Welcome to Precious Time

It has been a busy week at the shop with boxes of gorgeous arriving daily, but today would have to be the most exciting as I opened Brigitte Giblin’s new book – Feathering the Nest with Vintage Inspired Quilts.  My quilt list just keeps growing longer and longer.  This book is filled with 18 wonderful quilts interpreted from old vintage quilts.  Brigitte says that she never sets out to “copy” but to capture the feeling of an old quilt – paying homage to the original quilt makers as they continue to inspire us.  This book is not only a feast for the eyes but also the sewing soul.  It is simply stunning – a must have for your library.  I am thrilled to be welcoming Brigitte to Toowoomba for Quilting on the Downs in September for a 2 day class.  A class that not to miss. Our first delivery of books has sold out but we have another delivery on the way.  Please call the shop so as not to miss out on the next shipment.

 Sorry it is a bit fuzzy - photographic skills may need some assistance.....

Leona collected her delightful tumbler block quilt this week.  Majella quilted it with an all over Baptist Fan design, which suited it perfectly. 

 

My Aunt makes these lovely journals, by deconstructing old Golden Books and adding either blank or lined pages.  On a recent visit I choose some of my favourite covers from her shelf and she worked her magic and voila……

 

My favourite cover is an old soft covered Cinderella – I loved watching the film when I was a little girl – I especially loved the scene when stars encompass her - and ta dah – a ball gown - it still makes me smile - the hopless romantic in me.

While deciding I fell in love with some other old covers including Jingle Bells and Mary Poppins, but the art work in Prayers for Children makes your heart melt.  I also chose a large journal cover of the Flinstones – the magic is inside when you open it to see the comic strip pages – it takes you back in time.

I can’t wait to use one this weekend at Marg Sampson’s class – my only problem is choosing one.  I hope they claim a spot in your heart.

Marg arrives this evening for her class and all the ladies are very much looking forward to a weekend of sewing and shared creativity.  

Time for bed………so will catch you in the next post.  Sweet dreams………lisa

 

 

 

New fabrics -and excitement of class

After a very quite Mother’s Day it felt like we were hit by a tornado on Tuesday.  Majella and I had a long list of things to do especially as we are welcoming Marg Sampson to Precious Time this weekend for class (more on that later).  The day started with our lovely Andrew arriving at the back door with boxes  - yah!  The only problem was that Majella and I got so excited opening the boxes, discovering the beautiful fabrics inside that we forgot to open the front door.  It was only that our postman arrived at the back door with parcels and politely informed us that there were ladies at the front door waiting….... a look at the watch, a shriek and many apologies to the ladies patiently waiting – what a way to start the day. It should have been a warning....

Marg is joining us for a weekend of whimsical applique and the ladies are so excited to be learning and sharing her eclectic style of mixing reproduction fabrics alongside contempory prints which give Marg’s quilts there unique style.  Today we cut and tied bundles of new, exciting fabrics for class along with a duo of yummy linen and delicious stripe for those ladies making Stars & Hexagons, which is just one of the fantastic quilts that is on offer in Marg’s class.  If you have fallen in love with Marg’s quilts and would like to join us please call the shop as we still have one or two places available.

 

The postman brought a parcel to make our hearts sing yesterday – our box of Aurifil applique threads.  While Sarah Fielke was visiting she encouraged a love affair between our customers and these lovely threads, which resulted in the birth of the Precious Time Thread Club.  It runs just like a block of the month with you receiving a selection of personally chosen threads each month – the first month you also receive a sturdy box which will house them all safely for you.  It is more tempting then a box of chocolates – and way less calories. 

 

The picture says it all.  Fantastic small prints that fit in perfectly with your reproduction or country quilt.  We have little Fat 1/8 bundles looking for new homes…….

More from Kaffe and his friends…..these won’t last long.  This is just a small selection of the beautiful prints that arrived yesterday……

 

Time to go and sew - we have been working on a quilt using the new Kaffe and bright batiks – it is cut and on the wall ready to be sewn.  Sorry no sneak peaks on this one.

