Archive for category: Whats happening

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

Well we are a couple of days out from Easter and more importantly for our family the start of the AFL footy season.  Not sure how many games l will get to this year jusy my luck most of James games will be on a Saturday…..oh well…

The Kelly baby is nearly cooked, and should be here some time in the next couple of weeks so of course two quilts have been made……no secret clues have been leaked as to the sex..so it will be a great surprise.   So thanks for all of your enquiries….l’ll let you know what the outcome is…..

The box brigade continues arriving at the shop and the following collections are now on the shelf.

Another Aunt Grace 1930s collection.

Daysail By Bonnie and Camille  (sorry about the pic)

Sanibel by Gina Martin..

Just also need to let you know that my Easter trading will be as follows:

Friday 3 April    CLOSED

Saturday 4 April   Open 9.30 – 4.oopm

Sunday 5 April   Open 9.00 – 3.00pm

Monday 6 April CLOSED

Tuesday 7 April back to normal trading…………………

Easter Sunday has coincided with Gisborne Market Day which is why l will be open….so l will have to save my chocolates until l get home.

Have a great mini break……

Cheers Mary

PS  REMINDER FOR MAY MARKET DAY:  The  Spinners and Weavers will be having a display and sale of goods in my classroom..   get some great products for Mothers Day.

At last l have finally finished the shop sample of Tillies Garden , a Block of the Month.

I enjoyed doing it as it is a combo of applique and machine piecing……..

The fabrics l have used in the Sample Quilt will be the same that you get if you join the BOM.

The cost is $28.00 per month for 10 months.

More fabric collection arrived:

Victoria Violets.. repro.

Aunt Grace  Simple Sampler  1930s collection.

and literally on the shelf    Fresh Air by American Jane.

I mentioned at the beginning of the month Homespuns new BOM China Shop using Kaffe Fassett fabric, which l have in store at the moment.   I only have limited stock so if you are thinking about doing the BOM you need to get onto it.

You can subscribe to the magazine for the duration on the BOM if you want…do this directly with Homespun.

United Stitches by Rosalie Quinlan will also be available next week  at the shop.

I am just sorting out different ways that you can do it…

and Jodie Carleton is at it again….another Creative Card  Birdshouse…

Cheers Mary

Sorry for the lack of blogging but sorry life got in the way……..

The rap sheet for 2014 has been great and quite satisfying, the shop has continued to grow l never seem to have enough time to get everything done , but l am not alone there.

So the things I have learnt from 2014:

1. do not  make my “work to be done ” list huge and be realistic

2.not every collection needs something made for it.

3. Stick with my philosophy, if l dont like it dont buy it……..

4.Continue moving the shop around, it makes great conversation and drives my shop girls mad…….

5. Acknowledge that l am not super woman so when one is sick and cannot speak, its time to do something about it.

6. Get as much free labour from my kids as possible ( pay back time.)

7. Continue to come up with odd jobs for the husband as he loves it.!!!!!!

8. Plan a holiday early or maybe just plan to have one.

9. And last but not least continue to enjoy my shop…….

So this year 2015 will be  my 10th year of trading, a pretty good milestone l think.  It only seems like yesterday l started,  a few hurdles along the way but we all need them to keep it real.  Getting rid of the cobwebs has a great feeling of satisfaction.

So as my camera has died there are no new pics…….so happy 2015 and look forward to another 10 years  (gee l’ll be old then).

Cheers Mary

PS: I have lots of different classes this year, Gail Pan will be in” the Da house”  along with Rae Telfer and Trish Harper.

You can tell you are on the countdown to Christmas when the lilac blooms:

As usual due to the lack of posts, you would not know that lots again has happened unless you follow instagram, so here is an update.

Lisa decided to get rid of this sewing machine and l was the benefactor of it, so l am very lucky and after a bit of a clean and oooing and aaahing the machine with its beautiful lid is up on one of the shelves in the shop.

So thankyou Lisa , l will look after it.

I finished off this orange and lime quilt using Riley Blake charm squares some white homespun and l handquilted it using cotton perle thread, so l was very plesaed with it.

The talented Jodie Carleton ( Ric Rac) sent another of her alphabet animals this time F for Fox, patterns are available in the shop.

A lovely new range from A Day in the Country arrived, no explanations needed……..

Lovely bright cotton blend 8ply arrived, perfect for summer knitting or crocheting……..

Linen Mochi Dots and plains by Moda arrived also…..worth having a look and a feel.

Just a reminder::::::::my 9th birthday sale starts Monday 20 October and finishes Saturday 24 October.   30% off all fabric (except Liberty) (min cut 50 cm), lots of other bargains as well……No Layby or Rainchecks.

Hope this post catches you up with bits in the shop……..

Cheers Mary