Archive for year: 2015

My 10 th Birthday Sale was a roaring success, there were lots of celebrations across the week and lots and lots of foot traffic, so thankyou to all that called in and collected bargains.

I felt it was quite a milestone for me, its been a lot of hard work all of which l have enjoyed, there are some out there that think retail is easy….let me tell you its not…

Anyway the sale is done and dusted for this year.  The winner of the door prize  was Sally Inglis, l presented her with a huge travel bag of goodies, which she was more than happy with.

So then on the Monday after the sale all of my Christmas fabric that had been stock piled since June and then 6 new collections of fabric had to be put out on the floor (that was fun)

This was the first display to get done, the main features are Cotton and Steel’s Christmas range.  Its just so different which is why l found it so appealing.

l managed to finish a Christmas tree skirt by  Claire Turpin designs/Tied with a Ribbon collaboration.  The fun with this is it is totally made of scraps and everything fitted perfectly, a credit to the designers…..The pattern is available at the shop.

As l mentioned l had new collections:

Moda s Modern Backgrounds………just perfect…..teams well with Chic Neutrals……

A new Aunt Grace 1930s collection…….

some more of the amazing Tim Holtz………..

l filled the gaps on the Kaffe Fassett shelves…no more to say about that…….

l managed to get a good quality range of widebacks………

There are a few more collections to add but l ran out of time to photograph….so you will have to wait for the next post.

So for the moment  ..

Cheers

I could’nt  think of a better heading for this post, it seems that chatting is a dying art, that is using your voice…….rather than your fingers on your phone …..

Social media has taken over, and while yes l do use it(social media) for my business, basically l see my phone as a tracking device…….

Get your head out of the phone and talk to people directly…..

Manners and social graces seem to be missing……

Anyway just an issue that floated through my head, after first hand experience……

I love at chat (surprise surprise)……maybe the next time you are in the street or a shop maybe smile or say hello to someone you dont know…it may make there day…….or yours…….get your nose out of your phone….

Halle Rose, a sweet collection and looks ideal in kids clothing.

Love this collection  called Jungle Thing……panels and matching fabric……appeals to my sense of humour.

Another new range: Chic Neutrals………

and the long awaited Cotton and Steel collection………

I finally managed to get the binding finished on this cot quilt…..there a re a couple of kits available for this quilt.

Cheers Mary

PS: Jack has had his first taste of solids,  and managed it like a seasoned trooper, and l thought like father like son…..

I am not even going to discuss how quickly the last month went…….and now all of the paperwork has to be done to show what you did for the last year…oh it is such a fun time (not)

Anyway on the shop front its been very busy and great fun.

Lots of bits have arrived but due to the camera operator not keeping up to date, there are not many photos…..l fear there is going to be a sacking……

Well the wool got moved, the “Mary ” usual a bit of down time well sort of….. meant it got moved from the back to the front, so its a bit better to access now for the cooler weather.

Irene Blanck’s book signing was a huge success and a hoot of a day thankyou to those of you that came to get the book and a signature…Irene is a very humble designer who has a knack of appealing to a very broad range of people with her designs.

Her new Block of the Month  “Paradise of Birds” will be available shortly at the shop, l will get some photos posted shortly……you can put your name on the waiting list just phone the shop or email me.

I have plenty of books in stock for purchase  for just $70.00……..per book……

The terrific collection, from Tim Holtz is moving very quickly…and this is his map fabric… an all over pattern…no need for any other explanation.

Another rippa of a kids collection…..(l forgot the name) oops

Anyway the opening of the box fest continues so l will post more when l get a new photographer.

Just a reminder  this weekend  4/5 JULY  l have my QUILT SALE in the classroom, a collection of shop samples and quilts that l have made over the last couple of years will be on sale.  The only restriction is that there is no layby…..or rainchecks.

Classes: There are a couple of vacancies left in Rae Telfer fussy cutting class on Saturday 25 July, and Judy Newman class on Monday 27 July if you are interested.

Cheers  Mary

UPDATE:  Jack is doing very well and stretching his skin to its limits at the moment……..he has found his hands and is quite happy making noise…

Since my last post “Our Baby Jack” has arrived….all safe and sound…apart from a fair bit of waiting, as Jack decided that he was not wanting to come out and was quite happy to stay put.

So lovely to see how happy James and Leanne are, not to mention the extended family  yes and also the “grandies”.

Thankyou for all of your good wishes…….a new era has begun in our household.

It would be also remiss of me not to thank all of the well wishes, sent after James rather interesting accident, after taking a mark in the Richmond game.  So to report all is fixed….every nut/ball joke has been used and continues to be used..and there are no photos circulating of the injury…..he doesnt walk funny…..he didnt compare it to childbirth…that was edited…….and he is enjoying his time on the sidelines with Leanne and Baby Jack.

So in a nutshell……woops there it goes again…..

The colder weather has hit so its time to be knitting and crocheting, l am stocking a reasonable variety of wool at the moment.   Patons Totem, Country Naturals, Country Colour, California, Jet 12 ply, Mohair, Sirdar Sublime, Bamboo.

So pop in and have a look……

My knitted blanket, was made from Country Naturals.

Zauberball is also proving to be popular, so l have a nice selection of this wool.

While stock lasts l have these great Packs called Top This, its a beanie to knit that has a topper of a small animal for the pompom they are great and very easy to knit at $17 a ball quite the bargain.  There are 12 toppers to choose from.

Bandana is also on the shelves now…the usual bright and colourful collection we come to expect from Me and Me Sisters.

And last but not least  Irene Blancks First Book has been released  “Focus on Applique”.  Its is wonderful, lots of great patterns, the book is beautifully set out, the colour reproduction is perfect so it basically ticks all of the boxes.

We will be having  a book signing on Saturday 27 June  times to be sorted yet…so stay posted…Book orders are being taken at the moment, so if you definately want the book order now.  The stock will be here shortly.

Cheers Mary