Willow ...
& Lilly Pilly ..
were launched at Hettie's Patchover the weekend corresponding with the workshop that was an absolute pleasure to be a part of ...
...but more on that next post as there is too much to get through already for one post!
... so as I was saying ... Lilly Pilly & Willow patterns are now available ... no preorders this time they are all packed and ready to go!!! With new patterns obviously we need have to have a giveaway .... because we just don't have enough giveaways around here!
Leave a comment on this post between now and 12 MN Australian Eastern Standard time on Monday the 26th of October and this is what you may end up finding something 'Don't Look Now' in your letter box ....
I will randomly select five people who commented and they will each receive a How does your garden grow & Love Grows Free Pattern.
In addition to this if any of these five people have linked to this post (you must email me and let me know that you have done this BEFORE the draw! Label your email Giveaway link please) ... they will go into a further draw and one person will receive this little cushion...
I have called this little cutie Wish you were here!
Finally, if any of these five people have purchased one of the two new patternsfrom myself or any of my retailers ... they will go into a third & final draw and will receive their choice of any one of my other older patterns ..... (for this to work you will need to email me and let me know if you have bought one of the patterns & where you purchased .... label your email New Pattern Purchase - you will need proof of purchase if you win! You must let me know before the draw!)
The new patterns are currently in stock in my shop, Hetties Patch, Patchwork Angel, Twiddletails & Buttonberry ... or any of my other retailers ... just ask!
Wish you were here!... was the practice project that we used to muck around on at Hetties Patch on the weekend. At this stage this project will only be available as part of a workshop and will not be available for individual sale.
Jacob's Coat Quilt Along update ....
I took this photo of some blocks I hand pieced another lifetime ago. This will give you an idea of how the blocks come together but we wont be making ours this way.
I never really had any idea of how many of you might be interested in this quilt along!!!!!!! I thought maybe half a dozen or if I was lucky maybe 20 or so ... but at last count there are well over 150 people .... this means that I will need to manage things a little differently to what I had envisaged. Anyway, I have made a page specifically for the quilt along which we will use as the navigation page so this will be where you will find all of the information about the project and the links to everyone that is joining in. I'm excited, thrilled and totally overwhelmed that so many of you want to play along!! If you plan to join in pop over here and find out more of the details including the project requirements list. I will post the first tutorial on the 1st of November.
Last up for today I want to share with you the goings on from the last Patchwork House workshop! Mind you, it's been a couple of weeks now ... sorry girls!!!! I so enjoyed the company of this little group ... although they all worked really hard there was quite a lot of chatting & laughing that went on in the back room of Patchwork House!
Megan worked really hard and mastered the Raw Edge technique!!! Can't get much better than this Megan!!! Well done!
Vicky mastered her machine and produced some great free motion work!
Keep your eyes open as you will be seeing more of the sweet Vicky!!
Take a look at Julie's work (left) .... check out the first practice piece which was pretty good in itself! Then take a look at the second photo .... this woman worked particularly hard to perfect her skills!!!! ;)
Tanya used her artistic flare and created her own little garden and worked hard practicing her stitching while keeping us all amused!
Nancy managed to come to some agreement with her sewing machine and made this beautiful pillow top ... she even managed to squeeze in time to learn how to master that elusive 'zip with a flap'!
Sue made a very beautiful pillow top!
I can't wait to tell you all more about what Sue has been doing in her spare time ... but you will have to wait for that!
Annette got right into the free motion stitching! And really did a great job!
Thank you for making the two days such a pleasure girls!!!
Now I know that I had said that that was going to be it for this post ... well I nearly forgot to mention a couple of other things .....sorry!
The Waverly Quilters Guildare having their Annual General Meeting next monday night at 8pm ... and I am going to be their guest speaker ... obviously the NOTY girls were very kind to me!!!!! I believe that is is quite a large group so if you are a member please come along and introduce yourself .... I would love to meet you!
Some of you will be familiar with Sewjourn& the gorgeous Jan that runs this wonderful retreat based in Lancfield here in Victoria. On the of February next year I will be holding a Weekend Workshop thingy! Would you like to come???? It will only be a small group and Jan has actually already announced this so if you are interested let her know as soon as possible.
OK ... to that really is it this time!!!!
Enjoy your week ... I am loving this beautiful long awaited sunshine!!!!
