Quilt Fabric Delights

Thelma's Day Out

I have been wanting to make this bag and it's matching journal since Janelle released the pattern.  First up it flew out the door that quickly I had to wait until I received more stock, then I had to find the time.

I finally made some time to sew and love, love this bag.

Thelma's Day Out

As with all of Janelle's patterns that I have made, it was a pleasure to make, the instructions were clear and easily to follow and went together very quickly.

I still  want to make a journal, I think that they will be ideal for Christmas and birthday gifts.  You could use a lined A5 notebook or there are some wonder artists ones that have blank paper, just the thing for a buddy or fully fledged artist.  Add a packet of pencils and you have the makings of a wonderful gift, at least my two girls would think it was wonderful.

I've also placed a pre-order for Janelle's new journal pattern Journal Secrets so that as soon as Janelle has them ready we will have them in stock.  I think these will be a huge hit under the Christmas tree this year.  If you would like a copy, please let me know so that I can make sure that I have enough in stock.

When I was looking for somewhere to photograph my bag I thought I really should be out weeding.  We left heaps of thistles so that we had plenty for our bunny Buddy, but they are now out of hand and the garden really is not looking too good.  It will have to wait though, we are on the countdown for the Adelaide Quilt & Craft Fair.  It is only just over three weeks to go.  Yikes.  So much to do so little time.  If you are going, make sure you come and say hello and if there is something in particular you would like me to bring along, let me know.

Tags: Janelle Wind, Thelma's Day Out, bag making, purse, tote, sewing

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Cute as A Button

I have heard that the second Pin Cushion of the Month kit has arrived in the UK so if you have not received your's as yet, it should not be too far away. 

Jo in Tas has already made hers - don't look if your kit hasn't arrived and you want a surprise.

As I said previously I really had to do some scrambling to get this month's kit out on time and owe a huge thank you to Meg Hawkey of Crabapple Hill Studio for getting the pattern to me earlier than scheduled. 

Meg has a new blog so now you too can go and say hello and thank you to Meg for her gorgeous design and join her Knot-ygirlststicheryclub

Tags: Crabapple Hill Studio, pin cushion, designer, Meg Hawkey

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Cute as A Button Pin Cushion - Self Cover Button

I have put together a tutorial for those of you who have not made a self-cover button before.  Essentially it is a lot like making a Suffolk Puff or Yoyo.

You need to have a circle of fabric - in the case of the Cute as a Button kit for the Pin Cushion of the Month - which uses a 3.8cm button

Step 1 - trace a circle approximately 6.5 to 7cm in diameter

Step 2 - Cut out the circle.

Step 3 - Thread your needle with a double thread and tie a knot at on end.  From the right side of the fabric stitching a running stitch around the edge, approximately 5mm from the edge and stopping when you reach the beginning.

Step 4 - Place your button on the wrong side of the fabric with the rounded side facing the fabric.  Then pull up the gathering threads tightly and tie a knot.  Adjust the gathers evenly.

Step 5 - Place the back of the button over the top of the back of the button with the ridge facing down.  Push firmly until the back clicks into the button front.

And there you have it one self covered button.

Sorry about the quality of the photographs but the light is fading.

If this makes not sense, let me know and I will try again.

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Show Bag Giveaway Winner

Drumroll please....

And the winner is (as drawn by my sister Karen)

Linda from Tassie

http://quiltfabricdelights.typepad.com/quilt_fabric_delights/2008/09/a-postcard-from.html

Congratulations Linda I will finish putting the show bag together and post it off to you as soon as possible.

Thank you every one for joining in the fun.  It has been amazing to 'visit' you all.  I think we may have to do this again as the seasons change, what do you think?

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A Tilda Teaser

I'm so excited!  Today I received a shipment of Tilda goodies.  Fabric, stitcheries, ribbon and more.  I have only received a small amount of each to see how it goes so keep an eye on the website I will get it on there as soon as I can.

But for now a little teaser

oh and some lovely linen has just arrived along with other simply gorgeous fabrics.

Tags: Tilda, Fabric, linen, sewing, craft

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One last postcard and a new blogger

Please go and welcome Renee who has just started her blog by posting a post card for the Pin Cushion of the Month Club.

The second Pin Cushion of the Month has now been posted (other than a couple where the credit cards are not doing what they should but you will have heard from me if that is you) and I have reports that it has already arrived in Adelaide.  I am sure that you will enjoy it - it is lovely if I say so myself.

I am running a little behind but have put up the last post card I received before the cut off so will be back tomorrow to let you know who is the lucky winner of the Show Bag.

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A Post Card from Lisa

Hi Sarah,

I have really been enjoying some of the photos of all the places your kits are being sent...so thought I would share mine also...I live in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne in Mt Evelyn, and am a very short drive away from the beautiful Yarra Valley and some wonderful vineyards. These photos were taken at Tarrawarra which has a winery and gallery of modern art and also at Domain Chandon winery....the photos were all taken on the same day...

Thanks for organising this Pincushion of the month....it is the best idea!!!! And I am loving all the sneak peeks....can't wait for the next pincushion to arrive.

Thanks,

Lisa

Ahhh,  these photos make me want to book a flight to Melbourne, especially since Rosie and Leanne have their Retreat at Glenharrow this coming weekend which is sort of nearby.

Still the way the days are flying they will both be here in Adelaide for Inspired Stitches soon.

