I have been waiting until after I post about the last 3 months worth of classes before I show you my new designs ... but I have decided that if I wait any longer I would be able to refer to these projects as new!!!!!
The first of these projects is Alphabet Soup!
This is a single bed sized quilt that I put together using raw edge applique and my method of trapunto ... I think I will plan some classes around trapunto for next year ....
This quilt came together really quickly taking only a few weeks to complete. I just love the extra dimension from the trapunto, it looks terrific on a bed!
This is Ben's quilt, so I made it with my boy in mind ... mind you he hasn't slept under it yet! I would love to have the time to make it up in girlie colours!
If you happen to be in Canberra then you can take a peek at it in the 'flesh' at Addicted to Fabric. I'll be teaching again at A2F in September this year and we will be working on In Spring (see below) ... give the girls a ring if you'd like to come along.
As we all know there can't be a new release without a giveaway and because I have three new projects out at the moment I am going to do a combined giveaway ... I'll follow up this post with two more posts, over the next couple of days, each showing one of the two remaining projects so here's how the giveaway will work .....
Leave a comment on this post or one of the next two posts - before the 1st of July & one random commenter from each post will receive a copy of;
Wish you were here or
In Spring - which ever takes your fancy.
If you leave a comment on all three of these posts before the 1st of July one commenter will have the chance to win a kit to make up either Wish you were here or In Spring - which ever takes your fancy.
If you purchased a copy of either of the two new projects from one of my retailers or from myself before the 1st of July then email me telling me where & when you bought the pattern and you will have a chance to win a kit to make up either Wish you were here or In Spring - which ever takes your fancy. Please remember you will need proof of purchase.
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Joseph's Coat ...
Unfortunately, all of the Melbourne 'Joseph's Coaters' are super slack ... sorry guys... and are all a ways away from being able to complete the next step in their progress of the quilt but fear not I have a new plan so watchthis space and in the next few weeks I should be able to show you how to put togetherer the next 3 rows.
These pictures are from last weeks Joseph's Coat class at Patchwork House ... more photos later ... but don't you just love this block? All of the petals in the picture above belong to Brianna who is going to be starting work at Don't Look Now this coming week .... yay!!!!!!
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Good luck with the giveaway guys ... and have a terrific weekend!
Kellie
PS. I have decided to begin a new page, of sorts, to post photos from my classes ... so hopefully this will make it a little easier to maintain because I am having a lot of trouble keeping up at the moment. I guess we'll see if this solves my problem ... but more on this later.
Oh my word! What an incredible quilt. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Beth T. | June 23, 2010 at 02:18 PM
the detail in your work is just amazing! I love everything♥
Posted by: Roseanne | June 23, 2010 at 02:43 PM
This one looks like a lot of work! Just the way I like it!! Going to try it with certain letters standing out to spell my son's name. Thanks for making stuff for the boys!
Posted by: Jennie | June 23, 2010 at 03:27 PM
Love the alphabet soup and the trapunto effect! Would like to know how you did that - it looks really good.
Posted by: Jody Herbert | June 23, 2010 at 04:23 PM
Ooh, I'd love to win! I only discovered your blog a few weeks ago. Love your work! I'm in the middle of making a Flower Garden pillow and at the Sydney Quilt Show last week I bought the pattern and kit for Little Monsters from Blueberries. I actually went to the show twice. The first time I walked all around looking for Blueberries, hoping they'd have the Little Monster kit, but missed seeing them somehow. Then a quilting friend told me she'd seen them there, so I went back just to get one.
Posted by: Marina | June 23, 2010 at 08:27 PM
I love love love your patterns.
I wish it was easier to get your patterns in the states I will request them at my LQS!
Posted by: jill redding | June 23, 2010 at 10:28 PM
I love this. What a cute quilt. I've seen alphabet quilts before that I thought were okay, but yours is adorable!!
Posted by: Lisa | June 23, 2010 at 11:50 PM
I love your quilts, the colours and style
Posted by: hillie | June 23, 2010 at 11:58 PM
oh my! again, gorgeous work! I have added you to my google reader so I can keep track!
Posted by: janet w | June 24, 2010 at 02:16 AM
What mom wouldn't like this bright letter quilt. Ohhh I really like how the quilting makes the letters pop. Fantastic!
Posted by: Michelle | June 24, 2010 at 02:23 AM
What great patterns and fabrics. I love your color choices. I'm sure your son wants his quilt, hope he gets it soon.
Posted by: Lynn D | June 24, 2010 at 03:47 AM
I love your work! (I've typed that three times, but it is soooo true.) I can't wait to read more about your techniques. Such beautiful creations!
Posted by: Shorty | June 24, 2010 at 05:23 AM
the alpahbet soup is very nice--the appliques really pop against the blue.
Posted by: Indigopegasus | June 24, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Alphabet Soup is so clever - love the colors! Spring pillow sings of springtime - love the butterfly!
Posted by: Sallee | June 24, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Alphabet Soup is a winner Kellie!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | June 24, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Wow - I can't believe how awesome your three quilts are! You sure do have some major talent!
Posted by: Angie | June 24, 2010 at 12:31 PM
I love the alphabet quilt, I have a little one learning his letters, so this would be a great addition to the learning tools! :)
Posted by: kara | June 24, 2010 at 01:14 PM
I'd love to learn more about your method of trapunto. I love the dimension it gives to a quilt.
