Earlier in the week Australia Post so kindly left a little package on my door step with a delightful little quilt inside from my DQS4 partner, Maya from Pavanshree.
It is very sweet and the little quilting stitches are magnificent.
Maya very generously included; 5 beautiful fat quarters, a sweet strawberry pin cushion and some great stickers, which disappeared as soon as the kids got home from school!
Thank you so very much Maya!
I have spent much of my time this week at my machine working on my swap quilt.
I finally finished my little tree last night and waved it good bye this morning, it is off to a place far, far away ...
To everyone who has congratulated my sweet Megan thank you so very much! She is has been overwhelmed by all of your kindness. She has certainly been spurred on by all of the excitement this week! She has had her pencils out and has been very busy sketching away her design for next year’s competition! J
I received a pretty exciting offer this week that has provided me with another excuse to purchase so more fabric. I have made two trips to Amitie ... so you can return from your holiday next week Jenny feeling quite confident that the rent has been paid this month J!
We have had a quite mild week this week and today has been glorious. Right now I am going to go make myself a cup of tea and sit out on the deck and watch the kids run around like loonies before I cook tea. Have a great weekend!
Kellie
I always love the back of a quilt when it has been heavily quilted like that. It is beautiful.
Posted by: tracey petersen | August 29, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Oh...your quilt is truly wonderful...love it so much...how in the world can you quilt like that...amazing!!!
And the one you received...it was a beauty!!
Posted by: Stina Blomgren | August 29, 2008 at 05:33 PM
I am glad you liked the quilt!
Your DQS4 quilt is wonderful! The quilting is awesome - do you own a longarm quilting machine? Your partner is very lucky indeed!
Posted by: Maya | August 29, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Gorgeous quilts given and recieved. The backs are just as beautiful as the fronts. What is happening with your Tree Of Life - are you still doing that one or are there just too many ideas swirling around in your head? ;-)
lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | August 29, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Your doll quilt is spectacular! Love its clever name :) I am not surprised you can't bear to part with it!! Well done on your exciting news - any offer than involves buying more fabric must be good.
Posted by: Lisa | August 29, 2008 at 06:31 PM
your little quilt is just gorgeous! i don't know how you could have posted it far away....a very lucky person is going to receive it!
Posted by: soo | August 29, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Kellie, as always an inspiration... yr machine quilting is so beautiful.......it's like artwork
Posted by: Handmaiden | August 29, 2008 at 07:49 PM
beautiful quilts, Kellie. And well done to Megan, what a fantastic achievement.
Posted by: cathy | August 29, 2008 at 08:14 PM
what can you say, another beautiful piece of textile art! congratulations on the offer, how long will it be a 'secret' for? i hope it's a book you are doing!
Posted by: broderie | August 29, 2008 at 08:18 PM
That quilt is gorgeous! Beautiful craft(wo)manship!
Posted by: Pikku-Kettu | August 29, 2008 at 09:17 PM
That top quilt is so pretty...it's very much like the Hawaiian quilts I learned to make while I lived on Molokai. And your tree quilt...I don't know how you managed to part with it. It's absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: angela | August 29, 2008 at 10:17 PM
your tree is so incredibly gorgeous, and the quilting just takes my breath away. i hope one day to be able to be half as good as that on my machine. :) whoever is the recipient is lucky beyond belief!!!!
Posted by: cathygaubert | August 29, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Your doll quilt is absolutely magnificent Kellie - and I'm not surprised you are getting exciting offers that involve fabric. Too bad you couldn't come in tomorrow while I'm working!
Posted by: Louise | August 29, 2008 at 11:26 PM
I can't believe you are giving that beautiful mini tree quilt away - it is SO lovely!!!
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | August 30, 2008 at 07:10 AM
Oh My Gosh! They're both just beautiful! And both with so much quilting -- it's so wonderful to see that!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | August 30, 2008 at 09:22 AM
What an incredible quilt- I think that one belongs in a gallery!
Posted by: Bellgirl | August 30, 2008 at 09:34 AM
your quilt is gorgeous.... truly a beautiful work of art.
Posted by: Abby | August 30, 2008 at 09:36 AM
I would be sad to see that quilt go too. It is so adorable. and love the quilt you received, the stitches are great.
Posted by: amy(sew~amy) | August 30, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Your tree quilt is so pretty. I love the beautiful multicolored leaves, and contrast with the background. It is intricately beautiful. Have a great weekend, Kellie!!
xox,
Linnea
Posted by: Linnea | August 30, 2008 at 02:28 PM
The tree quilt is absolutely beautiful. I dont think I would be able to give it away. The one you received is very pretty too.
Posted by: sue | August 30, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Love the swirls on your tree quilt! Stunning!
Posted by: Helen | August 30, 2008 at 11:34 PM
You tree quilt is sooo pretty! I bet your swap partner will be thrilled to receive it!
Posted by: Jane Weston | August 31, 2008 at 06:56 PM
G'day Kellie
I'm only a newbie to your blog & I've gotta say 'I'll be back' .... that's for sure. Your Doll Quilt is devine - just love it, love it & the one you received is delightful as well although I've gotta say I don't understand why they are called Doll Quilts - sorry it will be quite obvious I'm all very new to this ... I'll be back to have a poke around your blog and maybe - well that's a silly word cause I know I'll be learning more from your blog. Can I just ask - are you turning your edges in on all your applique? OOroo ... Bethel
Posted by: Bethel of Bethania | September 01, 2008 at 03:20 PM
Hi, I wandered over here from some other blog. These quilts are incredible. I love the tree and vibrancy of each individual leaf!
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 01, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Hi Kellie –
Well done, Megan (did she win??) - what lovely work, and well done Mum too! That tree is something special! Thank you very much for your nice comment and holiday wishes. Apologies for the delay in responding – kids and holidays got in the way! I am now back to blogging and hope you will visit again soon.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | September 02, 2008 at 03:45 PM
You're my quilting guru, Kellie. Your tree quilt is so gorgeous. How I wish you lived close by so that I can see it up close.
Posted by: Jade | September 02, 2008 at 11:20 PM
G'day Kellie,
I'm back again to let you know that I have nominated you for a 'I Love your Blog' award over at my place ... do hope you will have the time to play ... OOroo ... Bethel
Posted by: Bethel of Bethania | September 03, 2008 at 09:59 PM
Oh my gosh - your wok is AMAZING!!!
Posted by: Sarah | September 12, 2008 at 06:58 PM