Thanks Lisa

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Pin Cushion Delivery to Upstate NY, USA

Hi Sarah,

Oh how I wish you could deliver my pincushions in person. We would have a wonderful time. I live in upstate New York, very near the Adirondack Mountains. Some of our seasons run right into each other. You will see this in the picture below. The snow covered peak is Whiteface Mountain just outside of Lake Placid NY. In the middle of the mountain you will see the changing color of the leaves. This picture is a little past peak for viewing, but still beautiful. The metal work in the picture are ski jumps, chair lifts and ski trails. Hopefully in about six weeks the trails will be covered in snow and very busy.

 
We could ski on these beautiful trails and you could meet many of my DEER friends. Thanks so much for the pincushion of the month. I can't wait for the next one.

Pat

http://pat-bitsandpieces.blogspot.com/

Oh wow Pat the colours of those autumn leaves.  That is something I don't see here.  Up in the Adelaide Hills you see a little but not like this photo.  Just beautiful.  As for the deer - how amazing to see one in the wild.   

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Delivering parcels to Norwich, England...........

Hi Sarah

Great idea to deliver the parcels in person and I am loving everyone's pictures. Maybe one day we can all get together in real life but in the meantime this is what you would see if you toddled my way...... The white building on the river is my local (The Mischief) which is only a stones throw away so we could visit there and sit by the fire and have a good old natter over a glass or two.....

Sorry I don't have a blog (I think I spend too much time on the computer as it is!).

Love
Jan x

ps: Love the Club - thank you for doing it!

Thanks Jan - that's it the temptation is too much, Month 2 Pin Cushions are packed and ready to post, I'm delivering this lot in person, who is coming with me?  What a tour that would be!

Unfortunately the reality is that I don't even have a valid passport these days.  So keep sending the post cards - you have until Monday to get them to me to enter the giveaway.

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Pin Cushion Update and Lodgers

I'm seeing cute little Forest Friend Pin Cushions popping up all over the internet .  It is such a huge thrill for me to see you all enjoying this and I know that Amy and Gigi are just as excited to see their creations being so enjoyed.

I owe a huge thank you to Gigi who has done the impossible for me this month.  I had planned on sending out a different kit to the one that you will be receiving this month.  The best laid plans and all that went astray and many of the bits and pieces for kit number two are still not here so I have had to do some hair pulling re-organising with the order of the kits.  Gigi has come to the rescue though and worked her fingers to the bone making all the pintoppers for the new second kit.  That all makes sense in my mind, but things have been a little crazy here lately.

I also owe a huge thank you to the designer (who I will name once you have started receiving your kits so I don't spoil the surprise) whose pin cushion will be the October pin cushion for sending through the patterns earlier than planned.

With the second kit due to be posted out next week (just waiting on the postie to deliver the pins to me) it means you only have a few more days to send me a post card and enter the giveaway.  I have so enjoyed receiving these and visiting the blogs with postcards you all live in such beautiful places - keeping sending them in.

So far I've had post cards from:

Donna - Chookyblue

Nicolette - http://devliegendekoe.blogspot.com/

Angela - http://quiltfabricdelights.typepad.com/quilt_fabric_delights/2008/09/visiting-new-ze.html

Linda - http://quiltfabricdelights.typepad.com/quilt_fabric_delights/2008/09/a-postcard-from.html

Ruth - http://quiltfabricdelights.typepad.com/quilt_fabric_delights/2008/09/view-at-the-doo.html

Alissa - http://quiltfabricdelights.typepad.com/quilt_fabric_delights/2008/09/if-you-were-to.html

Amanda - http://seabreezequilts.blogspot.com/2008/09/pin-cushion-of-month-my-favourite-sa.html

Jane - http://richesstitches.blogspot.com/2008/09/post-card-with-difference.html

Laila - http://jacobs-quilt.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-friends-and-swap-partners.html

Jan - http://quiltfabricdelights.typepad.com/quilt_fabric_delights/2008/10/delivering-parc.html

Sarah - http://sarahsprimtreasures.blogspot.com/ - love the dog Sarah - such a cutey!

Kerri-Ann - http://idlenotions.wordpress.com/2008/09/23/a-view-from-our-back-door/

Samantha - http://mumistitches.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-place.html

Anne-Heidi - http://www.lappemor.blogspot.com/

Pat - http://quiltfabricdelights.typepad.com/quilt_fabric_delights/2008/10/pin-cushion-del.html

Jo - http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://quiltfabricdelights.typepad.com/quilt_fabric_delights/2008/10/a-post-card-fro.html

Renee - http://and-all-things-nice.blogspot.com/

Bec - http://ohsewbusy.blogspot.com/2008/10/postcard-for-sarah.html

I hope I haven't missed anyone.  If I have please send me an email or leave a comment and I will add you to the list.

And because I love pictures on blogs (even my own) here is a photograph of our lodgers.  It is school holidays here in South Australia and last Friday I brought two boxes of these home from school.

Yep, Silk Worms.  We now have three boxes and I'm starting to have nightmares of silk worms taking over the house.  The poor mulberry tree has only just started getting leaves and let me tell you it is a full time job keeping them fed.  I am so glad that Rachel's teacher gave the other boxes she had to other classrooms. 

So has anyone ever done more than let them cocoon and hatch and lay eggs?  Have you actually done something with the cocoons?  Is it possible for the children to actually weave the silk or is that too hard?  At the end of last term I spent time in Rachel's class helping the children sew calico shopping bags  and I would love for them to see the silk worms right through to a finished sewn product.  Any suggestions?

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