Posted by: alisha | June 24, 2010 at 02:03 PM
Wow, you sure are an awesome designer. Thank you for sharing. This is my first post entry and I will enter the next 2.
Posted by: Elaine | June 24, 2010 at 03:56 PM
the english teacher in me loves the alphabet soup! and a big thank you for designing quilts for both boys and girls that are both equally lovely and appealing. sometimes the quilts for boys are 'after thoughts' but not yours - truly wonderful for the little lads in our lives
Posted by: crafty pug | June 24, 2010 at 05:45 PM
I have just found you - your designs are so amazing and fresh. Would love to win one!
Posted by: pip | June 24, 2010 at 06:23 PM
Love your work. Would love to win your giveaway. Thanks!
Posted by: pip | June 24, 2010 at 06:25 PM
you create such lovely things thank you for sharing
Posted by: marg | June 24, 2010 at 07:02 PM
Am gonna have to learn how to raw edge applique - I love all of your stuff! They're so sweet!
Nerys x
Posted by: Crafty Jemima | June 24, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Delightful colourful and love the trapunto style
Posted by: Beverley Lincoln | June 24, 2010 at 07:47 PM
I love the In Spring pillow, it is so vibrant and full of a summer feeling. Summer is finaly here in the netherlands, it is the second 2 in a row I can wear shorts and go sleeve less.
So I love the summer look that In Spring has
Posted by: Mariëlle | June 24, 2010 at 09:22 PM
I wanted to write: it is the second day in a row.
Posted by: Mariëlle | June 24, 2010 at 09:23 PM
Love the new patterns...as always.
Posted by: Marjorie | June 24, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Your patterns are more beautiful than anything Ive seen before. I vow to myself to learn how you do it! Stunning.
Posted by: Elizabeth H | June 25, 2010 at 12:20 AM
I love In Spring!! I so wish I could take a class from you to learn your methods. Your colors and fabrics are so happy and pretty. Love em.
Posted by: Ruth B | June 25, 2010 at 12:34 AM
I am so glad that the pattern is available for purchase!
Melanie MacDonald
Posted by: Melanie MacDonald | June 25, 2010 at 02:29 AM
Great pattern, I'd love to win one of them and read your tips since I can't attend any of your classes. :(
Posted by: laurie | June 25, 2010 at 02:33 AM
Oh, your quilts are so great. I love all your designs and I would love to win one of the new ones.
Jeane
Posted by: Jeane | June 25, 2010 at 05:04 AM
Wow, thanks for the chance to win - I just LOVE what you do, and hope to master some of these skills myself, in time (I am self taught so far).
Posted by: Beck C | June 25, 2010 at 09:02 AM
The alphabet quilts is wonderful. Look forward to seeing more of Josephs's Coat quilts. Thanks for the giveaway. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Posted by: Marcia Wright | June 25, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Those cushions are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Val Laird | June 25, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Love the colours! And what a great idea - alphabet soup! :)
Posted by: Leah Grace | June 25, 2010 at 06:43 PM
just beautiful as usual! Tracey x
Posted by: tracey dawkins | June 25, 2010 at 09:15 PM
Wow - the letters are so versatile for other projects too. we have alphabetti spaghetti here and I love it!
Posted by: Indianna | June 25, 2010 at 11:53 PM
I love the ABC quilt, so darling. I would love to attend a class with you, but being in Washington state in USA, that is probably extremely unlikely to ever happen. :(
Keep up the amazing work you do - you are so inspiring!
Posted by: Corky | June 26, 2010 at 03:42 AM
This is really cute - It's kind of funny I have been getting ready to make a similuar looking quilt with the letter of the alphabet. Thanks for a chance to win one of you designs.
Posted by: Krist Van Os | June 26, 2010 at 03:52 AM
Kellie, you're a whirlwind! I can't keep up! Please stop!!! (No, don't).
Posted by: Danielle | June 26, 2010 at 07:58 AM
The trapunto really makes the letters stand out.
I love the bright and cheery fabrics that you use in all your quilts.
Judy
Posted by: Judy S | June 26, 2010 at 05:26 PM
gorgeous quilt...
Posted by: Jo from the farm | June 26, 2010 at 09:38 PM
I love your designs!
Posted by: Sara | June 27, 2010 at 04:29 AM
I saw a sneak preview on someone's blog about the US quilt show. Looks great and so much work xx
Posted by: Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts | June 27, 2010 at 09:31 PM
Hi Kelly, I am new to your site but I am already a fan. Your quilts have inspired me. I have two little girls and they love your designs too. They have already picked out quilts they want. My eldest who is 6 just asked that I add dogs too - she is crazy about dogs. She loves the way you draw your birds and she has copied them in her own drawings.
Posted by: Zarita | June 27, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Love your quilts and the pillows. I'd love to win.
Posted by: Vivian | June 27, 2010 at 11:00 PM
I love the Alphabet Soup quilt - My son would love one just like it!!
Gill
Posted by: Gill | June 28, 2010 at 01:09 AM
I have been a fan of yours for a very long time. Your work is amazing.
Posted by: McMama | June 28, 2010 at 01:35 AM