Those of you who have been visiting mefor a bit would remember this quilt ...
This is what I spent much of my time working on earlier in the year ....
It's called Little Monsters and you can find it in this months Homespun Magazine. You can also read a little more about it here ....
I made it for my littlest monster!!!!! Joshua finally has a quilt for his bed!!!
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I spent last weekend in Adelaide at Hettie's Patch teaching another great group of women...
Top row from left to right - Valerie, Gai, Julie, Lisa, Julie, Helen, Carolyn, Meredith, Linda, Danielle, Jann, Vicki, Kathy, Megan
Front Row - Lorraine, Me, Kelly & Louise
(missing from this photo are Anne & Janette)
I designed another little project specifically for the class to practice on ... this time it had a Christmas twist. I have called this little one First Day of Christmas.
I also partly made another to go with the pastel Christmas theme I have going on this year.
Valerie who is in black sitting beside me in this photo is also joining us in the Joseph's Coat Quilt Along! You can also see some of my blocks in the bottom of this photo. Valerie has even made herself a lovely case to keep her blocks in! But I'll show you that later ...
Standing beside me is Megan! Megan used a brown spot for her tree trunk not such a great photo but it really looked spectacular!
This is Valerie's project ... looks wonderful doesn't!
This is Linda who worked really hard and got some great results!
This is Louise & Kathy who were both absolute stars!!!!
This is Kathy's first practice!
... and well what can I say about Louise who just took to this like a duck to water!
Janette (left) struggled until she got herself a 'proper' machine to play with ;). Helen took her new machine out for a spin and really created a great little practice piece...
Janette with a borrowed Bernina 440!
Helen plans to bind and back her pillow with some beautiful French General fabric so I can't wait to see the finished project.
Linda worked really hard preparing her projects
Carolyn got right into it and had her practice piece ready to bind by the end of the day on Sunday!
Meridith, on the other hand, whilst her work was excellent ... spent far too much time SMSing her friends trying to make them jealous!!!
Julie worked on the First Day of Christmas using all of my very best fabrics!!!!
Daniele ... a quiet achiever sat and slogged away and really produced some stella work!
This is Ann's project. Ann is currently also working on Lilly Pilly. She has decided to use raw edge on the leaves rather than turning the edges. I can't wait to see how you get on with it Ann!
Lisa came all the way from Sydney to surprise her sister Gai and to take part in the class with her! Sorry that the photo isn't that clear girls. That's Leanne in the background ... so you can be certain that this crappy photo wasn't taken by her!
I have left a couple of my quilts visiting with Lorraine so if you are in the area and would like to take a peek make sure you stop by!
Anna.. your Lilly Pilly loved visiting with the girls in Adelaide .... and I have to admit that she has now taken a quick trip here before she makes her way to the other side of the world to finally settle down to a calmer home life with you! For the rest of you guys Anna has a rather spectacular Advent Calender tutorial on her blog at the moment so you should take a quick peek.
Oh and remember that little paper bag at the start of these photos ... well I had to fill it with something before I came home!
I am collecting greens at the moment for something I hope to make a start on in the new year...
This one is my absolute favorite!!!!!
It just screams backing fabric don't you think?
I am trying something a little different with my photos of fabric ... if this works correctly you should be able to swipe your cursor over the fabric photos and the names of the fabrics should be listed so that you can find them if you want to ... if I know the names that is ;)
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Josephs Coat - First Month Round Up!
I think that we are off to a sterling start! Well done to everyone who has already started posting their progress photos on the Flickr page. Sadly, many of you have now overtaken me so maybe I will need to bring in penalties for making the Host look bad ... just kidding!!! I have just made a start on my 8th block ... there has been so much happening here of late ... I'm sure now that all of my teaching engagements are over for the rest of the year, I will have time to get stuck into it again!
So here are all of the people who have managed to finish at least 6 blocks which was the last target...
Don't Look Now! Quiltsalot
Quilts & Threads Good4Once
Marielle (first to 7 blocks) Gina Quilts
Tamara Farm Girl Birrabank
Love Laugh Quilt
From these I had Joshua pull a name from a hat (well actually it was a bowl ...... oh and obviously my name wasn't included!) and he came up with Tamara Farm Girl who I will send off a copy of How does your garden grow? (please email me your details Tamara)
The second patterns goes to Sweet Liberty Grace - random photo chosen number 72 of 76. Beautiful block! (please email me your details, thanks!)
