Link Love: One Week Down

School started last week and it’s been wonderful for all of us. I’m loving being able to work guilt-free and uninterrupted and he’s loving being back with his friends having fun and learning new things. The arm in a sling has been causing some frustration as he wants to run and play with everyone but we’re working out how to strike a happy balance there.

I had a great week last week. I haven’t been this productive and I don’t know how long and it feels great. In fact, my entire mood and outlook feels like it’s done a 360 in the past couple of months. I’m back in regular fellowship, I’m taking time to nourish my relationships and I’ve given up trying to “do it all”. Now I’m doing the top 3 things and being smug happy with getting those done.

My health has improved so much since the hysterectomy, it’s been amazing. The next thing on my hit list is eating and exercise. The past 12 months of inactivity have seen my weight balloon and I need to make changes and get back on the exercise wagon. Both things are achievable one little step at a time.

This week I’ve got a full dance card with working out how to do video for the blog and live events. I’ve got SO much sewing to do, not to mention appointments with printers and working out the final details for some big ticket items that are happening this week. It’s all systems go and I love it! Wishing you a week filled with love, laughter and much fabric fondling!

A: I loved seeing this version of the Scrap Bento Bag on Noodlehead’s blog. If you’d like to make your own you can grab the pattern from Kristi from Sweetkm. Click here to read more.

B: I am addicted to simple patchwork at the moment and I’m loving this pattern from Centre Street Quilts. Click here to read more.

C: I’m having a love affair with indoor plants at the moment and I love this tutorial for a canvas hanging plant basket. Click here to read more.

D: I love this value heart quilt from Sew Katie Sew using her value tutorial. Click here to read more.

E: I’ve been driving around town on my errands blaring this song and singing at the top of my lungs. Click here to get up and dance.

F: I’m getting out more socially this year which means more opportunities to bake and “bring a plate”. I’m totally trying this easy date slice recipe from Chef Not Required. 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 licking: Summer is still entrenched here and I’m craving something cold and sweet. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.

B: I’m woofing: Cat’s get all the glory when it comes to quilting, but what about man’s best friend? They’re so cute! Click here to purchase this on Etsy.

C: I’m unicorning: Loving these pastel unicorns on navy background. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.

D: I’m craving: These pretzels are making me thirsty. 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:

• Farmer’s Wife 1920’s Sew-along
• #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.

• 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, 2^nd to 5^th 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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