Teeth in ... teeth out ... and lots of other stuff too!

I have had the most wonderful week ... dear Anna who won the Lilly Pilly quilt has just delighted me time and time again with the most wonderful emails this past week ,,, I get the feeling that she is generally quite pleased with her win! I have enjoyed it so much that I would actually highly recommend that you go right now and make something ... anything and gift it to Anna you wont regret it I promise!

I also found my ... oops ... Anna's quilt over here this past week ... thank you guys! And here too!

Apart from all of this excitement we have also had some excitement in our house ... little people generated excitement that is so delicious that it is contagious!!!

Our Benjamin lost his first top tooth ....

...now he looks like a dero!!! Apparently, according to Megan, there is a rumour going around the playground at school that the Tooth Fairy isn't actually real ... apparently some of Megan's friends think that it is actually their Mums and Dads who take the teeth and leave the money .... my little people thought that they would test this theory and hide Ben's tooth ... the hypothesis being that if the tooth wasn't gone and no money was left then it would definitely be the the parents as the Tooth Fairy would obviously know where the tooth was, even when it was hidden! Luckily our Tooth Fairy is a Super Sleuth!!!! Ben's tooth was gone in the morning and his nett worth was increased by $5!

Little Miss sweetie-pie Jessica ... is yet to loose a tooth. Poor Jessie has sat by and watched as her twin brother has lost 5 teeth and has added to his money box time and time again. Not even a hint of a loose tooth I'm afraid ... no instead Jessie has decided to do things a little different to the normal population ...

...she has decided to keep her baby teeth .... puts a whole new slant on hoarding doesn't it????

So other than these things what have I been doing? I have finished my little project that I showed you a peek of last week ...

This is Willow!

Willow is the project that we will be working on over here next month! I have bigger plans for Willow ... but you will need to wait a little bit for more on that. By the way Lorraine ... Joshua would like to know who Hettie is?

I also finished a little pillow ... a variation on Just for me ... from Pretty 'n Pink.

Poor Kitty has been waiting on this one for way too long now! It will be in the post on Monday Kitty!

I met a terrific group of girls on Thursday for day one of my second Patchwork House workshop.

 I thoroughly enjoyed the day! I am really having fun with the workshops! 

Now that I am doing things that finish past school pick up time the kids have have had to go to After School Care a few times ... they have been mostly very excited about this and have even asked if they could go on days when I'm home!!! However I think that the novelty has worn off for my Miss Jessie as she packed up, collected her backpack, donned her hat and sat waiting for me 1/2 an hour before I collected them this week ... mmm nothing like a little Mummy guilt!

And just to reek havoc with my girl's psyche I have taken on new teaching dates at Patchwork House for term one next year ...which will be on the 11th & the 25th of Feburary. The waiting list is almost big enough to fill the class so if you are interested make sure you give Kylie a ring! Garden Party, Love Birds & My Sweetheart are visiting Patchwork Hose for the next couple of weeks if you would like to take a peek and do some shopping at the same time :)!

I am also going to be visiting the Sunshine Coast in March of next year for a two day workshop at Patchwork Angel. I can't tell you how excited I am about this! If you are interested in coming along then please give Penny a ring! Also if you find yourself at the Patchwork Angel over the next month you will find Meg's Garden & Oh Christmas Tree visiting the store ...

  

... make sure you say hello!

Peggy& Bev's Place in Emerald which is in central Queensland, 3 hours west of Rockhampton have now started selling my patterns in their shop. They have a terrific blog so make sure you take a peek ... looks like lots of fun way out there in the middle of no where! If you happen to be reading this after purchasing a pattern at Peggy's & Bev's place make sure you be the first one to let me know and I will send you a free pattern.

 

Last but by all means not least I can now tell you all that Anina over at Twiddletails is now stocking my patterns!!! Wooo Hoooo!!! So there you go ... all of you US peeps that have asked so many times if I have a retailer in the US ... well yes I do!!!! Go now and get yourself one  ... and then pop back here and be the first one to tell me that you have bought a Don't look Now!pattern from Twiddletails and I will send you one of the giveaway pillow patterns ... you will need proof of purchase! 

There has been lots of finished projects added to the Flickr group since it started a couple of weeks ago so make sure you take a peek! Thank you everyone who has joined in I am really loving seeing your creations!

