Quilt Fabric Delights

40 Hour Famine

Dictated by Vanessa

My class at school is learning about  the Global Food Crisis.  As part of that we are taking part in the 40 Hour Famine to raise funds for those who do not have enough food.  Mum and Dad said I was not allowed to go without food so I have decided to go without furniture and technology for forty hours (which is why Mum is typing this).  Last night I slept on the floor.  I would like to ask you to help those who have no food by donating to the 40 Hour Famine.  Our class is aiming to raise $1,500.00 so far I have raised $83.05.

To make a donation or learn more about the 40 Hour Famine please click here

We are very proud of Vanessa and her classmates' (Year 7) efforts to raise funds for those who have so much less than they do.   They have chosen to go without something that means something to them.  One of her classmates who is a real chatterbox has given up talking for 40 hours (and succeeded all through school yesterday).  I think that I would have major difficulties not talking for that long.  Even though it is nothing like the life that some experience I think they learn a lot about how fortunate they are, they can't just jump on the computer, watch TV, sit on a chair or use their desks at school, and hopefully grow up to be compassionate, caring adults whilst helping out in a real way by raising funds now. 

Where will you find QFD in October?

We have been invited to attend the Mini Market Day at Country Bumpkin's Beating Around the Bush convention, so on the 7th of October you will find us at Unley High School, Kitchener Street, Netherby.    As well as the Market Day on the Wednesday there are classes during the week.  There are some absolutely gorgeous projects and inspiring teachers.  I am told that there are still a few places available in the classes - you can find out more about the classes here and contact Sally at Country Bumpkin on (08) 8372 7600 for more information. 

Then on the 17th and 18th of October 2010 we be at the Gawler Quilting Circle's Textile Art Weekend at the Recreation & Sport Centre, Nixon Tce, Gawler SA. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $3. Enquiries: Anne Webb (08) 8522 6782 or email pfaew@internode.on.net

Getting Quilt Fabric Delights out from behind the computer is always refreshing so both events are going to be lots of fun and it would be lovely to see you there.  If you do go to either event, please come over and say hello I'd love to meet you or see you again.  Oh and if there is any particular product you would like us to bring along, just let me know.

What's new?

No finished projects to show you, although I have been enjoying some time in the evenings doing stitcheries.  Need more hours so I can put them together at the machine.

I do have loads of new products in the shop though.  First from Melly & Me - Sleepover and Bon Bon.  I had grand ideas of making myself a Sleepover Bag to take when Garry and I go on a cooking retreat with friends, then I had this startling realisation that it was on this Saturday and not the one after so I will be going along without a gorgeous new bag.   I did have it written in my calendar for the correct date so I am hoping that I told my sister the right weekend for babysitting, she's been in Hong Kong so can't check until she gets home.

A new book from Tilda - Sew Sunny Homestyle - love so many projects in this book.

Favourite Things and Merry & Bright from Leanne's House

 

I am also thrilled to now be stocking patterns by Nicole Mallalieu, including her gorgeous purse kits.   Nicole's bag and hat patterns gave me the opportunity to play with a new feature added to my website - I can now show many more images of products, great for showing all the design variations.

But there loads more new products - more fabrics (including more Flower Sugar), Janelle Wind's new pattern A Penny For Your Thoughts, Ladybird's Serenade from Natalie Ross, so head on over and have a look.

The fabrics for Rosalie Quinlan's Block of the Month - It's a Dollies Life have finally arrived and kits are ready to go.

And the winner is...

as selected by Random Number Generator otherwise known as Vanessa.  She was insistent that she choose the winner and her choice was:

Michelle said...

Hi Sarah, Just love the Andalucia fabrics and they look just perfect for this bag pattern. You are amazing how you can totally give a new look to a pattern by using some of your yummy fabrics. You are a inspiration. Keep up the great work

Reply 07 July 2009 at 06:26 PM

So Michelle let me know your details and I will post the Andalucia Bag off to you.

Thanks everyone for joining in the fun.