Yep this is my 100th post but as explained in my last post it wont be the celebration post just yet .... however, there are a couple of things to celebrate since my last post! First up Mai from Handmade by Mai left my 3000th comment when she stopped by last week. I will be sending Mai a couple of patterns as my monkey making time is totally taken up at the moment with my current quilt.
Next up and thanks to the old random number generator blogless Chriss Jasper who left the 110th comment for the last post will be receiving the How Does your garden growpattern. Chriss is a regular visitor and commenter so I am thrilled to be sending her a little something.
Finally blogless Megan has collected on the giveaway pattern for being the first person to contact me after buying one of my patterns from Hettie's Patch!
Thanks to everyone who left a comment to that last post! I feel quite guilty that there were so many comments for just one pattern so I have decided to increase the number of patterns that I will give away, by one, for each of the next few posts leading into the eventual 100th Surprise Party Celebration (that name is so lame ... sorry but i can't think of anything else to call it ... just know that I am cringing as I write it!). So for this post I will give away two of the How does your garden grow patterns but you must comment on this post by Sunday the 28th of June at midnight Australian EST.
Thanks also for sharing with me your sewing machine loves and hints! I am going to give that left foot, foot pedal a go this week and I will let you know how it works out. I am very lucky to have my machine and there is no doubt that it has helped with my technique ... just as my 440 had done before it. However, nothing beats practice & persistence when it comes to trying to master any skills!
So what have I been doing this past week? Well .... I finished of the trapunto phase of my current quilt & have gotten back into the last of the hand sewing. Hopefully it will be ready for sandwiching by Wednesday and then I will be on the downhill run!
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Jan, from Sewjourn, for lunch on Thursday. I am always very nervous when meeting up with fellow bloggers because I am not a very social body. Usually prefer the safety and the comforts of home and the solitude of my own company. However, after saying that, rarely have I met anyone in this blogging community that I have not thoroughly enjoyed the company of. Probably it's because we all share similar interests which is what has drawn us to each other in the first place.
Anyway ... as I was saying I met Jan on Thursday and handed over my bits and pieces for the Bushfire Quilt Hanging that turned out to be a great success on Saturday.
photo taken from Sewjourn
It was so nice to meet the people and who have worked so hard to get this project to this stage.
photo taken from Sewjourn
It was also great to see my ... Jodie's dress ...
and the beautiful textile art by Kaye Shanks.
photo taken from Sewjourn
I also enjoyed meeting so many of you who have gotten to know me and my little family by visiting this space. Thank you so much for saying hello and for the great encouragement ... it is always good to have one's ego stroked!
You also can't go very far these days without catching up with a blogger or two ... good to see you Lisa - I hope you managed to tame your savage beast! It was also good to see Bronwyn again ... twice in as many days, as we also met up in the waiting to be cut line at the Patchwork House sale. Bronwyn's photos & round-up of the quilt hanging is well worth a visit too by the way!
If you came along I hope you enjoyed it ... so many amazing women have given so much time and effort to help others. An amazing effort by some very generous women!
Jan and I did discuss the possibility of holding a weekend workshop at Sewjourn... what do you think? We haven't made any arrangements as yet but I would be interested to know if any of you would like to come along and spend a weekend with Jan & I and our sewing machines? If this is something that you might be interested in, please contact me here. If it turns out that there is enough interest we can look at making a plan for early in 2010.
Oh and I have to share with you a new addition to our family who arrived on our door step last week like a typical British tourist ...
... this my friends ... is Elle and isn't she delightful!!! She's boarding with Miss Megan after leaving home a couple of weeks ago.
She has become a very loved member of our household so we were thrilled when she told us that she had decided to immigrate!! Now if only she could convince the rest of her family!!!!
I also found myself among some of Sarah's favorite things last week .... fancy being one of Sarah's favorite things ... of course I had to pop back and check on it at least a couple 100 times to make sure she hadn't made a mistake ;) but nup there I am .... thanks Sarah!
One more thing before I go ... I am after a collection of natural linens something like the one that I used for the bird cage. I kind of like that texture that this one has ...
... if you have seen anything that might be what I am after or know where I could look please let me know ... thanks!
That's it! Now I'm headed back to my sewing. Enjoy your week guys!
