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!!!!!!
Happy blogiversary!
Posted by: Frogdancer | February 11, 2010 at 06:29 AM
As for some strange reason I've been asked to give a talk at our guild meeting in June, I'm hoping to get 1 quilt finished, and to do a FMQ panel or two - one of which would be an appliqued panel like you do or better still one of your patterns - if I'm lucky - so please include me in the draw - I love your applique and want to get some UFO's out of the road to experiment with your technique fully.
Posted by: Ethne | February 11, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Congrats on two years! WOW! I truly enjoy reading your blog and seeing all of your beautiful patterns and the pieces of art you create. You're definitely an inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Nicki C K | February 11, 2010 at 06:45 AM
oh of the very few online giveaways I've attempted to enter(and never won..haha) I would LOVE to win yours!!
My Isabella quilt, inspired by you, is still one of my fav's so far.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16883103@N07/3388824992/
Thank-you for your continuted inspiration, you are one very talented lady!! xo
Posted by: jillian | February 11, 2010 at 06:46 AM
I HEART your blog. I'm hoping to try one of your patterns in the very near future.
Posted by: Jeanine | February 11, 2010 at 06:58 AM
Two years? Crumbs, you don't hang around do you? Visiting your blog has been a source of joy and inspiration so thank you.
Posted by: trashalou | February 11, 2010 at 07:05 AM
I absolutely LOVE your stuff. I'm always talking about it. Everything you make is just stunning. I wish I had time to make them all (don't know how YOU did it). = )
Posted by: Jessica Christensen | February 11, 2010 at 07:13 AM
Time does fly, happy blogaversary and dont worry, it will be school holidays before you know it. Enjoy
Posted by: anne | February 11, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Hey Kellie, Happy 2 & 1/12th. Love the new pillow.
Posted by: Leanne | February 11, 2010 at 07:21 AM
Happy Happy Blogiversary Kellie.
Such wonderful things have come into your life in the past couple of years. Mose deservedly so!!!! You are so very talented but more importantly witty, kind and generous!
Here's to another wonderful 2 and a 1/2th (and beyond).
Andi x
Posted by: Andi | February 11, 2010 at 07:27 AM
Happy anniversary!
Posted by: cardygirl | February 11, 2010 at 07:27 AM
Happy anniversary. I love looking abd reading your blog. Your quilts are truly amazing and so colourful. You have inspired me to be a little braver and try some applique. I wish you could come to Newcastle for some classes in the near future. Keep up the terrific work.The give away sounds great.
Leone
Posted by: Leone Cabban | February 11, 2010 at 07:39 AM
I hope you have recovered after some sleep Kellie. Thanks for a wonderful weekend and inspiring us all so much. Talk soon.
Posted by: Jan | February 11, 2010 at 07:41 AM
Congratulations on many inspiring blog articles! Best wishes.
Posted by: Fran | February 11, 2010 at 07:43 AM
Hi Kellie, Congrat with your blogiversary!
Please add me to your giv-a-way.
Thanks for the chance to win :o)
Posted by: Lena Karen | February 11, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Congratulations on your two years Kellie! You have been so productive - can't wait to see what the next two years will bring! Also can't wait for your class in Canberra in 2 weeks!!! See you soon, Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | February 11, 2010 at 07:54 AM
Congratulations on reaching 2 years of blogging. It is such fun and your blog is always a delight to visit.
Posted by: Sylvia | February 11, 2010 at 07:55 AM
oooooh how I would love one of your patterns!! :0)
Posted by: kristine hanson | February 11, 2010 at 08:13 AM
Happy 2nd Blogaversary! your one of my favorite blogs.
I love your designs. Thank you for sharing with us for the past 2 years
Posted by: Beth | February 11, 2010 at 08:14 AM
Happy blog anniversary, your work is incredibly and your blog is very inspiring.
Posted by: Anamaria Cortes | February 11, 2010 at 08:17 AM
I am so glad that you have blogging and that I have discovered your blog. I look forward to many more inspiring blog posts! Thank you for the chance to win such a wonderful giveaway. Happy Blogiversary.
Posted by: Jackie | February 11, 2010 at 08:22 AM
Happy Blogoversary Kellie! You're an inspiration to all of us!
Cheers to many more years of bloggy bliss!!
Hugs
Jo
Posted by: Jo in Tas | February 11, 2010 at 08:22 AM
And our bloggosphere is so much nicer having you as a large part of it! Your posts are always so inspiring. Love and hugs for a lot more good years to come.
Posted by: Sandy Gray | February 11, 2010 at 08:32 AM
As usual Natalie your projects are great. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway.
Posted by: betsy | February 11, 2010 at 08:33 AM
Congratulations on the blog birthday! I just love your patterns!
Posted by: Kathy | February 11, 2010 at 08:39 AM
Congratulations Kellie on your blogiversary! I am not surprised that you have gone on to bigger and better things as you are such a wonderful inspirational designer and quilter! Your little kitty looks so adorable and I bet he loves getting up to mischief.
