I’m Houston bound tomorrow
I’m feeling a little bit exhausted after a busy few weeks getting ready for this trip, My Roses are just starting to bloom and look lovely after a light Spring shower. I just wanted to enjoy them, if...
View ArticleStep One…make a mess. Step Two…make it bigger!
“I’ll just reorganise my stash a little better“ I don’t even know what prompted the thought that popped in to my head, other than I had about an hour or so to spare while waiting for DH ~ we were...
View ArticleAutumn Sewing
Beautiful autumn foliage. Autumn is nearly over… it is my most favourite time of year. Central Victoria is just gorgeous during autumn and this morning when DH and I drove in to Castlemaine to grab a...
View ArticleTravel prep
Isn’t it great that we can take our stitching with us when we go gadding about. I just wish I could sew in the car though, I know many can but not me…makes me feel a tad squeamish. Before first light...
View ArticleJune Orr 1849
I was really surprised to realise when writing the last blog post that I hadn’t written at all about the June Orr quilt which was hanging over the top of the ladder in this pic from last time My ladder...
View ArticleNo way, it can’t possibly be…can it?
Well the computer can’t lie, and I am hanging my head in embarrassment here. I haven’t blogged for long time. I have been hanging out on Facebook a little bit and lately on Instagram too but it’s not...
View ArticleOMG Ombre and some new patterns
I’ve been enjoying working with some Ombre fabrics which have been in my stash for a wee while, and I confess I’m still adding new ones to my shelves. Ombre fabric, also known as a Rainbow or Fondu...
View ArticleProgress x three
I’m so close to finishing Miss Hitchens’ Whimsy … I can hardly believe it. I’ve calculated just four evenings of stitching will complete the remaining two small corner blocks. (once I have prepared...
View ArticleTwo finishes
I have finally completed the top of Miss Hitchens’ Whimsy, just the quilting to do now. *Insert Happy Beaming Face* Miss Hitchens’ Whimsy With MHW’s completion I got stuck into OMG Ombre…cutting the...
View ArticleLoving the Winter
Winter means nights in, in front of the fire. Nights in front of the fire means hand-sewing. BTW, thank you SBS for playing a great movie last night on the telly ~ “Walk the Line” with Joaquin Phoenix...
View ArticleThrowin’ a Friday arvo sickie…
…cos I feel like blogging not working. I’ve been continuing with this quilt over the last couple of months working title Connecticut Quilt but before I show you how it’s evolving I want you to see how...
View ArticleChristmas Catch-up
I know I’ve really (really) been Missing in Action. But this is what I’ve been doing… designing and finishing seventeen quilts for my very first book! Quilts from the Colonies published by Quiltmania...
View ArticleA new quilt for the New Year and a busy year ahead!
Since I posted last, my book Quilts from the Colonies has arrived in my hot little hands… I am so so thrilled with the result. It is perfect in every way. Quiltmania‘s talent in bringing all the...
View ArticlePour L’amour du Fil…
And Quilts from the Colonies book launch Quilts from the Colonies …here I come. The bags are packed; the kits for my classes are contained therein. A bit of Show and Tell is also on board. I have my...
View ArticlePour l’amour du fil 2017
Nantes was where it was all happening… As I load these photo’s I am reliving a most amazing time (Apologies in advance for a long blog post) Misao Wado’s ‘Nantes’ But of course to get to Nantes, a trip...
View ArticleA gentle start to 2018
It’s been a hot, hot summer here at Quilt Station. Christmas and January were spent in perfect harmony. Family, Friends, Food and Festivities. Some Granddaughter time… And a touch of garden/home reno...
View ArticleUsing Backgrounds
Autumnal greetings and welcome new followers, I really appreciate you being here xx Just a beautiful pic of Fall in Concord, Massachusetts for you to enjoy Y’know… I’ve been thinking about how you, my...
View ArticleQuiltmania #126
Isn’t this just the most divine summery scene, perfect for the newest, mid summer edition of Quiltmania magazine. Quiltmania #126 Here in the Southern Hemisphere it’s mid winter… but that’s ok too....
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