Finally I have to also mention my favorite project so far which is this one ...
mind you Cabbage Quilts AKA Cathy hasn't sewn down her petals yet and still isn't convinced that her background colour is quite right!!!!??? Go figure! Anyway I love these colours and I think she also deserves a pattern so make sure you email me your details Cathy!
The next goal is 9 blocks which we should have finished by the end of next week ... from there, there will only be 5 more blocks to go before we put together our first two rows!!!
Next set of incentives ....
A pattern for one of the people who post a photo of their first 9 finished blocks
One pattern for a random photo chosen from those posted between now and the next review.
Plus one more ... but I will need to think a little more as to how I will dish this one out.
As promised ... a couple of photos of Valerie's block holder & blocks ...
aren't they great? I want a block holder now!!!
I have also had a few suggestions that it may be fun to have simultaneous get togethers / sew-ins all around the world for those joining in with the quiltalong ... what do you think? Obviously this would need to be after Christmas now ... but I would like to hear your thoughts on this.
Thank you everyone for playing along so nicely and for also making this a fun project to host!!
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I hadn't intended to show you this until next post but what the heck .... the girls at Hettie's got to take a peek so it isn't a secret any more ;) ....
this is the latest little tid bit that I have been playing with. It's called With Love From Me. This project has been designed specifically with Christmas in mind however the pattern will include a couple of alternative ideas and templates to make it suitable for other purposes such as a child's Christening or to commemorate a birth or what ever really! The pattern should be ready by early next week.
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Before I go there are a few things that you wont want to miss this week!!!
Ballarat Patchwork are having their annual 20% off sale this week!!! This is for online orders as well!!!
GJ's Discount Fabrics (still blogless!!!) are also having a sale all week 25% off! I spent my pocket money there yesterday ....
Addicted to Fabrics who are located in the ACT are also having a sale this weekend ... and if you stop by you will find Oh Christmas Tree, Lilly Pilly, Love BIrds, Willow & several of the Pretty 'n Pink pillows visiting their store ... they will be enjoying a month visiting with Jenny and her entourage ... wish I could have come too .... I have long wished to visit this shop!
Now go and do some serious fabric shopping guys ... quickly ... before you waste all your money on frivolous things like food, Christmas Presents and the like ;) !!!
Enjoy your week!
Kellie
PS. Pretty much all of the photos that I have used from the Hettie's workshop have come from the Master!! Well certainly the good ones anyway!!! Make sure you go take a look at Leanne's blog her photos really are inspiring! Thanks Leanne!
Wow what a great post Kellie. Yes the cursor moving over the fabrics does work which is a great help. I adore the Little Monster quilt and your little monster is so adorable when I met him. I am sure he is super happy to have it on his bed now. I love the new "With Love From Me" Kellie, and as always you have an use of color in all your projects. I am hoping over the xmas holidays to be able to start your Willow pattern, must make sure I have some nice fabrics to use first, lol! I loved seeing all the projects those nice ladies from your class made too, they all look as though they are loving your projects too. The First Day of Christmas is beautiful in the pastels too.
Posted by: sue | December 02, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Loved the quilt and class photos. I have been teaching myself free motion, but would love to go to a class like that. I really like how you did up your tree bird with a christmas look, I can see that as a nice 4 blocks, of seasons.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie St.Germain | December 02, 2009 at 02:30 PM
I've enjoyed reading the interview and I'm a little surprised that you are surprised that we all like your patterns so much. What's not to like, I ask you??? The little "First Day of Christmas" project is lovely and I can't wait for the pattern for "With Love From Me".
Posted by: Vreni | December 02, 2009 at 02:33 PM
All gorgeous as usual Kellie, but the most gorgeous has to be that real life little monster at the top. He just makes me smile!
Posted by: jodie | December 02, 2009 at 02:34 PM
wow, the alien quilt is fantastic, my little monster would love it too!
Posted by: jo ęå¶ | December 02, 2009 at 02:56 PM
Lots of eye candy in this post Kellie! I'm with you, I really love Cathy's fabric colours for her Joseph's Coat. I think the backing is perfect. In fact there are some very inspiring palettes out there. I liked the way "Good4Once" is creeping across the spectrum.
