Li’l Bloke’s Christmas Hours

 I wish to advise that the shop will be closing at 
4:00 p.m. on Wed 14^th December

& reopening at 10:00 am Tues Jan 3rd

Should you be planning on visiting Bendigo within this closed period, please contact me on

0424 452 024 to make an appointment 

Remember I have a bit of a black hole at home with mobiles, so please talk to give me a chance to run up the road  to get reception.....or leave a message and I can ring you back.

or email me at lynettehyland@gmail.com for mail order

as I will be mostly at home except for the first 5 days.

Shop hours for 2012

Tues – Friday 10-4

Sat 10-2

Mondays will again be by appointment only, and Sundays closed.

Thank you for your support this year

and  I wish you 
a very Merry Christmas 

and a Happy and Healthy New Year

Melford Messenger Bag

Wow ! a favorite of mine and one in the range of the beautiful vintage bags by Charlie's Aunt. A must make one for me !!!
Pattern: $19.25 
Kit:new sample is now made...almost ready to price. The fabric looks  bit pinkish, but is French General and is a beautiful red. It is meant to have 3 buttons, but was down to my last one...maybe will add more when I get more in. The borwn bag is the original bag made by the designer. I do not have these same wools.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card  and paypal only.

Home Guard Clutch Bags

Another pair of the beautiful vintage bags by Charlie's Aunt.
Pattern: $19.25 
Kit:to be priced when our shop sample is made.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card  and paypal only.

Girshwin & Ellington Clutch Bags

Girshwin & Ellington Clutch Bags- another pair of the beautiful vintage bags by Charlie's Aunt.( I need to scan the other version...a very small photo).
Pattern: $19.25 
Kit:to be priced when our shop sample is made.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card  and paypal only.

Stand Up Kinda Guys

 

Pattern: 16.50

Kit: sample to be made and priced

Meow Mix

 

Pattern: 16.50

                                                              Kit: sample to be made and priced

Past Tyme Playmates

Pattern: 16.50

Kit: sample to be made and priced

On Santa's Knee

13"-20" - Three cloth doll patterns including a Santa, a little raggedy girl and boy getting all ready for Christmas.  Painted faces with step by step instructions for every phase of the dolls' construction.  Pattern includes a high resolution photo, complete instructions, supply list and full-sized pattern pieces.  Gotta have this one for Christmas!

Millicent

Millicent is a tall cloth doll approx 82 cm featuring three little applique dolls on her skirt.Skirt is fully lined.
Pattern: $17.60 

The pattern also contains a small quilt  approx 40x 50cm which features two little dolls( a boys and a girl- Billy and Titch)

Kit for doll only: $71.80  
Kit for Billy & Titch quilt $49.50
Kit includes all fabrics for doll and clothing.
You need to check the availability of the Button faces. Button pack when available is an extra. 
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Hannah

Hannah - the China head doll.

Hannah is an "olde worlde" doll who can be dressed in any of 4 outfits.
She has a cloth body  with the head, and visible parts of the limbs painted and laquered.

Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: $ 49.40 Kit includes all fabrics for doll and clothing.
Paints and filling are not included.

Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Sale- one day only 11/11/11

The shop’s birthday–I have turned 11
It's my birthday  but the gifts are all yours !!
Sale for one day only on  Friday 11/11/11

As  I mentioned in the last  2 newsletters, although the shop turned 11 in October, I liked the sound of 11 years on 11/11/11. The sale is for in stock items only, and must be paid for on the 11/11/11.

Mail order customers are welcome to purchase.

P+H will be added for these specials, or you are welcome to pay then have them put on hold for later collection.

There are many $11.00 specials and $11.00 taken off many others. Visit the shop to get the best bargains.

Theodora Cleave

Theodora Cleave (Barb Smith formerly  Woodcutter’s Daughter) will host a trunk show at my shop on Sat 12^th November from 2:00. No cost, but please  RSVP for catering by today   if planning to attend. Those who have put their names forward will get a reminder call (if they have not received an email from me) to gauge the last minute numbers.

Barb's new buttons are absolutely stunning and have been racing out of the shop at a fast rate. Just love the gollie head Barb has done for me !!!

Ring the shop 03 5443 9195  between 10-4 if planning to attend. 
Unfortunately some people have given an email address which has come back and they have not submitted a phone number. Those who receive my newsletter have had an earlier reminder. 

Rain hail and shine !!!

Well we had all three yesterday but could have done without the first two.
The shop suffered yet again with the (approx 20 minute) storm. Luckily the shop front is all in tact (unlike last time). It was such a wonderful feeling walking in the front door after receiving the urgent call to "get in there", to find dry floorboards. The workshop room and storeroom have  wet carpet which will necessitate us taking everything out of both rooms (UGH!!!). There is just so so much stuff !!!  Fortunately almost everything was up off the floor and what was on the floor was in plastic tubs. Hopefully this won't put me too far behind scehdule with orders.

Paypal

I now have a paypal account which may make it easier for mail order payments (especially for overseas folk). When you have selected your items, please ask me to make out an invoice and then when payment is received, goods will be sent out.

