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a quilt at the last minute
I like to think that I’ve perfected the art of working at the last minute. Memories of staying up late in high school and printing off assignments while the rest of the family was having breakfast....
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you still have time to start a quilt for Christmas
As I was sitting at my computer (in my craft room) this morning, I was thinking to myself……..I still have time to whip up a quick bed quilt for Christmas this year. Tillie would love one for Christmas....
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cutting a quilt
Yesterday was one of those days where I had to laugh otherwise I’d cry. We’ve managed to get our big girl back at school for half days until the smaller cast and crutches come our way. But yesterday...
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doing a quilt class with Camille of Bonnie & Camille
Now us aussies live a long way away from some of our favourite crafters and fabric designers over in the states. I always get so envious when I see pictures of quilt market and people having their...
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another block bites the dust
I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before but when I worked in an office (which seems like 50 million years ago) and I’d finish a file or a piece of work I’d love to sing a few lines of ‘another one bites the...
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red letter day progress
How are the school holidays going where you are? I’m actually getting things done. Boxes are being emptied, you can walk into my craft room, kids wardrobes are getting cleaned out and the weather has...
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end of the holidays
Well our school holidays are coming to an end and today certainly made me realise that. Rugby was back on, then swimming, then netball was back on, volunteering at the Bunnings bbq for a few hours then...
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don’t buy pink quilting gloves
Well I had this great idea that every day this week I’d do a bit of quilting on my red letter day quilt! But I didn’t factor in a dentist trip across town, a boy with a fever and perforated eardrum,...
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weekend in front of the fire
Time is starting to run out for me as I get everything ready here at the house……and yet I still found time (quite a lot of time actually) to spend in front of the fire yesterday. Thanks to the rain,...
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Red Letter Day quilt all finished
OK with my camera back up and running again I quickly grabbed the newly finished quilt off our bed and took it outside. The pattern is Red Letter Day by Thimbleblossoms which you can buy here or at...
View Articlepretty in patchwork holidays
I don’t know if it’s a crafter thing or just a me thing but I love to make lists of presents I’m going to make before Christmas. I get all excited, and go through my books, think of each person, plan...
View Articlecharm square, jelly roll, what?
I received a lovely email last week from a lovely lady called Kim. She loves fabric but needs to know what all the fabric cuts I’m talking about are…charm squares, jelly rolls and so on. Here you...
View Articlemaking an easy baby blanket
I always have these wonderful ideas of things to make………and then just never find the time. I also think crazy things like on a monday decide I’d like to make a playmat for Wednesday when I’m seeing...
View Articlebe careful with your rotary cutter
Ever since I’ve started using rotary cutters (must be at least 6 or more years ago) I’ve been so careful around the kids…and in my craft room. That was until yesterday when I was rushing, thinking of...
View ArticleCould you make a quilt block or two?
This week my heart just broke when I heard that a sweet little boy who I’d see photos of on Instagram sadly passed away. I loved his cheeky smile and that blonde mop of hair and his mum’s positive...
View Articlehow to make a charm square quilt
Quite a few years ago I started writing a project on how to make a charm square quilt and I never finished it! Well now I have. I’ve probably had 2 babies in between. You can find the step by step...
View Articlewhen kids have other ideas
Yesterday I finally finished this quilt (I’ll do another blog post on it with all the details and the ladies who made blocks). I thought I’d use the washing line to photograph it. It’s a big quilt. So...
View Articlequick and satisfying quilt for a little friend
Whenever I sit down to make a quilt I remember why I love the process so much. And I say to myself I need to make more quilts. But life (and knitting) always gets in the way. It’s much easier for me to...
View ArticleChristmas craft project for your Christmas tree
Yes there has been a little bit of craft. I created two Christmas projects for Brother and decided a bit of paper piecing was just perfect for this busy time of year. A great excuse to put your feet up...
View Articletwo quilts finished
I usually like to use these Christmas holidays to get some time in my sewing room. And these holidays I’ve finished two quilts so I’m feeling pretty pleased with myself. Both quilts are from Simply...
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