"With love from Me" is a wonderful addition to your pattern line Kellie.
Happy silly season......
Posted by: Claire - Matching Pegs | December 02, 2009 at 03:04 PM
My goodness Kellie, where do I start! LOVE Joshua and his quilt. Just lovely! It looks like you had a ball at class - and I am DEFINITELY coming along to your weekend class at Sewjourn. Have confirmed with hubby! The Joseph's Coat quilts are coming along beautifully too, and your Christmas pattern looks just lovely. All super nice - and what a super blog post!
Posted by: Lara | December 02, 2009 at 03:25 PM
Little Monsters quilt is cute, but put that Joshua on it and no one will look at the quilt!
Those lucky people who were able to attend your class - I'm so jealous!
With Love From Me and One the First Day of Christmas are wonderful Kellie - you are SO creative.
And back to Joseph's Coat - I'm starting to pick up a little speed - I'm very slow at hand stitching.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | December 02, 2009 at 03:56 PM
what a great post..thanks for all the photos of the girls working or texting lol so hard
the quilt is great am sure lots of people outside of australia will love it too...worth a subscription to the maqgazine so as not to miss out!
Posted by: magikquilter | December 02, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Hi Kellie, lots of familiar faces in your weekend class looks like they achieved a lot. Finally pulled my finger out and have ordered background fabric for joseph and have started tracing my leaves on the stitch and wash. I am heading in to hospital after christmas for a couple of days so i am planning on using the kid free time to do lots of hand sewing and I might even have an excuse to sit and sew for the 3 weeks I have off work. Love your new project and loved the Pat Sloan fabric on the back of the cushion you made for Lorraine.
Posted by: Amanda | December 02, 2009 at 06:10 PM
What a loooooong post!
So much info, so many pictures, so many great projects, so many lovely gardens!!!
Congratulations all to those who have finshed their 6 blocks:)
I'm afraid, I didn't managed to begin only one block... so little time... Kellie, I think I will postpose my Garden to next spring (where the days are a bit longer;)
But thank YOU so much for sharing us your gifted talents!!!
Posted by: Sonja | December 02, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Well I love the boys quilt! so different to all the other things for boys...well wait a second there isn't much out there for boys!
I love all the pics too of your class! so exciting, I need to get my butt back into gear and look at venues again but it's so exciting and I can't believe how great the ladies work is!
righto, all so lovely and inspring and I adore your new pattern! beautiful!
Corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | December 02, 2009 at 06:20 PM
Oh Kellie! I am not a quilter, nor do I even sew, but I am drawn to your blog and love, love, love each and every design you come up with! I want everything!!! Love your little monster quilt so, so much, the new Xmas design is great - love that bow! Oh, I could go on and on...
Lisa x
Posted by: Lisa | December 02, 2009 at 07:19 PM
I love to "follow" your blog! You ARE an artist!! I dooooooo LOVE your latest project "With Love From Me". When can I buy it?? What is the fastest way to get it to Sweden? By Santa?
You have brighten my day!! ;-)
Quilthugs/Carolina
Posted by: Carolina H | December 02, 2009 at 07:52 PM
Love that little monster quilt, will keep my eye out for it.
Posted by: Jacqueline | December 02, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Oh, Kellie- the circles! with monsters peeking out! I had been waiting to see if you had finished this one, because you had never posted pics- trust me, I have been waiting! As I scrolled down and caught sight of the monsters, I laughed aloud- pure genius! and the toothy (or fangy) border! You have such an original, fresh look to your work. Congratulations on another masterpiece!
Posted by: Susan | December 02, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Hi Kellie,
Can't wait to get my Homespun this month :). Your new designs look great as usual. I loved the class photos and hope to do a class with you (hopefully next year)
Hugs,
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon L F | December 02, 2009 at 09:07 PM
I just love your little monster quilt and just bought that issue of Homespun today... you are so creative! Thanks!
Sounds like you had another lovely weekend - the ladies are certainly making fantastic quilts! I hope First Day of Christmas will be available as a pattern!
Cheers!
Posted by: Shari | December 02, 2009 at 09:12 PM
Hi Kellie,
Just purchased my copy of Homespun magazine, have been haunting the newsagents waiting for this to come out and I love, love, love,the little monster quilt. I hoping to get into a class of yours next year.
Great work!!