Kellie
PS. This photo is for my Miss Jessie ....
The kids had their biannual whole school concert in the first week back after the school holidays ... this is Jessie's costume ... all little girls love a twirly skirt don't they?!!
Both Willow and Lilly Pilly would be so fun to make!!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | October 21, 2009 at 01:26 AM
Your work continues to inspire me! Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Barb | October 21, 2009 at 01:36 AM
I just love everything you do. It is all so beautiful! I can't wait until my life gets a little less hectic so I can attempt some of your patterns.
Posted by: Wanonie | October 21, 2009 at 01:37 AM
That Willow pattern is just stunning, I'd buy one, but I haven't gotten around to making the last pattern I bought from you, Kellie...I wish i could be as prolific as you...
I'm headed over to get the deets on the quilt along now!
Thanks,
Doris
Posted by: Doris | October 21, 2009 at 01:38 AM
Sounds like you had another great workshop, with another bunch of truely wonderful women. I really love you work and maybe one day i too will find some time to make something-instead i just keep dropping on by to peruse your skills!! Love the way your colours work, keep creating and happy stitching!
Posted by: skippingdaisies | October 21, 2009 at 01:42 AM
SO much fun to see everyone in their quilting gloves!
Posted by: Beth | October 21, 2009 at 01:54 AM
I am so impressed with everything.
Posted by: Sally | October 21, 2009 at 01:54 AM
Oh my goodness,
every pattern you do just gets better and better. Such talent. I'm very impressed with your students too. Looks like they have a great teacher.
Posted by: Robin C | October 21, 2009 at 01:56 AM
Your work is so beautiful! I wish I could have been in that class. Everyone's projects look great!
Posted by: Allie | October 21, 2009 at 01:57 AM
I don't know how you do it - I would love to take a workshop with you - too bad I am all the way up in Canada. I adore the new pillow - it is so cute!!!
Posted by: Heather | October 21, 2009 at 02:15 AM
You've done it again - wonderful patterns and I love your colour sense.
Posted by: Dolores | October 21, 2009 at 02:17 AM
Everyone's your projects look great! Thanks so much for sharing. Marina, Russia
Posted by: Marina | October 21, 2009 at 02:26 AM
Wow and wow again! So many projects so well executed! I would love to try your patterns, am so looking forward to learning on Jacob's Coat!
Posted by: Sally | October 21, 2009 at 02:35 AM
you certainly have been busy! And you are so generous - this latest giveaway is again a fabulous one! Everyone's projects look incredible - still hoping for the opportunity to fly over and do a workshop with you!!
Posted by: What Comes Next | October 21, 2009 at 02:37 AM
Beautiful! I just purchased a couple of your patterns...guess I'll be purchasing a few more!
Posted by: Karissa | October 21, 2009 at 02:43 AM
Again, gorgeous patterns from you. I really like Wish you were here.
Posted by: Little Munchkiins | October 21, 2009 at 02:45 AM
I love all your designs. You are so very talented. Inspirational!
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Posted by: SewCalGal | October 21, 2009 at 02:48 AM
Count me in for the give away please.
You designs always seem so bright and cheerful, just what I need today, it's cold and damp.
Posted by: Loulee | October 21, 2009 at 02:53 AM
Fantastic new patterns...as to be expected!
Posted by: rene | October 21, 2009 at 03:00 AM
I am a piecer, but your designs urge me to applique. I love stripes and using stripes for a tree trunk has my head spinning.
Posted by: Pam | October 21, 2009 at 03:08 AM
I adore your designs and would love to make a pillow or quilt one day. I'm just a little intimidated by applique. Your work is so beautiful it makes me not so afraid.
Posted by: Nicole Gendy | October 21, 2009 at 03:12 AM
Count me in! I love them!
Quilthugs.
Posted by: Carolina H | October 21, 2009 at 03:25 AM
Love the new patterns. Must finish my WIP of your rabbit pattern before I start something new.
Posted by: Sue Bone | October 21, 2009 at 03:25 AM
I have stumbled upon your site from the other end of the world and I must tell you that you are so talented. Your work is inspirational, I have a picture of your garden pillow on my refrigerator as an inspiration to get me started. You're great but I have one question for you, when do you find the time?
Posted by: Kristina Paschalis | October 21, 2009 at 03:26 AM
I LOVE your designs! So unique and classic! Thank you for sharing with us!
