Link Love: When the rains came…
Today my thoughts are with those that are in North Queensland dealing with the biggest rainfall on record and it’s impacts. The town I grew up in, and my family are still located in, is under water in places I’ve never even seen water go to. Lucky for me my love ones and their homes are safe, but there are other families who haven’t fared as well. My heart and prayers go out to them.
It seems somewhat frivolous to be talking about creative pursuits and returning to school when I know that there are others today dealing with devastation. So, I’m going to sign off early today and focus on spending the last day of the school holidays with one of the people I love the most on this planet. Wishing you a week filled with love, laughter and much fabric fondling!
Details about which quilt pattern we’ll be using for this year’s #100Days100Blocks have been announced and you can find out more about it by clicking here.
If you’re looking for motivation to get clicking then check out these sneak peek’s of the 2 versions of the quilt that are included in the pattern.
A: I’ve been obsessed with the Trinket Quilt ever since Alison Glass Design’s launched it and now you can get it as a kit AND there’s free shipping at the moment. Click here to read more.
B: I love this fun play on a shooting star quilt pattern by Robin Pickens. Click here to read more.
C: A quick and easy pattern from Suzy Quilts. Click here to read more.
D: This simple and quick tutorial from Canoe Ridge Creations is a great project if you’re looking to declare your love. Click here to read more.
E: Our 6.5yo is obsessed with this song at the moment. I love seeing him dancing around to it. Click here to get up and dance.
F: I’m totally making and serving this with dinner tonight, it looks so fresh and delicious. Click here to read more.
I love to share the cool things that I find during my week of surfing the internet window-shopping and splurging. Here’s my top 4 from this week:
A: I’m adoring: I love this bundle of solids from Fabric Bubb that coordinates with Alison Glass’ Road Trip. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
B: I’m meowing: These hungry felines were just too cute not to share. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
C: I’m stashing: Looking for some stash enhancement or maybe even stash starting, then check out these bundles from Polka Dot Tea. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
D: I’m purring: I love this mix of botanical details and kittens from Dear Stella. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
The response to doing a Scrappy Trip Around the World Sew-along was overwhelming and so I’ve spent time this week organising our first (informal) sew-along of 2019. You can find out all about it, including the pattern details, colouring sheet, fabric requirements and quilt inspiration by clicking here.
You can find the latest information about the following events by clicking the on the relevant link below:
I love seeing the quilts and projects that are made during my sew-alongs or from my book and I’ve decided I’m going to start sharing them with you all so that you can see the amazing work being done within this fabulous creative community. If you’d like to have your work shared please reply to this email with 1 photo of your work made during one of my events, from one of my patterns or from my book. Make sure the image is well lit and clearly shows your work so people can truly appreciate your handy work. Include the details of what you’ve made and it could end up on my blog and in one of my newsletters. If you have any questions, reply to this email and we’ll get it sorted together.
Have you got an event, a charity drive, a pattern release, a class schedule or something else that you think my community would be interested in hearing about? Why not drop me a line and let me know – I’d love to share it with my readers. Click here to email me.
- Caitlin, from @caitlinpoldin, is hosting a #YearofMiniQuilts sewing event on Instagram. You can find out more by clicking here.
- Dara, from Stitched Quilting Co., is hosting a Pixel Heart Quilt-along and you can find out all the details by clicking here.
- Quilt Making with Melanie Traylor is hosting the Carolina Mingle Quilt-along and you can find out all the details by clicking here.
- Eastwood Patchwork Quilters Exhibition will be held on the first weekend in May, 2nd to 5th May 2019 at Brush Farm House Lawson Street Eastwood, 10.00am to 4.00pm each day. An amazing range of quilts will be on exhibition, together with a well-stocked handicraft stall. The marquee will provide covered comfort for the delicious morning and afternoon teas from the café. There will be various vendors on site with the latest quilting supplies.
- Kristy at Quiet Play has kicked off 2019 with a bang. She’s launched her own FPP pattern club and it’s a corker. Click here to find out more.
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