Catching up ...

Thank you all for your enthusiastic response to Little Monsters. I'm thrilled that so many of you like it!

So does Joshua ... thank goodness!

Quite a few people have said that they intend to make a 'girly' version of this quilt! It can't wait to see one made up, I think it would look spectacular!

But first to the winner from my last post ... the kit for Wish you were here goes to ....

jo_in_tas said:

"WISH YOU WERE HERE" in Tassie so I could do one of your classes. I've watched everyone with envy as they've produced your gorgeous projects. I've loved the Monster Quilt since I saw it on Display at the Melbourne Trade Show, my son reckons he's too old for it so I might have to make it for myself or even the little cushion would do.

  

... who left the 38th comment ... congratulations Jo I hope you like it ... oh and I'd love to come to Tassie for a class ... know anyone who would have me??? :)  

Quite a few weeks ago now a group of girls who took one of my workshops at Ballarat Patchwork totally blew me away with their skills, enthusiasm & industriousness! These girls really got the most that they could get from this class!

Most of the local classes that I run are held with a week or two break in between the two days of class. During the break the girls work on their technique and come back for the second day with some practice under their belt and any questions that they may have though of when they were working at home.

This class took full advantage of this and returned to the second day having finished their original practice piece and in a couple of cases finished a second practice piece and started on a third project!!!!!

It was a pleasure to teach you all! Thank you!

A huge thank you to Jacqueline.... who very kindly let me steal her photos which made writing this post soooooo much easier!!!!!!

This is Jacqueline's project ... she really has done a great job with this!!! Please stop by Jacqueline's blog ... she makes some very beautiful things! Thanks again Jacqueline I owe you one!!!!

My next scheduled workshops at Ballarat Patchwork are booked for the ...

7th & 21st of August

6th & 20th of October

Please give Emma a ring if you would like to come along!

The Australasian Quilting Convention started here in Melbourne today and is well worth a visit if you are in the area! If you are planing a visit you will see some of my things on the Blueberries Stand ....

 
on the Institches of Williamstown stand ....

 
... on the Ballarat Patchwork stand ...

 
& my newest quilt Peak Hour which will appear in issue 11.6 of Homespun is on the Universal Magazines stand ... but more on this a little later!

Drapers, Patchwork on Central Park, Patchwork Angel, Blueberries & Country Thyme Patchwork class reviews still to come!!!!

You will find my artical here on the Sewmamasew blog today ... I have taken a look at domestic sewing machine features that make free motion stitching that little bit easier .... go take a peek!

I haven't pointed you all in the direction of the Don't Look Now ... your take on my designs page on Flickr for ages .... you really must go take a look ... you guys are really making some beautiful things!!!! Well done!!!!! If you have made something using one of my patterns or in one of my classes please upload your photos so we can all enjoy your work!!!

Enjoy your weekend guys ... I'm going to be stitching up a storm with the girls at Miss Milly's in Traralgon!!!!

Kellie

Comments

[Karen]

You are amazing! Australia is very lucky to have you. It would probably never happen, but I would love to take a class from you. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work and your students' projects. It inspires all of us.

[Vreni]

wow, you've done it again! I've been waiting for that car quilt since you showed us a little sneak peek a few weeks ago. I'm looking forward to seeing it in detail. You are truly a quilt magician.

[Marie]

I will have to get that magazine too, the car quilt is so cute! I love the Little Monster quilt and had to have that magazine. Now all I need is someone to have a baby so I can make it. :)

[Jeanne]

I wish I lived in Australia and could come take a class from you. Those pieces all look so amazing!

[kaholly]

I'm drooling after seeing all you photos! The class looks like so much fun (my machine doesn't lend itself to free motion quilting, darn it!) and the Quilting Convention looks to have been so much fun. Wish we had events like that around here! Thanks for sharing. ~karen

[Debora Analia Rivero]

Hola Kellie,intento mandarte un mail ,pero no engancha,no se que pasa,queria comentarte que me gusto mucho el almohadon de los pequeños monstruos y me gustaria hacerlo para mi hijo,y mostrarlo en mi blog,aunque sea mirando el diseño que hicistes,siempre y cuando me des permiso para hacerlo,,bueno era eso nada mas y muchas gracias por compartir imagenes tan lindas,,,un beso Debora.

