A yummy moda box of goodies

We had a lovely box of goodies from Moda fabrics this week. These included all the Chernish nature pre-cuts we could scrounge up. This means we are able to offer Judys beautiful Cherish Nature quilt again (although be quick as we have sold 3/4 of them already).

We also got a lovely stash of books including Handemade Soirees from French General anmdHome Sweet Sewn. Have a look at the homepage for all the latest.

Taking English Paper Piecing to the Next Dimension

Chris and I am having a lovely weekend enjoying our English paper piecing. Chris has started on her first English paper piecing project - Playing with paper pack 6.


I have been working on one of Sue's latest patterns - Sewing Assistants. This is a really cute English paper piecing pattern that pops into this cute shape as you work - English paper piecing in 3D. It comes together so quickly with the Sewline glue pen!

Sewing Assistant has really a really cute star on one size and a nice rounded top on the other side.

I'm addicted now - I've stared on A Star is Born.

Catching up with Sue

Sue Daley from Patchwork with Busyfingers was down on Monday and Tuesday to film a DVD for Quilters Companion. We aught up for dinner on Monday night at a little Italian Restaurant in Crows Nest.
We had a lovely time planning for Darling Harbour. It is going to be so exciting. I have packed a bag of her latest patterns to take away to make samples for the show.

She was telling me about her latest find - sewline fabric glue. She uses it instead of tacking the fabric to the papers. We have just got them in and I have packed two away for the weekend (one for Me and one for Chris). But in the meantime here is a little tutorial from Sue (shameless taken with her permission from her blog).

Using the perspex template and a rotary cutter cut out your fabric.

Place the pre-cut paper on top of the wrong side of the fabric.

Run the glue pen along the edge of the card. The glue comes out blue and dries clear and is water soluable.

Fold the fabric over the edge of the card and press with your finger.

Repeat for the remaining sides.

If you have points make sure that you have nice crisp points and leave the tails hanging out. (Very important)

Brilliant for curved edges as you can pull them in tight eliminating points on the curved edge.

I know what the next question is before you even ask it.

How do I get the paper out now?

Don't take any papers out until you have sewn your shapes together.

Just peel the fabric edge off the card and it will just slip out.

Kayaking on the Harbour

What a wonderful day we have had today. It was just perfect for the Kayak for kids fundariaser. This day raises money for Lifestart - a great organisation that provides early intervention services for children with special needs.

Judy had put together a team with her guides. Here they are at the starting point. Can you think of anything more perfect?

There were over 700 entrants for a beautiful paddle on the harbour. Here are the teams heading off.

They paddled from near the bridge around to Clontaf.

Here is the team at the end.

We had a lovely day at the picnic at the finish line. Here is Thomas enjoying the entertainment.

Their team raised over $2,000. What a great effort!.

A Sneak Peak

We are busy at the moment gearing up for Darling Harbour. Judy and I have been busy sewing away . Above is my current project made from Mill House Inn. I love the plums in this fabrics range - so rich and wonderful. This quilt will have a mix of piecing and appliqué.
And I have two tops finished as well.

Above is the Oh so easy quilt re-made using Happy Camper. I really like this pattern and I think it would be such a cute cot quilt.
I have been lovingly wondering water to do with the Old Primrose Inn Layer Cake. It has a wonderfully soft palette. When I saw a quilt top that Danielle Tebb had made with Evening Mist - I knew that the bricks pattern would be perfect! This is definitely a make in an evening type of quilt.

Now we just have to clear off the quilting machine and start quilting!

Rural Jardin

We love the rumble of the trucks. We are located on a very quite street so the rumble of a truck means just one thing - more fabric!

Judy and I both heard the delivery truck rumbling away today and we were very interested to see what was arriving. I was really excited when the delivery guy come up bearing boxes of Moda fabrics - the new French General range Rural Jardin had arrived!

I did love the faded reds, taupes and cream of her first range, but I love this range even more. The faded reds and taupes are still there be she has added the prettiest faded blue.

The fabric above reminds me somehow of a childhood frock, which the two pieces below I think are to die for.
Anyway - be quick with these fabrics as we have very little of the first range and I can't imagine this one will be around for very long either.
We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

1930's crazy

We have just got in the full range of Everything but the Kitchen Sink IV. What a cute set of 1930's prints. It comes in a rainbow of colours. I love the primary colours above while Judy has taken a shine to the aquas and purples. I believe there is a raggy dresden on its way with these!

These fabrics are just perfect for our Chelsea Quilt.

This pretty quilt features appliqué and English paper piecing in beautiful Sue Daley style. We have just started it as a the block of the month . It is our most successful launch to date so if you like this quilt - join us here.
You can also get the full kit or the pattern and paper pieces.