Short & sweet!

How on earth did the 23rd of April turn into the 13th of April? So much for my New Years resolution to post shorter, more frequent posts. The problem with blogging is that the longer you leave it between posts the more there is to share which makes writing the post even more daunting!

I really do have lots to share ... but from this point forward I am going to limit my posts to one or two points ... or at least that is the plan!

The Joseph's Coat project has seen one of the participants, Lina finish her quilt top!

How amazing is this quilt? You really have done a terrific job Lina & it has been an absolute pleasure having you join in! You have participated with such enthusiasm! I have enjoyed watching your progress and I I looking forward to now watching you go through the quilting process!

Lina has completed her quilt using a machine applique technique which I will use for the alternative quilt that I plan to start later in the year.

In my last post I asked for those of you who were joining in to write a progress post so that we could all visit and take a look at your project so far. Thank you so much to those of you who took the time to do this ... believe me I know how hard it is to find time to blog!!! ;) I have really enjoyed popping over and 'meeting' you all! You all really have the makings of some wonderful quilts!

If you would like to visit these guys blogs skip down to the bottom of my last post and and follow all of the links ...

I also promised a bit of a giveaway for one of you who did join in with the progress post ... because there wasn't that many of you and because I have kept you waiting for such a long time ....I have decided to give you all a little something ...

I have decided to give away 3 rolls of the of Stitch & Wash Fusible rather than one ... so they are going to ...

Quilting in the Pines who left the 8th link ...

Mespetitelefants who left the 13th link and ..

Tamara who left the 18th link.

... and to everyone else I would love to send you each a copy of  Wish you were here!

 
Could all of you that have included your link prior to this time email me your snail mail details so that I can send the things off to you.

As for my progress with my Joseph's Coat ... well sadly I have hardly even picked my blocks up since my last post! 

The Patchwork House Joseph's Coat class was a good one ... particularly because it was a terrific group of girls! Some how I managed to forget to take a group photo so I only have a few little snap shots of the day ...

 
I have decided to continue to run this class every 6 to 8 weeks for the time being ...

 
this time we will try holding it on a Thursday as it seems that Tuesdays are bad days for so many of you.

 
Many of those who attended the last class plan to return to the next one so if you would like to come along make sure you contact Kylie as soon as possible.

Joseph's Coat at Patchwork House

Thursday the 10th of June

10am - 3pm

 

I am off to Wyong this weekend for the long awaited class at

Blueberries

! This class has been a very long time in the planning so I am really looking forward to it! This class was booked out several months ago ... but as life is so variable there are now a couple of places available so if you can make it please come along it should be a terrific class!

Ok ... that's it ... let's see if I can keep up the whole 'short and sweet' plan! ...No ... I can't possibly go with out a little peek at what I have been doing while I have been an absentee blogger!

 Can you guess what this quilt is?

 You are only seeing the backing fabric in the first two photos ...

Does this help a little more? You will find this one in Quilters Companion in a couple of months time.

... and as for this tiny little snippet ... this one ... providing all goes well will be coming with me to the Spring Market in just a few short weeks!

Comments

[vreni]

How lovely to have you back "on the air". Your new projects look divine as always. Can't wait to see the rest of it.

[Halfway Crafter]

Wow, that Joseph's Coat is PHENOMENAL!

[Maree]

WOW.! Very Inspiring...I have seen other's in progress and they look Great.This Quilt by Lina is Fantastic.
Lovely to catch up with your blog again.
cheers

[Janet]

Omg,Lina's top is amazing, I hang my head in shame for being so slack but this really is motivating me to get going again. Your sneak peeks are very enticing as usual.

[Jessica]

Hi Kellie,
Glad you're back in blogland, but I guess you've been busy getting ready for spring market! How exciting!
The new designs look good and I love your block in this months homespun mag!

[upstatelisa]

Stopping by to say hello. Haven't worked on Joseph's coat AT ALL... ugh! Love Lina's version. Hope all is well!

[Thimbleanna]

Oooh, ooooh, can't wait to see that last little snippet!!! And WOW! How amazing is Lina's quilt? It's just gorgeous!!!

[Chriss Jasper]

I have no words adequate to describe that Joesephs coat. Mine has taken a back seat for a while but it shall come out again, and if it is half as good as that one I shall be a happy girl. It is tremendous. Congratulations to both Lina and you.

[Lynn T]

The new project looks awesome and I cannot wait for the entire photo! My Joseph Coat is at a standstill as I have had loads of issues at home. I have it tucked neatly away until I can get back to it. In the meantime, I love seeing everyone's progress!

[Karen]

What a great post, so much eye candy :)!! What kind of thread do you use (in the close up pictures)? The JC from Lina is truly amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[Mariëlle]

your the best, giving away another beautiful pattern. I am so very very very happy!!

[Mary on Lake Pulaski]

Thanks Kellie! I'm still working on mine - one more and I can put the first two rows together.
The back of that quilt you show looks amazing.
And the little snippet going to quilt market - intriguing! Be sure to keep us updated if you can.

[Sherrie Letzter]

Hi Kellie! I have been waiting soooo Long for this post. Thank you! I am still faithfully hand stitching my petals on the Joseph's Coat Quilt. I am finishing my 29th block now. Still loving it. I am so glad I started it.
As always I love your new projects too. Can't wait to see the whole thing!

[Jan]

Hey, not TOO many new designs before Spring Market or I won't remember all the names!!!!

[Sonja]

Waow!!!! What an amazing Joseph's Coat Quilt!!!!!!

[Cynthia Alexander]

so glad to read your latest blog---I too am making Joseph's coat, but just at the starting point, but I do have all my fabric picked out and ready===that's a start! I love your quilting ideas and you do a great job with the instructions for josephs coat, very eary to understand! thanks! look forward to your next post! I am in St. Louis Missouri! I love reading your blog from Australia! we are so far apart! take care!

[meggie]

Kellie, you go from strength to strength. How busy you are, & how wonderful that you still have your beautiful fresh approach to every new project. Hugs XXXXXXX

[carla]

I'm not worthy! That is simply stunning! I wish I could take that class. Thank you for sharing.

[Kim]

WOW what a gorgeous quilt, I hope I can find that Monsters pattern somewhere !!!! My Joseph's quilt has been put on the back burner as life got a tad busy with kids and other projects that needed to get done :( I hope to get more done in the next few weeks !!!

[corrie]

well everything looks beautiful! the quilt top is fabulous and all of your classes and cant' wait to see quilters companion!

corrie;)

[judy evans]

Hi Kellie I was surprised and happy on my return from the USA to find the pattern 'I Wish You Were Here'waiting for me, I thankyou for this gift and now i have to find time to make it. I will wait until I have done your workshop in June so I can get it right but now I must resume sewing my Jacobs blocks so I dont get behind. Thanks again judy

[elaine]

my goodness I wish I lived near you - I would love to learn how to do the Josephs Coat - all of the quilts are totally adorable - totally stunning!!!!

[Australian Pillows]

I really like these multi colored pillows! We might try to work a reference to this one into a blog post about australian pillows next week.

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