For all those 'Tilda' fanatics; here are some inspiration photos from her new book...released in the UK, but not available here yet...just to get the juices going.....hope you enjoy... I have just ordered some off the fabrics featured in these photos...when they arrive, which I can't wait I will take a photo of them and post them so you can all see them...should be beautiful and I am so excited....

Vintage Blooms...

I have recently started attending a class...once a month...on a Saturday morning...a class just for me to indulge in something that I love and don't get a lot of time to do...stitching and applique.

The quilt I am working on a block at a time is actually called "Funky Flowers" by Michelle McKillop. The original quilt is made in very bright colours, but I have decided to do it in more muted shades, reproduction fabrics and therefore I am calling it 'Vintage Blooms'.

I have finished the first block...

Summer Is For The Birds....

Summer and daylights savings seem to have an odd effect on the birds of our neighbourhood...they decide it is time to wake earlier than all of the rest of nature...including us humans!

But the sound reminds me that summer is fast approaching....

So I decided to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon making some little birds to put in my new birdcage...aren't they cute...and these ones don't chirp and sing in the morning..they just look cute...

More From Glen Harrow Stitch In 2009

Just wanted to share some more photos from the day we had at Glen Harrow Gardens - Spring Stitch In...
Some of Leanne's beautiful work... her pin cushions and doilies...looking forward to making these!
Leanne's quilt "Merry and Bright"...

Thanks and happy stitching

Sharni x

Spring Stitch In At Glenharrow Gardens 2009

Well, it came and it went...a wonderful full day of stitching, eating and catching up with old friends and making new friends at Glenharrow Gardens in the beautiful area of Belgrave...and thankyou to Rosalie, Leanne and of course Nel! the organiser for yet again a great event. Even though it did rain...we had the fires to warm us and the company to keep us all entertained...Thankyou!

Rosalie and Leanne welcoming us to the "Spring Stitch In 2009"...



This was just some of morning tea...looks unreal! Blue Cheese in a round with Apricots and Raisins in a Pomegrante reduction...oh my God!



Some of Rosalie's work from her forth coming book...




My favourite photo....isn't she just cute!!


Some more inspiration...




Oh! and My amazing lunch!...

Hannah's Formal...

Well, tonight is Hannah my youngest daughters formal at school...we spent the afternoon getting her hair done at 'Natural Chique' in Mt Evelyn and then home for makeup, nails and the dressing up...just thought you would like to see her dress...I must admit I made the dress and it rocks!!

Beautiful Girl!!

Australian Vintage Living

Look at my fantastic new book that I bought "Australian Vintage Living" by Bonnie Masefau...filled with beautiful glossy photos of vintage inspired rooms...this chick is an Aussie born interior designer...who's greatest gift is to inspire other women live amongst things that are useful and things that are beautiful...(see my mantra top of page!!)...hope you enjoy the pictures.... book is available through Brolga Publishing.

I'm Back...

I have to apologise that I have been off line for the past few weeks as my computer was in for repairs...I have been rather busy during that time finishing off a few projects...here are a few to show...


Nastassja's 21st birthday quilt finally finished...9 months later!! It is called "Retro Rave"...

A sneak peek at "Love Story"...

I would also like to let all my readers know that "Sandlyn House" in Mooroolbark are now stocking my patterns...thankyou guys for believing in me and my work...

Autumn Days....

While driving into my street today, this beautiful tree caught my eye....a great reminder of autumn and the changing of the leaves on the trees...what a celebration!

My Travel Journal is finished....

I have been working very hard to finish my travel journal and now it is finally done...the outside covers are all stitched and completed...I added a few pockets inside for extra things that I might collect during my travels...like ticket stubs or tokens...I am off on a weekend away in Geelong this weekend, so it is going to have another location added to its pages soon...hope you like!

My Travel Journal Pt 2...

Today I finished off the pages of my travel journal...this is a great way to keep all the information together on the places that you've been..as you can see by these few pages, I have even included the fabrics that I bought and where I bought them...then if I ever need more fabric I know where to go!

My Travel Journal...

I thought that while I was on holidays I should finish some projects that I started on my last holiday... so today I am trying to finish of my travel journal from our trip to Bright and Beechworth...it is so much work pasting and cutting, arranging and designing where the photos and memorabilia will go on my pages...that this is as far as I got today....tomorrow I will finish the outside cover and pockets...so stay tuned!!

My work in progress..

Mother's Day...

Today is Mother's Day...so I thought to show you my latest work which is in "Country Threads" this month...it is my tribute to my mum...the bravest and most courageous person in my life...my mum is the one who taught me how to sew...who invested in me and nutured this talent that I am blessed to have and be able to share...so thankyou mum! And Happy Mother Day!!

My two girls took me to the movies..we saw "The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past", it was light and funny and we had a great afternoon...thanks my Nastassja and Hannah, beautiful girls!!

Holidays...and Stitching....Here I Come!!

Well, I can happily say that I am now on 3 weeks holidays...I am thoroughly exhausted and really tired today though as I am sure I will be for a few days...I have finished closing Lincraft at Knox and now I am home and ready to begin some new projects...holidays are great for starting new things, that I have held of for the last 6 months or so until I have had time to get it all together and begin...I am starting Nastassja's 21st birthday quilt, which is a black, red and white retro quilt, her 21st was in November last year...so it has taken awhile to get going...the fabrics are funky and so far I have done a few and they look great...I really happy with them...here is a photo of my work so far...

The Flying Teapot Cafe...

On Sunday 19th April I visited the eclectic and very visual cafe in the heart of Ballan, Victoria, about 20 minutes from Bacchus Marsh. Not only do they serve wonderful coffee and cake.. but in every room of this house/cafe..is a feast for the eyes.

In one room there is everything vintage...

In another room is a collection of costumes and decorated bras...left over from a recent exhibition...

But the best part is the garden...everywhere you walk and look...there are interesting mosiac walls, seats and collections...