It has taken some time to get here, but Indigo Crossing Wovens have finally arrived.
A really nice blend of blues, stripes and checks. Now available at the shop.
There are a couple of vacancies in the Learn to Sew classes starting Wednesday 11 September, if you are interested contact the shop.
Cheers Mary
A new collection Tweet for two is safely tucked away on the shelves.
Cheers Mary
Well should l start the excuses now, you know how long its been since l blogged………well guess what l am not making any excuses l’ve just been busy.
Kiki the cat has been made. A very simple Melly and Me pattern.
The pre-cut hexagon, cot quilt was finished.
Meep was made and postioned in a warm place.
and Matilda Mouse was made and located on the counter. A terrific Creative Card Pattern.
So l have been busy along with the shop which is just great so thanks to all of the supporters.
I’ve also had lots of visitors(customers), Lovely Meredith and the super Helen, Jan Kerton and the possie that follows, Irene Blanck and her gurus, clever Jenn, vistors to Sewjourn in Lancefield, groupies on there way to the terrific Retreat in Woodend, Girls on the way through to Bacchus Marsh Retreat, 5 sales reps, my regular sit n sew girls, Carols Girls, Marinas Girls, Amandas Girls, Janine’s applique girls and Carmels knitting groupies.
Apology to any significant people that l forgot. I also had a week off (just fabulous), got to go to 2 football matches, had lunch with my kids, saw Mr PnQ for longer than an hour or so, removed cobwebs from the house, had some odd jobs done around the house, pruned the roses (at last), slept in, roamed around in the pjs for one morning , caught up on paperwork, sewed and sewed and sewed (what bliss). So l am feeling quite refreshed ready for the lead up to the Footy Finals and Christmas(blah).
Thankyou to my shop girls Carmel and Janine who looked after the shop while l had a break.
That sums up my month.
Cheers Mary
Aah the blues………
This lovely repro blue collection is on the shelf now called Blue Variety by Andover fabrics. Lots of interesting patterns and shades.
Just a reminder: SEWING MACHINE AND OVERLOCKER REPAIRS are now available at the shop
Cheers Mary
As the header says we are midway through July and where has the time gone? My current theory is that we just keep adding jobs to our list and still expect to get it all done with the same amount of time allocated for just the day to day stuff.
Just imagine the money that could be made if time was sold. Gee that would open up a few more doors.
and this collection called Happy Jungle arrived a great childrens collection with bright colours.
I have just finished this little lap quilt called Wednesday Owls by Hot Possum, it was a bit of fun so when it comes back from being quilted it will be on display.
The other interesting parcel that arrived was my order of pre-cut fabric hexagons. The collection is Happy go Lucky by Bonnie and Camille. l whipped (hand pieced) up a small hexie quilt in 2 nights using the pre-cuts, the pre-cuts also come in white and porcelain which l have had in the shop for a little while. Quick, you bet the hexagons (sold as Honeycombs) are 6 inches. So l am off to add the borders now……..so l will show you later what it looks like.
Thats all , now l will try and get some more time……mmm….what about forget the housework………
Cheers Mary
A huge amount of time just goes trawling through blogs and my big fascination Pinterest, like today l have spent the last hour playing with Pinterest looking at different topics…but that doesnt get the washing hung out, the bed remade , the vacuming done or the grocery shopping done. What it does do though is give you some time to yourself, inspiration and talking points so the way l figure that, is that it cannot be bad for you.
A great collection arrived called” Gray matters”its fun.
the colour on this post isnt great not sure why but its part of the “Gray matters” collection.
Yes l know that l have stated before that “l dont do animals” but l couldnt resist a new collecton called Locally Grown. It has a very retro look to it and teams up very well with Linen.
and l finished the quilt using “Circa”. As the collection is very busy and the flowers big, l just cut triangles using a Victorian Textiles template. So l am quite happy with it.
I think thats all for today.
Cheers Mary
A little while ago l purchased some Glow in the Dark fabric yes a bit odd for me but l was fascinated by it….it does actually glow in the dark……
So l just had to make Space Walk……by Two Matching Pegs
The stars and the “afterburners” are made using the fabric now how to photograph the glow is still a work in progress.
Anyway the quilt and the fabric will be in the shop this week.
Cheers Mary
Ps. Yes l deleted the spacewalkers more obsessed with the glow in the dark fabric……..
It seems ages since l posted oh well thats what happens when you are busy…
So this is what has been happening
More fabric arrived:
Mill Series a reproduction collection which has a fabulous lavender colour in it.
of course there are plenty of other colours as its a big collection.
Circa by Jennifer Pagnelli also arrived a great collection that has a vintage feel to it, the quilt l made is coming……..
I think l mentioned a while ago that my lovely rep gave me some Liberty fabric (the Art Series) and l was excited about using the fabric , so out came the book Material Obsession 1, you know the Sarah Fielke and Kathy Dougherty one.
Its been sitting on my shelf for a while (along with lots of other books) so l found this quilt in it and thought that the 2 would be a great mix… So its all finished and will be in the shop this week. Kerrie did a great job quilting it and basically l am thrilled with the finished project. Its always nice to complete a quilt that you have always wanted to do.
The Liberty fabric was awesome to use, and the colours fantastic…….and yes l still have some of the fabric left in the shop.
Another collection of fabric called Owl Wonderful turned up, it has this great Owl panel so l whipped up a little quilt…………..
Any way l think all of this info empties the in basket for a day or two. So enjoy.
Cheers Mary
Janine has done a fabulous job making the quilt to display the new Block of the Month Dear William by Michele Hill.
Its now in the front window and the block of the month is available for sale.
So last week as l was serving a customer, the customer spied some fabric pieces l had on the messy bench beside the cash register.
The fabric she said is mine, a tad puzzled as l had not even packaged them, so l thought what is she talking about.
I laughed it off thinking that l had misunderstood what she said, but no…………it was her fabric she designed it……aaaaaaahhhhhhhh it was Michele Hill.
What a very genuine lady who was normal…..(which is always a blessing) out of sheer excitement l just kept firing questions at her all of which she happily answered.
Did you know that in her previous life she was a nurse, and she loves sewing and she is totally overwhelmed with her success……..
It was just great to meet her and even very touching that she chose to come into my shop and purchase goods, as l said thankyou she said well if we dont support our shops they will close. How many people are that thoughful.
lots of other bits also arrived.
Maze as bright as……
Animal Friends l also have a huge range of new brights spots, stripes, wire which all work great with this fabric.
Cheers for now.
Mary
Great news, well l think it is….
As from Monday 13 May 2013,
My shop will now be taking sewing machines and overlockers for repairs and services.
All brands of machines accepted.
Drop off at the shop and allow approx a 7 day turnaround.
Repairs done by a qualified mechanic.
So maybe give it a try.
Cheers Mary
This lovely collection arrived called Birdsong a repro collection, proving to be quite popular already.