Batik

 

 

I've seen a couple of very good uses

of batik fabrics lately

so I thought I had better show you

the range of batik fabric that

it in stock at the moment.

 

 

Plenty to choose from.

 

I would like to wish everyone a very happy

and safe new year.

If you can watch some fireworks,

a definite favourite of mine.

 

I'm giving myself a weekend off.

So the shop will be closed from 12 noon

on Saturday and not open again until 9 am

on Wednesday January 2nd.

See you then.

 

happy stitching jenni



Week Two

 

 

Progress report for

Star a day

 

 

another 7 blocks done, so far so good.

If anyone would like to join me,

the templates are available from

"Somerset Patchwork and Quilting".

 

happy stitching jenni



Merry Christmas

 

 

I would like to wish you all a wonderful and safe

Christmas. May all your celebrations be full

of joy and may 2013 be one of dreams fulfilled

and many beautiful quilts.

 

 

Thank you for dropping by and reading my

blog and for the support you give

throughout the year.

 

happy stitching jenni



More stitching

 

 

I thought I would share a little

bit more Christmas stitching.

 

 

I'm calling them peace doves but click on

 the picture for a better view, or use your

imagination and believe me.

The stand is a gift from Chris.

Many thanks

I think these will stay around longer than

Christmas.

 

happy stitching jenni 



Sparkles

 

 

Panda have a great fun new Christmas yarn.

It looks like tinsel, but is lovely and soft.

To be used for everything from gift wrapping

and decorations to knitted stockings or

dog coats and everything in between.

 

 

In a great range of colours with a project book

available also.

 

happy stitching jenni



Week One

 

 

A new challenge has started,

seven days and seven stars.

 

 

Lets hope I keep up the pace for the

rest of the year.

I am trying to work out some kind

of routine.

 

happy stitching jenni



Good Bye

 

 

Today we say good bye to our friend Brooke,

a girl who touched the heart of everyone she knew,

and who knew what she was up to next.

 

 

 

We miss you.



Rudy

 

 

A bit more Christmas stitching

this time a softie

 

 

A pattern by Mellie and Me.

 

 

A couple of old favourites out of the

cupboard again. Great to see them every year.

 

happy stitching jenni

 



Taa Daa

 

 

Not a finish but well on the way.

The peace cranes are finally together,

 

and pinned ready to quilt!!!!

But when will it get quilted?

 

 

happy stitching jenni

 

 

 



Almost time

 

My next big project is

STAR A DAY

one 3'' lemoyne star everyday for one year.

I have a start date planned.

But I must finish the peace cranes first.

 

 

This is the fabric I have chosen for the

background of the stars, after a few

 different fabrics being in the running.

I love it.

Time to wash and press it then back to work on the cranes.

 

happy stitching jenni

 



Patchwork with busy fingers

 

 

Don't forget that I have a large

range of papers for

english paper piecing.

Pattern packs, glue pens,

needles and thread.

 

 

A great summer project, or Christmas

gift.

 

 

happy stitching jenni



Peace Cranes

 

 

I feel like I've not touched the

 sewing machine for so long.

But finally I'm back to the

peace cranes.

 

 

The rows are together.

With the heat of the next few days,

the air conditioner and sewing machine

will be running hot.

Hopefully the sashings will be together

and the peace cranes will look a bit

more like a quilt.

 

happy stitching jenni



Friendship

 

 

In an evening class at Stanford University, the last lecture was on the

mind-body connection, the relationship between stress and disease.

The speaker said that one of the best things a man could do for his

health is to be married, whereas one of the best things a woman could

do for her health was to nurture her friendships with her girlfriend.

Women connect with each other differently, provide support that can

help each other deal with stress and difficult life experiences.

Physically this  "girlfriend time" helps to create more Serotonin,

a neurotransmitter that helps combat depression and can create

a feeling of well being. This is a VERY GOOD thing for

our health.

 

So every time we sit and sew with your friends,

pat yourself on the back and congratulate yourself

for doing something good for your health

We are very very lucky.

 

 

Happy stitching jenni



Christmas Quilt

 

 

There is still time [just] to get a new

quilt done for Christmas.

 

 

Or maybe get a head start on next year.

Very limited stock available for these kits and only $150.00

 

 

I have mentioned I enjoy Christmas stitching, so this

could be the project for you.

