Gum Valley Patchwork

Vive La France

The newest French General fabric range, Vive La France, was delivered to my door on Thursday afternoon. It didn't take me long to cut open the boxes, and pull out the 32 gorgeous bolts of fabric that were neatly packed inside. Janine and Angela just happened to be in the shop for the big reveal and they quickly snapped up a piece each of one of the beautiful blue prints in the range.

With a couple of busy days in the shop, I haven't had a chance to display it yet....in fact it is nearly all still in the plastic. But I did manage to upload it all on to my website. I have ordered the pre-cuts too........Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and Charm Packs......and they should be arriving soon. If you don't want to miss out you can always pre-order them by placing an on-line order (or by contacting me directly).

Linda    :)

More stitching

It is very easy to get carried away making new projects, and leave the boring bits of pattern writing, kitting and packing for a later date. But not recently! My attempt to be super organised has seen me make up the kits as soon as the sample is finished..........so far so good.

Next on the 'new project list' is the Sweet Garden Pencil Case. This large pencil case uses the new 'Sweet Garden of Mine' fabric from Lynette Anderson Designs. The kit comes complete with the fabric, Parlan, fusible hexagons, lace zip and pattern, and most of it is pre-cut for you. The cost per kit is $17.

These pencil cases are great for keeping all of your sewing bits together......glue pens, water erasable markers, hera markers, pigma pens etc etc. I know where this one is going to end up once it's no longer needed in the shop!

I love pouches.......and hexagons......and this 'Bed of Roses' fabric collection, so I don't need to tell you that I love this new project! This one is called 'Primrose Pouch' and once again the kit comes complete with all of the fabric, fusible Parlan, pre-cut bias binding, EPP hexagons, magnetic snap and the pattern. The cost is $20.

Back soon with more new stuff!

Linda    :)

Behind the scenes stitching

It hasn't been all fun in the sun and sand while I haven't been blogging..........although we did take a trip to the beach on Saturday evening. Geez I hate sand!

There also may have been a few cold creamy treats.......I do like Madeline's style of eating Gelato at Apostle Whey.....lol!

But in between all of this fun, I have been stitching up some new projects in readiness for a busy few months that are ahead of me. The first is a very quick and easy table runner using the pretty pastel fabric range called 'Amberley'. The 'Pastel Strip' Table Runner kit comes complete with everything that you need to make the runner....and this one is pre-cut for you. It is 32cm x 93cm and the kit is $29.

The next runner that I stitched together is made from the lovely 'Coco' fabric that arrived in the shop recently. So recent that I have just realised that I haven't blogged about it yet. I have all of the bolted fabric as well as delicious Jelly rolls, Layer cakes and Charm packs. I also have some lovely Moda Bella Solids that match the prints perfectly.

The 'Coco's Flowers' Table Runner kit also comes complete with all of the fabric (top, backing and binding) and the pattern. It measures 33cm x 101cm, with kits at $32 each.

AQC is creeping closer so I will be busy creating and stitching over the coming weeks. I have another 2 new projects to reveal in my next blog post so please pop and check them out.

Linda   :)

 

Best Friends Forever

Over the years I have become a big fan of Stacy Iest Hsu's doll panels, and I am not the only one. Once the samples have done their job showing what the completed panels look like, they end up in our toy basket upstairs for the grandies to play with. They have certainly been having a great time with them all while they have been staying with us. We do seem to be missing mother bear and a few little babies, but I am sure that they will show up eventually. Little Madeline's favourite is the Farm Fun animals with their babies in their pockets, while Georgia loves them all, especially the Spring Fun Rabbits and babies.

So you can imagine Georgia's delight when she saw Stacy's newest panels, Best Friends Forever, arrive in the shop on Friday. Her first response was : "you make them tomorrow for me Gran?".......lol! . She certainly loves her dolls.

The first is a multi doll panel.

which makes up into 4 Best Friends, their pets and handbags.

Great value at $22 per panel.

Stacy has outdone herself this time around with a second panel......Best Friends Forever Playhouse Panel.

The large panel makes: one 3D house; four best friends; four of their favourite pets; one two-sided rug and a pillow.

Oh my this is just so much fun!I can see myself making one of these for the girls.

I have a limited number of these panels available. They are $65 each, and are listed on the website here. 

Linda    :)

A short break

Apologies for the short break in transmission

There have been quite a few distractions involving little people around here lately.

Normal blogging will resume shortly.

Linda    :)