Back in 2008 when I went to Houston for the very first time I fell in love with this machine ..... unfortunately at that time it wasn't available in Australia so I chose the Bernina 820 instead ... which wasn't a hardship! After my last visit to Houston in October I was reminded over and over again of how much I loved the Sweet Sixteen ...
... anyway they have been available in Australia since November of this year .....
.... Santa was very good to me this year!
I haven't had a lot of time to give her a real run for her money but I did manage a couple of new things before we escaped to the beach for a few days .... this was for a very special friend...
and this was for Joshua's teacher ..
... and of course the new red tree ...
I love you Sweet Sixteen!!!!!! Thank you Santa!!!!!
I hope you all have a wonderful and safe New Year!!!
Kellie
Just a couple of things Hey! I'd like to see when you're really working hard, you'll pump out hundreds! They look fabulous!
Happy New Years
Jo
Posted by: Jo in Tas | December 31, 2010 at 06:22 PM
Wow Kellie, fantastic new machine! I just watched the demonstration video and I'm wondering if you do the raw edge appliqué on this machine as well or only the actual quilting? I can't wait to see what wonders you will produce on this baby! The tree quilts are already a very good indicator ;). Enjoy the beach and Happy New Year. Vreni x
Posted by: Vreni | December 31, 2010 at 07:02 PM
Oh how lucky you were - Santa was very very good to you.
But I'm thinking that this might mean you have a lot of new 'gems' to share with us - can't wait.
Happy New Year to you and your family - you will be ringing the bells very very soon - bless you all
Posted by: Ethne | December 31, 2010 at 09:03 PM
Lucky you, Lucky friend and lucky teacher -- love the red and green together .. Happy New Year x........ Hope you enjoyed the beach.
Posted by: periwinkle | December 31, 2010 at 09:09 PM
Gorgeous quilts. Must learn to quilt like you :-)
Posted by: Kate | December 31, 2010 at 09:18 PM
Happy new year!
Posted by: Frogdancer | December 31, 2010 at 09:23 PM
You are going to make gorgeous gorgeous quilts with that lovely new toy. Good for you! Happy New Years!
Posted by: Lisa | January 01, 2011 at 02:05 AM
You will get more out of that beautiful machine than anyone else, I'm sure. More stunning work. I hope you and yours have a wonderful New Year, Kellie. xx
Posted by: Kitty | January 01, 2011 at 02:22 AM
I can't believe you've been "that good"!! Have a wonderful New Year, best wishes to all the crew.
Love and hugs, Sandy.
Posted by: Sandy Gray | January 01, 2011 at 02:37 AM
Hi! I just love your tree that you did above. Question: do you do your quilting BEFORE you apply the applique? The reason I ask is if you don't, how in the world do you get the continuation lines so lined up???? Do you do this on a regular sewing machine?
Posted by: Kathy T | January 01, 2011 at 03:40 AM
ohhhh kellie! I love that present for the teacher, adorable!
I'm sooooo glad you got your sweet sixteen - did it cost as much as a new car! I think when I get a bit more time for my quilting I'll need to buy one!
hope you had a great christmas and a very happy new year! I hope there is lots more success for you and your business in 2011!
Corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | January 01, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Happy New Year to you and the crew Kellie. A new toy for Chrissie how exciting have fun at the beach.
Posted by: Leanne | January 01, 2011 at 08:32 AM
I've seen how hard you work! You EARNED it! Congrats - and cheers to many new inspirations!
Posted by: Maura | January 02, 2011 at 02:49 AM
Your quilting is amazing. Congratulations on the new machine.
Posted by: John'aLee | January 02, 2011 at 02:55 AM
Ooh Santa was very good to you indeed! I just love those quilts. More please! :)
Posted by: Danielle | January 02, 2011 at 08:26 AM
i like to read your posts. thanks for this one.
Posted by: Devremülk | January 02, 2011 at 12:12 PM
OhMyGosh!!! You DID it!!! You'll have to give us a big review and let us know what you like and don't like about it. Maybe a "foot" review too??? Congratulations! And Happy New Year Sweet Kellie!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 02, 2011 at 05:08 PM
Can't wait to see the machine in action.......but meanwhile I'm still beside myself with the amazing things you've created already. Thankyou SO SO much!
Posted by: Jan | January 03, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Love the tree in red. Its official, I need to win the lotto so I can vacation in Australia and take classes from you ;-).