Apology re shop hours

I apologise to those who came to my shop this past Monday ( 19th Sept) and thought the shop should have been open. On Mondays I have been "open by appointment only " for a couple of years now, but my sign stating that, had been stolen,  revealing only the painted sign which stated I should be open on Mondays. Some poor folk came back a couple of times and found that I was still closed. I do apologise for any inconvenience.
Also beginning in October my hours will change as I need a little "down time". I will be closing at 4:00p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10-2 will remain for Saturday. Sunday  will remain closed,  and Monday  by appointment. Because I am often out of range on my mobile on Monday, I need advanced notice of your visit.0424 452 024   I will come and open for you if it's at all possible. Lynn

Picnic Time For Bears- Stage 2

Oops had forgotten to post this one before Stage 3.
This is the 2nd stage of Picnic Time For Bears Mystery quilt. Max and Zoe play amongst the flowers. Zoe is accompanied by her wee bear.
 
Pattern: $55.00  for full pattern but not all revealed as yet...you can only get the stages as they are released. Kit: $68.95 x 5 stages.
Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top, binding, threads, fusible web and buttons.
Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

My latest mystery -Picnic Time For Bears Stage 3

There are two and a half parts to this stage of the mystery. Tamara peers over her glasses as she reads her book. Pa has fallen asleep whilst reading his paper (and supposedly looking after Cooper and friends)...not to mention his coffee is spilled !! Cooper is sullen as his kite has crashed into Pa.
Pattern: this stage is not available separately due to its size and shape. The full pattern for the whole mystery is $55.00 but only stages 1,2 and 3 are available as yet. Stages 4 and 5 will be posted as they become "solved".
Kit: $68.95 x 5 stages.
Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top, binding, threads, fusible web and buttons.
Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Basket Case Bunnies

Basket Case Bunnies are a little off skew for that charmed look. Painted bodies incorporating part of the clothing add a new dimension to these cuties.
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: fabrics and price to be determined.
Kit will include all fabrics and trims. Paints and filling not provided.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Cookies Anyone?

Cookies Anyone ? This pattern contains a delightful collection of gingerbread folk who are all set to make your Christmas brighter.

Approx 20" tall.  
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit:  fabrics to be determined and priced.

Kit will include all fabrics  for one or more dolls- your choice !!
 Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Change in Shop hours for part of August

Shop hours in August :- from 9^th to 20th:

Almost certainly the hours will be reduced from 9^th August resuming normal hours on Tuesday 23^rd August. Probably the days will remain the same, but hours will possibly be 10-3. I suggest looking at my blog for updates in this regard. I would hate people to travel and find the shop closed.

Festive Snippets

Small projects  for Christmas on pre printed fabric.
    Patterns with pre printed stitchery design: $13.20 each 
    Postage and Handling included within Australia.
    Overseas: credit card only.

Hokey Pokey Pincushion

The Hokey Pokey pincushion( 4" sq x 1&1/2" deep)  is made from a selection of beautiful wools.
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: to be priced. Kits will be different wools.
Kit will includes all materials except filling.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Mini Merry Stockings

The Mini Merry Stockings  pattern has five different stitchery designs for 4" stockings.
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: an additional $25.00 - makes all stockings and does not include the pattern, but does include all fabrics, threads, fusible interfacing and buttons.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

French Cottage Set

This pattern contains the tote ( 10"x12") and needlecase (3"x4&1/2") both of which  are appliqued with basic embroidery added for extra effect.  
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: not yet available.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Prairie Flower Bag

Prairie Flower Bag is a beautifully shaped bag approx 12" square + straps. Texture is added with the stitchery panel and the buttoned tabs which could (along with the borders  and handles) make good use of those scraps in your collection.
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: not yet available.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Morning Song Handbag

Morning Song Handbag can show off a wonderful selection of four main fabrics (either in a  monochromatic or complimentary scheme) with a stitchery panel centrally located.
Approx 12" square + handles.
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: to be priced.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

A Stitcher's Priority

A Stitcher's Priority  is a very small wall quilt approx 13" x 17" featuring stitchery panels and buttoned felt scallops to provide divine texture.
Pattern: $15.40 
Kit: to be priced. Kit includes all materials.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Angel Sewing Tote

Angel Sewing Tote is a delightful bag suitable for  any sewing enthusiast. It is approx11" x 9" and features applique combined with simple stitchery text.
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: to be priced.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Old Cat and Friends

Old Cat and Friends is a small quilt  approx 21" x 20" involving some very simple piecing and applique.  
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: POA.
Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top, binding, threads, fusible web, buttons & backing.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Sewing Angels

This quilt is a small wall/lap quilt approx 42" square involving a mixture of techniques: hexagons, piecing and applique.
Pattern: $16.50 Kit: not yet available.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Daring Dragons

This quilt is 60 x 86" which is topped by a magnificent runner approx 49 x 17" and as a bonus there are instructions for a matching pillow case.
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: fabrics to be determined and then priced.
 Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Sewing Angel Tool Store

Sewing Angel Tool Store  holds all those necessary sewing bits 'n' pieces.
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: not yet available.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

No Place Like Home Bag

No Place Like Home Bag is a pieced bag with stitchery  square.
Pattern: $15.40 
Kit: not yet available.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Betty Bunny Pincushion

Another delightful pincushion with woolen applique.
Pattern: $6.60 
Kit: to be priced. Kit includes all materials except for filling.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Snag the Sausage Dog Pincushion

This is such a delightful pincushion  shaped to match the elongated pooch, with woolen applique.

