Patchwork with Gail B

Long drive home

2012-03-12T09:03:00.001+11:00

Hi All,

Sydney show is over and we now have the long drive home. It was great to be back at a show, and seeing our regulars from Sydney out and about. After a slow start on Thursday, due to the weather 4 - 6 inches of rain the sun came out on Friday and so did the visitors. We packed up the stand last night and drove about two hours to Goulburn.

We had a bit of a sleep in this morning and didn't hit the road until 6.30. The sky is a bit grey but the road is dry as we make our way back to Melbourne. The country side looks green and the dams are all full.

We have just had some breakfast at Gundagai and are back on the highway. We have just crossed the Murrumbidgee River and it is full but within it's banks.

There is still evidence of the recent flooding.

I am really eager to get back to the shop tomorrow and start unpacking the new fabrics which should arrive throughout the day.

Happy stitching
Gail B

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Sydney Craft and Sewing Show

2012-03-08T20:37:00.001+11:00

Hi All,

The last two days we have been busy setting up ready for the show. When we walk into the venue this is what we have.

Three meters by three meters, two walls, facias, carpet a power point and a pallet of stock to unpack and arrange.

By 10 to 10 this morning this is what we had done. Due to the extreme weather the show was opened ten minutes early, so that shoppers could get into the halls and out of the rain.

We do not have the prettiest stand at the show but it is very well stocked and we are ready to help customers as best we can. If you are in Sydney and have a chance to get to the show at Rosehill stop by and say hello.

Happy stitching
Gail B

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Silly me

2012-03-06T14:42:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,

Silly me! I published the same photo twice yesterday. This is the other one.

I have had a great time shopping! Four warehouses!

Gail B

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Gail's been shopping

2012-03-05T19:40:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,

Russell and I are in Sydney for the craft and sewing show which opens at Rosehill racecourse on Thursday.

I had to do a little shopping today!

I found quite a few bolts in this row!

And some more here.

And yet some more in this row. The warehouse manager come by and said he had three pallets loaded. That was more info than Russell needed.

We left this warehouse and went to another. I haven't told Russell yet but there is at least one or two to do tomorrow morning.

All these new purchases will be in the shop next week.

Happy stitching
Gail B

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Melody Miller give away

2012-03-04T19:01:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,

Time for my give away of Melody Miller / Echino fat eighths.

The winner is Christine M. I chose Christine because I was in secondary school in the seventies and learnt to type on an old manual typewriter doing the same drills as Christine. We had to cover our hands with an apron so we could not see the keys. I wish the aprons were made out of interesting fabrics like the ones above.

A big thank you to Leanne Beasley and Rosalie Quinlan who came to the shop yesterday to share their wonderful knowledge and skill with us.

Bye for now
Gail B
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Today is the day

2012-03-03T08:01:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,

Leanne is due in the shop in a couple of hours! I am excited. I hope you are preparing to call in and say hi.

We have organized a few specials for today so come in meet Leanne and grab a bargain.

Gail B
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Leanne Beasley

2012-03-01T22:53:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,

Only two sleeps to go. Below are some of the sweet broderie fabrics that Leanne has used in her mystery quilt. We have complete fabric kits available, if you haven't started the mystery quilt. Come in on Saturday and Leanne will have some of the blocks to show you.

On Saturday we will have several in store specials so come in and see what bargains you can purchase.

Last Sunday we had a stitching day with Rosalie Quinlan as a belated Christmas event for our staff.

Rosalie had designed a new cute little bag which we sat and stitched as we chatted and ate! We had a good day. Here is a photo of a couple of the bags.

We have the patterns in store and they are only $4.50 each. We also have fabric kits in assorted colours available.

Happy stitching
Gail B

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Pezzy Prints

2012-02-29T19:43:00.002+11:00

Hi Everyone,

Pezzy prints by American Jane for Moda have arrived. The Bella solids to match are due in store tomorrow.

I have had a day off today, but the girls at the shop have rung and said that lots of boxes of fabric have arrived. Tomorrow will be a busy day!!

Happy stitching
Gail B
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Leanne Beasley in store this Saturday

2012-02-28T20:53:00.001+11:00

Hi All

Only 4 sleeps to go!

Isn't this gorgeous the sample will be in store on Saturday so you can see what a wonderful project it is. Patterns and kits will be available.

Does your satin stitch look this good? Come in and meet Leanne and she can show you the tricks to improve your stitch.

Hope to see you in store this Saturday.

Gail B

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Leanne Beasley!

2012-02-27T13:49:00.001+11:00

Hi Everyone

Only 5 sleeps to go until Leanne is in the shop. Are you as excited as I am?
The new Vignette magazine has arrive and again has some great projects.

A recent new arrival is Reunion by Moda.

