Sunday, 23 August 2015

Catch up celebration

It's been a while since my last post so here's a bit of a catch up and a few reasons to celebrate. I was thrilled to have my Antique Wedding Sampler on display at this year's Victorian Quilter's showcase at the Melbourne Quilt and Craft Fair.

If you haven't already you can read about this on our G'nT Sisters blog here.
I'm not going to post photos of other quilts [ :( ]as I forgot to check on whether this was ok. I was pretty restrained retail wise but did buy some lovely threads - some variegated Valdani perle cotton for Vases of Flowers...



... and some beautiful variegated wool to embroider stems on Words to Live By.



I've managed to finish a few more of these blocks.




 Winter is coming to a close and I don't know how much further I'll get with this wool quilt as I am working on a couple of other things but more about those another day.

I've recently attained my 100th blog follower - thanks Josie from Dilly Dimple If you haven't read her blog take a visit, her sense of humour will give you a giggle. 

 Before I head off to bed as I have to get up early (yes, I have a new job!) I am offering a give-away to celebrate this month's happenings. Leave a comment (or send me an email) on any reason you have had cause to celebrate recently. Let me know which Jen Kingwell pattern (new & unused) you would like to win, either Gypsy Wife...

...OR the Circle Game.
This give-way will be drawn next Sunday, 31st August and I will post overseas.  
Good luck!
This give away is now closed - thanks.
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30 comments:

  1. Nancy23 August 2015 at 07:04

    Your Antique Wedding Sampler looks so beautiful hanging at the Fair..
    I am celebrating the finish of my Noah and Matilda top and My Harrison Rose top.
    Jen Kingwell will be at Intown Quilt shop in Atlanta next month. What fun it would be to have either one of her patterns.
    Thanks for the chance.

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  2. Chris 23 August 2015 at 08:52

    Congratulations on getting a new job. Now you can continue your retail therapy.

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  3. Karen in Breezy Point23 August 2015 at 11:53

    I haven't broken down and purchased Gypsy Wife yet, so I would love to add my name to the hat! Congrats on your new job, your hundredth follower and your beautiful quilt hanging in the show--it's so wonderful. It looks like your Words to Live By Blocks are coming along nicely--I am celebrating winning a ribbon for my version--very exciting for me!

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  4. Frances Meredith23 August 2015 at 13:35

    Amazing job Carol! It looks like it got a (well deserved) great spot at the show. Reason to celebrate? I took out the final piece of paper from my Nearly Insane quilt today! It has taken ages. I hope to post a photo soon.
    Gypsy Wife would be great!

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  5. Gale23 August 2015 at 14:30

    What a beautiful quilt! And I love wool applique. I'm celebrating my 37th wedding anniversary this week. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  6. Sue23 August 2015 at 15:03

    I love your Words to Live by quilt. Its given me an idea to maybe start using my collection of wool for some applique. I have been nervous of stitching wool to cotton, but obviously it works fine.I thought it might be too heavy.
    If I was so lucky to win, I would love Gypsy Wife.
    Thank you for the chance to enter your draw!

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  7. normajean5323 August 2015 at 16:09

    Helped our daughter celebrate her 40th birthday last night. Fun with friends and family. Would love Circle Game. Thank you, love your wool appliqué!

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  8. Sheila23 August 2015 at 17:09

    Your AWS looks fabulous hanging at the show.. and good luck with the new job. We are waiting to celebrate any moment the birth of our 5th granddaughter... I am facinated by The Gypsey Wife

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  9. Unknown23 August 2015 at 17:32

    Hi Carol your Antique Wedding Sampler is just amazing. Can't stop admiring it, also congrats on your 100th follower and your new job. I have just helped my son celebrate his 38th Birthday, they grow up so fast. I have looked at the Circle game by Jen Kingwell and would love to have that pattern, I am presently half way through her Midnight at the Oasis.

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  10. Jill H23 August 2015 at 18:54

    Hi Carol - you have beautiful work. I (and my husband - naturally) celebrated our 40th Wedding anniversary a couple of months ago, and as I type, I am waiting for my daughter (who is two days overdue) to ring and say she is going to hospital for her second baby. I will be babysitting no. 1 whilst she is in hospital. The Circle game looks an amazing quilt to do.

