Well... I am absolutely overwhelmed. Such a HUGE response to my little contribution to the wonderful event that was Sew Mama Sew! May Giveaway Day. I was expecting a few extra visitors than normal, but was stunned to see an extra 1200 of you in just 3 days!! You guys are...
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Adding dimension to your projects and “Sew Mama Sew!” May Giveaway Day…
Sew Mama Sew!
I'm thrilled to be taking part and at having the opportunity to meet some new visitors...
Welcome!!
Have you considered using dimension to give added depth to your quilt blocks, wall hangings and other projects? I love pushing the boundaries of "normal patchwork design" and can't resist experimentation... Trying to discover new ways...
A new design in the works… (and One Day In May sees Salt Lake City)…
Its been a little while since I've checked in and I thought you might be wondering what I've been up to...
Giveaway winners and Stitching notions from a different time…
Sometimes it can be hard to set specific time aside for things that aren't on the to do list. How quickly the weeks fill up with the "necessary"... work, cooking, supermarket trips, school runs. I tend to worry so much about the deadlines and schedules I give myself. When looking back over the weeks however, I miss the little...
May Day winners and a little vintage show and tell…
Thank you to everyone who participated in my little May Day giveaway...
As always, you've been incredibly kind with your generous comments. So I'm very glad to be able to give a little back to you... in a "broochy kind of way".
A little May Day giveaway…
Being the 1st of May (One Day In May)... I thought it more than appropriate to have an extra special giveaway.
I have received such encouragement and support, since beginning One Day In May late last year... can't tell you how much it's meant to me. I would love to show my appreciation...
Coming up roses! ~ A pattern launch and a giveaway…
I spent the Easter break with my head down, putting together my newest pattern. With the computer choosing to spontaneously freeze at critical moments... with my frustration at "things not happening quickly enough"... Easter chocolate came in pretty handy. Funny how chocolate can just hit the spot, soothing the frustrated and impatient soul. : )
Would...
ANZAC Day… a personal note.
Thomas sent these cards home. From what I can make out, he was still in England at this point. He speaks of 6 days isolation (I think for mumps prevention), training, jam and butter being expensive and the presence of a great many flying machines. Mostly, however, he speaks of home. All 4 cards are...
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Introducing ~ As Roses Bloom (PART 2)
"As Roses Bloom" is the newest "One Day In May"creation. It's been quite a while blossoming from the early stages to a completed design... lots of experimentation with the dimensional aspects, trying to get them just right. A little while ago I introduced you to the baby sister of this design Read more
More from AQC…
For those of you who couldn't get there, I thought I'd share a few happy snaps from my time at AQC last week.
As you know, I spent the week with Marilyn and Ann-Marie from The Patchwork Teahouse. I had a wonderful 4 days with them, meeting stitching ladies from far...