Look at this fab quilt top that the talented Sam from who works here has whipped up. She has sashed using hanky linen.

Bye for now

Gail B

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Staff Challenge with Echino and Melody Miller

2012-02-21T12:49:00.001+11:00

It didn't take much persuading to get the girls here in the shop to enter this challenge once Melody Miller and Echino were mentioned.

This first one was made by Mary, and just look how inviting it is!

Then Rachel knocked our socks off with this!

Sam then gave us these gorgeous pot holders that split at the back to slip your hands into. This would be cooking with style!

Clair knocked out a couple of small pouches. She lets the fabric do the work for her.

And finally, a simply sweet book cover by Mary once again.

So, what could you make with this lovely fabric? Have we inspired you enough yet?
You know, now is the time to start knocking out all those gifts that we usually leave till the last minute at Christmas. I don't think a gift made with these fabrics would be unappreciated!

Post a comment about the projects above or your idea for a gift, because I have some fat 1/8ths of Melody Miller and Echino to give away to the comment I like the most. Good luck everyone!

Happy stitching

Gail B

Dinosaur

2012-02-20T21:25:00.001+11:00

Hi All,

I think in my first blog I told you I was a dinosaur when it came to computers. The last blog is hard to see, I am sorry. Here is the text again

Special Event

Saturday March 3rd

The very talented designer Leanne Beasley from Leanne's House will be in store from 10 am. Leanne is the author of "Vignette" magazine and issue 6 will be available for purchase, and signing on the day. Many of the samples which have featured in the previous issues will be available for viewing as well as some of her other projects. Also available for purchase, are fabric packs for the Vignette mystery quilt. Come in to say "Hi", see stitching demonstrations ask questions and see some of Leanne's incredible work.

Sorry about the quality of the photos. I will try to learn some more to improve the blog, but I really am better at buying fabric than blogging.

Happy stitching
Gail B

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Special event

2012-02-20T20:32:00.001+11:00

Hi Everyone,

Happy stitching we hope to see you in the shop on the 3rd.

Gail B
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We are excited

2012-02-16T12:20:00.001+11:00

Sam arrived at work this morning and gave a bit of a groan! I had lined up a little cutting to do in preparation for Sydney Craft and Sewing show in a few weeks time.

Rachael arrived a little later and the two girls celebrated when they completed the task. Both felt they had done enough cutting for the day.

Look what has arrived! "Flea Market Fancy" by Denyse Schmidt

Sam is now almost begging to be allowed to cut so she can fondle and drool over them. I don't think Sam is going to take home any pay this week.

The cutting has started so fat quarters will be available in half an hour.

Happy stitching.

Gail B
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Ideas coming

2012-02-12T09:33:00.001+11:00

Yesterday at work we were brain storming about things we could make with the new Melody Miller fabrics. Some of the staff have taken home some pieces and if you come back next week I will show you what they have made!

Happy stitching

Gail B

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It's Unpacked

2012-02-10T18:46:00.001+11:00

Hi Everyone,

Want to see what was in the boxes??

OK. It was a delivery from Kokka.

New Melody Miller fabrics "Ruby Star Rising"
View finders, radios, clocks, type writers to name a few

Some new owls. Now they are cute!

A few more prints from Echino. Some of the staff just had to have some!

Happy stitching

Gail B
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I forgot

2012-02-09T19:30:00.001+11:00

Hi all,

I forgot to show you the new French General range has arrived "Rouenneries Deux"

The colour and designs are fabulous.

Happy stitching
Gail B
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New delivery

2012-02-09T16:32:00.001+11:00

Hi All,

A delivery has just arrived, I have only had a peek.

Three boxes of fabric, I will unpack them tomorrow and show you then.

Happy stitching
Gail B

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New delivery

2012-02-08T10:37:00.001+11:00

Hi Everyone,

Here is a quick post with some new fabrics
Disney prints

This is "lark" which has been designed by Amy Butler, and will feature in Homespun magazine, in bag of the month projects.

Rebecca called into the shop yesterday just on closing time, and we moved some fabric which left an empty bay! Her girls soon filled it deciding it made a good cubby!

Happy stitching
Gail B

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More fabric

2012-02-06T20:52:00.001+11:00

Hi Everyone,

A New range arrived late last week from Moda ideal for Valentines Day or the girls in your life.

Also available in precuts promo packs, layer cakes and jelly rolls

I will try and blog again tomorrow as I am getting behind on showing you all the new fabrics which have arrived.

Gail B
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Confession time

2012-02-03T19:16:00.001+11:00

It is time to confess! Russell and I have been away for three weeks holiday, so my
thanks to Rebecca for continuing the blog in my absence. We sailed from Sydney on a twelve night cruise disembarking in Auckland and then spent eight nights on the north island of New Zealand. It was a very much needed break to rest and recharge. While on the cruise there was a stitch and chat session on each sea day and it was great meeting the ladies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and USA.

