Link Love: Half Way to the Party
Well last week was just full of little mistakes that I’ve not made in a long time. Seems a month off from computer based work and my brain just turns to mush. This week however I’m determined to break the cycle of “whoops”.
I sewed for myself on the weekend and whipped up 2 dresses. (You can see me wearing one by clicking here.) It felt so good to make something that I could finish quickly and then use straight away. I’ve been hoarding fabrics for the past few years to use for dresses and this year I’m determined to actually sew them. 2 down, 7 to go. *wink*
I’ve also taken control of my health a bit more. I’ve started the 5:2 eating plan and it’s been great! I’m feeling so much better and it suits my natural eating habits (I’m not a breakfast person). I’m seeing a dietitian and this week I’m off for my annual skin check (if you don’t get your skin checked regularly you should!). Life post-hysterectomy is so good… while I’m grateful to my uterus for giving me our son, I’m so glad we’ve parted company.
This week is chock full of appointments and must-do’s so I’d better get off the computer and get the kid off to school! 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: It’s been ages since I made myself a bag and I’m currently obsession over the Range Backpack from Anna at Noodlehead. Click here to read more.
B: I love a good rainbow and this new pattern from Jaybird Quilts is fabulous. Click here to read more.
C: Kirsty at Bonjour Quilts has a new scrap busting pattern and it’s brilliant. Click here to read more.
D: I love a bear paw quilt block and Cath at Wombat Quilts has a great tutorial for making 3.5″ blocks. Click here to read more.
E: I’ve been getting my country on lately and I love this song from Luke Bryan. Click here to get up and dance.
F: I love lasagne and this soup version looks too delicious not to try! Click here to read more.
For the first time ever, we’ll be offering a CASH PRIZE of AUD$500 to one lucky participant in #100Days100Blocks2019. It’s going to be super simple to win and we’ll be sharing more details about it in the coming week. So make sure you’re purchased your pattern and supplies and signed up to play!
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 rainbowing: Rainbows are where it’s at and this is a great stash enhancer bundle. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
B: I’m low-voluming: Alison Glass does it again with this low volume print range. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
C: I’m bundling: Another great stash enhancer if you’re looking to add low volume to your bag of tricks. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
D: I’m pastling: Loving these pastel colours. 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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