This post is all for the girls. As mentioned in an earlier post myself and 11 other designers are involved in the Quilt Aid 2009. You can click on the button at the top right hand side of my blog for further details but I just wanted to share my block called "Berry Bluebirds" with you and to let you know that it is available through Laura from "In Stitches of Williamstown". You can go to Laura's site and check out her finished quilt design of all the blocks.
I wanted to keep my block very simple as I wasn't sure what the other girls were doing with their blocks and hoped that it didn't turn out too busy. Well that it ain't. All the blocks look really good together and the quilts all look amazing. The fabric was donated by XLN so we all worked with the same fabric. "Bluebird of Hope" is the name of the quilt.
Now for the next girly installment. As mentioned in my last post, I have been busy stitching for Homespun magazine a secret project. I have been given the go ahead straight from the horse's mouth that I can share some info on what is happening.
Homespun Magazine is currently running a charity BOM through their magazine called "Breast of Friends" to help in the fight to find a cure for Breast Cancer. It runs for 9 months and the blocks that have been released so far are amazing. It runs until September. This is something very worthwhile being a part of.
And to help out as much as they can, Homespun is going to be running another one in 2010 for Ovarian Cancer. OVCA.These are both something that us gals should be a part of. So lets do our bit 8-)
I am not sure of all the designers involved in this one but I know that there is myself, Janelle Wind and Gail Pan. I know that Janelle will be showing a sneeky peeky or two on her blog so check that out. The theme and title for this gorgeous quilt is called "Life is a Celebration". The fabrics have been donated once again and they are simply irresistable. The range is called "French Hat Boxes" by Tanya Whelan so keep an eye out for when they are released or make some enquiries with your local patchwork shop. A must have for the fabric stash. It kicks off from Volume 11 Number 1 out in January 2010. Here are my sneeky peeky blocks.
I know I know, not much hey? but I am under strict instuctions. sorry 8-} And it was a little difficult taking a pic of a sneeky peeky as my block sizes aren't that large and I wanted to show something, so they are a tad fuzzy........
This will be a happy, pretty and fun BOM to be involved in so keep an eye out. Better keep one in so you can find the fabric. LOL!
And good things come in three's. I am off down to Tassie again to Evandale this weekend with the GORGEOUS GAIL to share some stitching with all the lovely ladies there. Gail and I have some yummy projects designed so if you are going to be there as I know some of you are, I look forward to a fun weekend girls!! I have my floaties (due to rain, lots of)and thermal undies (penguin country). I found out recently that bubbly Brenda Ryan will be joining us also. I can't wait to see Brenda again. We had a ball up in Townsville last year so this is going to be great 8-)
Now just before I go and finish packing I will leave you with a photo or two of the scrumdiddlyumptious fabrics that I am working with at the moment. I have started my next design called "Wishful Thinking" and I will tell you that it is going to be a quillow and involves a kitty cat. And in true Natalie Ross in Stitches tradition there just has to be Polka Dots. My fave.
The range of fabrics that make up most of the design is called "Spring Magic".
Hmmmmmmm! what will these all evolve into?????? something quite quirky that's for sure. Best be packing that suitcase for my travels over the Tasman. I will have lots to share with you next post so until then.......................have a great weekend! 8-)
Girl Power “In Stitches” Natalie
Very cute fabrics!!!!!
Posted by: Sandy | July 09, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Everything what you do is brilliant!!
Posted by: Veronica | July 10, 2009 at 12:30 AM
I am most intrigued with the new happenings around the corner and I look forward to seeing them. I love the fabrics you are playing with and they are very spring feeling. I cant wait for spring to come it has been so cold.
Posted by: Vicki | July 12, 2009 at 09:55 PM
You have been a busy beaver... Have fun in Tassie:-))Love the fabrics you are working with at the moment... Happy stitching, Love Jo xxx
Posted by: Jo from the farm | July 14, 2009 at 03:10 PM