Posted by: Mandy Foot | December 02, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Sooooooo much lovely stitching in this post Kellie!
You are doing such a great job in your workshops. Everyone looks so happy and relaxed and they are all producing amazing work.
Joshua looks pretty happy to finally have his quilt on his bed. It's divine!!
Andi :-)
Posted by: andi | December 02, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Hi Kellie,
Thanks for such a great weekend! I had so much fun and learnt alot. I finished up the free motion on my project today, and I think it looks pretty good for a first attempt. I will have to take some pics and I will blog about it in the next couple of days. Now I really need to get a wriggle on with my Josephs Coat, and I want the wreath pattern as soon as it comes out, and I think I have to make a similar monster quilt for my Oscar, although I have already bought fabrics, so it will be all greens, blues, and browns. So glad I came to your class and to anyone reading and thinking about attending a class, - DO IT! Kellie is an amazing teacher and you just have the best fun!
Anyway, can't wait to see what is next in the world of DLN!
xxx Megs.
Posted by: Megan Kay | December 02, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Kellie, I so wish you did workshops in the U.S. I would be the first in line to sign up!
Posted by: Jackie | December 02, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Hi Kellie, I am doing the quilt a long and it would be real fun to do something where we can all meet up....love the Monsters quilt.....but sadly that magazine is not available here on the Eastern seaboard in the US.....Keep up the fantastic work!!!
Posted by: kathy | December 02, 2009 at 11:53 PM
OhMyGosh! And I repeat....I can't wait to take your classes when you come to the US LOL!!! Your class looks like SO much fun and I LOVE the gorgeous Partridge in a Pear Tree that you designed for the class. Thanks for the shout out too -- I'm now thinking how cute an advent calendar with DLK birdies and leaves on it would be! And your little Monster! What a CUTIE!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | December 03, 2009 at 01:19 AM
This has been a really fun post to read! I'm afraid I'm way behind on my JC...but that's to be expected from me. I just love the little monsters quilt!
Posted by: Erica K | December 03, 2009 at 11:09 AM
I just want to let you know that your new "trick" with the photos worked perfectly, I could see the names of all the fabrics in the pics. Great idea!
AND I love your new patterns..... First day of Christmas is my favorite but I love With Love too!!
And I want to take one of your classes!!!
SheilaC
Posted by: Sheila Carita | December 03, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Little Monsters is absolutely stunning Kellie, I adore the colours you have used in it. Beautiful post, love all the pics. I'm absolutely thrilled you like my block, I'm still waiting on that darker background to arrive, sigh! xo
Posted by: Cathy | December 03, 2009 at 01:22 PM
The wreath is gorgeous, that is definitely on my list.......for next year!!
Posted by: Jan | December 03, 2009 at 04:43 PM
What a great newsy post. I won't list what I love, I love it all. The ladies are having so much fun in your workshop and getting great results. I just bought my copy of Homespun, the monster quilt is outstanding.
Posted by: Janet | December 03, 2009 at 06:04 PM
This is theee most WONDERFUL Quilt blog I have seen! Your work is stunning...your photos fabulous...and your lessons I will be gleaning for a while!
Thank you soooo much! I'm a self-taught Quilter...not much...but now you have opened my eyes to a wonderful new adventure in Quilting!!!
The colors bring so much cheer!
HOPE
Posted by: Hope | December 04, 2009 at 01:18 AM
Hi Kellie - looks like you need to start a fanclub!!! Have just been to the Addicted to Fabric sale in Canberra and was thrilled to see your beautiful quilts "in the flesh" (particularly Lilly Pilly which I am going to tackle... just as soon as my Joseph's Coat has progressed a bit further...)
Can't wait to do your class next year. In the meantime, can you please give yourself a holiday - you're playing havoc with my projects to-do list!!
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | December 04, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Thank you for the pictures of the projects, I really have enjoyed seeing the different ways people are working with your patterns. They are so full of life and whimsy. I purchased (here in the U.S.A. from Twiddletails) the Lilly Pilly and Garden pattern. Will you be putting that adorable First Day of Christmas out for us?
Posted by: SewLindaAnn | December 05, 2009 at 03:23 AM
Hello Kellie, Love your new pattern, after the quiltalong I will still stay here as one of your fans. I love your work so much!!!
Starting on block 10 of the joseph coat and still having a lot of fun.
