{eb dolls quilt swap 2011} what I sent . . .

Yesterday Helen opened her package I sent her for the dolls quilt swap this year, and thankfully she loves it : )

I was really stuck as to what to make for Helen, as she is certainly an accomplished quilter and make some gorgeous quilts!

But I went with something different to challenge myself, tiny 1 inch squares and swirly quilting.

Its not perfect, but certainly very fresh and crisp and colourful!

{eb dolls quilt swap 2011} what I received . . .

A massive thankyou to Car for the stunning quilt she sent me for this years swap.

She seemed to know exactly what I would love.

Its perfect, very me.

And it will be a wonderful addition to my sewing room wall with the quilts from previous years swaps.

Thankyou Car x

EB NQ Secret Santa - sneak peak . . .

A quick sneak peak of one part of the secret santa I have made for this years EB Newbie Quilters Secret Santa.I am in the process of making some changes to my blog, so please bear with me - trying to find a new template/design that I like.

EB DQS 2010 Opening Day - what I made : )

I know that my recipient has now received her quilt so I can show you what I made for Nicole. I had a lot of fun making this little quilt, and it was certainly hard to part with : ) I intend to make another one for my sewing room one of these days. It is the first time I have done a quilt completely done from applique, and the first time I have done quilting the way that I did it. I have no idea of the technical name of this type of quilting, and am sure I didn't do it technically right - but it was fun and I love the texture that it has created around the tree.

EB DQS 2010 Opening Day - what I received!

Today is opening day for the Annual EB Dolls Quilt Swap. My partner is yet to receive her parcel, it should be there today - grrr. . . . to Australia Post, why send something express when it doesn't arrive the next day like it is suppose to!?!?

Lucky us had our parcel arrive earlier in the week and with opening day today I was quick to open the parcel for Matilda - as I had requested a wall hanging for her room.

And haven't we been spoilt! This gorgeous quilt was made by Carmel - and we are in LOVE with the gorgeous detail and work she has put in to this little quilt.

Thankyou Carmel, we LOVE IT!

Blogtoberfest Day #29 ~ Quilting

I am attempting to finish off my dolls quilts for this years EB Dolls Quilt Swap. Post day is today, but I am running behind, luckily opening day isn't until the 5th November, so I still have time to get it in the post before then. I wanted to test myself out by trying a quilting technique I hadn't done before, so here is my first attempt

And a sneak at how I am going so far with the dolls quilt. About half way through so far, I am hoping to get the quilting finished tonight and then its just the label and binding to go.

EB Kids Clothes Swap 2010 - sneak peak #3

Sneak peak at the second outfit I am working on for a little boy . . .

EB Kids Clothes Swap 2010 - sneak peak #2

A quick sneak peak at the first outfit I am doing for the kids clothing swap.

Almost finished, just a mountain load of top-stitching to be done : )

EB RR Block Swap - Final Blocks Completed!

I finished off my last 4 blocks for the EB Round Robin Block Swap today. I am looking forward to getting back all my blocks to make a quilt for Miss M's big girl bed.

Craft Swap Goodies

Last month I participated in the DUST monthly craft swap. The Dust Team is a group of Aussie's selling on Etsy and is a great team to be a part of. It amazes me how many of us 'Aussie's' are actually selling on Etsy and the vast aray of talents that there are!

Anyway, I posted off a 'Tilda' dress, some hair accessories and choccies to my partner Tamara and she sent me these gorgeous goodies. Tamara makes handmade papercuts and I must say must have a very steady hand and lots of patience! So, my request to Tamara was some letters for the kids rooms, unframed because that is something I can do myself. Check out Tamara's store at; www.tamaradesigns.etsy.com for more of her goodies papercut goodies.

EB Bag Swap - look what I got! (and what I made)

A big thankyou goes out to my swap partner Lou for this fantastic bag and wallet she made me as part of the EB Bag Swap. I immediatley recognised the pattern and beautiful Amy Butler fabrics - some favourites of mine! Not only is Lou a great sewer, but you really must check out her blog for her amazing photography!
My swap partner that I made a bag for is offline all weekend so will post some pictures now of what I made her as I know she has received it. I chose a pattern by Anna Maria Horner called the 'Multi Tasker Tote'. When I received the pattern and started cutting out my fabric I was worried, because it really is a BIG bag! But my swap partner requested a big bag for EVERYTHING so hopefully she loves it : ) The fabric I got from Spotlight, the outer is a furnishing weight fabric, with the inner 100% cotton. I added lots of extra pockets for the inside including a zippered pocket and key-chain, for a big bag the pattern only offered one pocket on the inside and I decided it definitely needed more.

I also made a matching zippered purse with wrist strap.

I really like this pattern, was a little hard to understand in parts, probably due to lack of sleep on my part, but have had a few requests from friends to make them one as pressies so am definitely going to be making more of these!

Sneak Peaks!

Just a couple of sneak peaks for some sewing swaps that I am a part of.

First up is my sneak peak for this Quilting Swap I am in. This first sneak peak is of my block using my own material - very cute fabric from the Riley collection by Anna Griffen.

This second sneak peak is of my finished bag which is part of the EB sewing buddies bag swap. I hope my partner is happy with my creation and the fabrics I chose!
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WIP Wednesday . . . on Saturday ; )

I finished off this little quilt for the shop this week. It is part of my new range called 'Take-a-long' quilts. It measures approximately 85cm x 100cm and easily folds up into a cute little bag. Great to take-a-long on play dates or to the park.

I also picked up some patterns to make myself some clothes for summer. I like all these styles of tops but very rarely wear a skirt so thought I might be brave this summer and make myself a skirt similar to the 'tilda' skirts I make for the shop as I have been getting a lot of request at the markets and online to make them in ladies sizes . . . hmmm, maybe - stay tuned for that one!

A sneak peak at the material I have picked out to use for the EB Bag Swap that is currently happening. The fabric on the left is for the outer and is a mid-weight furnishing type fabric which I hope will turn out lovely for the bag outer. I really need to get started on this - only 3 weeks left til opening day!

And a new quilt in progress. The three panels of strips already sewn together are stacked coins, with a creamy coloured homespun for the sashing and the green/orange/purple fabric for the backing. The binding I was going to use before I bought the backing is pink so may need to use something else now as I am not sure if this will go or clash with the backing.

And finally a pic of our little kiddies - it is so impossible to get a pic of them together! Miss M is always the frowner!