[Suzanne C]

Your quilts are amazing. I was lucky enough to fly down to Melbourne from Sydney for the day to go to the Quilt Convention and saw your quilt in person. They are so much more amazing up close. The photos of them are great, but in person they are like WOW! I bought some of your patterns and can't wait to get started. Any chance you will be teaching classes in Sydney?

[SandyN]

Hi Kellie,

I wish I was able to make your class in Sydney a few weeks ago. Next time maybe...

Will your quilts make it to Darling Harbour in June??

Sandy N

Thanks again for my patterns..

[Lisa]

Wish I could go to the AQC - how fabulous that so many of your quilts are being displayed there. Peak Hour looks like a really fun quilt!

[Mandy Foot]

Hi Kellie,

I saw your quilt at the AQC in Melbourne and absolutely loved it,
can't wait till the homespun mag comes out and I look forward to
taking your class in July.

Mandy

[sewusefuldesigns.blogspot.com]

Wow Kellie - your class of girls were so industrious! Us girls in the Hawthorn class last year were right old chatterboxes weren't we?! LOL....

Darling your latest quilt looks amazing! I shall be visiting the AQC this Sunday and look forward to seeing more of your work!

All the best! Have a lovely weekend!
Vikki :-) x

[Katie]

Wow I would be "close" to heaven if I could take a class from you - definately a master/inovator of applique for sure!!!
Next time you're on the East Coast (America) I'll take a trip to see you for sure. =oP
Just so you know I'm still with ya on Joseph's Coat. Stitching as much as possible between long hours at work. I'm thinking of taking your advice and making a smaller version. I have enough blocks finished for that I think...yes I know I need to upload a photo (tomorrow possibly?!) YAY!
Merry sewing!!!

[Claire - Matching Pegs]

I love Peak Hour Kellie,

it looks fantastic!

Are you going to the Stitches and Craft show next week - I won a ticket, and i am trying to decide which day to go.

[andi]

I went to AQC on Thursday and it seemed everywhere I looked I saw a Kellie quilt!! I'm so pleased you are doing so well.
Much love
x

[jo_in_tas]

yAHOO!!Thanks Kellie for picking me, I'm looking forward to starting it.
I'll have to harrass my circle of friends and see if we can get you down to Tassie for a class. I'm sure it would fill in no time!!
Love you Peak Hour quilt, another fun looking quilt!

[shelley]

Wow,just stunning. Are you planning to release your beautiful "Wish You Were Here" as a pattern to buy? I would LOVE,LOVE,LOVE to make it!!!!

[Melissa Bloom]

Isn't funny what sticks in your mind! I was at the quilt convention today and it was a massive visual assault yet I just had to get another look at the car and monster quilts.

[Manuela]

Really nice to see all the AQC-pics.
The Quilt at the last picture (right side) looks great.
Could you say me anything about it please?
Hugs
Manuela

[judy evans]

You are one busy lady and very talented. I love your work and i am lookuing forward to doing a workshop with you in june in Adelaide.

[Vreni]

Hi Kellie; just saw the new book "Whip Up Mini Quilts" and found something I recognised on the cover! Congratulations on being a publishes author!!! When will you write your own book??? No pressure ;)

[Tanya]

Hi Kellie, I am so excited, will be meeting you tomorrow and Country Thyme, Hooray! Travel safely x

[randi]

Wow! That quilt is so impressive. Your style is amazing!

[Freydis]

I wish I lived in Australia and could take one of your classes. This new car quilt is amazing. Still waiting for my monster pattern but I wait excited for the mail every day.

[American Quilter's Society]

Awesome craftsmanship! Can't wait to see more.

www.aqsquiltnews.blogspot.com

[Sheila Lesure]

You are an inspirational quilter/design genius! I live in the middle of the USA (Indiana) and so I'm sure I will never meet you or see your quilts in person but please keep doing what you do so well!! Inspiring me to keep quilting.

[Fiona@Dragonfly-Crafts]

Your little "monster" does look very content on his new quilt. How great for Jo to to win your giveaway.... I too wish you were closer 'cause I'd certainly be over to see you for a lesson. xx

[Munaiba]

Gosh I love your work. I'm happy to have found your blog.Do you ever teach or visit in Sydney?

[Minna Levenkron]

Hi,
I want to subsribe to your quilt a long (applique' a long?) but I don't have a URL. What do I do? I do have a blog. Thanks.
[email protected]