Link Love: September days
For those of us that live in the southern hemisphere we’re now in Spring! Yay! This is my favourite time of year. I love it when the days start to get longer, the cherry blossoms bloom and I can start wearing shorts again. We had a super busy week last week with school commitments, work commitments and family commitments. It’s been a busy couple of weeks and it’s been great. The year seems to be building a momentum and hurtling us towards 2020. We’ve now got less than 50 sleeps until we jet off to Houston and Disneyland. I’d be lying if I said I haven’t become a little obsessed with Disneyland lately. I’ve been watching heaps of videos about how to make the most of our time there and planning some Disney inspired sewing for our trip. I am also officially addicted to the idea of pin trading while there. (I may need an intervention!)
The Little Man had book week last month and he went at the midnight cat from “John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat“. It’s funny how life cycles back… at my Year 1 book week way back in 1983 I went dressed as Sylvester the cat, and then our little guy at his Year 1 book week went as the midnight cat. Seems it’s a family tradition to go as a black cat to book week!
I wish I could say I made his costume but I didn’t. It’s a purchased one and it’s pretty amazing. I’m going to pack it for our trip just in case he wants to dress up for Disney’s Halloween Party. Although I suspect it might be too hot for him to spend a big chunk of time in it. He is super cute though…
Well, best I get on with doing. I hope you’re having a fabulous day where ever you are in the world! Wishing you a week filled with love, laughter and much fabric fondling!
Are you looking for a fun way to use your Kinship: 100 Block Fusion Sampler blocks? Then join myself and Sam Hunter, of Hunter’s Design Studio, for the Colorblock LOVE Sew-along. You don’t have to use Kinship block if you don’t want to – the pattern comes complete with a couple of variations on making this super fast (like you could do it in a day if you wanted to sew ahead!) quilt pattern.
To participate you’ll need to purchase the Colorblock LOVE Pattern from Hunter’s Design Studio. To help you get your supplies together Sam is offering a very generous 20% off the pattern using the code ‘kinship+love20’. Code is valid until 15 September. Click here to order your pattern – or click the big button below!
If you’d like to combine the Colorblock LOVE pattern with Kinship: 100 Block Fusion Sampler you can save 20% off the pattern and the From Marti Michell Perfect Patchwork Template and Ruler sets by clicking here or clicking the button below. Discount is automatically applied at checkout and is valid until 15 September.
A: I shared a sneak peek at a new pattern I’ll be releasing on Tuesday 10 September. This version uses Michael Miller’s “Sew Fruity” collection. (Be sure to check it out as there’s a 20% pre-order discount!) Click here to read more.
B: If you’re looking to learn some new tips and tricks from 30 of the industry’s coolest people be sure to check out the Back to School Blog Hop over on Hunter’s Design Studio. Click here to read more.
C: I love a good botanical inspired quilt and this quilt pattern from Robin Pickens is perfection. Click here to read more.
D: Loving the repeating block in this quilt pattern – looks like a fun one to make! Click here to read more.
E: I watched Rocketman last week and it’s put me on an Elton John listening kick. This is one of my faves. Click here to listen.
F: How yum does this chicken and risoni salad look? Click here to read more.
Happy 5th Birthday Make Modern! To celebrate they’re hosting a fabulous party where you can win prizes simply by making your own version of one the 200+ patterns that are available in past issues. It’s so simple and there’s so much scope for fun that I’m even going to have a crack at playing along. You can find all the details on how to participate by clicking here.
If you want to get started on picking out your pattern to make why not check out Make Modern’s all access subscription. The All Access Subscription is for serious creatives – it gives you one simple link to download every single back issue of Make Modern PLUS new issues as they are published. Download issues as many times as you like while your subscription is active, then read on your tablet, smartphone, or computer, and print as required.
You’ll receive:
- 200+ modern quilt patterns,
- 40+ mini quilt patterns,
- 30+ cushions,
- 50+ other patterns including pincushions, placemats, table runners, bags, pouches, wallets, camera straps, coasters, luggage tags, doll quilts, machine covers, journal covers, baskets, Christmas stockings, needle books, and even a foldable waterproof picnic blanket!
You get all of this for just AUD$99* for the first year, then $40 each year thereafter (the same price as the annual subscription). That’s all those patterns for less than AUD$0.20 per pattern! (Even less if you’re in the US because of the exchange rate!) CLICK THE BUTTON TO PURCHASE!
BONUS: For the month of September all new subscribers get a free Make Modern enamel pin!
If the button doesn’t work you can access the link to purchase by clicking here.
A note for current subscribers: If you already have an active subscription but would like to upgrade to our All Access Subscription, purchase a new subscription from this page, then email Lara to request a refund for the remaining balance of your original subscription.
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 enabling: If you missed these fabulous prints the first time around grab them now before they’re gone! Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
B: I’m stashing: We all need a stash of good blenders and these are perfect. Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
C: I’m drooling: I have such a weak spot for Rifle Paper Co. florals – I need this bundle! Click here to purchase this on Etsy.
D: I’m booing: September means I can start sharing Halloween fabrics, right? 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.
Suzanne sent me this colourful version of the Kinship:100 Block Fusion Sampler quilt that she made. I love how Suzanne made this quilt her own by coming up with this heart centred layout. You can buy the pattern by clicking here.
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.
Amira, from The Little Mushroom Cap, is launching her online course for Free Motion Quilting. Amira is offering my readers a special discount of $14 off the cost of the course until 14 September. You can access the discount by clicking here. (No code required, simply click the link.)
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