Kellie
PS If you can't manage to imagine your life without a gorgeous bunny like Elle make sure you go visit Lisa ... you wont be sorry ... isn't she cute!!!!!
PSS Forgive me if there are more than the usual errors in this post ... I have been hit by a cruel virus and I feel like crap. After examining me this morning my Doctor gave me a prescription but refused to give me some time off work!!! I think I need a new Doctor!!!! Are you reading this Doc? ;)
The quilt top is looking gorgeous, as usual! Thanks for the great pics of the Bushfire Quilt Hanging... so many beautiful pieces!
Posted by: Danielle | June 23, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Wow I do love your work!! Happy 100th post. I should start buying some of your patterns and try making them. Maybe I should start with a pillow. I would LOVE to attend one of your workshops. I LOVE bright quilts...
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | June 23, 2009 at 07:41 AM
i have only recently dicovered your blog and am in LOVE!!! your quilts blow me away!! AWESOME!!!
Posted by: diana | June 23, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Congratulations on 100 posts! Your work is so detailed and well-executed.
Posted by: Amber | June 23, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Never mind the selvage dress. The quilt is spectacular. I love the whimsy and the flowers etc. I really want to win the pattern.
The selvage dress is spectacular too.
Posted by: Gail Mitchell | June 23, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Your work is so original and so cute! I love seeing your creations and hope someday to try my hand at one of them.
Posted by: Trisha | June 23, 2009 at 08:42 AM
I like seeing your quilts on display. I wish i could see one first hand, and to touch it and examine it would be a delight. Although you'd probably cringe at the thought! That dress is really something. made of selvegaes but yet it still works and is cohesive! WOW. Oh and that poor lady bending over in front of the dress is now exposed to hundreds of readers on your blog!
Posted by: Norma | June 23, 2009 at 08:47 AM
I'm gald I'm not the only one who thought there was a headless person in your dress photo! Most confusing until I clicked on the photo and saw it in a larger size!
Posted by: Georgia | June 23, 2009 at 08:48 AM
wow....lots of eye candy in that post...loving the little bunny - especially the little slippers/shoes? and the quilt you are working on looks amazing! I agree that a wonderful machine helps to create masterpieces but it really is practice, practice and more practice to achieve the desired result.....ditch the doc and give yourself a day off!
Posted by: Lorraine | June 23, 2009 at 09:01 AM
So much goodness in one post! Hope you're feeling better soon!
Posted by: soo | June 23, 2009 at 09:09 AM
I Hope you are feeling better soon! It is no fun to be sick when you want to being other things.
I have just recenly discovered your site and immediately ordered your patterns. I love them - they are so bright and cheery! Received in the mail last week and took them to my quilting club on Monday where everyone ooohed and aaahhhed over them. Love the ones in the pictures too! Hope you are doing patterns for those too!
Posted by: Valerie in Grande Prairie, AB Canada | June 23, 2009 at 10:22 AM
all your work is so beautiful-your new quilt looks like it'll be a stunner too! thanks for the chance to win a pattern. keeping my fingers crossed!!
Posted by: suesue | June 23, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Congratulations to all those lucky people who won something from your collection. They are always so beautifully designed Kellie, and I am sure one day you will be publishing your own book. I adore that cushion so if my name doesnt get pulled out of the hat I think I will have to pop on over and buy one. The little rabbit that Meaghan has is just gorgeous too, must go and take a little look! Oh and it must be good to have a doctor in the house at most times when you feel unwell, but I am sure he is busy at the moment with all the different bugs going around.
Posted by: sue | June 23, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Congratulations! And thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Elaina Sharp | June 23, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Another beautiful post. Love the photo of your children - they always look so happy and good natured (maybe not so happy in the photo where your youngest could not go to school with the others, poor little guy).
Posted by: Lauren | June 23, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Congratulations for the 100 posteos.
I would be charmed with being able to have some of your works, they are very beautiful
Posted by: Vanina | June 23, 2009 at 11:45 AM
It looks like your new quilt is going to be a stunner..... again..... Can't wait to see the end result. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: Vreni | June 23, 2009 at 12:28 PM
That new quilt is incredible!!! It looks like a LOT of work, but worth the effort for sure!! You have so much going on and we sure enjoy following along.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | June 23, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Oh my goodness! I just love the quilt you're handstitching. The colors are amazing, and I keep thinking that it looks perfect for my 4 year old son. So I can't wait until that pattern is out!