 

“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”  George Bernard Shaw

Sorry I just realized that I haven't posted an update from Auntie Green - promise it will be next........have an enjoyable evening and stay warm.  The sting of Autumn has definately arrived as the leaves start to turn and fall, the rustle under foot sounds delightful.  Until next time........lisa

 

A gorgeous array of quilts.......

Kyleigh has a love affair with French General - I can't say she loves the red prints or beige prints more than she loves the blue prints - it's just that she loves all the prints in every colour.  This love affair with the fabrics satisfies the soul and it goes without saying that the joy received by gifting these fabulous quilts (which Kyleigh does with most she makes) is limitlesss.  Winding Ways is her latest quilt top to be finished - there are so many interesting patterns that attract your eye, melons, petals and circles - the more you look, the more you see.

Our darling Doctor Ros started Sue's Circles of Fun a little while ago - it is the first quilt that Ros has handpieced - she should be very proud of her georgeous quilt which is now proudly hanging on the surgery wall for all to enjoy.  Yes - that is her little head popping over the top of her quilt.  We have had a few ladies finish their circles of fun and everyone of them is delicious - some have more blocks, some less, some have the turpintine, while other have a beautiful border - each of them is as individual as the maker.  I have loved each one - Sue is just too clever!

Amanda brought her finished quilt in from Sarah's class - yes the class just a few weeks ago.  She is such a good finisher.  I must talk to her about some of my unfinished quilts and see if she will help me with some pointers - which I already know - stickability screams the Dali Lama.  Ok! Ok!

Izabella is celebrating her daughter's first wedding anniversary by gifting the happy couple this gorgeous quilt....filled with treasured photos from the day this quilt will be a wonderful memory of the event.

Also from the very clever Izabella is her stunning William Morris in Applique just back from being quilted.  I thought you might be amazed to know that the majority of the applique on this quilt was made from one layer cake.  When the girls started class the requirements were background, inner borders, vines/leaves, red flowers and a layer cake.  This is a very large quilt - but it is a very reasonable quilt to make.  If you love this style of quilt then you may want to make a note in your diary for Feb/March next year as Michele Hill will be visiting Precious Time to teach.

Linda has made the very yummy Pretty in Pink as a gift for her sister - lucky lady.  It is a delightfully pretty quilt that would look wonderful in either a little or big girls room.  I know I would love one, especially with fabulous prints like those from Jennifer Paganelli and Kaffe Fassett......yum yum yum!

This quilt isn't quite finished but it is wonderful.  It is the centre of Fiona's quilt from her classes with Sue Ross - all hand pieced - we popped it up on the design wall to see how it was progressing.  The quilts that are made in Sue's classes are all fantastic - it is such a pleasure to see them grow and take shape.  I can't speak highly enough of Sue's classes - which I am sure you know from past blogs.  If you are looking for a great class you should seriously think about joining Sue for a weekend class.

I trust that you enjoyed looking at these gorgeous quilts from some of our wonderful quilters.  They inspire me each time they visit the shop with open hearts and minds to create these gorgeous quilts.

I hope that you have time to stitch tomorrow.......Happy Mother's Day.

 

 

Kaffe and Friends

Precious time has had a long love affair with the gorgeous fabrics that come from the studio of Kaffe Fassett and his friends, Brandon Mably and Philip Jacobs.  We were absolutely thrilled to see Andrew (our lovely delivery man) arrive laden with boxes – yahhhhh! 

Here are some of the fabrics from the first shipment - if you are love to use these bright, vibrant and amazing fabrics then all I can say to you is – get your skates on because they won’t last long.  Kaffe hasn't designed any new prints but instead has re-coloured some old prints that a lot of fabric collectors would love to have in their stash.  The print I love the most from Brandon is his giant fish, which appear to be swimming so gracefully across the fabric – I almost want to reach out and pat them. 

 

There are more in store - make some time to come and visit to see the balance of the range....

At the same time a box of delicious bright batiks arrived and because we are so clever (seriously!) they go perfectly with the new Kaffe and friends.  So with fingers itching the fabrics were chopped, folded and packed into little packages of yum.  Here they are below teamed with some of Sue and Rowan's new fabrics....

