dec so I have a little time left to do some serious shopping.
Back soon with some more photos and maybe a little freebie (if i can get my act together!!!)
Have a good week
Cheers
Gail
This gorgeous fabric is the inspiration for a new quilt I have named "provence". With a mix of applique, stitching and piecing it really didn't take me too long to make! I have written the pattern and drawn the designs, taken a photo....so off to the printers tomorrow and hopefully by the end of the week it will be in your local patchwork shop. (well okay, probably only in Australia but it will be ready!) Size is 60" x 60".
This pattern is also ready. I have used Cottage Garden threads which are just gorgeous. In this pattern are 6 pincushions, 3 pin books and 3 pin keeps.
hope you like them!
Back to the drawing board, I still have some rouenneries fabric left!
Cheers
Gail
While I was at AQM, I caught up with Linda from Gum Valley Patchwork. She told me all about a quilt for Beryl for her 90th birthday. It just so happens it was one of my designs from a few years ago. Of course the quilt needed to be bigger so Linda did just that and made it bigger!
She has done a great job and I hope Beryl loves it!!! You can go over to Linda's blog to see a close up photo.
Cheers
Gail
PS the quilt is called "garden path"
It's been a very busy year and always at this time we finish with AQM. We had a great weekend catching up with a lot of people and looking at all the lovely new fabrics and patterns and gadgets.....
Lorraine, Leanne and I in front of my "Busy Little Christmas Elves"
It was wonderful to meet up with everyone but it was exhausting!!!
Louise from Sweden has sent me a photo of her Laila's Garden which she has renamed "Norwegian Garden"
it looks so gorgeous!! don't you think?
Have a great week!!
cheers
Gail
I have been using these gorgeous threads in one of my new patterns and I thought you would like to see them!
They are hand dyed here in Australia by Pam (pam@cottagegardenthreads.com.au) and come in about 30 different colour ways. They all have gorgeous names like "sweet pea", "raisin", "damask rose" and "ash".
I have used "larkspur" and "ash" on this pincushion
and "damask rose" and "ash" on this one.
They are available at Foothills Fabrics and threads, Candleberry Country and I think Siw from Quiltegaarden will also be stocking them (look in the left or right sidebars for links)
I have also made this which is made from the range "maid of honor" by Bonnie Sullivan.
I will have both of these at AQM on the weekend.
Cheers
Gail
it's only 7 weeks until Christmas...........
you still have time to finish your Christmas wish BOM
this is Carolina's
and this is Louise's
and you still have time to make this quilt
this is from Simone
I hope you like this little show and tell, I have added more photos to the Christmas wish album on the left.
Cheers
Gail
So can someone tell me where the week went? I had plans to post on Wednesday and now it's Friday...........
first I will draw 3 winners from my previous post........
Fiona wins a copy of "sweet home pocket bags"
Angie wins a copy of "a Christmas welcome" and
Debra (Oct 25th 8.42am) wins a copy of the "pretty hexagon baskets"
I hope you enjoy the patterns, please send me an email with your details and I will post them on Monday!!!
I would like to share this photo of May Kristin's " A Christmas wish" BOM
it is absolutely gorgeous and I was very excited to see it in "real life"!!!
May Kristin and her friend Anita joined us on the Hurtigruten cruise and it was wonderful to get to know them both. May Kristin has some photos to share of the cruise if you would like to see more.
and if you look on the left I have made an album with some finished "A Christmas Wish" BOM's. If you need some ideas on how to finish yours, have a look.....and if you would like me to add your finished quilt, please email me a photo...I would love to see them all!!!!
Back soon
Cheers
Gail
Now that I am back from Norway I can release all my new patterns. I have added them to the my patterns photo album on the left .
Here are a few
this is called "sweet home pocket bags". It includes a needlecase, pincushion and stitchery folder. The folder is big enough to hold a 6" hoop as well as all your other stitching needs.
This is "A Christmas Welcome", a nice wallhanging to brighten up your Christmas
and "pretty hexagon baskets" which have been very popular when I have taught them. Makes a cute hexagon basket for anything you like...mmm..maybe filled with chocolate!!!
They are all available from any of the stores listed or try your local patchwork shop!!!
Have a great weekend!
Cheers
Gail
Ps if you would like to win one of these new patterns just leave a comment, I have one each to give away.....
here are some more photos from our trip
Hanne kristine and her version of Laila's garden
Siw has made my "Busy Little Christmas Elves" in blue, taupe and red Japanese fabrics and it looks stunning, here is the middle block. You can also see some of the quilting done by Merete.
here is another "corner" in Siw's shop, needless to say Leanne spent a bit of time looking in this corner!!!
a photo from the cruise ship "Hurtigruten"
here is the classroom on the ship, lots of room to play!!!!
and lastly for today, all the "roly poly santa's" that were stitched on the first weekend....we even had a few finished bags!! You ladies can certainly stitch!!!
Have a good week!!!
Gail
