100th Blog Post Giveaway

Well ladies..here it is!!!!!!!! my 100th post and right before I go on break...
I will be away for 10 days so Iwont be posting for a while, hope you dont miss me too much! I want to thank all ladies that follow me and to those newbies that visit and ladies that LURK..ha ha...I really appreciate you visiting and commenting on my blog
I appreciate all the comments and will take them on board.
My friend Tammi arrives from Ohio in 24 hours so we will be off exploring tassie..am very excited about that.
The pic above is my neice..do you like her dress? It was my mothers ball skirt from years and years ago...Alana didnt do anything to it..just did it up and added belt and other accessories..doesnt it look great? vintage...ahhh cant beat it.
Anyway..enough waffle...
THE WINNER OF THE HOFFMAN MOCHA MINT BALI POP IS...........drum roll please
Clares Craft Room and because you are a follower you get the added bonus of a Threadbare Creations pattern. Congratulations Clare..and thanks again to all
I will see you all in a couple of weeks
Clare please email me your addy so I can get this away for you before I go...
cheers

Post number 99!

wow, almost there! Post number 99!!! Woke to a beautiful morning this morning. Yesterday went to Deloraine to visit my parents. It is the weekend of the very famous Tasmanian Craft Fair which is the largest craft exhibition in the southern hemisphere. I dont go every year, because it is usually very expensive goodies, but it is a great day out if you ever visit tassie in November. There certainly are some clever and artistic ppl out there. I have never seen so many ppl in Deloraine, so my nephew and I jumped on our bikes and did a bit of a tour..we had a ball!! On our way we saw many of my customers who were a little surprised to see me on my bike..ha ha..
The quilt above is an alternative colourway for Metro Au Naturel design that was made by one of my customers. Doesnt it look great?
Keep the comments coming, I can always use advice on what you would like to see on my blog...
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Family Values

Finally finished!!! Yay...this is my new BOM from Threadbare Creations. It is called Family Values, and I can do it in any preferred colour theme. I chose country as it is in keeping with my store. "Pops Garden" is also available however, I dont have one to display as yet, however it can be viewed at Threadbare Creations site. Please email me if you are interested in making this lovely quilt with its nice family verses.

Post number 98 kids!!! two more posts and I am having a giveaway...!!! Keep the suggestions coming, I really do listen to them.
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Weekend Fun

On Friday and Today, I worked at a local craft Exhibition in Launceston. It was organised by a great group of ladies who gather every Friday at a local hall to stitch, and for friendship.
Above is a pic of my stand with Sue behind the counter. The crafts varied from Crochet, knitting, scrapbooking, bears, sewing, quilting, and even home made cookies.
The weather was gorgeous and many many ladies visited. Next to the venue was a beautiful church...I loved the pipe organ..dont think I have actually seen one for real before!! very cool!
Thanks for the invite ladies, I had great fun!
Just a note, to let you know that it is just 3 posts until my 100th!! I cant believe how fast it has gone!
If you leave a comment between now and my 100th post you will go into the draw for a great prize. Would you like to see more products on my blog? or finished items, scenery, animals..what appeals to you? But the surprise will be a secret! SHHHHHHHHHH :)
If you find my blog just a little interesting, and you become a follower, or you add my url to your blog, there will be an extra gift for the winner. Please let me know via your comment if you are a new follower.
there are 2 places left for the Kerry Swain workshop, so if you are interested, please email me.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, for now I am off to have a nice soak in the tub and then bed!! I am bushed!
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4 Hour Pop Top

Before you say it..I know..I have been lax in my posting. I have been busy with the shop and to be honest just havent had the time for my blog! How sad!!Hope it doesnt happen often. I have had some friendship days to go to and busy busy busy trying to make tops to show off my fabrics...LOL
Needless to say they are still TOPS..rofl...but have almost finished quilting Family Values...almost.............which is really my priority! I have Threadbares next Quilt almost finished so just busy trying to keep up!!!!! Is it me or do other ppl have this problem..maybe I just have time management probs..
I wanted to show you this new top I have made. I have called it 4 Hour Pop Top, because it takes but 4 hours to make this top. In store I have a huge range of Hoffman Bali Pops..in the most beautiful colors for $51.95. 40 pre cut 2 and half inch strips in the most beautiful bali fabrics. Soooooo, what better to do than make something. this is a great lap quilt if you need something in a hurry!! Agree?
Was fun and quick to make and excluding my terrible photography is nice looking quilt. To my followers my apologies for being so remiss...hope you like the top? I do.
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Jetty Pic

My computor wont let me into the webpage to place images...grrrrrrrrrr
so I have promised someone I would show them this canvas that I have instore..so I shall have to quickly do it here. It retails $69.95 and is 140cm x 46cm
Kate I hope you see this...:) best I can do at the moment.
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I did, I went to Winnaleah, which is almost 2 hours north east of me...and did a party plan. We had a great afternoon, and on the way back, I was in awe of the scenery. I was born and grew up here, but we sure do live in a nice part of Australia.
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Metro goes Au Naturel

Today I finished my new quilt top made with the fabrics "Metro goes Au Naturel"
Impatient as I always am, I put it on the bed for a little peek and loved it so much thought I would share it with you all.
The kit will be available for $250 from Next week...hope you like it. Yes I am still making Family Values,, but I just loved these fabrics and wanted to make this one..you know how it is? Oh, and if you come by for a visit..I would love to hear from you, so please feel free to comment!

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