The little people woke this morning for the first time in weeks without having to be begged to get up and get ready for school ... not because they were excited to go to school but because they have been anticipating this for the past few days....
I love the whole build up to Christmas ... even as the kids get older it is still just as exciting as it was in their first few years.
Plus what's even more exciting ... I only have to make 60 more school lunches before school holidays!!!! Wooohooo!!!
What's more I have finally found some time to sew this week .. what a pleasure!
This is one of the projects from Memories.
So nice to just make something for the heck of it!
Oh and I almost forgot it's the first day of Summer ... oh how I love Summer days ... mind you it wasn't much of a Summer day here in Melbourne today ... but all good things come to those who wait!
Happy days!
Kelliex
PS You may also like to have a listen to this ...
I kind of cringe at hearing my own voice so I'm trying to avoid it ... but it was lovely to meet Pat and it wasn't nearly as terrifying as I had anticipated!!!! A friend told me that it was very me ... not so sure if that was a complement or not but in the mood I'm in today I am just going to assume that it was!!!! :)
I love your quilts! Stunning! :)
Posted by: Ulla's Quilt World | December 02, 2011 at 01:28 AM
At first glance I thought your Advent calendar was quite small but the noticed it had comics and magazines in it so it must be HUGE and stacked to the gills with goodies too .... lucky kids :-)
Posted by: periwinkle | December 02, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Hello Kellie, your advent calendar is one of a kind, just wonderful. Yes, the build up to Xmas is well and truly underway, and such fun.Love your tree.
Posted by: Chriss Jasper | December 02, 2011 at 12:10 PM
I loved meeting and interviewing you... you sound great... give a little listen.. it won't hurt.. wink!
Posted by: pat sloan | December 02, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Even I would jump out of bed for a Advent calendar like this. Enjoy this wonderful time of the year.
PS: I just listened to you; you sound great!
Posted by: Vreni | December 02, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Hey! Where were those Santa bags in Houston -- I want to SEE them in person!!! They're adorable and they go perfectly with that super cute advent calendar!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | December 02, 2011 at 04:45 PM
That's a serious advent calendar. LOVE memories.
Posted by: Leanne | December 02, 2011 at 10:32 PM
SOOOO cute! Love that calendar. And the tree is pretty nifty too! Keep up the great ideas.
Posted by: Marianne | December 02, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Saved your interview to listen to on the weekend when I had time.
Just the thing to have my morning coffee (not tea!) with!
Posted by: Frogdancer | December 03, 2011 at 08:06 AM
Hi Kellie, just popping in to see how you are. As ever, you seem very busy and creative. Love that pretty tree. Hard to believe it is Summer here, we are to have a week of rain!
Posted by: meggie | December 03, 2011 at 08:32 PM
Hi Kellie--I am a new visitor and have to tell you I totally {heart} your Memories tree--spectacular work...Julierose
Posted by: Julie L | December 04, 2011 at 01:18 AM
I looove your calendar! How fun! I have to go now and listen to your interview! Happy December!
Posted by: upstatelisa | December 05, 2011 at 06:32 AM
Oh, I just have to tell you that I loved working on my Rainbow Lollipop quilt. I just finished it (except for the label). I was pretty good at doing the swirls, but they're no where near as good as yours!!. I wish you were closer so that I could have a lesson. Thanks again for a great pattern!! I blogged about it today, so come by for a visit to have a look.
Posted by: Gail M. | December 11, 2011 at 02:47 AM
Hi!! I just discovered you because I love the block that you did that is in Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks magazine. Just wanted to tell you that I think that you make very lovely things!! I'll be visiting you in the future!! thanks, Helen LeBrett
Posted by: Helen Lebrett | December 13, 2011 at 05:03 PM
I love the article. Where can I see in person? Allen
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Posted by: Allen | December 27, 2011 at 07:41 PM
Just love your applique!
Hugs - Lurlineā„
Posted by: Lurline | December 28, 2011 at 01:21 PM
I looooove your work. Saw it on someones stand at the very last stitches and craft shows in sydney. Am not a patchworker, but thinking I might try. Hope you had a fab chrissy with your little people. Am definitely bookmarking your site to dream over!!!
Cath Duffy.
Posted by: cath duffy | December 31, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Kellie-
I've admired your work for a long time. The colors you choose are like candy! So satisfying and cheerful. Just wanted to wish you a very happy 2012.
-Alessandra
Posted by: Alessandra White | January 04, 2012 at 02:32 AM
Your advent calendar is one of a kind, just wonderful. Yes, the build up to Xmas is well and truly underway, and such fun.Love your tree.
Posted by: classic car insurance | January 21, 2012 at 06:48 AM
Hi Kellie,
I had no idea you had gotten the 16. I've met you a couple times in Houston at market, and have just seen pictures of you FMQing on your little machine. I was eyeing the 16 as well in the fall Market of 2010 and got one in April of last year. I absolutely love it!!! I think it's a brilliant option for FMQers that want a bigger machine but don't want the full size long arm. I'd love to hear more about what you think of it, how it differs for you from using your regular machine and any helps or suggestions you might have. I bought both extension tables, which I'm really happy with. Not many people have this machine, so I haven't seen much of it, but I think it is going to take off with so many quilters starting to experience FMQing. I'm so excited you have one!!! Why don't you do another post all about your 16 with lots of pictures. I love your work, thank you for so openly sharing. Your talent is one of a kind, and you have brought to this industry an amazingly different aspect of quilting.
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Posted by: juli | February 09, 2012 at 07:19 AM
Missing your blog posts! Hope all's well!
Posted by: Jennifer Dancy | February 12, 2012 at 02:50 PM