Posted by: sue | February 11, 2010 at 08:51 AM
Happy 2nd blogaversary Kellie! Regards, Christine
Posted by: Christine M | February 11, 2010 at 09:10 AM
Well congrats on the 2 year mark! Thank you for sharing your inspirational images and wonderful tutorials
Posted by: Norma | February 11, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Hey Kellie, You are a deserving person and I hope the next year brings you all the sucess and happiness you can handle! I learnt so much on the weekend and finished my cushion, you are so right im already looking to my next project! Thanks a million.
Posted by: Leah | February 11, 2010 at 09:17 AM
Congrats on your blogiversary! Your work is always a inspiration to me. I bought 2 of your patterns end of last year which I hope I will make them in the near future. ATM, I'm concentrating on Joseph's Coat and a quilt to be quilted for my mum.
I'm not a cat person but I think the kittens are so darn cute.
Posted by: Jeannie Gan | February 11, 2010 at 09:25 AM
Congratulations on two years!
Posted by: Kate | February 11, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Always such fabulous, bright colours and designs. Congratulations on your achievments, love your blog.
Lizzie
xxx
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 11, 2010 at 10:05 AM
congratulations! I love it when I see a new post of your in my reader, I know I am in for some more yummy eye-candy!
Posted by: jo 戎嶋 | February 11, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Kellie, happy blogaversary to you. I love looking at your work and one day hope for a class- all those beautiful efforts from sewjourn (but according to Lare it was pretty hard work!!)
Posted by: Tanya | February 11, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Now, I don't for a minute believe that your quilting, publishing, design and teaching career wouldn't have taken off just as fast without this blog, but I'm so so glad you're here sharing things with those of us on other continents. Congrats on two years (give or take)!
Posted by: greetingarts | February 11, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations on your blogiversary! lovely work, and Great post .
please count me in the draw.
hugs
Posted by: GRACIELA FERRARI | February 11, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Happy Blogversary and congratulations!
Posted by: Michele | February 11, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Congratulations for your blog aniversary. I had the oportunity to meet you through your blog so it is great for me to participate in your giveaway.
Best wishes.
Sylvie
Posted by: Sylvie | February 11, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Happy Bloggyversary Kelly! Wow, amazing what a difference 2 years can make. You are an inspiration as usual, and I would to be half as successful as you when my 2 years comes around. Keep up all the amazing work - I love seeing what you have been up to!
Posted by: Megan Kay | February 11, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Happy bloganniversary Kellie,
Wow...you've had a good couple of years...good for us too. Thanks :)
Love A2F fabric as well.
Tom is cute too, though just looking at him I feel a sneeze coming on LOL...Ah well!
Hugs, Sharon
Posted by: Sharon L F | February 11, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Hi Kellie, looking forward to seeing you on the weekend... Congrats on two years of Don't Look Now... See ya Saturday, love Jo xxx
Posted by: Jo from the farm | February 11, 2010 at 11:50 AM
I have so enjoyed reading your blog! I am glad you started it, and I am always so inspired when I come here!
Posted by: Shawna | February 11, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Thank you, Kellie for your inspiration, enthusiasm and beautiful work.
Happy Blogiversary!!
Posted by: Miriam | February 11, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Such an INSPIRATION...I look forward to your posts. I would be beyond THRILLED to receive your giveaway. Kristy in Ohio
Posted by: Kristy | February 11, 2010 at 12:27 PM
I LOVE your designs and was just awe struck when I found your blog 6 months ago. I read all of your old posts right up to the present and that really makes time fly. I wish I lived in Australia so I could attend some of your classes! I did attempt your free tutorial last month and although it wasn't perfect my God-daughter adores it!! Please count me in for the drawing and I am going to use your give-away as my excuse to go buy one of your patterns... Thanks for your time AND talent to share with us.
Posted by: Sarah B. | February 11, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Congratulations on your Blogversary! I've been a long time reader & admirer of your work. x
Posted by: Leah | February 11, 2010 at 01:11 PM
Your quilts are absolutely gorgeous! I hope I can learn to make something like it for my daughters. :)
Posted by: Casey | February 11, 2010 at 01:25 PM
Congratulations on all your success in recent years. You certainly deserve it.
Posted by: Lauren | February 11, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Congratulations on two years of creative genius. I live on a remote Island in the north of Queensland and the only thing that keeps me sane is your blog and attempting to recreate some of the magic you produce.
Shona
Posted by: Shona Davis | February 11, 2010 at 02:04 PM
I'm so glad you took on this great adventure. I have so enjoyed participating in the Quilt Along. There's such joy and excitement about the process of doing a quilt project along with hundreds of people across the globe. I'm planning to meet up with another participant this summer...who lives a mere 8 hour drive away.
Posted by: Marjorie | February 11, 2010 at 02:13 PM