 

happy stitching jenni

 



Sampler Quilt

 

 

The grand reveal of this years challenge

"Sampler Quilt With a Difference"

was a great success.

 

with every quilt so different from the last

 

 

Congratulations to Jenny, Chris and Margot

for winning the lucky draws.

Could this be the start of next years challenge?

 

 

 

happy stitching jenni

 



  



Christmas stitching

 

 

Melbourne Cup is over for another year.

No winner picked again,but I was a fun day,

and the rain held off long enough.

 

So it's time to start thinking Christmas.

I'm not a fan of the rush of the silly

season but I do enjoy some Christmas stitching.

I do have some lovely small [and larger]
Christmas project in the shop at the moment,
get started before it does become
 the mad rush of the silly season.

Sorry no pictures, blogger and I are not
talking to each other at the moment [once again]


happy stitching jenni 



So Cute

 

Puppies are my favourite

 

 

How could you resist these.

I'm sure they come house trained.

 

 

 

happy stitching jenni

 

 

 

 



Only one week to go

 

Grand reveal for the
"Sampler Quilt with a difference"

is only one week away.

 

 

I have had a sneaky look at a couple of the quilts/quilt tops

already. They look great.

 

 

See you on the 10th with your quilt.

Maybe with an extra surprise or two.

 

happy stitching jenni

 



Catch up

 

 

A bit of a catch up on what I've been sewing,

or at least playing with.

ALL of the peace cranes are finally finished.

I've enjoyed making them, but they do take a long time.

 

Next came the placement of the blocks,

this also take me a long time.

Can't have two that are similar together,

or even close.

 

 

Then the cutting of  sashing, cornerstones and borders.

Some blue and some assorted asian fabrics,

again I had to have a good variety of colours and prints.

A new cutting blade makes all the difference,

why do we leave it so long between changes.

 

 

Now just to get to the sewing machine,

sounds easy.

 

happy stitching jenni

 



Back to normal

 

The sale is over so it's back to normal,

what ever that is.
 

New fabric arriving all the time.

 

 

 

 A great pooh bear panel with tigger. 

 

 

Three co-ordinating fabrics.

 

 

happy stitching jenni



SALE CONTINUES

 

The SALE continues

 

One week to go of the

sale

until 12 o'clock on

Saturday  27th of October

 

ALL PATCHWORK FABRIC $10.00 mt

 

ALL FAT 1/4S $2.00 EACH

 

20% OFF ALL QUILT BACKING

 

20% OFF ALL DRESS FABRIC

 

SELECTED ITEMS 1/2 MARKED PRICE

 

happy stitching jenni

 



Tin Love

 

Yes I have a love of tins. With new tins like these

from Gutermann, how could anyone blame me.

 

 

3 different designs and colours

 

 

These would make a great gift,

or even a special treat for yourself.

 

 

happy stitching jenni

 

 

 

 

 

10 Good Reasons

 

10 Good Reasons To Buy Fabric

 

 

1.      It insulates the cupboard where it is kept

2.     It keeps the economy moving. It is my duty

to support cotton farmers, textile mills and

quilt shops.

3.     It is less expensive and more fun than

psychiatric care.

4.     I'm participating in a contest - the one who dies

with the most fabric wins.

5.     It keeps without refrigeration, you don't have to

cook it to enjoy it you never have to feed it,

change it, wipe its nose or walk it.

6.     Because I'm worth it.

7.     Like dust, it's good for protecting previous

empty spaces in the house, like the ironing

board, the laundry basket and the dining room

table.

8.     It's not immoral, illegal or fattening. It calms the

nerves, gratifies the soul and  makes me feel

good.

9.     Because it's on sale.

9.     Buy it now before your husband retires and goes

with you on all your shopping trips.

 

happy stitching jenni

Charity Quilts

 

Ruth and Margot have been very busy

making quilts for the Corowa Hospital Nursing Home.

 

 

This is one that I have quilted

 

 

and this is another.

 

I've lots count of how many quilts these two

busy ladies have made.

Pactchworkers are just the nicest people,

giving up so much of their time, energy

and fabric for so many worth while

causes.

 

happy stitching jenni

 



Long Weekend

 

It's lovely to have a break, a little extra time for

 

 

Pinning the next hand quilting project, but

 I won't start stitching

until next winter. Finally the weather have changed 

for the better, and it is getting a little warm to be sitting

under a quilt.