Cruising Milford Sound was stunning

Having time to sit in a great location and do nothing was a luxury.

As wonderful as the holiday was it was great to be back home and within five hours of the plane landing I was back in the shop, I couldn't help my self.

Lots of new arrivals are in

A little bit of France oui oui

Michael Miller's indigoes red including "The British are Coming"

Lots of other new fabrics which I will show you soon.

It's nice to be home.
Gail B

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Modernology

2012-01-30T09:55:00.000+11:00

Due to popular demand, the complete range of 'Modernolgy' by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery has arrived.

This is a very chic range with wonderful shades of aqua, indigo, bright lime, soft grey and rose. We have had lots of fun arranging different selections and imagining the possibilities.

The fabric has a beautiful feel to it and would be great in patchwork, clothing or whatever else you'd care to create.

Art Gallery has a free downloadable quilt pattern with this colleciton. The name is Quiltology designed by Pat Bravo. Link: http://www.artgalleryfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/projects.cgi?patternID=38

Happy Stitching

Gail B

What was in the boxes?

2012-01-27T10:23:00.000+11:00

Well, I had to wait to find out what was in the boxes as Russell said that it wasn't worth the trip to the shop to see. The fabricaholic in me disagrees. But I was trilled to see the entire new range of 'Twirl' by Me & My Sister for Moda. There are so many lovely fabrics that I can't fit them all into the photo.

New fabrics

2012-01-23T15:48:00.000+11:00

I was in early this morning to see a fabric rep and went a little silly. I ordered many new ranges and can't wait to get them into the store to show you all. Then, a delivery arrived with more fabrics. Look at these yummy fabrics...

And a few more.

I have the afternoon off today. But the shop just rung to say there was another 6 big boxes of fabric at the back door. Dilemma: to go in now or wait til tomorrow. Stay tuned to see what is in the boxes.

Fat 1/8 give away

2012-01-22T19:36:00.000+11:00

Hi,

As a thank you for checking out our new blog, we thought we would give away some fat 1/8's. To recieve your FREE fat 1/8, simply print this posting and bring it into the store between Monday 23rd January 2012 and Saturday 4th February 2012. The girls at the shop have a selection of fat 1/8's under the counter from which you may chose one.

Looking forward to seing as many of you as possible in the shop.

Happy Stitching
Gail B

Fairly Fun Fairy Fabrics

2012-01-15T17:30:00.000+11:00

Hi,

Well, we finally started receiving deliveries again as the wholesalers begin to reopen after the Christmas holidays. I was starting to have a major withdrawal meltdown. Amongst the deliveries were a lot of basic fabrics and notions to top up our existing ranges. As well as...

This beautiful fairy fabric has been very popular in the past with lots of people pre-ordering. Luckily, we have just had plenty arrive. It would look fabulous as a backing on "Dancing Under the Stars'.

I wonder what will arrive in next weeks deliveries...

Happy Stitching
Gail B

red owls

2012-01-10T16:01:00.000+11:00

Hi everyone,

Thought you might like to see a quilt we have made using some Saffron Craig fabrics.

A great light summery quilt for this time of year.
Gail B

New stock coming

2012-01-09T19:12:00.000+11:00

I was speaking with one of the wholesalers today and they are despatching an order tomorrow. We should have it unpacked perhaps by Friday stay tuned for some photos!!

Gail B

2012-01-07T19:46:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,

We have had a busy week in the shop this week, with many first time visitors and people calling in whilst on holidays.

We have had a week with no fabric deliveries which is really unusual as we normally have fabrics arriving daily. Most of the wholesalers will reopen this week after their Christmas close down so the trucks will start pulling up again with deliveries.

I have had some 5" x 5" charm squares cut, they are themed for boys or girls and each pack has 40 squares suitable for an "I spy" quilt.

Did you know we have over 200 bolts of Kaffe Fassett in stock? Great bright bold designs for a summer project.

Happy stitching
Gail B
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Christmas holidays

2012-01-05T20:50:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,

Sorry it has been so long but I have been in post Christmas relax mode. Christmas day was a great day with Rebecca and her family with us for the day and our other children and their families splitting the day between us and the inlaws.

Rebecca's little girls looked very cute with their Christmas hats on (a tradition at our house, if you want to eat you wear a hat!!)

Boxing day off to Myers eastland at 7 am for opening, just a little shopping and then meeting friends for breakfast at 8 am then back home pack the car and off to Rosebud for about a week.

It was so nice to be at the beach, time to relax and enjoy time with six grand daughters and their parents.

