Time For Some Blooming Therapy!

What a week! If I've ever been in need of some blooming therapy, it's now!

I've been struggling with a very nasty strain of influenza that has zapped all the colour from my days.Today's the first day I've been back on my feet and I've been thinking about my On My Window Flowers Bloom wall hanging pictured here. I love the idea of a bright shelf of flowers, always in perfect bloom, shining from any wall, any time I feel like it.

I think it's about time I finished this gorgeous wall hanging to cheer me up on days like today. And you know what they say - every cloud has a silver lining- so here's my contribution to some sunshine indoors; if you'd like to make your very own On My Window Flowers Bloom, go ahead and do it!

On My Window Flowers Bloom

An applique wall hanging, finished size 38 x 48 inches

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$19.95 USD

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WOW: Collar On !

WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays

I was thrilled to find this cardigan in this gorgeous hot pink colour. It's pure wool and beautifully made. But you know me, I had to embellish it somehow! I picked this lovely Bari J fabric and added this fabric collar just for the sake of it. I started last week and got as far as cutting out the pattern when I went down with a nasty bout of Influenza last Thursday. Although I'm still struggling a bit, I am glad to report that this particular WIP is done!

Today, I'm taking it easy with plenty of bed rest. The flu is no joke and I've really suffered from some nasty strains in the past 2 years. I get so annoyed when I see sick people out and about, spreading viruses, especially at this time of year. If you're sick, STAY HOME and stop spreading it.

My WIP today is all about getting better; I'm a terrible patient and just hate being sick, especially when I have so many other more exciting things I'd rather get on with.

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Juliette for July

Have you met my gorgeous quilt Juliette yet? I love this quilt to bits; from the large cheerful flower heads (or sunshine rays, you decide) to the baskets in the border, this quilt is just screaming out for your favorite fabrics to come together in this bright, modern design. There's even some squares between the flowerheads to let you show off those fabrics you can't bear to cut up!

 What do you think? Do you love it yet?

Of course you already know I love it and it's been a whole year since Juliette was launched. In that year, there's been a lot of new quilts - what can I say? I'm a productive designer! But I really do think Juliette deserves a bit more time in the spotlight.. and I know the best way to do that s to encourage absolutely everyone who loves Juliette the best opportunity to make her:

 Juliette is 77 x 77 inches finished size.

Juliette

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HOYH: Part 7, the Homeward Bound Scene

It's another beautiful month as we create the houses behind the foliage in this scene called Homeward Bound. I set out with an idea in mind when starting on my applique pieces. I had thought that sophisticated grey houses would be stunning.

But like always (and you think I'd know this by now), the quilt decided otherwise. With quilts as epic as this one, the fabrics really do 'speak for themselves' and this combination of tones just came together easily and naturally, even if I did start with other ideas!

I just adore these charming little homes..

You can make yours as simple or fussy as you wish.

and don't forget the tones of your foliage. I've drawn in my berries and stems here, using permanent Indian Ink. I will go over these lines with hand embroidery when the scene is completed.

 And here's my full colour version. On this quilt top, I opted for red houses, because in my imagination, I love them!

Make your houses your own little homes

OK, time for me to get back to my applique prepping board.. 

 'Hold Onto Your Heart' is a paid BOM 

It's a breathtaking quilt full of meaningful symbols and beauty. The floral border is a triumph which offers an additional  pieced option - making it versatile for all skill levels. Perfect for lovers and enthusiasts of applique. 

You can start this BOM today! 

Be sure to visit my Online Quilt Group on Facebook where progress images are being shown all the time. It's a massive inspiration and I warn you, it's addictive!

The Joy Of Simple Stitching: Shelly

I never get tired of Shelly; 

this is a clamshell quilt with a touch of something extra! 

I love the easy clamshell shapes that allow you to finally do something with all that fabric without having to over think it. Shelly is perfect 'on-the-go' project that you can hand stitch just about anywhere. Travel, holidays, meetings or just leisurely afternoons in the garden.. let's start scalloping!

Like it? Make it!

'Shelly' finished size 57 x 57 inches

'Shelly' $12.95 USD

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WOW: Whipping Up A Winter Collar

 WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays 

Today I'm whipping up a collar to to make this gorgeous pink even better..  and I can't wait to show it to you..

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WOW: Random Fun

  WOW = WIPs On Wednesday  

Look what I picked up! I purchased it cut out like this - it's a Kaffe Fassett panel and I'm sure I saw it once for sale by the metre, but I purchased it cut out like this for $8.

It looks so inviting, doesn't it? I'm going to try some new crayons and paint techniques today and basically 'colour it in' just for fun. Before I commit to a project, there are tens of steps like this one where I play around, pick favourites and decide on what works and what to move forward with. 

By the time I recommend anything, I've already experimented for months beforehand in many little steps. This is just another one of those. 

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