Well I haven't actually had a gut full ... but Megan and I have been busy working on a school project since my last post ...
Miss Megan needed a 3D model of the Digestive System ... and what better fibre would one think of to use to cunstruct such a model? ... Well fabric of course!!!!!!
Other than recreating body organs in fabric, I have been flat out working on new projects for Spring Market ... including one that everyone will get to have a sneak peak at, at Melbourne's Australasian Quilt Convention next week - it will be featured on the In Stitches of Williamstown Stand. I'm looking forward to showing all of you this one! But you will need to wait one more week for that ...
... but ....way back in October of last year when we were at Fall Market I released the In Spring quilt which is my absolute favorite ... at the moment anyway!
It is featured in a couple of photos on the mail-out for AQC ... any way what I have just realised is that I haven't actually formally unveiled this quilt here ....
quite rediculious I know ... but stuff happens and a whole lot of stuff has happened here since October last year ... even though you wouldn't think so looking at my infrequent blog posts.
This quilt is stunning and not nearly as daunting as you may think ... the only real complexitiy is the amount of cutting out there is - as with the majority of my projects it is finished using raw edge applique so you should be able to whip it up in no time at all .... well not that long really!!! The shapes are small but not too small - just the right size to sew around easily.
The pattern also includes the much requested In Spring cushion pattern. This quilt will be featured on Ballarat Patchwork's Stand at AQC next week ... and I'm absolutely sure that Emma will have an amazing bundle of fabric to go with it!!!
Now seeing I never did an official unveiling here of In Spring then we really should have a bit of a giveaway shouldn't we especially seeing there hasn't been one here for quite some time ....
So if you'd like to play along it's as simple as this ...
Leave a comment on this post between now and 10am on the 14th of April which is when the Convention officaially begins (Austrailian Eastern Standard Time) and you will go in the draw for one of the patterns of the three small projects that I have been teaching from this year;
Family Tree
Garden Gathering
Love
If you purchase any one of my patterns from either myself or any one of my retailers during the course of this giveaway and you are chosen as a winner then you will also recieve a kit to finish the project. To be elegible to win the kit you will also need to email me, notifying me of the purchase - please title your email Pattern Purchase Blog Giveaway so that I don't miss it! You can also increase your chances by gaining an extra 2 entries if you mention and link to the giveaway on your blog - you will need to email me to let me know that you did this - please title your email Blog Mention and include the link to the post.
The winners will be drawn randonly from the comments placed during giveaway period.
Good luck guys!
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Easter is also just around the corner so I thought I would share, once again, a project I made a couple of years ago for Jessica ... Hunny Bunny!
You can find the tutorial for this project here and here.
Have a terrific weekend! I'm off to Adelaide tonight to spend some time at Hettie's Patch! School holidays start today ... couldn't have come sooner!!! Gotta love School Holidays!!!!!!!
Kelliex
Kellie, I love this new project. I would LOVE to win one of your patterns let alone all of three!!! I am going to Spring Market for the first time this year. I hope we will be able to meet in person. I am a long time follower and admirer of your work!
Posted by: Mama Spark | April 08, 2011 at 03:22 AM
Great new patterns. I love hunny bunny too which I finished last year at about this time.
Posted by: Sue Bone | April 08, 2011 at 03:24 AM
I love everything you do. Where I can get your patterns in the U.S.??
A hug and thanks
Posted by: Claudia Gomez | April 08, 2011 at 03:25 AM
I love the LOVE pillow pattern! It's beautiful!
Posted by: karen | April 08, 2011 at 03:45 AM
Wow - just wow. Amazing work!!
Posted by: Anna | April 08, 2011 at 03:45 AM
I love them all!!!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Gill | April 08, 2011 at 04:15 AM
I would really love to win one of your patterns. The bunny is adorable and I'm going to try to make him soon!!!
Posted by: Chelley Black | April 08, 2011 at 04:16 AM
I love all your patterns so I would feel very fortunate if I win one. I'm working on my applique stitch and see many opportunities to practice with you designs. Thanks for your wonderful blog. =!=
Posted by: BarbR | April 08, 2011 at 04:18 AM
Love your new In Spring! But then ALL of your patterns are fabulous! But when will you be releasing the one for the digestive system? That's pretty incredible too! What a nice and clever mom you are!
Posted by: Donna | April 08, 2011 at 04:20 AM
Wow, the quilt is beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Lisa E | April 08, 2011 at 04:29 AM
Your work is gorgeous. I would love to win. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Billie Beth | April 08, 2011 at 04:34 AM
Your quilt is beautiful. thank you for the lovely giveaway!
Posted by: Lee | April 08, 2011 at 04:35 AM
Wow your work is just so beautiful and such an inspiration to me.
Posted by: Robyn Brown | April 08, 2011 at 04:38 AM
I just LOVE your work!!!!
thanks!
Posted by: Elisa | April 08, 2011 at 04:59 AM
They're all so amazingly adorable! I especially like your LOVE pattern :)
Posted by: Zsuzsa Duray | April 08, 2011 at 05:01 AM
Oh Kellie I have just finished one of your quilts I would love to free motion like you but stuck to simple straight lines come see http://drinkingfabric.blogspot.com/, anyhow I always get exited when I see your posts no matter how infrequent, so Im dying to see your latest creations, I love your garden gathering pillow best but really they are all wonderful :-)
Posted by: Dana | April 08, 2011 at 05:02 AM
I adore your patterns! Would love to give one a try.
Posted by: Luci Dutton | April 08, 2011 at 05:10 AM
ok that science project is kind of gross!
