Link Love: Organisation & Quilt Blocks

That little cold I thought I had under control last week has turned into acute sinusitis and I’ve been laid low for the past 4 or so days. I have a new found appreciation for the modern marvel that is antibiotics. I’m on the mend and taking it easy, but boy what I wouldn’t give for a month free of illness or drama these days. The weather has turned decidedly autumnal despite Canberra hitting an all time high of 31°C last week. I’m loving the cooling down and the foliage changing colours, but I’m bracing myself for a long, dark and cold winter. It’s funny, when I moved here 14 years ago I was so rapt with the changing seasons, but as time has gone on and I’ve gotten older I really struggle with the weather. I need natural light and winter is so dark.

The thing that will get me through is knowing that come October our little family will be jetting off for 4 weeks in the United States. A new adventure for all of us. Every so often I remember that we’re going and a new wave of excitement and trepidation hits me. We’ll be there for the election, which neither of us had considered when booking our flights and I’ve got to say it could be a historic time to be in America.

I keep thinking of all the amazing people I’m going to finally get a chance to meet and exchange a laugh with in person instead of via a computer screen. I’m nervous and excited but I know it’s going to be fabulous. It’s such a rare treat and I’m really looking forward to sharing it with my boys. I haven’t done any more planning since the first flurry of activity and bookings so I really need to get back on to that before it’s too late.

For now though I’m concentrating on getting through my to-do list, taking my antibiotics, getting more vitamins and resting when I can. I hope you have a fabulous week filled with love, laughter and fabric fondling!

FUN THINGS TO CLICK ON

How sweet and adorable is this snack mat from Minki’s Work Table. Click here to get the tutorial.
Lucy from Charm About You has released her needle case pattern, Stitchy Pie, and it’s fabulous. Click here to find out more.
I love sending mail and these cute scissors are the perfect envelope accessory. Click here to get the tutorial.
This box pouch is photo worthy (see what I did there?) and it’s a free tutorial. Click here to get the tutorial.
I’m tired of losing things in my handbag so I’m thinking this on-the-go organiser from Crazy Little Projects might be what I need. Click here to get the tutorial.
Love the impact from this quilt block from Missouri Star Quilt Company. Click here to get the tutorial.

COMMUNITY CORK BOARD

I met Alyce from Kit and Clowder at Spotlight’s National Craft Month Event in Melbourne last week and she is amazing! She teaches online colouring in classes for those looking to take their skills from just staying in the lines to making works of art. Check out her work and find out more about the classes by clicking here.
Canberra Quilters Inc. are celebrating their 40th Anniversary in 2016 and to mark the occasion they’re holding a “Celebrate 40 Challenge”. It’s open to Australian and New Zealand Residents, with 40 quilts (quilts must be 40cm x 100cm) being selected to hang at the 2016 Annual Member’s Exhibition. (You don’t have to be a member to enter!) It’s a great challenge and you can find out more or enter by clicking here.

Want something included on the Community Cork Board, then why not drop me an email and if it’s applicable to the GnomeAngel community I’ll share it. It can be anything from a local fate, a charity raffle, a class you’re teaching, a pattern you’ve released, a sew-a-long you’re involved in to a community event that’s happening. Be sure to send me as much detail as you can and links to any applicable websites. I do not have any affiliation with the information provide, it is done so as a community service only. Click here to email me.

SPONSOR MESSAGES

Sizzix have the perfect set for hosting a Bohemian Tea Party. You can get all the tutorials to make this amazing decorating, card and invitation set for free by clicking here.
Fat Quarter Shop have released their new monthly subscription service: Sew Sampler. It looks amazing and I love that unlike other subscriptions this one comes with all the information you need to make a quilt. Each month contains a quilt block recipe card that you can use to make a full 12 block quilt. Genius! You can find out more by clicking here.
Don’t forget there’s still time to win £200 worth of product from Sizzix just by clicking this link and going on an Easter Egg hunt. Good luck!

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