Some gardening happened.

I even did some house work, I don't have pictures

but the kitchen drawers are a [little] bit

neater

Finally  the last of the peace cranes are together.

Time to get serious about sashing and borders.

 

happy stitching jenni

 

 

  



Challenge

 

Don't forget ladies it's less than

3 weeks until the A4 challenge is due for

show and tell. I've had a sneak peek

at a couple and I'm [once again] amazed

at the different ideas people have.

 

Speaking of challenges, remember these,

and

Sampler Quilt With A Difference.

November 10th

is show and tell day for our quilt tops,

or maybe finished quilts.

Don't forget what a great display a group of

these would make at our quilt show.

 

happy stitching jenni.

 



Tell me this won't happen to us!!!!!

 

Three sisters aged 92, 94 and 96 live in a house together.

 

One night the 96 year old draws a bath. She puts her foot in and pauses.

 

She yells to the other sisters, "Was I getting in or out of the bath?"

 

The 94 year old yells back, "I don't know. I'll come up and see."

 

She starts up the stairs and pauses "Was I going up the stairs or down?"

 

The 92 year old is sitting at the kitchen table having tea listening to her sisters.

 

She shakes her head and says, "I sure hope I never get that forgetful," she knocks on wood.

 

She then yells, "I'll come up and help both of you as soon as I see who's at the door."

 

 

happy stitching jenni

 

More sewing

 

This week I have been sewing

more tumbling blocks,

another 4 peace cranes,

and the hand quilting of my

medallion quilt is done.

Now for the binding, and a sleeve so it can

hang at our quilt show. Only 6 months away.

 

happy stitching jenni

 

 



Favorites

 

This week I ould like to show you

my current range of favorite

fabrics. I'd like to do something

with all of them.

of course the red is my favorite

favorite, but the grey and black

are also making me think

about what project I could use them in.

Maybe this could work.

I've been a little bit hooked on

shoo fly since we did it in the

''sampler quilt with a difference''

a few months ago.

 

happy stitching jenni

 

 

 



Happy Birthday

 

Saturday was the 10th birthday celebrations

for Corowa Quilters.

What a great day.

Balloons

Streamers

Cake

Prizes

Singing

Chocolate

More Cake

Inaugural members

Show and Tell of items made over the

past 10 years

A day of fun and friendship

Thanks to all the ladies [and men]

who made the day possible

 

happy stitching jenni

Mystery Quilt

 

Not a lot of sewing this week,

busy with unbloggy things.

But I do have a finish.

 The mystery quilt that we did a few months ago
as a workshop.
Yes as the tutor I should have  had
my quilt finished before now but better
later than never.



 

I am having sooooo much trouble uploading

photos, You will just have to trust me, It is finished

and I am very pleased with the feather

border.

I need a young person to sort out this

 photo/computer/blogger problem for me.

just a reminder of what the quilt looked

like when we started.

 

happy stitching jenni

 

Lots of Dots

 

More new fabric this week

A fantastic range of 26 different colours, all dotty.

Something for everyone, 3 reds for my latest

obsessionthat I'm trying to keep under control,

[not very successfull]y.

 

happy stitching jenni.

 

 

 

 

 



You're Invited

 

Happy Birthday to us.

Corowa Quilters are celebrating their

10th birthday this month.

A birthday party will be held on

Saturday September 8th

at Kalianna - corner Redlands rd and Guy st

Corowa.

Morning tea will be provided.

Bring along one item of show and tell from

the early days.

 

See you Saturday.

 

happy stitching jenni



A bit of everything

 

This weeks sewing have been not much of anything

but a little of lots.

starting with the usual 4 peace cranes,

getting close to the end of making cranes,

then on to sashings and corner stones.

But not quite yet.

Then out came the tumbling blocks again.

Slowly growing.

A little bit of machine quilting of the

mystery quilt.

A bit of hand quilting.

Finished the cross hatched applique

border and started on the 2 small borders

then onto the outer half square triangle pieced

border.

 A finish. Only a small one.

A knitted scarf.

A little bit of getting ahead of myself.

Marking a quilt for hand quilting with a stencil

I got at the quilt and craft fair back in July.

My next project.

 

happy stitching jenni