We were on the beach early 8.30am the girls loved the sand, sorry I didn't take the camera to the beach then we would head back to the house for some morning tea and most of the children would have a sleep. Then up for lunch and a play at the house, somedays play dough

Some days water play

Some days painting

Rebecca made the art smocks for the girls out of some of the heavy weight Kokka fabrics which are in the shop, don't they look great.

Some days it was back to the beach again late in the day.

Then it was dinner time and a walk to the park and one night we went to the carnival and met our other two grandchildren.

Every meal was eaten outside.

This is why I love this time of the year!

I have been back at the shop this week and it is nice to be surrounded by fabric again.
Happy stitching
Gail B
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Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T13:54:00.001+11:00

It is lovely to have the whole day today to prepare for tomorrow. Food to prepare, tables to set, presents to wrap. It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas.

The musical toys are all lined up ready for the grandchildren who love them, their parents aren't so keen. I hope we have enough batteries.

Santa looks happy he has his roast turkey and plum pudding, he will need a bigger suit next year.

I have a collection of salt and pepper shakers just a few Christmas ones so now to set the table.

The shop will be open Wed Thurs and Fri this next week and then from Jan 3rd.

I hope you all have a happy and safe Christmas
Gail B
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What was in the box?

2011-12-22T14:16:00.001+11:00

Hi All,

A quick post to show you what was in the box!

Fabrics by Saffron Craig. Have to go now I must get the fruit cake cooked for Sunday!

Happy stitching or cooking

Gail B

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Location:Shop

New stock

2011-12-21T20:51:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,

Dad was sitting up in bed and looking much better than on Monday all went well in theatre and he should be home tomorrow. Great news.

Want to see what was in the delivery??? OK

Strong heroes by kokka

Daisy chain by prints charming for Kokka

And look at this great little range from kokka. Library bags, pj's, I spy quilts, the list of ideas is endless.

Another box of fabric arrived today so come back soon to see what it is!

Happy stitching
Gail B
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Another delivery

2011-12-20T14:57:00.001+11:00

Hi Everyone,

A delivery has just arrived. What could it be?..

My dad is in hospital and has been to theatre this morning, so I want to go and see him, so unpacking will have to wait until tomorrow.
Check the blog tomorrow and I will show you what has arrived.

Happy stitching
Gail B
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What's new?

2011-12-19T14:45:00.001+11:00

Hi All,

Look at this new range which has just arrived.

The range is Karavan by Valori Wells.

Christmas is coming and the advent calendar is emptying. Who keeps beating me to the chocolates?.

We are open until 4.30 on Friday 23rd then open Wed Thur and Fri the 28-30th
9 till 4.30, then will reopen on Tues Jan 3rd.

Happy stitching
Gail B
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What to buy?..

2011-12-17T20:42:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,

I am sitting at home making a list of who I have to buy gifts for (yes I am yet to do this there is still plenty of time). I thought I might be able to give you a few ideas!

How cute are these two! The owl and koala come on the one panel and are super quick and easy to cut out stitch around stuff and close the seam. How easy is that.

Cats and dogs are also available and all these panels are designed by Saffron Craig.

This fab stitchery is a new one by Rosalie Quinlan and the pattern comes with preprinted linen and the red thread to stitch with. Now that's a great gift because the receiver could stitch it ready for next year.

If your still unsure, a gift voucher for Patchwork with Gail B would make any quilter happy.

I don't think any of my three sons would appreciate these ideas! I had better get back to my list.

Happy stitching
Gail B

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Today's delivery

2011-12-14T11:47:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,

I have only been at work for 4 hours this morning but look what has arrived!

Fabrics by saffron Craig

Fabrics by two monkeys

Michael Miller fabrics

Russell is just turning into our street so bye for now.

Happy stitching
Gail B

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My first post

2011-12-13T11:44:00.001+11:00

Hi welcome to my first post I have at last been dragged into this century.
My blog is going to try and keep you up to date with what is happening in the shop, what's new, what is coming soon, where you can come and see us at a show and a little info on the family and maybe even the occasional bit of gossip about the girls behind the counter!

Want to see what has arrived lately???????

Woodlands by Natalie Lymer Isn't this a cute range look at the toadstools!
Wouldn't this look great for Christmas!

Outfoxed by Lizzie House....this is a fresh modern range (and Clair loves it!) The pearl bracelets are so gorgeous and as for the foxes and hedgehogs...yum!

It's starting to feel a bit like Christmas. There is still time to stitch up a Rudy kits and patterns available in store.

Over 80 different minkee fabrics in stock and just to make you happy we have reduced the price to $32.00 mt. Keep in mind it is 150 cm wide.....that wide!

I am now feeling brain dead. This is toooo much technology for me in one day!!
Happy stitching
Gail B

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