Sunday the 10th of January was the second anniversary of Don't Look Now! ... yes, yes I know I'm a little late!
It now seems hard to believe that there was life before blogging ....
I have no idea what I did with my time before Don't Look Now!!!
... other than run around after this lot of course!!!
Blogging has been so good for me in so very many ways!
I have gotten to know so many wonderful people through blogging ...
it has provided me with a creative distraction in a time of my life where it was so desperately needed ...
... and quite unexpectedly ... blogging has paved the way toward a whole new career ....
... a whole new direction in my life that I would never have thought possible two years ago when I first clicked on Save Post ...
Thank you!
... to all of you! It certainly wouldn't be as much fun without you!!!!!
Now we all know that one can't have a Blogaversary with out a giveaway!!!! So if you leave a comment here between now and mid night on the 25th of February (Australian EST) you will have the opportunity to collect one of these three prizes...
Two people will each collect a copy of my pattern How does your garden grow, A Quilter's Diary (featuring stacks of beautiful quilts by some amazing people including Tracey, Claire & me!), a packet of Lite Steam-A-Seam2 & 2m of Floriani Stitch & Wash Fusible
Finally, if you purchase any one of my patterns from any of my retailers between now and 12 midnight Australian EST on the 25th of February (must be in this time period please) and you send me confirmation of this via email before midnight on the 26th of February, I will randomly draw one person who will receive the original Thank you!cushion (see above) plus a Country Life Diary & a packet of Lite Steam-A-Seam2 & 2 metres of Floriani Stitch & Wash Fusible.
There are some new retailers too just to make this a little easier for you ...
Minlation Country Crafts & Patchwork - sorry no website
Plus all of the existing shops and you can find their details here ...
Good luck!
Thank you to everyone who left me such beautiful comments on my last post ... they were much appreciated! Joshua loved his first week and I have found something to fill the gap ...
This is Tom (centre)! He is so adorable and has soaked up every spare minute of my time!!!
He and his brother& sisters are rescued kittens ... if you would like one well I suspect you are probably too late as these little cuties are going to be walking out the door!!!!
As for me, well .... I spent the weekend at Sewjournwith Jan & 6 others sewing, eating, relaxing & generally enjoying ourselves & each others company.
Jan, Kerry, Lara, Mary, Kylie, Leah & Donna (left to right)
Mary & Donna traveled all the way from Canberra to join us!!! Donna is lucky enough to work at Addicted to Fabric! I am so looking forward to my trip there in a couple of weeks! Donna had a very beautiful pack of fabric with her that they sell with together with my patterns at A2F ...
Not bad?!!!! Makes you just want to go buy some fabric doesn't it???!!!!
Thank you guys for a really terrific weekend!!!! There are many other photos to share from the weekend but for now I need to finish up and get some sleep ... I'll post them on Flickr in the next few days.
So what's next in the house of Don't Look Now ... well .... I'm off to Patchwork House in the morning for my first workshop there for the year!
... and on Saturday I will be scooting off to Ballarat for the last day of a workshop that we started a couple of weeks ago ... these guys came from far and wide!!!
I can't wait to see how you guys are coming along ... but more on this next week!
Just a thought for those of you who are locals and have been thinking about joining the Joseph's Coat Quiltalong but either haven't gotten around to it yet or maybe you might like a little more coaching ... if you are interested in coming along to a class to get you started or over a hump then email me and we will look into setting something up.
Good luck with the give away and thank you again for all of your support over the past two years!
Enjoy what's left of the week!
Kellie
PS. Finally we have a Sydney class!!! Woooo Hoooo! Go take a peek!!!!!!
The dress and monkeys are so cute! I love the pillows...pretty flowers!
Posted by: Marilyn | February 11, 2010 at 02:14 AM
I've come late to your wonderful blog, but you've inspired me to be brave and try applique - the colour combinations you use are so pretty and I'm urging my little one to grow (he's only 1) so I can make him a painting smock with funky rockets on it. Happy blogging birthday!
Posted by: Craftylibrarian.wordpress.com | February 11, 2010 at 02:19 AM
I'm so glad I stumbled onto your blog. I just love watching what you create, it is always so beautiful.
Posted by: Sally | February 11, 2010 at 02:25 AM
I'd love to win one of the prizes - your work is incredibly beautiful and inspiring.
Posted by: Lori | February 11, 2010 at 02:27 AM
Fabulous! Every quilt is amazing! Even my non-quilting daughter found your blog. She wants me to make the monster quilt! Congratulations on two years!