So that's it ... I now only have 6 days to finish off the space suits and build a space shuttle ... may the force be with me ... or should that be live long and prosper or ... maybe make it so number one! Or should I be looking for some help from the Ancients this week? ...Oh God someone stop me!!!!

Have a great week guys!

Kellie

PS. Before you all go ... I was asked on Thursday to sign a copy of one of my patterns and a copy of the Homespun Magazine that featured Love Birds... and I had no clever little quip to add to my scribble. Apparently there are other designers that have very clever little ditties that they add when they sign their patterns. Help me out guys because I have now totally over thought this and I have NOTHING! Whoever comes up with an original, catchy, relevant, short comment for my to use in these situations will not only get my eternal gratitude and a big cyber hug ... but I will also send them the very first copy of Lilly Pilly once it is released next month!!! You've got until I next post ... so no pressure! :)

Comments

[Sharon L F]

The willow pattern is gorgeous too...not sure which I prefer:it or lilly pilly. What a pleasant dilemma.
Personally i don't think you need a clever quip...as they say a picture says a thousand words and your designs speak volumes. If I think of anything I will let you know. Its always hard to think of something on the spur of the moment.

Hugs,
Sharon

[periwinkle]

I'll put my thinking cap on about the quip -- not very good at that sort of thing though lol... Kellie, I just love Willow to bits and Kitty is going to be pleased as punch with her cushion,, super gorgeous . Can't believe Jessie's teeth lol --
Lisa

[Lori Marchbanks]

I AM SOOO EXCITED! I have my very own copy of pretty in pink! I have been a long time "lurker" on your blog, and I just love to look at what ou ake, so so pretty!
My order number is 513. By the way, I like your blog name for a cute little quip when you sign your patterns....

Have a terrific day!
Lori

[Lynn Taylor]

Kellie, I love Willow! But then again, who would'nt! I have to agree with Lori on using Don't look now! It is your signature afterall!

You could sign it
Applique Away!

[Caryn]

I just purchased Pretty in Pink at Twiddletails too - order #514 - must have been right after Lori! I was thinking the same thing about your blog name for a quip.

[Penny]

Hi I recently discovered your blog and I love it and your designs. Can I buy them here in the UK?
I was thinking on the same lines as the previous posts, just use "Don't Look Now, it's Kellie"

[sandy]

Oh my gosh what does the dentist say about the double teeth?

Don't Look Now ... when I read those words I see a set of
EYES .... with long lashes. That's my suggestion.

[Heather]

Wow - Willow is gorgeous - I think it may be my favourite to date - love it!!!!!
As for a little quip - how about "Piece by Piece, Stitch by Stitch - Kellie"

[Shari]

Congratulations to Ben, commiserations to Jessica and congratulations to you! What a great post with so much info (which is good by the way...) and I just love Willow... you have brought a breath of fresh air to the quilting world!!

Don't try to compete with Lucas or Rodenberry for a quip (I know my sci-fi). Think of something that comes naturally to you and exemplifies your philosophy of quilting... or there is the old "quilt long and prosper" (LOL)
No, seriously - maybe Happy Quilting? or simply "Enjoy!" No, that's maybe too presumptuous. Ok - ask the kids... they have a way of cutting to the heart of the matter...
Good luck!
Cheers - Shari

[Jenny]

Oh Kellie, willow is so pretty!! I love it! - you just keep outdoing yourself! - Tell Miss Jessica not to worry, that happened to my nephew and he got all his tooth fairy money at once, coz they all fell out on the same day! It won't take her long to catch up to Ben..

Hugs from Perth!
Jen
ps -, I learnt to do trapunto, now I see what my cushions were missing!!

[Laila Skauge]

Again such a pretty project! I just love your work! Hope to get to order some of your patterns soon. Just love the happy colors you are using in your projects!
Have a great weekend,
Laila

[Allie]

The Willow is beautiful, along with everything else you make!

[Holly]

Just beautiful, I can't wait to try the quilt! My order # is 515! Thanks =)
Holly

[Margy Aerts]

What about: Go forth and quilt!

Love your work, it is so cheerful.
Groetjes from Belgium
Margy

[Jackie]

Anna was indeed lucky to win the quilt! I know that she will cherish it forever. It is definitely going to the right home. I am also happy that Anina is now selling your patterns. I just purchased mine... Pretty in Pink!! Order # 517. I know I wasn't first, but I am glad to have the pattern coming to me. I just can't wait. Your work is awesome!

