This year's diary cover was made using one of my all time favourite Cotton + Steel fabrics. It was hiding in the scrap box and only revealed itself when the box was upended in the search of fabrics for the Summer Berries quilt I was remaking. The piece was large enough to make the cover and still have left overs. I may have done a happy dance. I'd always wanted to stitch the flowers.
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I'm starting to get excited. My thoughts have already turned to the presents I need to make and the long list of 'must dos' in the New Year.
Starting Monday 16 December, returning Monday 21 January 2025
Please note any orders placed while I'm on break will be held and processed the week commencing 21 January.
You can follow what I'm up to on Instagram or Facebook.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Creative New Year!
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I'm so excited with Craft Alive returning to Wodonga.
Since it's local, I've asked Jan to mind the stand while I'm off teaching.
The little project for the class is the Felt Needle Case (I'm hoping to think of a better name by then.)
I did get a little carried away adding decorative stitches which means they won't be completed in 45 minutes.
The kits for the class will be prepped and ready to start stitching.
The kits are $22, include the pattern, pre-cut felt pieces, DMC and Aurifil threads, snap fastener and needles.
Scissors and applique glue will be on hand to use.
See you at the show.
Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 February 2025
Wodonga Exhibition Centre
Wodonga Racecourse
Hamilton Smith Drive, Wodonga VIC 3690
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Am I organised for Christmas? No! When have I ever been but this year I did prioritise a couple of things that needed doing first.
1. Finished a quilt top and it's now at the quilters. I'll try to remember to take a photo before it's wrapped and gifted to show you in the New Year.
2. Had a lovely time redecorating the Santa Ornament. The plan is to post them off Monday for surprise gifts.
With those two items ticked off it's back to planning a Make & Take project for
Thursday 20 - Saturday 22 February 2025
Wodonga Exhibition Centre
Hamilton Smith Drive, Wodonga VIC 3690
A new venue and date!
My head is spinning with ideas! Something that can be close to finished in 50 minutes and easy for me to prep.
Last Pop up shop for 2024
Saturday 7 December 10am - 1 pm
The address is Suite 4/611 Dean Street.
(Situated in the block between Townsend and Kiewa Street.
The pedestrian crossing leads straight to the front doors.)
Suite 4 is at the end of the corridor.
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At last I can reveal the second project from the Stitch in Spring Day, a felt appliqued purse.
I used the Sprout Woven fabric and cross hatched it prior to appliqueing the flowers in place.
DMC Stranded Embroidery thread was used to whip stitch the majority of pieces in place and Aurifil 12wt thread to embellish.
The girls attending the Stitch in Spring Day used a variety of different threads, with Bron using a lovely variegated wool thread.
Cottage Flowers Purse - Pattern $18
Cottage Flowers Purse Kit - $45
The kit includes the pattern, fabric, iron-on-pellon, felts and zip.
Threads are not included.
Timeless Blooms Pincushion - Pattern $12
Timeless Blooms Pincushion Kit - $20
The kit includes the pattern and felts. Threads not included.
Plus P&H.
Pop up Shop Dates
This Saturday
2 November, 10am - 1pm
with two more for the year
23 November
(Previously advertised as 16 November, it has been switched to the 23rd.)
and
7 December
Where: Suite 4/611 Dean Street, Albury
(Situated in the block between Townsend and Kiewa Street.
The pedestrian crossing leads straight to the front doors.)
Suite 4 is at the end of the corridor.
I'm still sorting out the front door. The door may not push open on the weekend.
There is a sign with my mobile number; ring or text me and I'll take a walk and open the door for you.
Happy Stitching
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There are a couple of spots left for the Stitch in Spring Day next Saturday.
This is a one day felt appliqué workshop. You'll learn how to cut, place and appliqué the pieces plus some simple stitches to embellish with.
Basics such as thread and needles will also be explained.
When: Saturday 26 October 10am - 4 pm
Where: Flourish Creative Studio, Suite4/611 Dean Street, Albury.
Cost $100.
Includes a kit for the pincushion (threads not included), the pattern for a felt appliquéd zipper bag (sneak peek below), morning, lunch and afternoon tea plus tuition.
Book here
Please email me if you have any questions.
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I love the new Studio. What makes it special is the beautiful old building and the shop front; an opportunity to display my samples and wares in a window! (Even though it is inside.)
I was very happy with my first effort setting up and was almost finished before the first customer arrived.
The address is Suite 4/611 Dean Street.
(Situated in the block between Townsend and Kiewa Street.
The pedestrian crossing leads straight to the front doors.)
Suite 4 is at the end of the corridor.
I love how you can just glimpse the shop at the end.
I do have to sort out the front door.
On the weekends the door may not push open.
There is a sign with my mobile number; ring or text me and I'll take a walk and open the door for you.
The next pop up shop is
Saturday 5 October,
with three more for the year
2 & 23 November &
7 December
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My pop up shop will be open this Saturday.
Please note the new venue!
Flourish Creative Studio is now located at Suite 4/611 Dean Street, Albury.
Shop hours 10am - 1pm.
It's a lovely space to hold classes and sit and sew during shop hours.
New samples featuring fabric from the Picture Book range by Ruby Star Society are being worked on.
Make sure to drop in and check out the studio and new samples.
Your welcome to bring along your stitching.
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What to do with forty-two 7 inch squares from an American Jane range purchased many moons ago.
It's been many years since I made either of my daughters a quilt. Many little projects but not a quilt since their 21st birthdays to my embarrassment.
Obviously I love these fabrics, or I wouldn't have purchased them, and knew my daughter would too.
They came rolled in a tin with a pattern which involved more cutting and sewing than I had the time or the inclination to do.
I find it hard to make a decision with fabrics I love, especially when they are only small pieces, procrastinating, not wanting to cut them in case I come up with a better idea.
But I was running out of time, when am I never not, and kept it simple.
I started by pairing two 7 inch squares and cutting them in half.
Sewed the 3.5 x 7 inch pieces together.
Once sewn cut them in half cross ways.
Each unit was then paired with another and sewn together to
make a four-patch.
There were a few prints I liked too much to cut up and left them as whole pieces. These were trimmed to match the size of the four-patches before sewing.
More fabrics were added to make the quilt 54 x 54 inches.
My daughter loves it!
One down, another to go, I have until Christmas.
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The Christmas Sampler decorations are the perfect introduction for those wishing to try their hand at stitching and those who simply love to stitch. Suitable for all skill levels.
There are three projects to choose from, Christmas Tree, Christmas Heart or Christmas Bauble.
Please contact Shepparton Sewing Centre to book. The one-day workshop is on Tuesday 13 August, 10am - 3 pm.
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