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  11. Kleine Vingers23 August 2015 at 23:44

    Love to see your quilts. I celebrate that I have finished my 4th quilt. And it is beautifull.
    Greetings

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  12. Gretchen Weaver23 August 2015 at 23:57

    Your wedding quilt is beautiful and the wool blocks are lovely. I'm celebrating marking my Jane Stickle quilt and getting her in the frame to quilt. villacrestfarm@gmail.com

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  13. Susan24 August 2015 at 00:37

    Your work is so lovely, all the blocks are beautiful. Congratulations on your new job! I hope it doesn't take away too much sewing time. Very generous giveaway, but I don't think I have the stamina for either of these!

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  14. Sharon~Two Bits Patches24 August 2015 at 01:24

    It was great to see your Antique Wedding Sampler at the show - and to see you as well! Congrats on the new job, hope it goes well.
    I'm celebrating getting my CCCQ e-book on line, and that Gypsy Wife looks fascinating.

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  15. Michele24 August 2015 at 04:45

    Congrats on exhibiting your gorgeous quilt. I am planning to start my "Words to Live By" quilt this coming winter (though I'd much rather it be summer coming up here than winter...).
    I would love to win Gypsy Wife. Thanks for the chance.

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  16. Tilly24 August 2015 at 08:01

    Love your quilt,it is beauty
    Tilly

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  17. Karen H24 August 2015 at 08:24

    I have a contract to teach English paper piecing this fall. I've put together a lesson plan and the handouts. I tested out my workshop on Saturday with a group of quilters and it was a huge success. I was so excited (and celebrated with a lovely glass of red wine). I love the Gypsy Wife pattern but would be happy with either one! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  18. Alcea Rosea 3124 August 2015 at 09:57

    Congratulations on your stunning quilt and new job. I love the colours of Gypsy Wife.

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  19. audrey24 August 2015 at 10:41

    How thrilling to see your Antique Wedding Sampler hanging at the show! I would love to be able to see this one in person as the detail looks to be amazing! Yay! for your 100th follower and new job! Your giveaway is fun--I would love a chance to make The Circle Game by hand.:)

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  20. Debbie24 August 2015 at 18:44

    Congrats on your Antique Wedding Sampler . It is beautiful AND finished. Mine is still just a huge pile of fabric I would love to win the Gypsy wife pattern simply because.....well what is another project when there are so many out there! Totally enjoy your blog

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  21. Mayleen25 August 2015 at 03:48

    The Circle Game has long been on my wish list so that would be my choice if I won. Congratulations on your 100th follower and your new job!

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  22. Chookyblue......25 August 2015 at 20:31

    your antique sampler quilt is beautiful.............how do you keep your wool applique safe from bugs.........I found a wool pincushion all eaten recently........so sad.............
    Oh you will enjoy Josies blog.......she always gives me a laugh.........
    celebrated my birthday last week..........either book would be lovely...........I just got Jen's new book.........Just Lovely........

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  23. Floor26 August 2015 at 10:02

    Imagine that you're proud that your beautiful quilt will be on display. Congratulations!
    Greetings,
    Floor

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  24. kathy28 August 2015 at 07:58

    Your quilt is wonderful. Would love to win circle game. Thanks for t he chance
    Kathy

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  25. Anonymous28 August 2015 at 08:21

    Just found your blog and love your Words to Live By blocks. I am currently making two identical quilts, Rosalie, for my daughter and granddaughter's birthdays. Three weeks to get them finished. Would love to win the Circle Game by Jen Kingwell. Have started Gypsy Wife and really enjoying it. Judy

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  26. gi quilt28 August 2015 at 18:37

    I love your AWS. Great job! I am doing the Primative Gatherings Quilt, Sunflower Gatherings. I have always admired, Words to Live by.

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  27. gi quilt28 August 2015 at 18:40

    PS. Love, love, love Valdonia thread!!!

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  28. Kel29 August 2015 at 04:25

    Hi Carol, I recently had a birthday, 21st August, and it was a beautiful day, where I was reminded how much I am loved by my gorgeous family. I would love to win the Circle Game, and your AWS is just Divine. Could you tell me what the fabric is that you used for your broderie Perse flowers?
    Thanks Carol xxx

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  29. Bev30 August 2015 at 18:45

    Congrats on your new job! I may have found one too! Yipee. I'd love to win Gypsy Wife. My friend made one and it is beautiful as is yours! Hope you love your new job! That's such good news! XO Bev

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  30. Karen1 September 2015 at 06:10

    Your words blocks are coming along very well. Do you still ride the bus to your new job?

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