Progress....

Just thought I would show you what I have been up to lately....



and I'm currently stitching the second block for Verandah Views (car job when I'm waiting around for kids). Still haven't picked up the Flower In My Heart Block but will start that as soon as I'm finished the VV stuff. And by that time, guess what????? the next ones will be out....so I had better get my butte into gear.

Also most finished piecing the top together for part of my PIF gift....sorry no peeks til all finished and delivered.....wouldn't be a surprise otherwise....

See ya soon...
Julz

Opening Special.....

Hi all,
just a quickie to let you all know that I have an opening special on the website....

20% off all PDF download patterns

This includes stitchery, Christmas, applique, wall hangings, weekenders, dolls and bits and bobs....

Only on til Friday April 3rd (OZ time)

Don't miss out!

Just click on the banner to the left in the sidebar and it will take you straight there.....

cheers Julz

Weekend update...

Hi,
well the weekend is done and dusted for another week! Where does the time go?
Anyway thought I would share the progress I made this weekend...... finally!!!!
glued and ready to go
freezer paper ready to go...just need to choose the fabrics!
and this one will be finished this afternoon! (with any luck).

and I'm up to date with my BOM calender blocks (no pics yet sorry)....

and I have drawn up all the Verandah Views blocks from here, they are in my take along bag (in the car) when I'm waiting around for kiddies...

and all the ABC stitcheries from Cath's are all drawn up too....

so I've got a few things on the go....that list is just getting longer and longer, not shorter!

And I've finally got some time to myself so I can start planning what I'll send my PIF girls...hopefully you won't have to wait much longer....sorry no sneeky peeks!

Ok now it's back to hang out the washing, leaves an hour til pick up time from school...then time to start dinner.....see what I mean....where does the time go....if anyone can find some for me...please send it here....(think I need another 24 hours in the day....that the kids and hubby don't know about.....

cheers Julz

PS Don't forget to come and have a look at my new website....click on the pic at the top of the left column.

New Website...

Hi all,
today I have an announcement......drum roll.....
the new website that I have been working on is online now, check it out at

www.simplestitches.com.au

you will find all of my patterns there, plus ready made items, some supplies (which will get bigger as time goes along), a monthly giveaway and a freebie (only one at the moment...give me a chance to add more!).

Let me know what you think?

cheers Julz

Quilt Show.

Hi everyone....what a wonderful weekend...no bushfires! cos it was raining......and raining....and a little bit more rain!

I went to the Quilt Show at Monbulk that Karen puts on each year to help raise funds for the local CFA. Thought I would share some of the quilts....


the detail on the sea scene was gorgeous......

this bag was just amazing, unfortunately my camera died (Diva was taking photos on Sat and "forgot" to tell me it needed new batteries!) Yeah right.....couldn't get one of the quilt I loved....a beautiful Dear Jane that was totally brilliant....

I think next year will be bigger and better again. Well done Karen and all your helpers on the day.

And I got a finish for March! just another small tablerunner that has been sitting around unfinished for a while.

did some wavy lines for the quilting...was going to be precise with the lines...you know straight perfect lines, then I was having a look through a book I bought not long ago, and the lady in this suggested that doing lines and quilting that wasn't perfect was OK! and here I was always trying to get everything perfect.....the joy of just running these lines up and down and not worrying about the symmetry......Love it....will be doing more of it.

cheers Julz

Grrrrrrrr.....

sometimes you just wish you could scream.......no sewing for days.....(I'm soooo behind on everything it's just not funny anymore)......on holidays with sick kids.....Yay!.....internet not working properly.....again!!!!! (finally fixed Tuesday avro....but no time to go on and do stuff).......everyone else's stuff is more important and needs to be done.....NOW......so Grrrrrr.....

On a more pleasant note....here is a funny photo to enjoy....



cheers Julz

Rain....

OH BLISS!!!! OH JOY!!!!! (I'm doing a little happy dance....)we have finally had some decent rain here, which means that the fire threats are now all under control...YAAAAAYYYYYY. Over the past 3 days there has been about 20mm (just under one inch), lovely soaking rain.

Not much stitching I'm afraid...too busy with general life...but that changes next week......I'm on Holidays on Monday for 2 weeks......boy do I need a break! So sewing room.....beware I'm coming in.....

I did purchase one of these a couple of days ago....a clover yo yo maker (flower type) so will be giving this a workout during my time off.



Now, off to start drawing up some of the things that I would like to do over the holidays....

See ya!
Julz