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
I love that quilt and all your patterns. thanks so much i would love to win one. pleasssseee.
Posted by: Sherry J. | April 10, 2011 at 05:07 AM
I absolutely adore your patterns. I would love to go into the draw and thanks so much for the chance. Thanks too for the Hunny Bunny tutorial, it is one I really want to make.
Posted by: Nancy | April 10, 2011 at 06:29 AM
I love those pillows! The Love one is my favorite. So adorable! And I can't wait to do the bunny! Thanks for the opportunity to win!=)
Posted by: Sandy Narayan | April 10, 2011 at 06:38 AM
In Spring is gorgeous, but then again most of your designs make me feel very springy. They have been on my wish/to-do-list for a while now. Thanks!
Posted by: MIrjam | April 10, 2011 at 06:49 AM
Hi Kellie, You never cease to amaze me with your ideas and creativity! Good on you, please count me in for the draw, thanks.
Posted by: Chriss | April 10, 2011 at 07:00 AM
I want to make the family tree for our new baby's nursery. She arrives in June, so hopefully I will have time! I'd love to win the pattern.
Posted by: Beth | April 10, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Stunningly beautiful quilt and adorable pillows! Thank you also for your post about feet - my Janome foot was making cross eyed :)
Posted by: Liz | April 10, 2011 at 11:38 AM
You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful designs, I am off to the show on Saturday, am looking forward to seeing the new design.
Posted by: Jennifer | April 10, 2011 at 05:34 PM
I happened across you blog a month or so ago. And I just wanted to tell you how amazed I am at your quilts and projects! I love your bright colors, the flowers and butterflies!! You do such beautiful work! I wish I lived in AU so I can see it in person. LOL
Posted by: Dorian | April 10, 2011 at 09:49 PM
Hi Kelly...I too simply adore your flowery quilts and will one day work up the nerve to begin one of the two patterns I own. But truly it is the digestive system I really want. I teach high school science , chem and bio. I have always thought I'd make one but have never done so. Do you have any hints, a pattern...I'd really love to do this. Thanks, Ann (ann.moum@peelsb.com)
Posted by: Ann | April 10, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Love your work. Thank you for the giveaway. It is my birthday on the 12th so hope that it brings me good luck! Best wishes.
Colleen
Posted by: colleen edgar | April 10, 2011 at 11:31 PM
I love your work!
Posted by: SS Sews | April 11, 2011 at 12:12 AM
I love your beautiful patterns, and would love to win one of them. You may send me all three of them if you want to ;-)
Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Laila L. Stenbrenden | April 11, 2011 at 12:46 AM
The patterns are sure lovely and a treat to all quilt lovers. I would sure like to win one of your patterns.
Thanks for the opportunity
Posted by: Coby | April 11, 2011 at 01:36 AM
One of my favorite things to do on a quilt is applique so this one is for me.....is there a kit for this? Also, where can I order the pattern for this more than awesome, fantastical, gorgeous, beautiful, amazing quilt?
Posted by: Sheila | April 11, 2011 at 03:48 AM
I am always amazed by your work!
Posted by: Kata | April 11, 2011 at 04:33 AM
Love the Spring quilt, I want the pattern for it! Hopefully it will be available in the US soon. Love the pillows too. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Kate | April 11, 2011 at 06:31 AM
Wow, you are right, they do look daunting. But it would be fun to win a pattern, so we'll see. :)
Posted by: Cmdoduck | April 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM
I love your patterns and would love to win one! I was just in Wisconsin this past week and saw a sample of one of your patterns hanging in a quilt shop. I recognized it as yours even before I read the tag!
Posted by: Darlene B | April 11, 2011 at 11:44 AM
My friend and I just booked the last two places for your weekend course in August at Blueberries, which we are both very much looking forward too and I was all inspired and jumped online to see what other gorgeous pieces of yours I could find. I would love to win a pattern but I think In Spring is defintely going to have come home with me soon.
Posted by: nicky | April 11, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Hi Kellie
Wow what a beautiful quilt. HAve fun with the kids on holiday. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Sherrie | April 11, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Wow your quilts are stunning!! They are truly amazing I wish you could do a tutorial for us Canadians. As we can't come and take a class with you. Thanks for inspiring us. Sandi
Posted by: sandi olson | April 11, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Oh, how I would love the Family Tree pattern. I'm usually intimidated by your incredible designs and applique, but I love this pattern so much I'd be brave enough to take the leap!
Posted by: Beth T. | April 11, 2011 at 03:33 PM
I think your talent is making me think "Oh yes, I can do that"a and then discovering...I can, thank you :)
Posted by: SewHappyJan | April 11, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Beautiful! I love them all.