Posted by: Maria | February 11, 2010 at 02:29 AM
Happy blogaversary! You always use such happy fabrics and your work is just beautiful!!!!
Posted by: kim | February 11, 2010 at 02:31 AM
Happy Blog Anniversary! I am so glad I found your blog. It's such an inspiration to see what you have designed and created.
Now you have that kitten, He is just gorgeous. I love cats. Have 6! they are addictive. Enjoy the little baby and have a great day!
it's snowing in Richmond Virginia again today!
Posted by: Robin C | February 11, 2010 at 02:32 AM
congratulations to you on your blogaversary!
I wish I was still living in Sydney and I could go to your class... it is a bit far away from here in Budapest now :-)
thanks for the chance to win!
Kristina
Posted by: Kristina | February 11, 2010 at 02:33 AM
I love the tree quilt... just beautiful!!!
Posted by: Susan M. | February 11, 2010 at 02:38 AM
Congratulations on your two years anniversary. You've done so incredibly well for yourself and inspired heaps of people along the way. THANK YOU!
PS: Little Tom is just adorable.
Posted by: Vreni | February 11, 2010 at 02:40 AM
Congrats! What fun pictures! Your quilts are gorgeous. I love how the colorful parts poof out of the quilt and the backgrounds are heavily quilted with such cool designs. Good looking bunch of kids too! And who can resist a kitten? Just darling!
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | February 11, 2010 at 02:43 AM
Congratulations! I've made good use of the awesome stuff you share lately. I made a tissue holder for a friend who's mom died. And the tutorial for your pillow was good help for a million little raw edge bits I did this week. Thanks for all you share!
Posted by: Angela | February 11, 2010 at 02:47 AM
Congratulations Kellie on all the new things that you've been blessed with these past two years. It's been a fun journey joining you as you show us your stunning works of art. Here's to another two years of wonderful firsts for you.
Posted by: Linda | February 11, 2010 at 02:47 AM
Happy anniversary. I'll celebrate with you tomorrow by finishing the rabbit project you shared on your blog last year.
Posted by: Sue Bone | February 11, 2010 at 02:51 AM
Happy anniversary!!
Posted by: Beth | February 11, 2010 at 02:53 AM
Happy blog-anniversary!I love all your designs, they are so colourful and always make me happy. Thank you for sharing them with us on your great blog.
Posted by: Willeke | February 11, 2010 at 03:02 AM
Happy 2 years!! Your thank you cushion is gorgeous as always. Your designs and fabric choices are always so bright and happy. Adorable pic of your kids...you must be a very busy mom! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with those of us in cyber-space.
Posted by: Ruth B | February 11, 2010 at 03:06 AM
wow great 2 years of wonderful blogging, I love your design so much, really beautiful and amazing work, thanks for the chance
Hugs Cornelia
Posted by: Cornelia | February 11, 2010 at 03:07 AM
Lovely post! Happy anniversary. Your work is always so inspiring, with the lovely colors and designs! They make the world brighter and happier!
Posted by: Simone | February 11, 2010 at 03:12 AM
Happy blog anniversary!! You make so many wonderful things and it is a joy to follow your blog!
I'd love to win in your giveaway as it is really hard to find the things you are giving away here in Sweden. And ythe bright and colorful pattern would really brighten the days here in the North where the days are very short right now.
Thanks for a lovely blog,
Lotta in Sweden
Posted by: Lotta | February 11, 2010 at 03:17 AM
I am new to blogging and am already addicted! Wow those things you make are gorgeous - do you sell to people in the UK at all?
Posted by: Scented Sweetpeas | February 11, 2010 at 03:23 AM
happy bloggiversary, it is almost my two year bloggiversary as well.
Posted by: leslie | February 11, 2010 at 03:31 AM
happy blog birthday, I've really enjoyed all your posts, and am looking forward to the next years worth of beautiful quilting xoxo
Posted by: driftwood | February 11, 2010 at 03:32 AM
Happy anniversary! Thank you for all the great patterns and inspiration that you share with us! Sharonj.
Posted by: sharon | February 11, 2010 at 03:35 AM
Happy Blogiverary! I love seeing what you are doing! It is all so pretty it just makes me smile!
Posted by: DianeY | February 11, 2010 at 03:37 AM
Those kittens are adorable! My daughter has been wanting a kitten for the longest time but we have two dogs and my husband doesn't care for cats...just waiting for the day that her big brown eyes can change his mind..lol
Happy blogiversary, you art is beautiful!