Which fabric do you use to make the flowers with the stripes? There are more stripe flowers in your pattern, but I can't find fabric with cirkels that I could use
Posted by: Mariƫlle | December 05, 2009 at 06:26 AM
Kellie, your patterns are the cats meow! LOVE the Monster quilt! and The First Day of Christmas is great! Love the quilting on it too!
Posted by: Thearica Burroughs | December 05, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Your monster quilt is just unbelievable! I just LOVE it, how did you ever come up with the idea and be able to create a quilt like that too.
Wish I wasn't living overseas, I would attend a workshop from you tomorrow!
Posted by: Jantine Urban | December 05, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Wow Kellie, you are just moving in leaps and bounds!!!! I love the little project you did in your class!!! and your new one too!!! Wish I was in one of those classes!!! Do all the machines have that stitch regulator???
We are getting ready to put on our snow boots!
Posted by: upstatelisa | December 06, 2009 at 08:35 PM
Kellie, so many things to comment on. 1st- the monster quilt for you son is too cute. 2nd-I've so got to get one of your patterns. I love the way the quilting is done in the ones shown from your class, is this something you give directions for in you patterns? Is there one that would be better to start on vs another? 3rd-the curser thing, what a great idea!
Posted by: Mandy Meierotto | December 07, 2009 at 01:48 AM
Oh wow. So amazing. I am loving the FDofXmas pattern. So adorable. I only wish I had time to sew. I would really love to take a class in Sydney. It would make my year!
Posted by: Kim | December 08, 2009 at 08:31 PM
Hi Kellie!
Where is a list of your workshops because I would LOVE to come along and learn how to free motion quilt from the master. Really, it would be the best ever!
Holly
Posted by: Holly | December 10, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Are you kidding me?? I LOVE First Day of Christmas!! Will you be selling that one anytime soon?? I will need to track down the Homespun magazine to get Little Monsters too. Your work is just spectacular!!
Posted by: Mama Spark | December 11, 2009 at 03:02 AM
Kellie, that little monster quilt is just the most fantastic thing I think you've done to date, I am completely in awe of you. You rock!!!
Posted by: Heiress Apparent | December 12, 2009 at 06:45 AM
It gives me such pleasure to see you doing so well. I will always admire your talent, and your wonderful, fresh, designs!
Love megxx
Posted by: meggie | December 15, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Kelli, I need to take a minute today to tell you that you're TERRIFIC!!! I just LOVE seeing a group of women learning machine quilting and new methods! It brings me joy to see this wonderful craft of quilting be energized with your fresh, happy designs and generous sharing of techniques. You give such you-can-do-it encouragement. Way to go!
Posted by: Beth Karese | December 16, 2009 at 01:44 AM
That monster quilt is yet another work of art Kellie - I continue to admire your work enormously. Hope you and your family have the most fabulous Christmas, and wish you a Happy New Year. :-) x
Posted by: Kitty | December 17, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Oh wowweeee... I would love to do a class with you.. do you ever come to Newcastle Sydney??? I loved your monster quilt in HOmespun and I am still debating about the josephs coat, I feel like I am missing out on something by NOT doing it! LOL
take care and merry christmas to you :O))) I love all your work.. you are truly inspiring!
Posted by: lissa | December 19, 2009 at 07:11 PM
I wish I could have attended your class...what fun!
Stay Cozy, Carrie
Posted by: Carrie | December 20, 2009 at 04:54 PM
Love your Little Monsters- both quilt & son!
You are such a high achiever, and all your work is brilliant!
I wish you a Happy New Year, with your star continuing to Shine throughout 2010!!!
Love XXXXX
Posted by: meggie | December 30, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Love that little monster's quilt. Totally fabulous. Love the riot of colours. Will definitely be picking up a copy of Homespun ASAP!
And as for the Christmas mini quilt... how darn cute! I love those little birds. They are perfect. Will you please please please consider publishing a tutorial on this one? I'd love one of these in every room of the house!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Lara | January 02, 2010 at 05:04 PM
I love the monster quilt. I saw the book magazine in the library the other dy and it came home with me:) I would lov to make it for my DS - although I dont have the sewing skills to do all of that quilting:(
Posted by: Kylie | January 06, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Your classes look like so much fun! Do you think you'll ever come teach a class in the US?
Posted by: Holly | January 13, 2010 at 09:07 AM