Link Love: Down for the Count

Well, that was a week and a half! Our little guy turned 7 last week and we spent the week getting ready to celebrate, celebrating and then recovering from celebrating. I am back in the throes of illness with my cough returning and now I think I might actually have the flu. Last week I found out the true meaning of motherly love when I forced myself out of bed to bake 4 dozen cupcakes, 2 dozen chocolate crackles and prepare party food for 50+ adults and kids. Why is it always the way that we get sick when we can least afford it?

On the positive side I managed to make it through party set up, party and party aftermath before collapsing back into bed and spending all Sunday curled up sleeping and trying to get my fluids up. I feel marginally better today, but after a very stern talking to from Hubby I’m now taking everything off my plate that is non-essential so that I can be fighting fit for my 2 trunk shows later this week. I’ve cancelled my attendance at Bible Study, the P+C meeting, a day trip to Sydney for the Quilt & Craft Fair and all my studio work. Hubby is posting orders and dealing with essential emails after he gets home from work and I’m going to do nothing but rest, drink water, take my medications and force myself to let my body heal. 

As a small business owner it’s crippling when you’re unwell. If I don’t do it, it doesn’t get done. But I’ve learned the hard way that if I keep forcing myself it’ll just make it worse and have a bigger impact on things in the long run. I’ve had this cough and cold now since the start of May and I need it gone. So enough whinging, here’s this week’s links and love and I’m off to bed. Wishing you a week filled with love, laughter and much fabric fondling!

I will be appearing at the following stores in June to help inspire, encourage and help you pull together your supplies for #100Days100Blocks2019:

• Thursday 20 June @ 6:30pm – Hobbysew Belconnen. Call (02) 6253 0011 to book your spot.
• Friday 21 June @ 5:30pm – Addicted 2 Fabric. Call (02) 6282 4494 to book your spot.

I’ll be demonstrating the range of templates and rulers by From Marti Michell Perfect Patchwork Templates and Rulers. I’ll also have a collection of quilts made from Kinship: 100 Block Fusion Sampler blocks so you can get up close and personal with the blocks and see scale, ask questions about fabric choices and much more. Nibbles will be provided at both events and I’ll be giving away prizes to those that attend. RSVPing is essential. ​

TICKETS CLOSE JUNE 30! 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: Love this free sewing shelves quilt pattern from Flamingo Toes. Click here to read more.

B: Might be party prep hangover talking, but I love this pattern from Centre Street Quilts. Click here to read more.

C: I love this pattern from Nicole at Modern Handcraft. Click here to read more.

D: Another sewing themed project, this time from Poppyprint. Click here to read more.

E: I’m ill and missing my Mum and so this song has been on repeat this week. Click here to get up and dance.

F: I’m trying this soup in an attempt to help move this cold! Click here to read more.

There’s now less than 15 days to go until #100Days100Blocks2019 kicks off! We’ve announced the majority of the sponsors and prizes and the prize pool is already $4,000+ and we’ve still got sponsors to announce! You can find out about all the prizes on offer (including an AUD$500 cash prize) and how you can win them by clicking here. I’ve also worked with the sponsors to give you exclusive access to deals, discounts, bundles and more. You can shop our event sponsors by clicking here. It’s not too late to register to participate, just click this big button!

You can purchase the pattern and supplies directly from us by clicking here. We have a flat rate of AUD$9 for shipping in the US and free shipping for orders over AUD$75 in Australia. Click here to shop our event range.

If you’ve downloaded your event tracker for #100Days100Blocks2019 you may have noticed a prompt to post the challenge graphic. You can win a special prize for doing so. You can find the challenge graphic, details of the prize, entry requirements and more by clicking here.

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 loving: This is one of those bundles that once it’s gone you’ll be kicking yourself if you haven’t added it to your stash. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.

B: I’m dreaming: The perfect bundle for the yellow lover. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.

C: I’m stashing: I love this bundle – perfect for the fussy cutter. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.

D: I’m enabling: Looking for an immediate boost of Tula to your collection? 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:

• #100Days100Blocks2019

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.

• Quilting Skill Builder: #100blocks100days with Hello Stitch.  Weekly demo with show-and-tell meet ups will be held at Hello Stitch, sold in blocks of 4 classes.  Click here to sign up! Classes start June 26th.  Plus, join us for a free kickoff meeting with teacher on June 23rd at Bay Quilts for guidance on fabric selection; you can shop ’till you drop!
• #100Days100Blocks2019 Sewing Meetup: Lissa is hosting a sewing party at Dabble and Stitch where you can get help sewing blocks, assistance taking block photos and posting them to Instagram and meet other lovely quilters. You can register and find out more by clicking here.

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