Monthly Archives: September 2011

Beguiling Billings Update

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Beguiling Billings is not so beguiling at the moment.  Don’t know why but I seem to be stuck on these hexagons.  It was fun making each individual one, but I’m finding appliqueing them to the background quite a chore.  Why??? … Continue reading →

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Class Show and Tell

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Just a small class today as school holidays have started and some students are away.  But those who were there worked very hard today and achieved heaps! Lorraine was working on her hand pieced stars, Judy on her grandson’s quilt … Continue reading →

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A Little Sneak Peak

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Visited my erstwhile workplace yesterday to preview what’s coming up for the November trade show here in Melbourne.  And, oh boy, are there some nice things coming to a patchwork store near you soon….. ….. but I can’t say anymore … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Week Makes

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

Remember the breakfast under the tree?  That tree that had no leaves, just bare branches with the hint of leaf? Just a week later….. Amazing what some warm weather will do! And a big thank you to you all for … Continue reading →

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This Leads to This, and This Leads to This…..

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Oh dear!  I should never go fabric shopping on my own. Last week I decided that I wanted to hand quilt the top I made down at Sorrento.  So first stop was a visit to Bustle and Bows for some … Continue reading →

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From Baby Quilts to Kittens

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

Yes, this post will be a bit of a mix – just catching you up on the last few days. Spent a very frustrating day quilting this little baby quilt for a friend.  I don’t know why, and yes, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Medallion Update

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Just a thank you to those who are participating in the Medallion Quilt-A-Long – it’s very exciting seeing what everyone is up to.  Remember you can join at anytime! Thanks to an SOS visit from Jan yesterday, I know a … Continue reading →

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Lemons Anyone??

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Friday I met up with the girls for a bit of stitching, plus the usual chat, cuppa and cake!!  Yuuum! We started talking about the Medallion Quilt-a-Long to which both Miss Helen and Mrs Mac have said “yes”, but as … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Took the Kettles home last week, and our house seems empty without them!  They’d been gone for nearly 2 weeks, and after unpacking the car, Ma Kettle and I put on some lunch, and Pa Kettle ventured out to inspect … Continue reading →

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Welcome…..To The Dark Side!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

From talking with my friends and other quilters, I’ve discovered that many of us started out knitting, crocheting, doing cross stitch and embroidery, and even dressmaking.  That was before we discovered……. “Quilting”! Quilting, for those who get hooked, becomes an … Continue reading →

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