Scrap Bag

We were lucky enough to get the new release of Flea Market Fancy early.
I loved this fabric the first time and I am so excited to see it again.

We have sold out of some of these
fabrics so if you are interested in getting some
be quick. You can check them out here.

Another new range to arrive is
Curious Nature by David Butler for Parson Gray.

David Butler, the designer behind studio Art of the Midwest, introduces his latest brand directive “Parson Gray.” The new brand guise will focus on print & design for fashion and home with a modern, natural, fine art approach. Richly muted palettes and organic, geometric prints with a loose, hand-drawn sophistication are anchored in modernist simplicity reminiscent of mid-century studio design.

“Curious Nature” is the first collection of prints from Parson Gray. The collection is a folk modern interpretation of natural elements. It weaves together a balance of hand-drawn patterns inspired by Japanese indigo and mid-century fine art. The palette is grounded in richly muted nature tones evoking deep forest and dark ocean balanced by bone ivory and oyster grays.

One more new range, Pocket Full of Posies by Windham Fabrics.
The sample swatches on our web page are from the company’s web site
but they are far brighter than the fabrics.

These colours are much truer and aren’t they beautiful!!!!

The 112 different colours of cosmo threads are now up on the
web page for you to purchase and for the month
of February we are having 10% OFF.

We also have another treat for our online customers,
if you spend over $50 you will recieve a cosmo thread
for you to try! (colour choosen at random)

Lecien has been producing Cosmo embroidery thread in Japan since 1950. Cosmo thread is made from the best grade of Egyptian cotton available and its texture and sheen is equal to that of silk. Cosmo floss doesn’t twist and tangle like other flosses, and is easy to separate the strands for stitchery projects. Cosmo thread glides smoothly through fabric.

I’ve been watching Jodie’s Rag rug grow and have been getting
a wee bit jealous. So with my heaps of spare time I have decided
to make one of my own.

Only a little bit more to go……

you can check out all the other
rag rug people joining in here.

We had some very sweet new fabrics arrive this week that
I had to share with you.

They are from Lecien and you can check them out here.

I am slowly finishing all the decorating in my little house
out the back of the shop.
I have always wanted to make a patchwork cover
for my couch but just never got around to it.

During the days off around Christmas I started
to make one. First I had to join all the strips
and then make them into pieces to fit the couch.

It did end up taking much longer but I did make
my own piping and the whole cover is lined in muslin.

I love it!
Now to do the chair…….

Found mum working on these t-shirts for Christmas presents.
Mum uses liteweft to stabilize the t-shirt
when sewing the applique on.

The car pattern is from Kellie’s
Peak Hour Quilt pattern.

This is a fabric we sell,
mum just fussy cut the owls out.

Mum uses a button hole stitch on her machine
to sew the applique onto the t-shirt.

A really cute one made using
Woodland Fabric designed by Natalie Lymer.

I thought it might be nice to see what I have been working
on for the last 12 months and I was a bit shocked to find
that I hadn’t made as many quilts as I thought.

Then I remembered I made 2 Harlequin Stars Quilts and
also my new pickle dish quilt. These were very time consuming quilts!

The first Harlequin Stars quilt,
which was raffled and raised money for Vic Quilters.

My new nephew Angus got a quilt.

Noah’s quilt. I actually made two of these!
The original going to my friend’s baby
and the other for the shop.

Scrap Dots and Spots.
I still love this quilt and would like
to make another using different colours.

I even designed some cushions in 2011!

The 2nd Harlequin Stars Quilt.

Rainbow Circles.
A quilt I orginally designed for Quilters
Companion Magazine using a layer cake.

The pretty Poppy’s Quilt.
This ended up being the inspiration
for the Woodland Circles Quilt.

Pickled Orange Peel
The pattern for this quilt will be available
later in the year in Quilters Comapinion Magazine.

and finally Woodland Circles.

What a year!
Looking forward to 2012
and of course lots more quilts!!!

emma

As a thank you to all my customers for their ongoing support and
friendship we are having a special Sale.
25% OFF all stock until December 31st 2011!

ENJOY

The girls on Christmas day in their
Make it Perfect dresses.

Welcome to the world of Zakka

• Discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting—Zakka!
• These clever, modern projects are a cinch to sew using basic patchwork, appliqué, and embroidery
• Scrap-friendly and fun for all sewing skill levels

Rashida Coleman-Hale has gathered talented designers from around the world to bring you 24 delightful Zakka projects. Zakka, a Japanese term meaning “many things,” is all about all the little things that improve your home and appearance. Create a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread bag, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more. You’ll love these bright, imaginative designs—make them for yourself and everyone you know!