With our busy lives and schedules,
its great to be able to take a weekend off and
visit a favourite part of Victoria and remind us
what a beautiful part of the world we live in.
As the sun came up, the fog rolled in and the colours
changed from pink to orange.
So peaceful and quiet, the sound of the waves crashing on the beach the only noise.
With only a lone fisherman and myself on the beach
to witness this spectacular sunrise.
A month has gone by already,
lots of homework completed with this being the fourth class at
With the love of applique, starting to form with some participants,
eager to do and learn more.
One of reasons for travelling to
The patchwork Tea House (not that we need an excuse)
on Wednesday was to catch up with Marilyn and drop off a new quilt,
Amarante along with a supply of patterns as well as restocking
of my other two patterns Jardin de Fleur and Juniper Bleu
both using French General fabrics from previous ranges.
Marilyn plans to take Amarante along with the patterns and
fabric packs to have on her stall at the
Waverley Patchworkers Quilt Show on
Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June.
With the great autumn weather we’ve been having,
yesterday was the perfect day for a girlfriend and I to head to Warburton
This is not only a wonderful patchwork store
but a lovely spot for coffee and maybe lunch.
Every time there is always something new to look at.
This collection of salt and pepper shakers remind me
of my grandmothers collection. I wonder what ever happened to them.
Basket of wool felt, fantastic colours.
New fabric ranges.
These are always a favourite, French General fabrics
with so many to choose from.
Classes last week included Roses to Di for,
a continuing block/class of the month.
Although more of a catch up this month for those that have been away.
The first couple of blocks nearing completion,
just need the roses to finish them off.
My latest quilts, all back from my quilter
trimmed and bound. Just need to finish writing the patterns
and take some photos for the front covers.
Some stores have ordered patterns, some have booked classes.
And they will be ready for next term.
They will be travelling with me just in case I find the right spot for photos.
First stop was in KooWee Rup to visit Craft Quarters
where the shop has been completed on the outside.
Checkout their Facebook page for some befores and afters.
Then headed to San Remo, a small town
just before crossing the bridge to Phillip Island.
Found some great walking tracks down to the beach and along the cliff tops.
Also some fabulous spots for quilt pics, but you’ll have to wait for those.
Last weekend there were a couple more quilts shows to attend and support.
The first being at Crib Point, in the old Primary School building
now the Community Centre.
Sorry no photos allowed inside.
A shame as there was artwork and cake decorating
from classes held there.
Sunday saw us at the 10th annual quilt show at Lang Lang.
I caught up with Maureen from Palm Beach Quilting,
and Estelle from Craft Quarters.
About a hundred quilts on display and permission given
for photos and to post on my blog.
These tiny nine patch blocks and half square triangles
measured one and a half inches finished.
All in reproductions.
A woman after my own heart. Stunning.
Another quilt all in reproductions.
This one I wouldn’t normally take a photo of,
but it was a favorite of D’s. Made entirely from fabric
with Fords. Never seen this fabric anywhere.
Around the town a number of buildings had murals
on the side walls, started to rain when taking this one.
Some show and tell from the Baltimore Garden
class at Palm Beach Quilting.
The black background looks stunning.
Two ladies deciding to applique by machine and one also doing quilt as you go.
Preparing blocks for the applique.
Making 3D flowers for the 3rd block.