Pattern: $7.70
Kit: to be priced. Kit includes all materials except for filling.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Pear Tree Pincushion

This is such a delightful pincushion in two sizes with woolen applique.
Pattern: $7.70
Kit: to be priced. Kit includes all materials except for filling.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

The Gift Quilt

This quilt is simply a must to make. The magnificent drawings of Bronwyn Hayes will delight the young ones. The pattern is beautifully set out, with such clear and beautiful sketches. It is a BOM in one package and so cheaply priced as such.
Price: $44.00 
Kit: I hope to make this up into BOM kits so please ask about the price.....give me a few weeks  to plan it out !!!
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

In the Life of a Bag

This beautiful book by talented designer Anni Downs has many projects to tempt you: bags, notebooks, phone pouch, diary, sunglasses case, make up bag, tissue holder, large purse and many more.
 
Price: $36.00 
Postage and Handling  not included on books.

Quilter's Collection

Another delightful bag made from beautiful textured Japanese fabrics.
Pattern: not available  
Kit: $83.00  
Kit includes all fabrics & threads.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Girl With Wheelbarrow

A beautiful bag featuring Sun Bonnet Sue. Kit includes all the beautifully textured Japanese fabrics, embroidery threads as well as the zip.

 Pattern: not available.
  Kit: $40.80
  Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top, binding, threads, fusible web and buttons. Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Glad Tidings

Glad Tidings  is  a 76 cm (30") doll beautifully enhanced with felt applique, ric rac bell trimmed hem, and stitched tag to mention a few details.
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: to be priced.
Kit will include all fabrics.  Check for availability and price for bells.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Reversible Loop Bag

Reversible Loop Bag designed by Jane MacDonald is a fun quick and easy bag to make.

Pattern: $16.50 
Kit:$.......... depending on fabrics chosen. Fabrics shown are not available. Hope to have some more pics soon with corresponding prices.
Kit includes all materials.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Hexagons

This pack contains 70 pre cut hexagons (3cm sides), 10 of each of 7 colors of superb fabrics. Available in three different color ways.

Price: $11.00

Postage and Handling not included .

Bits and Pieces Purse

Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: POA
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Hip Hop and Itty

Hip Hop and Itty are wonderful inquisitive woolen bunnies with no complicated joints or piecing .Pattern includes sitting and standing bunnies both in 11" and 13" sizes.

 Pattern: $16.50  

Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top, binding, threads, fusible web and buttons. Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Tigglywinks

Tigglywinks  is such a sweet quilt approx 38" square.  
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: Suggest you buy two charm packs and some background fabrics to get started on this one.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

All My Santas

This quilt is  approx 58 x 69". It has a beautifully painted panel of Santas which have then been outline- embroidered. Christmas trees are made with machine piecing.
Pattern: $23.10
Kit: to be p[riced  when fabrics are determined.
Kit will include all fabrics for quilt top & binding.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Faerie Noelle

Faerie Noelle is a17" (43cm)cloth angel wearing her most magnificent clothes as well as her cheery smile.

Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: fabrics and price to be determined- our sample is nearing completion.
Kit will contain all fabrics.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Angel Greetings

Angel Greetings pattern provides for several  6&1/2" (15cm)cloth angels which can be made standing or sitting.

Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: fabrics and price to be determined.
Kit will contain all fabrics.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Pip Berry and Snowflake

Pip Berry and Snowflake are 17"  cloth angels all dressed to the hilt for Christmas. 
Pattern: $16.50 

Kit: fabrics and price to be determined- our sample is nearing completion.
Kit will contain all fabrics.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Faith

Faith evokes thoughts of time gone by. She is a 24" (60cm) doll with such a unique face, beautifully made fingers which hold onto her bible.
Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: fabrics and price to be determined- our sample is nearing completion.
Kit will contain all fabrics.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Chilly Willy

Chilly Willy is an 11" cloth snowman/angel made from cotton batting.

Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: fabrics and price to be determined.
Kit will contain all fabrics.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Catch a Falling Star

Catch a Falling Star  pattern provides for two 13" dolls- one white and one brown. The original dolls' clothes are made from a pre-loved quilt.Delightfully simple faces and hairstyles are typical of Gini's designs.

Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: fabrics and price to be determined.
Kit will contain all fabrics.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Aimee Angel

Aimee Angel is a 18" (45cm) cloth doll made from calico/homespun.

Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: fabrics and price to be determined.
Kit will contain all fabrics.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Baby Snow

Baby Snow is a 6" (15cm)cloth snowman/angel made from cotton batting.

Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: fabrics and price to be determined.
Kit will contain all fabrics.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.