Posted by: Sue Goodin | April 12, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Ooooh! I love them all. Thank you for the chance to win your projects are gorgeous.
Posted by: amy holmes | April 12, 2011 at 04:42 AM
The gut is amazing! Wow. =)
Thanks for a chance to win one of your lovely patterns!
Posted by: Anita | April 12, 2011 at 04:52 AM
Oh the quilt is wonderful - I would love to win one of your beautiful patterns! Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Sallee from NH | April 12, 2011 at 06:52 AM
Your designs are so amazing and the flowery ones are the just stunningly intricate! But the Family Tree pattern is the one I've desperately been looking for.
Since I saw the Family Tree popping up on your site I've been scouring your site, your shop, other shops several times to find out where I could purchase the pattern. Maybe it was sold out, maybe it appeared in a magazine...why couldn't I find it??? (Has it only been available at your classes?)
Now it's a random giveaway...please let it be me!
Kellie, I would love to see this pattern in your shop.
Jenny
Posted by: Jenny Yim | April 12, 2011 at 09:21 AM
I love your patterns! In Spring is beautiful.
Posted by: Janine | April 12, 2011 at 10:10 AM
I love your patterns especially family tree.
Posted by: Penny G | April 12, 2011 at 11:25 AM
I love these patterns, I think I have to try one. Especially I like the flowers and the little bugs.
Posted by: Elisabeth Bürki | April 12, 2011 at 02:58 PM
So colorful! So precise! Amazing work!!! It's hard to believe that somebody can make such perfect and beautiful things! I am extremely impressed and inspired by your work!
Posted by: Boriana | April 12, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Thanks for the giveaway, choosing just one would be difficult, they're all so pretty!
Posted by: kel | April 12, 2011 at 03:47 PM
Love your new quilt. I'll be at AQC on Thursday so I'll definitely keep an eye out. Love your cushions. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Samelia's Mum | April 12, 2011 at 03:51 PM
thank you for the chance! i'm lovin those guts .....a bio majors dream. can i win those instead?? :))
Posted by: angelina | April 12, 2011 at 06:52 PM
What a beautiful quilt! Love your applique. I would love to win any of your patterns!
Posted by: Connie | April 12, 2011 at 11:32 PM
How lovely and FUN! I would really like to give any one of these patterns a try. I have never done this form of raw edge applique...there's always a first, right?! ; )
Posted by: Piecefully, Pam | April 12, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Hi Kellie,
All your designs are stunning. I am trying to learn machine quilting with your patterns and it is a funny work.
Keep doing this awesome job.
Thanks.
Posted by: MartaC | April 13, 2011 at 03:24 AM
I have just now found your site and am in love with these patterns. you are very talented. love the intestines too :)
Posted by: mean sarah jean | April 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM
All of your projects are truly beautiful! What I wouldn't give to be a recipient of one of your works of art! I wish you would film a short video of your free motion quilting tips/techniques for us folks living outside of Australia who can't attend one of your workshops....or better yet, publish a CD...I'd buy it!!! I recently scooped up four of your patterns at a shop in North Carolina. I've been following your blog for some time now and really love the things you create. You inspire me to try things I normally would not. Thank you.
Posted by: Rita Gregg | April 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM
I love your patterns - received two for Christmas this past year. I felt very fortunate. I would love to win one of these great patterns. Thank you.
Posted by: Phyllis Shand | April 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM
ooh! I can't decide! They are all my favourite, But as I am also researching my family tree in my "spare" time, I would have to go with that one. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Posted by: DaisyJulz | April 13, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Wish I could go to AQC to see your gorgeous creations!
Posted by: Kirsten N | April 13, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Love all your work! Love to win!
Quilthugs!
Posted by: Carolina H | April 13, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Wow Kellie, the digestive tract is scarily realistic!! I think I like your quilts and patterns much better.
Posted by: Bronwyn Walkley | April 13, 2011 at 07:46 PM
The three pillow are all gorgeous, thank you for a chance to win a pattern.Keep designing Kellie!
xx Cate
Posted by: Cate M | April 13, 2011 at 10:02 PM
I Love...Love...Love them ALL!!!How I wish i could win one of your fabulous patterns.
Posted by: Teresa Felgueiras | April 14, 2011 at 04:56 AM
I do so loev your patterns - I wish I could get them more easily in the UK!
Posted by: Claire Griffin | April 14, 2011 at 07:26 AM
I love your work! So beautiful! :)
Posted by: Kristen | April 14, 2011 at 09:04 AM