I'M IN PRINT...Homespun Magazine!!!

Back in July I received my subscription for Homespun magazine on a Tuesday...

and ended up making the 3 little felt decorations above by Lenna Green in record time...

They were all ready by Saturday!!!

I emailed the magazine and told them I had done this!!!

Last week I received the latest edition of the magazine...and blow me down these little 'ornies' are on the Reader's Showcase page!!!

WOW...WOW...WOW!!!

I couldn't believe it!!!

Here's how they appeared in the mag...

I've not made too many items from a magazine but almost straight away I went through the thread box...the bits of felt and started almost straightaway!!!

I was only intending to make one for JoJo...but went on to make a Snowman for Mr Armchair...

Santa for JoJo...

Then I thought I might as well have one also!!!

The pic that appeared in the magazine...

And the fruit cake we had at the time to celebrate Christmas In July!!!

Now it's almost time to get baking again...

Planning to do some with JoJo next weekend!!!

Where did this year go???

Shop Handmade!!!

Last week JoJo and I took a trip up to Shop Handmade...

Shop Handmade also holds quarterly markets which were

founded by Julie Nichols. The markets bring together talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and gourmets...

The Shop is absolutely gorgeous...a real visual delight...and besides, I can never resist calling in and saying hi to the girls there...Hi Posie, Hi Rach!!! 

Below are some pics that I took that day!!!

Who can resist these hearts!!!

Looking into Shop...

Mmmm...Plum Puddings!!!

Screen printed by Rachael...and yes I bought one!!!

These can be cut up and made into Christmas decorations and...

attached to baby's little rompers!!!

Completed Christmas decos hanging with hearts...

Divine shoes...

And how exciting...Shop is having a Launch Party to launch their book by Tania McCartney......bubbles along with nibbles...and of course I'm going!!!

handmade living. – a designer collective is a stunning collection of projects and inspirational ideas from some of Australia’s most talented handmade artisans, designers and craftspeople. This gorgeous collective features over 70 projects that will have handmade aficionados everywhere firing up their sewing machines and melting chocolate.

 I've picked up my book and it doesn't disappoint...I'll come back with pics of the markets...I had my book signed by some of the designers who were there as well!!!

After all this JoJo and I had morning tea, coffee and hot chocolate and gluten free orange cake...we followed this by some Christmas shopping!!!

A great day...now looking forward to some bubbles!!!

Braidwood Quilt Event...Annual Airing of the Quilts...Braidwood, New South Wales

Last weekend we were passing through Braidwood and were lucky enough to view Airing of The Quilts an annual Quilt Event in Braidwood...

The entire town is classified by the National Trust and Braidwood is the first complete town to be listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. Braidwood also boasts the fact that it still retains most of the Georgian town plan, one of the last left in Australia. The rural life and charm of the town is carried on against many fine examples of 19th century architecture.

Many quilts were on display hanging from the balconies in the village...

enjoy these pics of the quilts!!!

Double Irish Chain...

Where are the Belisho Beacons...

One of the fine old buildings in the street...

Vintage quilts outside 'Braidwood Times'...

Looking front on to the Braidwood Times building...

Even the footpath outside is old timber pieces...

Cute cottage garden...

We thought we'd wander over to this quiet little corner across the road...

and hanging over the railing was this gorgeous Christmas Quilt!!!

The lady on the stall...whose name is Kitty...offered to hold it up for JoJo...

turns out that she has a holdiday house in our area and offered to call in sometime when she is down this way!!! 

One of the borders!!!

I just love this quilt!!!

She was such a kind lady she offered JoJo a Shortbread Christmas tree and a Candy Cane which just thrilled her to bits!!!

Thank you so much Kitty...it's lovely to meet you!!!

We had a wonderful time viewing the quilts...strolling through the town and look forward to perhaps going there next year!!!

Braidwood was so inspiring to visit..I'm keen to get quilting!!!

OPAM One Project a Month ...November 2010 and some Quilts from my Needlework Group!!!

Time for OPAM (One Project a Month) again...

this month I finally framed a cross stitch that had been hanging around for 2 years...and am so pleased with it!!!

I've got a few cross stitches here unfinshed...

perhaps no I think I'll get stuck into one and see if I can finish it next year!!!

Anyone want to join me?

Lovely little beads and buttons adorn this...

I fell in love with this little one and had to have it!!!

For my needlework group Fiona asked everybody to cover some foam (provided) for our meeting place at the Church Hall...and here is my one...

it has a pale blue backing...

and other completed ones...

The chair is so much more comfortable now...

Thank you Fiona for a great idea!!!

Our Group has some very talented ladies...

here are some quilts made/in the making...

From a workshop a few weeks ago...'Shattered 9 Patch'...

a sporty them above...

and a pink one!!!

They look great girls...mine is still in the making!!!

And here is my little 'surprise quilt' for you know who...

top all together now...

This is the raffle quilt for this year...

Every Christmas at our break up lunch we get 'homework'...

for this year the group all did a stitchery basket each...

and during the year this is completed all ready for the raffle held in September...

and so lucky this year one of our group won it...

Congratulations Yvonne!!!

It's after midnight now and I better hit the sack...

tomorrow I want to get my parcel ready for a 6 Item Swap hosted by Maree...

To be included in the swap...

something to read

something smelly

something for the craft room

something for Christmas (handmade or bought)

something handmade

something to eat!!!

I'm looking forward to this swap...it's a secret swap...

I don't know who my partner is but delivery should be next week!!!

Now...to open it when I get it or put it under the tree!!!