December...

December is here and I am counting down the number of quilts I need to complete before Christmas....it feels good to make a list and cross things off.

'Clover' from Lorien quilting.

'Flutterbyes' from Anne Bright.

Christmas carols tonight....

Custom Finished

Lovely custom finished this week.

For Sale...

Handi Quilter Avante 18

Hand guided quilting machine. Only used for demonstrations in shop. Minimal use, beautiful condition. Currently on a 5ft. demonstration table which can be used in the same way as a 'Simply Sixteen'.....quilting in sections on a smaller frame OR you can add a 12ft table to machine. Table extra.

Comes with bobbin winder, bobbins, threads, a pantograph pattern,lessons.....

Call for price.....

Catching Up

Catching up on the quilting pile....bit behind. 'Hollyhock' from Lorien Quilting.

This n That...

Finished a custom and made good progress on another...

Taught a  'Blocks and Borders' quilting class at Thorpes in Newcastle......the girls made good progress.

Had a really enjoyable morning at 'Set on Sewing' in Toukley where Anne finished a quilt.......

We are planning a foundation piecing workshop to be held at 'Set on Sewing' ph 43972373 and speak to Ange to put your name down if you are interested. We will be working on the blocks below.

Jan

Missing in Action

Along time between post. Have just been so busy. A huge highlight has been being one of the judges for the Sydney Quilt Show. A wonderful experience.....and spending a few days at the show with Mum and Miss Beth.

Here I am in front of my quilt,hung in the area reserved for the judges quilts. A project a long time in the making. It gave me a reason to finish it.

Trying to get back to a normal routine now that school hols are over. Way behind!!!

Jan

Finish the week on a high

Another busy week has flown by. Need to get ready now for the Sydney Quilt Show....a few days in Sydney needed for that. 

This week ended on a high note literally. Wallarah Community Band competed in the East Coast Championships Battle of the Bands this long weekend in Newcastle and we won C/D grade....woo hoo!!!

Another finish for the week. Love the bright colours..... 

Quilting today. 

Jan

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day

Back from Tassie....

Back from National Band Championships in Tasmania over the school holidays. Wallarah Community Band competed in 'C' grade and we came 2nd!!!!

This week was a short work week with Anzac Day on Tuesday. The band played at the dawn service and the 10.30 service. Wonderful to participate in with the band.Very special.

Finished a custom...

Yesterday we had our once a term 'Quilt in a Day'. Therese chose the pattern this time. Enjoyed the day. Tumbling blocks....our venue is 'Set on Sewing and Craft' in Toukley. Lovely shop and owner Angela.

 Back to normal this week.
Jan

Wallarah Community Band

Last night Wallarah Community Band played at the beautiful Anglican Church in Mann St Gosford. A stunning venue. Central Coast Brass played their 'Nationals' pieces as did Wallarah Community Band. A  great night....fabulous music.Next week we will be in Tasmania competing in the 'C' grade at nationals. Wish us luck!!!!

Saturday Sewing

We had a lovely Saturday morning of sewing at Ange's new shop 'Set on Sewing and Craft' in Toukley. We have a beginner patchworker who is doing well with a pieced star block.

You are free to bring your own project either patchwork or quilting. Ring Ange if you are interested in attending. 2nd and 4th Sat. of the month. 43972373 We have another 'Quilt in a day' planned for the 29th April, and are in discussions about a quilting workshop.

Some Edge to edges finished....

'Escargot' a Lorien Quilting pattern

'Flutterbyes' by Anne Bright

'Joes Modern Circle' from the Quilters Quilter.

Jan

Custom Finished

Finished a custom quilt.....

and a couple of E-2-E's..... the one below has bubble meander on it and I love how it turned out...

Day off today....
Jan

Passionvine & Popcorn...

 'Passionvine'

'Popcorn'

Band practice ALL day today as we prepare to go to Tassie at Easter this year to play at Nationals.

Jan

Up Next...

Working on this beauty at the moment and made a good start this week.....few more days to go.

Jan

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Work Groove

Settling back into the groove of working from home. Finished a small custom this week along with a couple of E-2-E's. Now is a good time to get an edge -to - edge done....fairly quick turn around.

The Saturday Sewing group has had two lovely Saturday's (2nd and fourth Sat. of month) at 'Set on Sewing and Craft' in Toukley. A great venue ....thanks Ange....and great that we can keep the group together and possibly add new members.

ph. 43972373

I will still be stocking wide backing fabric and wadding. Some lovely new backings came in this week. I will add a page to this blogspot shortly to show the backings that I have and prices.

It has been incredibly hot here.....a really hot summer. Can't wait for autumn. 

Housework followed by clarinet lesson today....stay cool

Jan

Red Shed Move

The move back to the original red shed is complete and I am back at work doing what I love....quilting.

Getting used the the smaller space....can't gain any weight...but all is good. The Edge-to edge pile is growing and the custom quilting pile is shrinking.

Bob dog and Ruby have  reclaimed their role as staff members....really good door bells!

Happy Sunday

Jan

Moving Sale