Link Love: Back in the Saddle

ByGnomeAngel

After having a week or so away and then spending all of April focused on getting the behind-the-scenes deadline stuff done it’s nice to be back at the keyboard writing again. The year is starting to hot up, shame it’s just for deadlines and not the weather which is doing the opposite. Anyone else use their iron as a source of warmth during winter? I turn mine on and my little studio becomes so nice and toasty. It’s a great incentive to sew during winter.

Raylee and I met last week to talk about all things Camp Sewcial. We put our baby out into the world and then other priorities got in the way (can anyone say “Kinship”?). It was great to catch up and talk about all the things we have planned. (Read below for a behind-the-scenes exclusive!) You’ll be hearing and seeing a lot more about Camp Sewcial over the coming weeks as we share more about who’s coming, what we’ll be doing and giving you some insider looks at the venue and location.

Today however I’m in the office trying to get to the bottom of my inbox and pack all the orders we’ve had over the weekend. I’m continually blown away by your support and I can’t thank you enough for it. On that sappy note, I’m off to huddle around my iron. Wishing you a week filled with love, laughter and much fabric fondling!


We’ve been blown away by the response to our first quilting retreat: Camp Sewcial. If you’re thinking about coming don’t wait to secure your spot. We’d hate for you to miss out! Find out more by clicking here.

If you’d like to book a ticket, but the payment plan options don’t work for you simply reply to this email and let me know and we’ll see if we can work out a personalised payment plan for you. 

If you’re looking for another incentive to book, both Raylee and I are heading to Fall Quilt Market this year and that means we’ll be bringing back lots of yet-to-be-released fabric bundles for campers to see, fondle and win! We’ll also be picking up some exclusive inclusion to the campers welcome bags from some of our favourite designers, businesses and creatives!

A: Sherri, from A Quilting Life, has put together a list of 10 reasons why you should attend a quilting retreat. I’m a fan of #8. Click here to read more.

B: I need to make one of these “Out the door Organisers” by Sew Can She. Click here to read more.

C: I love how smart this pattern is from Ellis & Higgs and you can get it for free. Click here to read more.

D: I’ve been collecting selvedges for years now and this looks like a fun way to use them. Click here to read more.

E: I’ve been listening to this all week and it’s been making me tear up. Click here to get up and dance.

F: I’m making up a batch of this soup today and I can’t wait! Click here to read more.

There’s just over 50 days to go until #100Days100Blocks2019 kicks off and now is the perfect time to get your supplies sorted. To help you make the most of your dollars and shipping we’ve put together some bundles. The following bundles are now available:

Bundle A consists of:

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BUNDLE A FOR AUD$75

Bundle B consists of:

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BUNDLE B FOR AUD$110

Bundle C consists of:

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BUNDLE C FOR AUD$45

Bundle D consists of:

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BUNDLE D FOR AUD$80

From Marti Michell Template Set Bundles – You can order 3 different bundles of the template sets to help you save. Prices start from AUD$65 – Click here to order.

PATTERN BUNDLES – We’ve had a number of requests for a few different combinations of the pattern bundles and so here they are:

If you’d rather order your own selection from the store then use the code “MAYBABIESROCK” to get $10.00 off your order when you order any From Marti Michell Perfect Patchwork products, books and patterns. (Excludes bundles. Elizabeth Hartman patterns are not available to customers outside of Australia.) Code expires 15 May at 11:59pm and can only be used once per customer.

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 advising: If you missed these prints the first time around you really should get them now. The goldfish alone are worth it! Click here to purchase this on Etsy.

B: I’m rainbowing: Loving this rainbow palette. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.

C: I’m singing: Alison Glass has me singing Madonna’s Holiday. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.

D: I’m low-voluming: Perfect fabric bundle of blenders. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.

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.

  • France Dowell has a podcast called The Quiltfiction Podcast. On it Frances reads from her novel-in-progress Friendship Album, 1933. You can find out more about it and listen to it by clicking here.
  • Margaret Eagles has released a book called My Grandma Makes Quilts and it’s about a Grandma and Grandchild who both like to play with fabric but in different ways. You can find out more about the book and purchase a copy by clicking here.
  • The Modern Quilt Show is being held 16 – 18 August 2019 in Kiama NSW. You can find out more information by clicking here. You can also download the flyer by clicking here.
  • Vicki, at My Creative Corner 3, is hosting a 30 day challenge kicking off in April. It’s 30 days of quilting without judgement and it sounds like a great skills and confidence booster. You can find out more by clicking here.

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