Yes a few of you may have seen this great little iron at the Craft in The Country - well here it is in the flesh for $69.95 and is a really sturdy iron with steam and can sit up on it's own. Great for travelling, taking to workshops and for those little fiddly projects.
Now I only have 3 left and as I have to order a minimum of 12 next time I may not have them in for a while unless I have particular orders so be quick to ensure you don't miss out.!!!
Ok - so as most of you know we have lots of new bits coming in all the time - the latest are these three books. The first applique book has EVERYTHING you need to know about the variations of the technique the second is in a series which is great for beginner quilters and the third needs no introduction - but is Gloria Loughman's latest beautiful book. All competitively priced too!
Now I have on very good authority from a mad (but lovely) stitcher that this is the go!!! You can thread 10 needles and put them in and turn it around so that they are ready to go each time you are changing colours etc. You just set them up at the start and you are all organised!
Plus another invaluable tool is the desk top needle threader!!! I know how much I love my automatic needle threader on the machine so I can't wait to utilise this one!
Plus just in time to start thinking about secret santas, giveaways etc. These fantastic snips are brightly coloured, ergonomically designed and are just $9.85!!
So there you have it - stay tuned for more clues on the challenge and more fabrics arriving weekly!
Off to Miles Gymkana tomorrow with the little darlings and teaching at Injune next weekend!!!
Ok so all of my loyal ladies will know I am not a gadget junky - for me they do have to be truly useful and that means to sell them in the shop I must use them and think they are worthwhile. I am also generally sceptical about new things BUT the idea behind this new one is born from necessity. Instead of snipping the threads on the front of your quilt from quilting or around your applique pieces and then having a little "fluffy bit" that may gradually undo over time - some people thread the needle and push the thread back down between the layers
So now instead of threading everyyyyyyyy thread............ you use the clover thread pic. It is a soft touch handle and is basically the minutest (if that is a word) crochet hook you have NEVER seen. So you can push it from the side or bottom, hook your thread and pull it through!!!!!!!!!! So much quicker and while I haven't used it a huge amount - YET! (I haven't had that much sewing getting done on the hols) I have been impressed with it's use so far and can see it will be just the best thing ever for this somewhat tedious job of the past!
AND it is not expensive just $13.65!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But if you would like one email/ring me very quickly as I have already had my second order arrive and half of those are gone too!
Til next time - Keep stitchin!
This time it is the lovey Moda range called Nostalgia by April Cornell. Soft cornflour blues, muted greens and creams with florals, spots, leaves etc. Very Nice.
Here is a pic of the JR & Layer Cake with yardage to come. I'm still waiting for a significant decrease in our costs seeing the Aussie Dollar has increased but nothing too major yet!
JR & LC - $66.
Yes here is a little peak and some of the new bits. I also have lots of new Jelly Roll, Layer Cake books etc to put on here. There are some just for the sweet rolls now too. Plus a book of great ideas with table runners etc which would make great Chrissie presents.
These are some more of the gorgeous Ava Rose fabrics designed by Tanya Whelan of Grand revival designs. They are just so yummy and go really well (of course) with her bag designs! Being "designer" fabrics they are a little dearer at the moment at $23.50/m
This is the long awaited cream batik - so ladies that I mentioned to that is was coming - it is finally here!!!!!!! Just a multitude of uses for this one. $22/m
And yes the long awaited William Morris inspired - Moda Morris Workshop designed by Barbara Brackman, quilter and historian IS HERE! It is in short supply and we have only the jelly rolls and the 3 yardages as shown - isn't it just so textural? Yardages $21/m JR $66.
So til next time keep stitchin!
Yes after a few spaces here and there you will be pleased to know that with lots and lots of new stock coming in over the past couple of weeks the shelves are full again!
Here are a few of the latest bits & pieces. Plus I have quite a few new books for use with Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, Flannels etc. A couple with little projects such as table runners and the likes too!
