Marg Low Designs

love & hugs for christmas

Starting this Wednesday 1 July.

One block a week, twelve blocks in total. 

Lots of fun and a whole a week to stitch your block before the next one is released.

 

To find out more go to Love & Hugs from Australia Stitch-a-Long, Announcements.

 

 

Great Australian Craft Show Day 1

I call this my everyday stuff.

Bags with zips, drawstring bags, pincushions, quilt, journal covers, needle cases & postcards.

Click on the links to go shopping

Everyday Patterns

Everyday Kits

 

The pattern Sew Organised was released at the show.

I feel so more organised now I can see what's in my project pouches. I'm hoping it will keep me focused! The drawstring container looks so cute. I plan to make a few and have them on a shelf filled with those items I never seem to be able to find in the cupboard like my quilting clips.

Click on the links below to take you shopping.

Sew Organised Pattern $16

Sew Organised Kits $56

P&H extra.

 

Perhaps you love Christmas

Pictured:  Santa in his ski suit from the book All Things Christmas, Santa's on his way! in the hoop, Gift of Joy (stitchery in the frame), Christmas Gift Box,

Santa & The Advent Tree (standing Santa), Pudding Anyone? and Joy to All (free standing card with felt applique).

The quilt is called Coconut Ice remade in fresh colors for Christmas.

Click on the link below for

Christmas Kits

 

Fifi's Fabricology

There is so much happening in September.

It starts with a flying visit to Fifi's Fabricology. I'll be packing a suitcase with Christmas samples and other goodies and heading there on September 5th.  It’s a chance to come see and handle my samples, ask questions, pick up tips and spend an afternoon stitching with me. You can check out all the details here or contact the shop.

Some of the samples making their way into the suitcase!

See you there.

 

Pocket of Happiness

Pocket of Happiness is one of the new designs I released at my Christmas Somethings workshop last weekend. This project made me happy, hence the name. I'm already planning the gifts I'll be popping in the pocket this Christmas. 

 

The Pocket of Happiness pattern is $10

The kit is $20 and includes the pattern, fabric, felt, threads, ribbon and interfacing.

Pocket of Happiness Pattern or Kit

Please allow $3.00 for postage & handling on Australian orders.

And yes I do post overseas.

Email me if you'd like to know the cost of postage to your country.

 

Craft Alive Wodonga 2019

The show was over all too quickly. It was lovely being out and about, catching up with customers from previous shows and meeting new ones. If you couldn't make it then please enjoy the following!

 

The red & white quilts over the tables are Sarah's Sampler & Friday Girls Medallion.

 

Sewing Kit & Petite Pincushions

 

A piece of Christmas, combining Joy to All, Theodora Cleave decorations & Christmas Tree Quilt

 

Gift Tree

The Gift Tree pattern is on sale for $15. Includes free postage within Australia.

July only or until sold out.

 

Christmas break & plans for 2019

There's quite a bit to fit into this post but I'm going to start with my exciting news for 2019; because, without wanting to frighten you, it's not too far away!

 

February I'm flying to Tassie to teach with

Helen of Hugs' n Kisses.

Sunday, February 24, 2019 

at the Newtown Bay Rowing Centre,

Marine Parade Newtown, Tasmania 

Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm

Click on the link for more details

A Day with Helen & Marg

 

In March I'm heading to the

Adelaide Craft & Quilt Fair

21  - 24 March

at the Adelaide Convention Centre

My first time at this show! 

Put it in your diary now and make sure to come. It is always so much nicer to see the samples up close than on a screen.

 

April its Melbourne for the

Australasian Quilt Convention

11 - 14 April

Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens

 

With so much to plan there has been little room for Christmas stitching or anything else Christmas related. I did manage to decorate the corner in my family room this afternoon, spurred on by the thought of writing this post.

 

I guess you can tell I'm going with a tree theme.

 

I will be taking a break over the Christmas & New Year period.

Commencing Thursday 20 December, returning Monday 7 January.

My online store will be open, however no orders placed after 2pm tomorrow will be processed until I’m back at work.

 

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

 

 

 

It's a start

The shows, classes and pop-up shop are finished for the year and that means I can start my Christmas decorating. It's sad but true all my beautiful samples spend most of the year tucked away in boxes or a suitcase travelling from one event to the next. Now I can have some fun with them.

The trees I bought at Factory and Field, Cohuna are a lovely addition. With the sun beating down outside, they make me think of cool breezes!

 

Pictured clockwise, starting on the left, Gift of Joy, Holly, Little Birdie, Santa's on his way!, Joy to All, Christmas Belle, Gift Tree & Pudding Anyone? The punch needle santa is something I made a number of years ago.

 

On Sale from now until Christmas

All Things Christmas and Festive Stitches.

 

Tree Ornament

 

The Tree Ornament pattern is no longer coming soon, it's here now!

 

I love making them; addicted if I'm honest and with the tree full, need a reason to make more. So guess what I'll be tying to the gift bags this year!

 

Just click on the link if you'd like to purchase the pattern or a kit.

Tree Ornament Pattern $6.50 plus postage

Tree Ornament Kit $20 plus postage

 

Saturday sewing

Last Saturday I went to the Appliqué Day at Skellywag, Barnawartha. This is always a fun day.

My dilemma is what to sew, will I work on something for myself or samples for my business. This time I felt like I could do both. 

I've been steadily stitching away at the Tree Ornaments. I made one for each of the girls attending Christmas in July and they looked so lovely hanging on the twig tree I needed a set for myself. I’ve made over thirty now, so that tells you a few things 1) they’re addictive, 2) easy and 3) fun to make.   

 

 

Apart from the sewing, the pattern has been written and it’s now at the printers. So if you’re looking for that last minute gift to make the Tree Ornament could be just the thing.

 

You know what these sewing days are like, lots of chit chat, laughing, eating and oohing and aahing over all the fabulous stuff others are making, so you’re never sure how much sewing will be done. Just in case I finished the trees and was sitting twiddling my thumbs I threw in a quilt to bind. I did that ‘will I or won't I take it’ and nearly left it at home. So pleased I didn’t, as I sewed down two sides and kept going Saturday night. Finished!

 

I enjoy having some creative fun with the back of a quilt.

 

 

Don't Forget

my shop is open this Saturday 10 November & next Wednesday 14 November

at Mirambeena Community Centre, Martha Mews, Lavington

from 10 am to 3.30 pm.

You're welcome to bring along your sewing and sit and stitch.

Cost $10. Tea & coffee provided.

 

 

another shopping day

My pop-up shop is open again this Saturday.

Mirambeena Community Centre

Martha Mews. Lavington

10am  - 3.30 pm

You're welcome to bring along whatever your working on and sit and sew during shop hours. Cost $10

It's a  lovely room with lots of natural light; a nice space to sit and sew in.