Posted by: Jill Smith | October 21, 2009 at 03:33 AM
I just love your work. I still have the valance that I'm going to make from the pattern in the Australian Quilters Companion article. I just need finish a couple of things and it will move to the top of my list.
Posted by: Anita | October 21, 2009 at 03:34 AM
Your talent is amazing ... I love looking through your blog. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Posted by: sandy | October 21, 2009 at 03:38 AM
Beautiful as ever! Wish I was nearer to take part in a workshop with you. Looks like you all had a great time and came away with skills honed.
Posted by: Shelley C | October 21, 2009 at 03:41 AM
goodness each one of your patterns is more beautiful than the last xoxo
Posted by: driftwood | October 21, 2009 at 03:42 AM
I love your designs. They are so alive. Thanks for sharing them with us. I have just signed in for the quilt along. I will start looking for the requirements here in Mexico and changing or improvising the ones I can´t find. Thanks
Posted by: Marie | October 21, 2009 at 03:42 AM
I truly do love your designs. They are all so happy and the fabrics are bright and cheerful. Really lovely. Wish I could take your class sometime..it looks like fun!!
Posted by: Ruth B | October 21, 2009 at 03:50 AM
The new patterns are beautiful my favourite things are your colour choices.
Posted by: Emma | October 21, 2009 at 04:22 AM
Looks like you had a great time at your workshop!
Posted by: Tania | October 21, 2009 at 04:27 AM
You've given us so many things to look forward to!
Posted by: Erica K | October 21, 2009 at 04:32 AM
I love the new patterns Kellie!
Posted by: anina | October 21, 2009 at 04:34 AM
Oh, please enter me in your drawing! YOu do such beautiful work!
Posted by: Lizzie Swinney | October 21, 2009 at 05:04 AM
I stopped over from Twiddletails...and am in the middle of ordering Lilly Pilly....I can't wait to start it...
I will post on the giveaway and come back and give you the direct link...
thanks....
Posted by: Nancy | October 21, 2009 at 05:10 AM
Love your new patterns as all others. Hugs from France.
Posted by: Beatrice | October 21, 2009 at 05:12 AM
Here's a direct link to the giveaway on my blog....
http://withthreadinhand.blogspot.com/2009/10/omg.html
Posted by: Nancy | October 21, 2009 at 05:21 AM
There are few designers that so consistently make me ooooohhh and aaaahhh over every single one of their patterns, but you are definitely one!!
Posted by: Brooke | October 21, 2009 at 05:23 AM
Oh my gosh. I just stumbled here from twiddletails and not only will I now be streaming your blog into my Reader but I am coveting these patterns! Wow - they are stunning!!
Posted by: Anna Seckman | October 21, 2009 at 05:26 AM
Your patterns are breathtaking! Beautiful, beautiful work :)
Posted by: Audrie | October 21, 2009 at 05:28 AM
oh how I wish I could take your class. Not only to learn from you but also for that cute "wish you were here" pattern. !! I love your work. I noticed on the machine quilting pictures that everyone was wearing gloves. Sorry, I still too scared to try it yet, but what kind of gloves do I buy?
Thanks
Posted by: beth | October 21, 2009 at 05:34 AM
Your designs are really just too wonderful. I would love to work with one of your patterns. Thanks so much for the chance.
Posted by: Jenny | October 21, 2009 at 05:34 AM
wow! I can't even imagine that I have the skill to do these patterns justice!
Posted by: Kelly O. | October 21, 2009 at 05:38 AM
I love your patterns and took them to guild with me last week. They get rave reviews wherever I go. I am hiding the one I got though and plan to do it up and enter it in our spring quilt show. I have a link,I come almost daily to visit your site and see what you are doing!!!!!! Keep it coming!!!!!! From your friend across the huge pond!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Barbara Gunderson | October 21, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Those look beautiful! Please add me, thank you. Fran F.
Posted by: Fran | October 21, 2009 at 05:47 AM
The patterns are wonderful! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Anya | October 21, 2009 at 05:55 AM
That tree on the 'Wish You Were Here' cushion... just lovely.
Posted by: Frogdancer | October 21, 2009 at 05:58 AM
Oh my goodness these patterns are so beautiful. Please enter me in your drawing.
Posted by: Jocelyn | October 21, 2009 at 06:01 AM