a finish

well this part is done...

 all quilted and bound!
 

even tried out some free motion quilting in the middle...
supposed to represent the sun...
what do you think?
bit wonky but it is my first attempt apart from a practise piece I did...

second part is being worked on with the third part still in the planning stage!
stay tuned....

a winner or two!

it's Sunday and the winner of the New Patterns Launched has been pulled out to of the teacup!

and it was Vanessa Dukovic....

and because I'm so grateful for all of the girls on blogs, 

I decided on an extra winner just for you...

and it's GrandmaRockton!

congrats to Vanessa and Sandra...

and thank you to everyone that entered!

Julz

giveaway time!

to celebrate the release of my four latest patterns, 

it's time for a giveaway!

Leave a comment on THIS post, 

telling me which pattern you would like to win, 

and I'll get one of my girls to choose a winner on Sunday the 24th

 Spring Time 

(has 2 versions in the pattern)

 Welcome 

(has 2 versions..

the other is called The Blue House, as seen in Country Threads V13 N7)

 Christmas Hexie Topper

(has a candle mat pattern included)

Prim Love Birds

includes a bonus stitchery pattern

you could also pop on over to here and like my Simple Stitches page

thanks and for everyone that likes my page, 

you will get a bonus entry (just let me know in the comments)

Julz

yesterday part 3

some beuatiful examples of stitchery and piecing

this one was all blanket stitch applique, stunning on the black background

only small, but stunning!

more applique but on a mottled background...

some beautiful needleturn applique

this one really caught my eye..yes I'm a purple girl but the workmanship was beautiful!

 one of my favourites!

this one was something different, the colours didn't scream at you and they blended in when standing close, as you moved away the pattern really took shape...lovely!

the workmanship in this was stunning, tiny tiny stitching! really beautiful work

on my wish list of to do's .... a giant dahlia this one was a bit different as the centre was a dresden plate....

and my favourite for the day.....

yesterday part 2

the lovely Jo of Sewjo Designs... her  new design is lovely! and yes Jo you have 3 weeks...I'm counting!

Karen with her unique headband!

the lovely Leanne and the gorgeous Gail

plus there were a couple more I didn't get photos of...great to see you all again

yesterday

I attended Mrs Martin's Quilt show in Monbulk...

wow...

this was the sunrise that greeted us...just had to stop for a photo!

this was about the only sun except for one very bright moment right before it bucketed down as we were packing up!

 

there were so many people waiting in line before the opening.

the sun wasn't shining too much, but it wasn't raining either.

 

the stall all set up...

met up with some online friends...

looked at the wonderful display of quilts...

there are so many talented ladies out there

beautiful....(photos to come)

time for packing up about 3pm as there weren't many people around by this stage...

and of course the heavens opened!

yes we all looked like drowned rats....

but all in all a good day spent with lots of like minded girls (and a few blokes as well)

I'll pop more photos up so that each post isn't so long...

Julz

the big reveal!

On Saturday March 16th at 

Monbulk Quilt Show....

I will be releasing 4 brand new patterns...

Prim Love Birds

Sprintime

Christmas Hexie

Welcome

all available as paper patterns from Saturday

If you can't wait that long, 

they are available as PDFs on

 Simple Stitches 

right now!

Julz

on a roll

picked up the new printed patterns on Friday...

now to fold and bag them for Mrs Martins Quilt show on Saturday 16th

yay!