Posted by: Norma | April 08, 2011 at 05:12 AM
As always your patterns are delicious! And this new one doesn't disappoint! I love your work and can't imagine being able to replicate it even with a pattern :).
You and Megan are doing a great job on those organs...ick!
freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net
Posted by: Shelley C | April 08, 2011 at 05:15 AM
LOVE all of them! Posting to my blog now! Where can I get these patterns in the US?
Posted by: Elisa | April 08, 2011 at 05:19 AM
I love those little ladybugs! So cute! I can't wait to see where the new critter goes!
Posted by: Kadybug | April 08, 2011 at 05:59 AM
Kellie,
I love your patterns. They just make you smile when you look at them. The In Spring is wonderful.
Posted by: Robin C | April 08, 2011 at 06:07 AM
Awsome science project - byut you do realise you make all the other Mums feel very inferior don't you?
Great givaway too - I'd love a go at one of your patterns!! :-)
Posted by: Liz M | April 08, 2011 at 06:11 AM
I couldn't imagine what that first photo was... I said, "Ugh" and then read what you wrote.
That new quilt is incredible. So beautiful. You're a woman of zen-like patience, I'm sure!
Posted by: Frogdancer | April 08, 2011 at 06:31 AM
Wow, that In Spring quilt is absolutely fabulous - definitely stunning! Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway.
Posted by: Val Laird | April 08, 2011 at 06:34 AM
Love the "project"! What a fantastic medium to learn the digestive system.
BUT......the "In Spring" quilt is OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Posted by: Barbara Holley | April 08, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Love that quilt. Thanks for the chance to win... very generous! I've been wanting to try one of your quilts, maybe start with a cushion! You certainly are talented and love the fabrics you choose.
Posted by: Megan Hyatt | April 08, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Love your patterns!!!
Posted by: Anna-Malin | April 08, 2011 at 06:42 AM
Hunny Bunny is so cute. I love your In Spring quilt too.
Posted by: Christine M | April 08, 2011 at 06:46 AM
LOVE that "In Spring" quilt! Cushions might be a better project choice for me to start out with, though, so please enter me in your drawing. (love the Easter bunny, too!)
Posted by: Joy | April 08, 2011 at 06:49 AM
Love your guts Kellie!!!!
;)
Posted by: andi | April 08, 2011 at 06:54 AM
Your patterns are absolutely stunning. I would love the opportunity to enter your giveaway
Posted by: Stray Stitches | April 08, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Oh wow - that fabric digestive system is truly amazing!! Are you going to release a pattern for that - the kids would love it!!?? Your "In Spring" is my next cab off the rank - and I even have one of Emma's lovely fabric packs to make it with - I can't wait to get started! Have fun at Hettie's Patch!
Posted by: Danielle | April 08, 2011 at 07:35 AM
I would love the LOVE pattern! Nice to see you blogging again.
Posted by: Marjorie | April 08, 2011 at 07:52 AM
Dear Kelly! Fascinated and delighted by your work! That's what I want! Your family is too cool, you're very beautiful. Good luck!
Irina Gorelova Russia Ukhta
Posted by: irina | April 08, 2011 at 07:52 AM
I adore your patterns! I love
Posted by: Carla | April 08, 2011 at 08:04 AM
That quilt is so beautiful!! You say it's not that daunting - I beg to differ. The quilting on is wonderful!
Posted by: CaroleM | April 08, 2011 at 08:10 AM
What a great idea to make a fabric digestive system! So much stuffing!!! Love the In Spring quilt and the sneak peak looks fun too. Thanks for having a gieveaway.
Posted by: Sylvia | April 08, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Oh my goodness, I just found you and you're wonderful. I hope I win but more than that - I found you!
Hugs - Marie
Posted by: Marie | April 08, 2011 at 08:32 AM
Your new pattern is even more beautiful than the last, you never cease to amaze me with your patterns.
Posted by: Pattie Crum | April 08, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Absolutely beautiful quilt. I would love to try that .. thanks for the opportunity to win :) Dottie
Posted by: Dottie Reynolds | April 08, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Wow, your applique patterns are amazing! I'm so glad I found your blog. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Lisa Marie | April 08, 2011 at 09:06 AM
hi Kellie your patterns are amazing,you are very clever and what a great job with the school project,hope i am 1 of the lucky ones thankyou for a chance to win 1 of your lovely patterns.
Posted by: Sheryl Scholte | April 08, 2011 at 09:14 AM
EEwwwwww! I was eating lunch when I first pulled this post up, lol. Awesome job.
I love your patterns, and the new one is amazing!
Posted by: debbie | April 08, 2011 at 09:14 AM
I just love your patterns. Thanks for having a giveaway.
The digestive system you made is excellent. Hope your daughter wins first prize!
Posted by: Kathy | April 08, 2011 at 10:03 AM
I love that quilt. I want that quilt. I NEED that quilt. Or a free pattern!
Posted by: Sarah H. | April 08, 2011 at 10:06 AM
OMGoodness. those pillows are gorgeous...but that quilt is STUNNING!! simply stunning...I so wish you would come to the states and teach...like maybe in Missouri? Near St Louis? lol
Posted by: Nancy | April 08, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Your designs are all so beautiful! Even the digestive system! LOL Thanks for the chance to win the patterns! :0)
Posted by: Terry | April 08, 2011 at 10:47 AM
We ALL love a giveaway!
I am so super impressed with the gut model. I mean really impressed. i will remember this when my boys are in high school and have a project...
Does booking on one of your classes in September and flying half way up Australia gets extra points????!!!!
Posted by: Sarah | April 08, 2011 at 10:52 AM
I love them all!! They're beautiful and I would love to win one of your patterns.
Posted by: Deb | April 08, 2011 at 10:59 AM