Archive for 2009

Christmas presents for the kids – only a week late!

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

I always decide to take on something big for the kids in my life at Christmas. Not that I’m busy enough with our birthday sale etc. So this year it was kinder dolls. 9 of them. 7 girls and 2 boys! I have just finished the last stitch so only a week late – not too bad.

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Anakin Skywalker for  Zach.

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Zoo Keeper for Jacob

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and three lovely girls for Emily, Caitlin and Lucy.
I did make another 4 girls but they were actually made on time!
Given out on Christmas day to my neices.

Class list for 2010 is up on the web page.

Merry Christmas

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

We had a lovely Christmas day, lots of food, presents and fun. Thought I would share a few photos from the day.

The three Jansen Ladies!

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Three giggly cousins!

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Love this photo!

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Adda and her girls -  all dressed exclusively in Adda handmade originals.

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and the Family shot!

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Ballarat Patchwork is staying put!

Friday, December 18th, 2009

I have mucking around with the idea of moving, I actually found a place just a little way up the road but unfortunately it didn’t work out. So now we are staying here! I have bought the building (54 Victoria Street) and am planning to do some renovations. Make a much bigger classroom is first on the list. Fingers crossed it will be ready for next year.
How exciting!

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This fabric is just too cute!

This is my new toy…..

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I have been keeping my eyes peeled for one of these little beauties for years.
Would you believe my lovely Auntie Dee had one in the cupboard that she
never uses. She got it for her 21st, and really didn’t use it much.
The Elna Lotus machines are very small and very light.
Fantastic for classes, traveling etc.

and it’s all mine!!!!!!!!

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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Lots and lots of new stuff has come in this week.
I have been very busy with the sale and haven’t had a chance to show you.
So here we go!

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Henrietta Turtle, designed by Heather Bailey,  has become my favourite.

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Disco-Bots by the very talented RicRac!
I actually have one of these little fella’s visiting at the moment.

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Mix Tape
issue 12 has arrived!

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We have packed up “Oh Christmas Tree”
designed by Kellie from Don’t Look Now.

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For you Yvonne – Boyz Quilt Pack.

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Some lovely packs of charm squares for boys.
10 different fabrics – two 5″ squares of each.

New Melly & Me Patterns

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Giddy Up

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Little Miss Mouse

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BIRTHDAY SALE

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Annual Birthday Sale

20% OFF ALL STOCK!

1st – 12th of December

ONLINE ORDERS

Sale starts now!

New Patterns

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

We have been very busy designing some new quilt patterns.

VROOM VROOM

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BOYZ QUILT

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ZARA’S HEXAGON QUILT

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SNOWBALL QUILT

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CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS

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A special photo

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

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I recently did a photo shoot for Jade from Mojo Photography.
I got to wear an original Stones gown (Ballarat Couture), and
the photo was taken in the foyer of Historic Craigs Hotel.
Feeling pretty special.

Oh Christmas Tree

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

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Decorated this year with yo-yo’s…….

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…….Lanterns, beautiful birds and some lovely Bindis
made from Prints Charming’s placement prints.

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Multi-Tasker Tote and some new Braids…..

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

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I made this bag using Anna Maria Horner’s Multi Tasker Tote pattern,
and her fabulous oil cloth.

We have also had some funky new braids arrive in store.
These rolls have 2mts on them and sell for $2.20.
Fantastic for details on kid’s clothes, Christmas Stockings…etc

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