Link Love: Moving On
Am I the only one that has a problem with consistency? The week before last I absolutely killed it. I was focused, motivated and powered through my to-do list. This past week however… whoa! Talk about inconsistent. My attention wavered, my resolved crumbled and I spent more time then I care to think about wasting my time procrastinating. But not this week, it’s a new day and with it comes a new chance to get things done.
I’ve got a list as long as my arm of things that need to be sewn. I’ve got things to organise for #100Days100Blocks2019 and there’s this exciting new project that Raylee and I are working on because you’re all awesome and took the time last week to fill out our retreat survey. (Thank you!) Our first retreat will be held in November 2019 with tickets going on sale in the first week of March! Which means I have a truckload of things to get done this week because March is just around the corner.
Gosh, now I’ve seen all that written out it’s really driving home how much I’ve got to do, so with that I’d best get off the computer and on to the sewing machine! Wishing you a week filled with love, laughter and much fabric fondling!
A: I love how simple, but effective, this quilt pattern from Hello Melly Designs is. A great one for showing off your favourite prints. Click here to complete the survey.
B: Grey skies are going to clear up, put on a happy face! Nothing makes this face happier then a rainbow. Click here to read more.
C: I made this mini quilt, and shared the tutorial on how you can too, a couple of years ago and it’s still one of my all time favourite makes. Click here to read more.
D: I love triangles and I love how simple and effective this quilt pattern from Little Bluebell Quilts is. Click here to read more.
E: I only heard this song a week or so ago but I find myself singing it to myself as I potter around the house. Click here to get up and dance.
F: I’ve got a hankering for something sweet and fruity and this passion fruit melting moments slice can deliver that! Click here to read more.
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.
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 shining: These happy little suns from Art Gallery Fabrics just make my heart sing. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
B: I’m squeaking: You all know I’m a sucker for Heather Ross at the best of times, but the gingham, strawberries and mice have me head over heels. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
C: I’m rainbowing: I know I’ve probably shared this before but come on… rainbow! Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
D: I’m obsessing: I can’t even begin to explain how much I love this print from Urban Chicks for Moda Fabrics. The collection is called Cheeky and I’m getting me some! 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.
- Andrea, from 3rd Story Workshop, has launched her latest pattern; Everyone’s Got an X. You can purchase it by clicking here. She’ll also be hosting a quilt-along for the pattern from March 15 and you can sign up by clicking here.
- Stephanie, from Patch and Dot, has a new quilt block out and it’s super cute. You can get it as a reward for signing up to her newsletter. Click here to find out more.
- Looking for a project you can really commit too? The ladies at Scrappy Sew and Sew are hosting a Dear Jane Quilt-along and you can join in the fun. Find out more by clicking here.
- Looking to sew your Tula Pink Stash, then why not check out @tulapalooza on Instagram. You can win prizes all year long for simply sewing with the fabrics you love. Click here to find out more.
- Caitlin, from @caitlinpolden, 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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