Aren't these 3 new butterfly fabrics just gorgeous - I can see them in a convergence quilt fluttering throughout the piecing and then fussy cut and appliqued over the top - so those of you ladies doing classes with me later in the year - ideas a plenty with these. Maybe some 3D butterflies too! They are $22/m.
I apologise with the photo but these absolutely yummy country FLANNELS are just to die for! There are actually 4 creams but the flash sort of lost them a little. The orange is not that bright. All of the colours are brightened a little here by the flash but they are all lovely country colours. These are $22/m and are top quality snuggly flannels - BUT there is not a lot on these bolts left so be quick! - And we have the gorgeous cream, dark blue or bottle green flannel backings that would go perfectly!
This is just one of the creative grid rulers available. They have little grippy circles on the back of the ruler which you may be able to just see one or too - but there are quite a few and these stop the ruler from sliding around! The measurements are very clear with numbers also randomnly across the ruler for quick reference. We will be stocking the small square and the longer ruler in this brand if anyone is chasing one - they are great for everyday use.
More FLANNELS - this time from Maywood Studio and in the gorgeous Romance range. We have the sweet sixteens which are 9" x 11" rectangles of a piece of each of the range plus the co-ordinating yardage - but again be quick as there is only enough left for about one quilt!!!!!!!!!
With the ongoing sucess and demand of these wonderful rulers we are also stocking more of their most popular rulers including setting triangle, quarter square triangle, large square plus much much more. As I have mentioned before - as seen on the ABC Inventors - designed by an Australian Female Quilter - they are great! If you are doing repeat cutting of the one size you cannot go past these rulers. They cut down measuring time again and again!
These have been seen here before but SOLD OUT and are now back in stock - BUT once this lot are gone that is it!!! So if you are thinking swap gifts at Christmas for under $10 - (They are only $8.80) you can't go past these cute little tape measures - the tail pulls out for the tape measure and their nose button retracts it in!
Again these are some our most popular items and are back in stock after being on backorder for a while! The novelty buttons are always in hot demand for so many projects - including keeping kids occupied sorting by picture and colour, plus these gorgeous funky extra large buttons will give any project some zing (as seen on my sweet treat bag!)
Til then - just keep stitchin!
Yes I am trying to get a little organised for Christmas this year - and just arrived is this gorgeous Christmas range from Moda - Frosted Memories. I chose this one as it hasn't got those over the top snow filled pictures with the bright green. This one is a really lovely creams through to beige and greens and reds - very traditional and yet the greens are more an eucalypt green. There are a few snow flakes - but it really is a lovely lovely range. We have it in Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and a couple of yardages.
This would make a great tablecloth or utilise for christmas presents! Being pre-cut makes life so much easier too! Plus many of the fabrics aren't overly "Christmassy" by themselves so could be incorporated into any projects!
These are $21/m for the yardage and $68 for JR & LC.
You could utilise a section of a layer cake/jelly roll quilt for your tablecloth pattern - or a table runner!
Well we all heard about the importance of quality thread at the open day from Greg and so with my determination only to sell quality we will continue with our quality value money lines of Rasant - polyester thread wrapped in cotton, our top quality Signature 100% Cotton Thread, the madeira rayon embroidery thread, (with a cheaper alternative of Birch). For top quality variegated threads it's hard to go past King Tut and now with more of the Bottom Line bobbin fill threads colours now instock they are ideal for quilting and free motion embroidery work.
Bottom Line Bobbin Fill colours designed by Thread Painter Libby Lehman
King Tut Variegated colours have very gradual colour changes and short lengths between changes making them amazing threads to work with.
We have a few new ranges in stock, 2 of which are advanced orders which means we only have minimal amounts at the moment but will have more once the entire range is released - we try to ensure that all of our country customers are kept up to date with all the latest fabric trends!
This range is called Clementine and is full of fresh pinks, purples, blues and touches of orange.
This is Santorini & Vine Creek. The Vine Creek range by Kansas Troubles Quilters blends perfectly with their previous ranges Wildflower Serenade and Wildflower Serenade II.
We are increasing our batiks too so stay tuned!