Posted by: AMY RIVERA | February 11, 2010 at 03:39 AM
Wow Kellie, your giveaways sure are enticing! Tom is a cutie. I wish lived slightly closer to be able to take a class with you!
Posted by: Patricia | February 11, 2010 at 03:44 AM
I love your patterns, and have bought 2 in the U.S. through Twiddletails. I'd love to win another one!
Posted by: SewLindaAnn | February 11, 2010 at 03:52 AM
I look forward to everyone of your blog posts, updates on your lovely children, the happy bright colors of your projects, your unceasing talent...it's always a pick-me-up!
I'm finally starting my Joseph's Coat project this week! I signed up on Mr. Linky as #2, it's taken me long enough to actually get to work!
Doris
auntiedart(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted by: Doris | February 11, 2010 at 03:53 AM
Happy blogiversary! I love your work. Thanks for entering me in your lovely giveaway.
Posted by: Jocelyn | February 11, 2010 at 04:05 AM
congrats on your blogoversary - i love seeing your posts and your work is inspiring - such beautiful patterns and fantastic fabrics! Those little kittens are sooo cute!!! wish i lived nearer so i could attend one of your workshops!!!!
xx
Posted by: wonderwoman | February 11, 2010 at 04:07 AM
Congratulations on your blog anniversary and your wonderful career. Your work is just incredibly beautiful and so deserving of success!
Posted by: jane | February 11, 2010 at 04:08 AM
WooHoo!!! Happy Blogaversary Kellie!!! I love your blog and am so happy when I see it light up in my reader. And a new kitty! Kitties and quilts are a match made in heaven -- now you have a little quilting helper!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | February 11, 2010 at 04:11 AM
Congrats on your blogaversary! I've recently discovered your blog and think I will always be in awe of your work, incredible!
Posted by: Tracey | February 11, 2010 at 04:13 AM
Again a wonderful giveaway for a gorgeous & inspiring work. Fingers crossed, february is my birthday month !
Posted by: Beatrice | February 11, 2010 at 04:17 AM
Congratulations on two years! I always find so much inspiration here, and truly appreciate what you do and all you offer to us. Thanks so much! And your new kitty is a cutie! :)
Posted by: Robin | February 11, 2010 at 04:28 AM
Congratulations on your Blogiversary and your success!
Posted by: Vicki W | February 11, 2010 at 04:28 AM
Congratulations on your 2 years and a few days of blogging. Please continue blogging and making all these lovely patterns!
Posted by: Gert | February 11, 2010 at 04:44 AM
Love your blog - Congratulations!!
Posted by: Wendy | February 11, 2010 at 04:45 AM
2 and 1/12th years? Has it really been that long? During that time, you have made me feel great after reading your blog and seeing all your lovely work. I look forward to the next 2 and 1/12th years and more after that
Posted by: Darlene | February 11, 2010 at 04:47 AM
Love you blog. Thanks for the draw.
Posted by: Janet | February 11, 2010 at 04:51 AM
Blogland is such a wonderful place.. Friendship... Joy and creativness... and much more... and perfect for us living in other countries that the news of new patterns travels instant...;o)
So THNKAYOU for designing wonderful things for us..
Hugs from Sweden...
Posted by: Stina | February 11, 2010 at 04:55 AM
Great post and lovely work, please count me in the draw.
Posted by: Jeannette | February 11, 2010 at 04:56 AM
Congratulations on the last couple of years!
Your workshop students have produced some fabulous work
What a great giveaway too - never heard of some of the products
Here's to the next two years ...
Chris x
Posted by: Chris | February 11, 2010 at 05:06 AM
I am inspired by your use of color and technique.. Please add me too your giveaway as well!
Posted by: kendra | February 11, 2010 at 05:18 AM
oh those flowers are super.
wander if i ever could be so good that i can do that.
al the students work look great
gr
marieke
Posted by: marieke | February 11, 2010 at 05:22 AM
So much eye candy and such a generous giveaway! I think my head may explode! Happy blogaversary!
joan
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | February 11, 2010 at 05:23 AM
Congratulations on your blogiversary! I love all your beautiful work! I just wished I lived closer so I could take your classes!
Posted by: Tamara | February 11, 2010 at 05:34 AM
Congratulations on your blogoversary! It is always inspiring to visit. That Tom kitten is so cute, sure he is a real time waster in your home!!
Posted by: The Chocolate Cat | February 11, 2010 at 05:50 AM
Congratulations! you always make such a beautiful patterns with fantastics fabrics! wonderful giveaway!
Posted by: Maria | February 11, 2010 at 06:09 AM