I am sooooo back on track it is riiiiiiiiiidiculous!!!! Life is WONDERFUL............. :))
So many things to update you all with but I will have to spread them out with a few posts. This post is all about the AQM..... the recent trade show I went to in Melbourne just a couple of weeks ago.
It was so much fun as always and I was neighbour to my choc eating partner in crime...Gail of course!!!! What did we consume in the chocolate department Gail???? way too much but Chocolate coated Raspberry licorice is THE best...to date!!
Can you tell Gail is high on Choc raspberry licorice???? I had to fight her for it.......!! LOL Thanks for the accomm Gail........... MWAH!
I was also blessed to have one of my dearest friends "Jenny" come along to help me out. Jen was there with us for the whole weekend and it was so much fun hanging out together. I don't get to see her often as she is in Victoria and I in NSW so it was precious. Love ya Jen MWAH!!!!!!!
Another highlight was popping in for a cuppa with my lovely "lovely" friend Amanda Begelhole.........can't believe we didn't get a piccie...UGG....but it was fabulous to see her again and take a sneak peek at little Lucy ladybug writing a tale of zzzzzzz's..........!! She is 3 and oh so sweet!!! MWAH...MWAH!
So what's new in the design/pattern department??? This is what I whipped up and released at the show............................!!
Do you have a Happy Garden???? if not then you need this!
This is my latest what I like to call "Picture Quilt" design called "Happy Happy Garden". Beautifully quilted once again by the fabulous Sharon French of "Morning Star Quilting" in a bubble design. You rock Sharon!!.....
I have used a fabric range called "Happy Moshi Yum Yum" by Lecien. I picked up a fat quarter bundle at the last Sydney Trade show and wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it but just knew I loved the colours and the subtle japanese print design in the fabrics.
Whilst fishing through a draw recently I came across a Japanese fabric calendar that was given to me after my Grandmother passed away many years ago. The year date is 1965...the year I was born and Japan was Nan's favourite country to visit. She went there a few times so that was inspiration for me to design this quilt..............! It is one of my faves. Measures in at 48" x 58" and the pattern is available now! Hope you like it..... :)
Some little treats are also available now. I have released a small pattern range and I have showed you some of these projects before but I have added one more and better photography...........there are 4 small projects to my new small pattern range and here they are.................... these little bunting pockets are perfect for the little goodies of Christmas. The kids will have a ball come Christmas morning digging around in the pockets for Christmas pickin's!
And if you're a lucky duck and Santa brings you an ipad...then you will definitely need one of these to keep it lookin' good!
And what about all those Christmas parties and BBQ's you will be attending all decked out in your party dress with Christmas cheer in hand???? Who needs a big ol' handbag hangin' off the shoulder hey??? Just a cute little one of these, to match the frock of course....is all you need!
And the year wouldn't be as special if you didn't have something to jot down all your favourite happenings into and perhaps stick the odd favourite pic into as well.
All these little cuties are available and at nice little price as well!! SO..... are you all running around like the mad hatter who has just realised that he has left the house without his trousers on???? LOL..........Just a little frantic due to symptoms of silly season?? It's not far away and I am yet to leave my bubble of Christmas denial...LOL! Somebody slap me!! hahahahaha..........I am one for leaving everything to the last minute so we shall see how I go with that. DOH!
See you all soon
Rudolph rules "in stitches"
I cant believe we didnt get a piccie either! Stupid!
Was great to see you and Lucy loved the treats you left on her bed! (see facebook)
Love ya heaps! xxx
Posted by: Amanda Begelhole | December 09, 2011 at 03:26 PM
It's about time you came back ! So very , very nice to hear you all cheery ! Speak soon xxx
Posted by: clare's craftroom | December 09, 2011 at 05:50 PM
You are on fire Nat!! What wonderful new designs.. and my iPad is so desperate for a cover so I can't wait to get my hands on your new pattern! Lovin the Happy Happy Garden too..just beautiful. Well done and glad to hear that you are happy,happy. Hope you gave that wild girl Jen a big ol smootch from us on the coast, bet you had heaps of fun! X
Posted by: Sharon R | December 09, 2011 at 10:47 PM
Lovely to see you back! And with so much enthusiasm!,that's a big word! You obviously have been very busy. Love the new patterns, take care over Chrissy....much love, your SDEHS collegue xx
Posted by: Kim | December 10, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Hi Natalie.... I do think that you were both high on chocolate****
I just love your new patterns especially the Japanese quilt. I am going to Japan next year.. I can't wait. Will have to make your quilt with the fabric that I purchase over there....
Sandy
Posted by: SandyN | December 10, 2011 at 02:02 PM
Waoh ! a lot of beautiful things !!! I love your Japanese girl !
Florence
Posted by: Florence SCHNEIDER | December 11, 2011 at 06:44 AM
wow..busy busy girl..love the new designs..talk soon me thinks!! Have a great week,
cheers
Posted by: pauline | December 11, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Hi! Greetings from Finland! Your quilts are so fantastic! It's so nice to find other quilters all around the world! www.quiltworld2.blogspot.com
Yours, Ulla
Posted by: Ulla's Quilt World | December 12, 2011 at 01:00 AM
It's so great to hear your bubbling positivity!!! 2012 is going to be a great year, I can feel it in me waters. Loved catching up with you (although we really must get the chance to hang out after hours at these shows!) xox Katie
Posted by: Katie Cottage Garden Threads | December 12, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Beautiful new patterns. What a lovely start to 2012... Look forward to catching up again this year :)
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The kids will have a ball come Christmas morning digging around in the pockets for Christmas pickin's!
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