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For your chance to win a copy of my new book
simply post a comment by Monday 5th August.
I have three books to giveaway.
If you prefer, you can order a copy of the book here.
Please indicate if you would like your copy signed.
For this month only, there will be no postage charged on Australian orders
& postage on overseas orders will be discounted 50%.
Good luck with the draw!
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Ok, I can take a deep breath now and relax. My new book was delivered this afternoon. To be honest I wasn't sure if it would be ready in time. I was reluctant to phone the printers for an update, and put off phoning until the suspense got the better of me.
As the name suggests the book is all about Christmas. Lots of little projects that are just right to make for gifts.
Now all I have to do is remember to pack it in the car along with the samples before setting off early tomorrow morning for the trip to Melbourne.
If your coming to the Craft & Quilt Fair, make sure you drop by and have a look at the book and samples as well as Sarah's Sampler (1855) and other new things!
You'll find Jan & I at Stand G29.
See you there!
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Would you like to learn how to create these gorgeous bits 'n' pieces?
Barb is holding Make & Take classes at the Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair this week.
Barb will have lots of ideas to inspire your creativity with linen/cotton fabric, cardboard tags, buttons, paint and her stamps to create special pieces.
The cost is $20 and you book at
Marg Low Designs
Stand G29
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The weekend came and went too quickly. A big thank you to Kay and Sharon of Avonleigh for organising such a great weekend. There was laughter, good conversation, yummy food and a great deal of creativity.
There was a variety of projects to choose from, Felt Birdies, Jolly Santa, Gift Cones, small Red & White quilt, a little tag embellished with a Theodora Cleave button and an ever so quick birdie gift tag. The start is always a bit hectic as two, three or four different projects have to be explained, but it doesn't take too long before everyone is working at their own pace.
The most popular projects were the Felt Birdies. They look fantastic and I love them hanging beside Sue's applique border for Sarah's Sampler (1855). Lots of fun mixing and matching felt colours, combining wool and cotton threads and embellishing them with decorative stitches and trims.
The Santas were a favourite too. Well who doesn't like Santa?
Gabbi decided to make a cone and do it quickly, so with a couple of shortcuts, all perfectly acceptable and encouraged, it was made in under an hour. This inspired more cones.
Beth's cone.
Di & Beth embellished theirs with felt and decorative stitches.
Miranda chose the small quilt, started Saturday, changed her mind in the middle of the night and put this together Sunday. Can't wait to see it finished. This has to be be my favourite colour combination.
Thank you to the girls for making the weekend so enjoyable and their desire to do it all again next year.
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Here it is, the eve of the Christmas in July workshop at Avonleigh. The last couple of days have been spent finalising the details for the weekend, making lists and ticking things off. This year the girls will be working on a selection of projects from the new book 'All Things Christmas', all little-ish projects, just right for making over a weekend.......
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Last week was the the third class for the second group of girls making Sarah's Sampler. Show and tell is always essential!
Helen's blocks.
Rhonda's blocks.
Gabi's blocks.
Deb's blocks.
Everytime I look at the their blocks I see something new. They are just over half way now with the pieced blocks.
My apologies for the poor photos girls, they do not do your beautiful blocks justice.
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Two things happened today. I finalised the artwork for my new book 'All Things Christmas' and picked up Sarah's Sampler (1855) from the quilters. This is very exciting as it means both projects are close to being finished!
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