I read your blog as often as you post, and really enjoy it. Thank you!
Posted by: Katie | June 23, 2009 at 01:17 PM
I would be honored to win your pattern...it it so darling! I love all that you share with us...hope I win!
Mary Jo in Iowa
Posted by: Mary Jo Jones | June 23, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Hi Kellie,
Hope you feel better soon - maybe a bit of sleep instead of sewing all night might help!!! Look forward to our next coffee,
Jan
PS I'll come to the workshop!
Posted by: Jan | June 23, 2009 at 02:06 PM
Hi, I just found your blog through your bias dress, Uh, I mean Jodi's dress. I love your quilts and I would love to win a pattern to try it out seeing as I have 2 girlie girls who share a room and would LOVE this quilt! (: ~Pag
Posted by: Page | June 23, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Not the world's most sympathetic doctor!! Lucky he's such a good man (with great 40th b'day gift-buying skills)...
Can't wait for the reveal of the new quilt. Thoughts on completing that much hand stitching again? Would you raw-edge it if you had to do it again?
Posted by: tracey petersen | June 23, 2009 at 02:19 PM
I love the style of your work, it's so very happy and cheerful! And how cute is that little bunny!
Posted by: Tanya Holt | June 23, 2009 at 02:43 PM
I've always loved your patterns!
Posted by: Cynthia | June 23, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Your quilt is fabulous and I love that your blog has so many pictures!
Posted by: Anne | June 23, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Well done reaching 100 posts! I think I did it recently too but didn't realise it was supposed to be a big deal! Perhaps I might make a big deal at 200. Abslolutely love your quilts etc and would love to be in the draw to win a wonderful pattern.
Posted by: Sylvia | June 23, 2009 at 04:14 PM
I absolutely love your quilts and would love to try to make some of your patterns. Unfortunately I have the dodgiest sewing machine alive but I am determined that this tax time (hopefully if all goes well if you know what I mean) I am buying myself a decent sewing machine so I can try to make some of your beautiful quilts. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: Rebecca Woods | June 23, 2009 at 04:27 PM
YOU ARE VERY GREAT,AND YOUR WORK ARE ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC .i ADORE YOUR AMAZING QUILT AND I SEE YOUR BLOG EVERY DAY...IF I WIN YOUR GIVEAWAY......
Posted by: mascitti stefania | June 23, 2009 at 06:49 PM
I love your blog and have had fun when 'working' catching up as I'm new to it. Well done hitting the 100's.
Posted by: Abbe | June 23, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Lots of lurgies going around , protect that bunny at all costs . Take care , get well soon .
Posted by: clare bower | June 23, 2009 at 09:15 PM
well mr.dln was finally convinced to buy that new machine for you and wow!!!!! you are getting that to work so well!!!!! i think that we had better work on dr.dln now for a couple of days off, at least, so you can get better, so you can at least keep blogging and machining, only fair i think! go on dr.dln!!
Posted by: broderie | June 23, 2009 at 09:32 PM
As always your work looks awesome. It's so fun and cheery to look at. Hope your feeling better soon.
Posted by: BethAnn | June 23, 2009 at 10:16 PM
I didn't get to win one of your patterns as a door prize at the Quilt Hanging - I really truly did try!! So, I will try here and cross fingers and toes! Congrats Kellie on your Blogiversary and hope for many more to come! Do organise something at Sewjourn - you won't regret it, I'm sure.
Posted by: Bronwyn | June 23, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Congrats on 100 posts and as always a good read. I enjoy reading your blog and I love your new visitor who has come to stay :)
Posted by: Vicki | June 23, 2009 at 10:50 PM
I would love to win one of your patterns, uyour work is beautiful and very inspiring. I hope you are feeling better.
Posted by: Deborah | June 23, 2009 at 10:54 PM
You're so funny! You need to send those adorable DLN children to plead your case with the Doc (short trip, I know!) I wish I lived closer -- I'd LOVE to spend the weekend sewing with you and the ladies!!! Hope you're feeling better SOON! Oh -- and when do we get to SEE that first quilt -- I'm dying over here -- it's looks exquisite!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 23, 2009 at 11:21 PM
I love your creativity! I've enjoyed reading back over your posts and seeing how you've grown. Your persistence and journey is an inspiration to me, I'm trying to also make my passion my work. I was very excited to find a pattern (on sale even!) for a elephant costume like you made for your sons circus party a while back. Get well soon.
