Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Nature's Journey

A wonderful scrappy quilt by the talented designer Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched.
The quilt measures 57&1/2" x 60&1/2" and is perfect for scraps and adding as you go. 
This is possibly a type of medallion quilt with a beautiful large appliqué block as its centre, many  smaller ones incorporated in the outer blocks, and some simple piecing separating these two lots of appliqué.
Pattern: $39.60  ( for the full pattern) 
Kit- Two types of starter kits -
A. Backgrounds - comprising 6 x 40 cm pieces and 4 x 30 cm pieces $79.20
B. 28 x fat1/16ths of colored prints for appliqués and squares $46.20
Then you only need to select your frame and binding fabrics.
Postage and handling to be added. 

Shown below are the 6 x 40cm pieces with a blue base, and 4 x 30 cm pieces with a pink base.




Above is a sample of the 28 x fat 1/16ths. 
Note some fabrics may change as they run out. 

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Something For You

Heat bag and lavender sachets have never looked so good. 
Two variations of the lavender sachets - one with simple embroidery panels, the other with buttons and ribbon providing the texture. 
The heat bag has a lovely hexagon design.
Size: 3&1/2x6" and heat bag 5&1/2x17"
Pattern: $16.50
Postage and handling included within Australia.
Overseas:- credit card and paypal only. 

Sew Blooms

A simple little pouch adorned with a beautiful button by Theodora a Cleave.
Pattern : $6.60
Kit- available in New Year 

Measuring tape ( braid)

Used to embellish projects e.g. sewing folders etc.( see Lynette Anderson's SEwing Accessory Case)
Price $2.20 per metre.
 Postage and Handling not  included.
Overseas: credit card or paypal only.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Valdani Thread

Valdani thread- available in perle 8 and three strand floss.
Large box contains the Perle 8 thread- $73.90 per box or individual balls @ $6.20
Country lights- $61.35 per box or $6.80 for individual balls.
Three strand cotton also the same price as Country Lights. 

Postage and Handling not included .
Overseas: credit card and paypal  only.

Red Briar Farm

Perfectly suitable for the animal lover or child from a farm. This quilt shows wonderful characters and machinery from the farm, set in an easily pieced design.
Price: $19.25
Kit :- price available on application. 




Christmas Pure And Simple

Another classic by Nancy  Halvorsen which includes many projects to decorate your home for Christmas from the soft nativity to stockings, to quilts and cushions.
The appliqué samples are designed with fusible appliqué in mind.
Price: $40.70 plus p&h.




New Classic Patchwork

Wow wow wow! !!!!

There are 78 different blocks in this stunning resource and many designs to use them in, which include Yoko Saito's signature baskets, bags and pouches. 
The presentation of this book is superb, with concise instructions accompanied by fantastic diagrams. The blocks are also gridded so could be adapted very easily to other sizes. 
Of course people who like to fly solo could use these blocks for many other projects including quilts.
Price: $46.40 plus p&h. 

Nursery Quilt

A gorgeous quilt for that special youngster which shows off the fantastic drawings by Bronwyn Hayes.
Approx 39 x 40" this would make a lovely cot  quilt,  wall hanging or floor quilt. 
Constructed using the fusible web appliqué technique and simple machine piecing. 
Pattern: $19.25
Kit price on application - fabrics will differ from those pictured. 

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Christmas closure 2014-2015

I will be closing the shop for Christmas/New Year at 2:00 p.m. this Sat (Dec 13th) and reopening onTuesday  January 6th at 10:00a.m. 
I will be away for  part of this time, and as well as that,  our family will celebrate Christmas early this year, so there will be limited opportunities to make an appointment for me to open during this time. 
I would like to thank all of my customers for their support during the year and wish you all a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year. 

Should you wish to make an appointment, my mobile is 0424 452 024 

Monday, December 1, 2014

Crushed walnut shells

Walnut shells now available for stuffing those small projects such as Anni's pincushions.
Price: 9.50 plus p&h. 

Boys Will Be Boys

A lovely small quilt for your favorite  boy, and so simple to make using the available panel fabric. 
Quilt measures 38&1/2" x 43&1/2". 
Pattern: $10.00
Panels: $13.20 plus p&h. 
Be quick as panels selling fast !!!! 

A Little Bit Of Christmas

So many options with this pattern. Make a Christmas swag, ornaments and personalised stockings, all with simple embroidery. 
Pattern: $16.50
Kits prices and availability soon!  

Love Life Project Bag

Two lovely designs to choose from to appliqué on this stylish bag.
Anni has used soft wools for her appliqué on textured e.g linen base.
This bag would make a wonderful hold all for your knitting or sewing needs. 
Pattern: $16.50
Kit will be priced and available early new year.