"Vignette In Stitches"

Hi All,

I have started a journey...to make Leanne Beasley's "Vignette In Stitches" Block of the Month Quilt...it is so pretty and the fabrics and threads are gorgeous.

I have purchased everything and have been busy putting it all together, so that I can begin the stitching...which for me is good, because I love projects that are portable and you can take them everywhere...to work...to church...to stitch in's or craft groups...where ever and when ever...that way you get lots done!!

Here are some of my starting pictures.... hope you get inspired too....you can pick up a copy of Leanne's beautiful magazine "Vignette In Stitches" from Quilt Fabric Delights or Gail B's Patchwork Shop in Bayswater, Victoria...

Enjoy Your Journey...

Till Next Time...Stay Safe

Sharni xx

Journalling My Quilts....

I have decided that this year, I am going to 'journal' all of the quilts that I make for the year. I am keeping samples of all the fabrics I use and making sure that I take photos of my progress as I make them. It will just remind me down the track how I made them, the fabric ranges that I used, inspiration, etc... I even found scrapbooking papers and embellishments to finish off the 'look' of the page.

Here are two of the quilts that I have made already this year.... and how I am going to 'journal' the quilts.

"The Conservatory" Quilt

"Dandelion Fields" Quilt

Hope you find some inspiration that will help you 'journal' your own work...for future generations to be able to see and appreciate!!

Happy Quilting

Stay Safe...

Sharni xoxo

Parties, Engagements and Weddings...Plural!!

Well....I have come to the part of my life where I now have 2 children engaged and planning weddings in the near and distance future!!

It is a real exciting time in their lives as they follow their hearts and wishes for the perfect wedding and married life beyond that.

I have the pleasure of planning at least one of these weddings, as my eldest daughter is getting married in March 2012...my son is getting married in 2013, and maybe if I'm lucky I will be able to help out with that as well...but first things first!!

Planning can be fun or it can be stressful...I'm going for fun!!

Firstly, the engagement party for my daughter...retro inspired, rock'n'roll, 50's party theme...fun!!

I have been looking and buying things from all sorts of websites, that we need for the party and have found some rippers!! I'm not giving away too much...until after the event when I will post photos, but I will give an excellent website of some fun party gear...not only for engagements or weddings, but kids and adults alike....

www.twiggi.com.au

Till next time

Stay safe

Sharni xoxo

Secret Stitching...

Over the past few weeks I have been busy stitching together a quilt to go off to 'Country Threads", so therefore can't show you any pictures, but it looks really good! I can say if you like applique you will enjoy it and if you like the colour purple and green, then you might just have to make it. So as soon as I can show you pictures I will, but look out for it in 'Country Threads" magazine sometime this winter!!

Jane's Roses...

Had a lovely lunch on Sunday with all the family at my sister-in-law's house and sitting on the table in a glass vase were these beautiful pink roses...I just had to take a photo of them...

"Dandelion Fields Quilt"

Wow...I had no idea it had been so long since I last wrote something on my blog...just goes to show how busy I've been lately....

I have just finished a quilt called "Dandelion Fields", using Saffron Craig's fabrics, a good Aussie girl's fabric designs... yeh! for local designers!! It has beautiful hot pink parrots and gorgeous bright yellow flowers...the colour combination - stunning!!

It is just a simple design, but it's striking when it is all put together and only took a few days to complete!!

I am also ready to submit my latest design to "Country Threads" magazine...so look out for it in coming months...a little different, but if you like applique and all things country...I think you will like it....

Now....what to stitch next....

Completely Surrounded...

There is nothing better than being completely surrounded by things that give you pleasure...and help you create...mine just happens to be my sewing room...and my fabric collection...

Just to buy a small amount of fabric...to add to the collection....

To have buttons that are colour co-ordinated like a rainbow....

Creation...