[Kelly]

Lilly Pilly is gorgeous, I'm so sorry I missed that competition. Willow is equally fantastic, your designs are amazing. I'll ponder on the ditty for a bit and see what I can come up with, I'm thinking something colourful, like your creations! :-)

[Andi]

When the tooth fairy comes to our place, she leaves some money in exchange for the tooth but there also seems to be a trail (of chocolate coins or confetti or jelly beans, etc) leading from the coin to whichever door or window she has come through. The kids love the adventure of following her trail to see how she got into the house. I wonder how long that innocence will last!!

A quip? Why not just write what comes in the moment. If nothing comes, just sign your name. Is a regular "quip" perhaps a little impersonal? Just a thought.

Love all your patterns. So glad the workshops are fun and that you've scored a trip to the sunshine coast to-boot!!

Andi x

[quiltmom( anna)]

How clever you were about the tooth fairy- it is so much fun to keep the mystery about things like the tooth fairy..

I am not good at quips but I agree with the others- " Don't look now " is your signature quote- plus people will find your wonderful blog. "Here's looking at you" Kellie
I love your new pattern- you do such gorgeous intricate work- my blog friend Anna is a one lucky duck to win your beautiful quilt-
Warmest regards from western Canada,
Anna

[Ruth B]

I absolutely love your patterns and would so love to make such beautiful designs some day. I was thinking you would want to keep your quip short and sweet. Especially if you need to sign things over and over again at a show or something. What about "yours in stitches" or "stitching love"?

[Sheila Carita]

Well, I may not be the first, but I did get my copy of Garden Party! (And I can't wait for Lilly Pilly to be available!)

Can't wait to get my little hands on it!! order # 520)

Sheila

shecarita{at}yahoo{dot}com

[Lucy Locket-Pocket]

As I've said before, I'm sooooooo glad that Anna won your gorgeous quilt! She is so lovely! And I'm going to make you jealous as I've actually met her in real life - and she is even lovelier than you could imagine!!!

As for a clever signature - what about "Don't Look Now - but DO read the instructions!!!"

Only kidding!

By the way, why are you called "Don't Look Now?"

Lucy xxx

[Erica K]

I just love Meg's Garden & Willow. Love, love, love! Why must you make so many things I need? :D

[Linda]

I'm sure Anna will treasure her new "Kellie" creation. I simply adore the "Willow" hope there's a pattern coming for it soon. My kids did the double up of teeth too. I think your blog name is a good signature, just about everyone knows it.

[Ruth B]

I am so excited to be able to buy your patterns in the USA! My order number is 522. Can't wait to get my pattern in the mail!!

[The Chocolate Cat]

Sorry I am no help at all with a catchy little quip!!!! Poor Jessica, my daughter at 15 still has baby teeth that haven't fallen out, she eventually gets them pulled at the dentist, they are very stubborn!!

[Brenda]

The photo of Jessica's mouth brought back memories. I never had a baby tooth fall out. The new one would grow and i would have to go to the dentist to have the baby one yanked out. if they stay there too long they can cause serious problems with alignment. The tooth fairy always rewarded me well after a trip to the dentist.

[Robyn Kirk]

Dear Kellie

Thank you for another opportunity to win something. When I ordered my pattern they were sold out but thank goodness were taking pre-orders. My order number is 525. Thanks. The tooth fairy in your house must be a 'Super Detective'.
Cheers
RobynK
NZ

[What Comes Next]

love love love Willow! Benjamin's smile is so cute, but Jessica will catch up in no time!
How about - "Caught you looking!" Kellie, Don't Look Now

[jodie]

Poor Jessica ! She can tell people she is a shark !!! I'm thrilled that your tooth fairy is such a sleuth (and i am sure the parents of the kids in the playground thank you as well).

[Melissa]

Love the willow pattern - sorry can't help with a signing dittie - I'm no good with things like that

[tracey petersen]

Aaaah, that tooth fairy is a very tricky fairy indeed!

[Cascade Lily]

Well we all have great minds apparently - it's got to be 'Don't Look Now - it's Kellie' Easy peasy Japanesy.

Please, please do a post one day on your fabulous quilting!

[Anna]

Willow is particularly delightful!

[Vreni]

The Willow cushion is divine; I'm looking forward to seeing how you put that into a bigger project.