Posted by: Marglow | January 04, 2011 at 04:14 AM
Oh enjoy:)
Posted by: Lucky1 | January 04, 2011 at 08:54 AM
Santa must have visited Australia before Texas...I think you got my gift by mistake :) I saw the Sweet 16 at the Houston Festival this year and haven't stopped thinking about it. Love what you have done so far...and all of your work for that matter. You are so very talented! Lisa in Texas
Posted by: Lisa LeBlanc | January 05, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Hi Kellie, I am in New Zealand and just found your absolutely fabulous quilt/cushion patterns online. So of course I had to order some and can't wait to get started........
Have you any plans for making more little boys quilts? I have a bunch of grandsons and have found very little applique patterns available for boys.
Posted by: Ann Higgs | January 05, 2011 at 09:49 PM
Congrats! I really love the colors of the leaves.
Posted by: Erica K | January 09, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I am looking to purchase a quilting machine that That I can do patterning on quilts can this machine do that. \or is that a totally differnt type of quilt machine. Do you give tutorials on your quilting style.\or do you teach in canada.
Posted by: Sandi OLSON | January 10, 2011 at 02:16 PM
I am also a teacher and I wish somebody out there would think of making me such a wonderful quilt. ;)
I don't even own one of the quilts I made, because I keep making them as presents for others. Something is going very wrong here!
Jule
Posted by: Jule | January 11, 2011 at 05:14 AM
Awesome!! Congrats!
Posted by: Michelle | January 11, 2011 at 01:39 PM
hi kellie! just letting you know I'm auctioning a big bundle of your patterns, lite steam a seam 2 and white quilters muslin for the qld flood relief appeal on my blo! we're already at $150 which is so great :)
corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | January 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM
I love tree,very Very careful work.:)it's beautiful..Have a nice weekend:)
Posted by: Ruhsar Ünsal | January 30, 2011 at 06:33 PM
My Daughter has just seen your work (she is 5) and said "that lady is the best in Australia!" I have just downloaded the flower garden tutorial to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration, your work is beautiful.
Posted by: Rebecca | January 31, 2011 at 01:31 AM
Dear Kellie,
I am a fan of your work and visit your blog now and then. I had downloaded the flower garden tutorial to try doing it. I am just a beginner in quilting, and was really fascinated with all that free motion quilting you have done. I have a basic model sewing machine, for which I recently got a free motion foot. After a little bit of practising I tried your flower garden applique. If you can please visit my blog and post your views it would be great. It is not perfect but for the first attempt I am satisfied. My blog http://preethobby.blogspot.com
Posted by: Preeta | February 03, 2011 at 06:32 PM
Hello??? Where are you?? I really enjoy your blog and your work and I'm waiting to hear more about your goody Sweet 16! in fact i would love to hear what you have to say about it!
I'm not sure where in Austrailia you live, but i hope you haven't been effected by the floods there!
post something soon! :)
a
Posted by: anna | February 04, 2011 at 07:30 AM
Would you be selling the patterns for the trees?
Posted by: Marta | February 07, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Hello from sunny NC!! Hope you are really enjoying the Sweet 16! Come show us what you are working on! :)
Posted by: Thearica Burroughs | February 11, 2011 at 08:51 AM
HI Kellie,
Not sure you remember me or not, but I have hosted many swaps over the years, one of which you almost joined some years ago. Anyways, its been a while since I perused your blog. It always has lovely thinks on it. You'll love your new machine. I have a Fusion, and have been very happy with the machine and the company to deal with. In fact, that is me on the HandiQuilter banner at the left-top of your first picture of the post!
Margaret
Posted by: margaret | February 12, 2011 at 07:54 AM
I have been quilting for many years but have not had the courge to machine quilt yet. I am terrified of my maching :-( anybody else have this phobia??
Posted by: ArtisticAnn | February 22, 2011 at 09:53 PM
How wonderful that Santa was so good to you last year! Maybe he'll do the same for me this year! (I just found your blog and love your work!).
Posted by: elsa | March 07, 2011 at 02:37 AM
I'm coveting that tree quilt on white with the words in the letters. Seriously coveting. Want it for my baby's crib coveting. (I found it on Pinterest, so someone else <3's it too!)
Posted by: Betsy | July 30, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Hi Kellie
Just wanted to tell you that I am the future mother in law of your little boys teacher Jodie who you made the memories wall hanging for. This wallhanging takes pride of place in her new home in Canberra and I love it so much that I have purchased the pattern. I am going to make it for my grand daughter. Thanx so much for your inspiring work.
Louise
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