Posted by: Julie-Anne | June 24, 2009 at 12:20 AM
I love to see your work, it is amazing.
Posted by: Barbara | June 24, 2009 at 04:38 AM
hope you feel better soon, Lisa's bunnies are gorgeous aren't they xox
Posted by: driftwood | June 24, 2009 at 06:16 AM
Whoa!! 100 posts, that's ALOTTA catching up! I've just discovered you through your article in Homespun which has just hit the shelves of a few quilting stores in the UK. I bought it just for your quilt! IT IS AWSOME!!! I'm an Aussie living in the UK and so miss all those fun bright unique and inspiring patters and fabrics.
A heartfelt thanks for inspiring me again.
Terri
Posted by: Terri | June 24, 2009 at 07:26 AM
Kellie, What an enjoyable post to read. ** CONGRATULATIONS ** on your 100th post, it was one of my favourites, so full with lots of interesting reading! I loved everything from the bushfire quilts display, to the very gorgeous little bunny - and I am absolutely "trying" to wait patiently to see what that wonderful new quilt design is going to be - you have me sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation! Hope you are feeling better soon :o) Karen
Posted by: Karen | June 24, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Goodness so much to tell! You sure are busy! I just met up with a bloggy friend this weekend and was nervous too but we sure did have a good time and to top it off, someone recognized me from blogging! How fun! and I don't even bother going the doctor LOL, he just tells me... well never mind! LOL. Love the photos of the kids! have a good week!
Posted by: upstatelisa | June 24, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou, a thousand times from my heart!!! I am such an admirer of your work and talent, to win something from you brings me to tears...and I shall drop everything to make it up immediately!!!
Congrats on your 100th post, your title isn't lame to me, practical maybe.
Many thanks again, I love to read your blog and look at your photos, all is inspiration to me.
Posted by: chriss jasper | June 24, 2009 at 10:06 AM
wow what a huge blog, great to see pic's of your quilts out and about at shows. Shame i missed this show, it looked lovely. Keep designing those amazing pieces !!!!
Posted by: Karen C | June 24, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Happy 100th posting!!! I love your work and was thrilled to see you in Homespun magazine recently. The Bushfire Quilt Hanging looked like it was a great event.
Posted by: Jan | June 24, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Happy 100th Kellie! I had never read a single blog until a few months ago when I found your quilt in Homespun Magazine - since then I have found myself spending way too much time checking out other people's creativity instead of finishing my own projects - it is addictive - and I hold you responsible! I went over to Lisa's Periwinkle blog to have a look at the beautiful bunnies and ended up on a link to one of her favourites - Little Cotton Rabbits blog and purchased a pattern for a bunny egg cup cover - it is sooo beautiful.
I too found the headless lady next to Jodie's dress quite puzzling... until I had a really good look. Thanks again for the inspiration! You are a gem.
Posted by: Cath Roberts | June 24, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Hi Kellie!
There are some nasty virus'es around eh? I am feeling very sorry for myself at the moment, but there's no 'time off' when you have young kids is there?!!!
I am so pleased that Mai won one of your giveaways! We are blogging buddies and she is such a big admirer of yours! Those patterns couldn't go to a better home!
Thank you for all the eye candy!
Warm wishes & Get well soon!!!
Vikki :-)
Posted by: Vikki | June 24, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Love the look of your new quilt. Would it suit a boy? Doesn't seem to be floral
I hope the script wasn't for antibiotics for a viral infection, otherwise he either suspects a secondary infection (in which case you need time to recover) or hes a complete nuff nuff. Hope you are feeling better.
Posted by: Sharon L F | June 24, 2009 at 01:10 PM
Hi Kellie - I absoulutely adore your work. Do you know if you can still get the Australian Homespun magazines that feature you? I have never seen the magazine but would love to read up on you!!! Oh and I am wondering what is trapunto? Thanks
Posted by: Beth Foust | June 24, 2009 at 01:29 PM