About the quip: it would be fun if it would tie in with your blog name: something along the line of: thanks for looking..... or .... I hope you keep looking.... or ... I'm glad you looked... then followed by Kellie from Don't Look Now ;)

[Vanna Owens]

Hmmm maybe something about "Get sewing!" ??? Not sure, but love your work!

[sue]

Another gorgeous design from you Kellie. I love Willow and cant wait to buy a copy. Congrats on the tooth fairy visiting, at least it is only one at a time, Isabelle used to lose 2 at a time so she finished her baby teeth by the time she was 7. Luckily the tooth fairy is a super sleuth isnt it, and I am sure those little baby teeth will fall out very soon, lol! I am sure you dont need a little saying with your signature, your beautiful designs speak for themselves and your colors are very original too.

[Louise]

Willow is such a pretty name for a very pretty design. You are prolific and now just a little bit famous too - ha ha told you so!! I think maybe you could do a quick flower pic or little tree like your stunning trademark applique designs as a signature!
Lucinda has had the same problem as Jessica and had to have hers pulled as the dentist wouldn't leave it there. Those tooth fairies are crafty little things aren't they! Hope to see you soon! xxxx

[Kelly]

I have no idea for a quip, sorry. I just wanted to say, that your kids are not alone! My 2nd daughter has just lost one of her top teeth, making 4 in total, whilst my eldest has only lost the bottom 2, but they didnt fall out until the adult ones were most of the way up, behind them just like your daughter! Willow is just gorgeous, my favorite of your designs to date!

[wendy]

What about...'always in stitches'!
seems appropriate with all the beautiful stitching on your projects!!
hope its helpful
;o) Wendy B

[Julie-Anne]

Willow is just gorgeous! I'm very excited about you coming to the Sunshine Coast. I got Penny's email news last week and immediately wrote back and asked to be put on the list. That's only about 2 hours drive from my place, I'll need to convince hubby that I need a weekend away.
My 8yr old son didn't want the tooth fairy to take his last tooth, it's still in his tooth fairy box on my bedside table, as the tooth fairy doesn't expect me to loose any teeth. He'd prefer to keep it than get the money at the moment

[Miriam]

I love "Willow"!!!! I can't wait to see what you do next!

[Tracey]

you could write "Don't look now, but I'm writing on your pattern!"

[Sonja]

What about "Piece of me by Kellie" or "Pretty in Piece" or "Piece and ♥"...
Of course "Don't look now" is a verry good quip because it refers to your blog! But do you want to stick to your blog or find out something that refers to you?!
Your work is just to beautiful to be true and I ♥ your Meg's Garden....
Good luck for your quip!

[Lynne]

Hi,

I was at Patchwork Angel the day your quilts arrived - I've admired your work for a while, so it was lovely to meet your quilts in person, photos don't do them justice.

I'm hoping to get to your workshop in March next year.

[CBH-Digital Scrapbook Freebies]

Such lovely quilts. Thanks for sharing.

[Olivia]

Hi Kellie,

Hope you fine a a catchy little quip, maybe one of these will grab you. Enjoy your day.

May your bobbin always be full!

Stitch your stress away

Any day spent sewing, is a good day

Those who sleep under a quilt sleep under a blanket of love

Friendships are sewn one stitch at a time

Good friends are like quilts, they never lose their warmth

Quilting connects the past with the present and the future

Handmade with heartfelt love

[Thimbleanna]

Generally quite pleased??? Are you kidding me??? I'm beside myself with joy!!! You're so adorable! I completely lost a whole weekend out of excitement last week!!! I'm so happy you're teaching at lots of fun new places. Now, when can we line you up for the U.S.??? ;-) Love the adorable pics of all those teeth. You should check Jessie's wisdom teeth -- maybe she has extras of those too! My boys each had 6 and 7 wisdom teeth which was very exciting until we learned charges for removing them were by the tooth!

[Leanne]

Willow is great I'm sure everyone will love making it and I just love Lilly Pilly it will be my new years project. I agree "Don't Look now Kellie" would be a great signature.

[Tania]

My oldest grows his teeth in "rows". We tease him that he must have been a shark in a former life. I just think it is so cute!

[Peggi]

Wow, what does the dentist say about the double teeth? My youngest son had a third front tooth that was immediately removed, they were concerned about it pushing his permanent teeth so far he would end up with orthodontics for years. I hope this isn't the case with poor Jessica!

Love love LOVE "Willow"!