because quilting is delicious

I have been having fun playing with hexagons with some wonderful results. As always, the fabrics make a huge difference to the finished product. What could you do with some hexagons? I have also been busy getting some more patterns online for you to download including some table runners, bags and an apron – enjoy!

I have just had 2 quilts which I have designed and sewn accepted for exhibitions. ‘That Place in the Country’ is going to America to be judged at the World Quilt Competition in New Hampshire. It will then go on tour for several months appearing in the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza in Philadelphia, The Pacific [...]

I found this wonderful festival of quilt bloggers, thanks Amy for the great idea and all the work. Here is my favourite (well, actually my husband’s current favourite!) quilt of the moment, Beleaf It or Not. I was wandering through the garden and looking at our tree zoo and needed to make a quilt with [...]

I have had a lovely time rearranging fabrics and quilts in the shop – just an excuse to play with all those delicious fabrics. And, even better, everybody has noticed as they have walked into the shop today!! I have grouped all the pretty and pastels together and moved the ladder which now has quilts [...]

It has been lovely to have the family home especially being able to spend time with the wonderful grandchild, Rocky. He is an endless source of entertainment!

The bride was absolutely stunning in her beautifully designed and made dress. Although she is always stunning regardless of what she is wearing. The wedding went to plan with the weather behaving beautifully. It was lovely to have the ceremony in our garden and to see all our friends and family together including our grandson [...]

I have just loaded my newest free on-line mystery block of the month. It is called Star Burst. Here is the link to have a look Star Burst . We had so much fun last year doing a mystery that I thought we would have another go this year. Do let me know how you [...]

Here is a glimpse of the new block of the month coming soon. All made in delicious Japanese plaids with piecing and fused applique. Now I just have to get it quilted, write notes and cut packs. I’m off to Sydney to a niece’s wedding this weekend so will catch up with some family including [...]

You must come into the shop just to smell the baking! Here is proof of the baking and only one headless chook out of the whole batch!! We will have biscuits, tea and coffee available throughout our sale which is running until 24th December. Come and enjoy while you browse! You might also get a [...]