 

and then if you pop some black and white fabrics with them they start to sparkle even more.....

I hope you fall in love with them as much as we have…….enjoy Mother's Day on Sunday - I am hoping for pancakes, stawberries and maple syrup...just in case anyone is reading.

Next time ......gorgeous quilts to show off from our quilting friends and a wrap up from Auntie Green on the weekend.  See you then............lisa

 

Well those other jobs just kept coming and coming and somewhere along the line I ran out of puff to find inspirational words, select images and try to convince myself that the page of words I had written, erased, rewritten, and finally erased (ahhhhhh!) do sound intelligent, thoughtful, exciting and encouraging……...so I have been absent while life has been busily whirring around me.  I am sorry to all my lovely, patient followers who keep checking and waiting for me to reappear from the depths.  My friends (yes more than one!) told me on numerous occasions that it is much easier to write the blog every day and at the beginning when I started writing I thought oh no – I can’t do this every day.  But what happened over time (much quicker than I had anticipated) was that my soul as much as my fingers would look forward to the time spent tapping away telling you about life at Precious Time, but the other thing that happens just as quickly is that once you miss a day or two or three it strangely becomes harder to start again.  You start to doubt what you write – will anyone read it and find it as funny or as interesting as me, and those few days easily turn into more - weeks.  I have never thought of my blogging as literary masterpieces – far from it – if I get through the post without spelling or grammar issues it is a blessing.  So that is where I have been for the past few weeks – in a haze of – what – not sure I can really tell you, but in that time I know that I have missed sharing with you the events, gorgeous quilts, beautiful fabrics and people that come into my life every day.  I have a love of beautiful things – at times it may be books, furniture (big at the moment as I redecorate my sewing room), antiques, fabrics, little treasures, buttons, good food (even better if I can learn how to cook it!) and all I really need to do is to share these things with you and see what road it takes us down.

 

So here goes……….

 

Wendy was very pleased with her block which will form part of Stars in Your Eyes - Tanya from Inverell was also working on the same quilt and here is her block....

 

Lana was beavering away at needleturn applique .......

Bev and her mum Pat joined Sarah for the weekend making the same quilt as Lana......... it is one of the most rewarding things about class - seeing what choices others make and how that can change the way we look at our quilts.....

Flock Together brought out lots of ooohhhs and aaaahhhhs......

Shelley was working hard at making lots and lots of tulips for her Night Garden.....

Caroline was thrilled with the way her Fruit Tingles (above) was coming together - don't you just love all those blues and purples.

And Amanda and Sue pottered away on their respective Geese around the World......

Majella and Patrina were making gorgeous little girls they came complete with houses, forests, animals and tulips.....still lots to make before they finish The Burbs.....

They even had poor Sarah on the floor showing them the next steps to bring their little community together.........

The girls from Warwick were busily choosing trunks for their seasonal trees.........

which will all come together to look like this..............

Angela and Marina were busily placing squares for their fabulous quilts........

Leaves and stems were glued down ready for stitching on the centre of my Whirlygig quilt......

We had the most fantastic weekend of sewing as Sarah Fielke joined us for two days of classes.  The class was filled with eager, happy ladies, some who had travelled from Brisbane and Warwick to join a crowd of Toowoomba ladies all raring to make a start on their quilt of choice.  Over the two days Sarah’s wonderful patience and fabulous teaching experience shone as she spent time with each student showing, explaining, answering, helping.  Her calm presence and gentle way were definitely a hit with the ladies in class.  Sarah was only too happy to share her tips, advice and love of threads, tools etc with the ladies.

 

love, love, love this quilt....... I know that there were a few girls willing to join me on the quilting journey to make this gorgeous quilt called Charlotte Sometimes - inspired by a vintage quilt top "Charlotte Tompkins, 1939"

We started the weekend with a super trunk show of Sarah’s quilts.  Luckily for us Sarah, Damian and the boys had come to spend the weekend with family so as any smart quilting mother does, Sarah told the boys they could share suitcase space and wear an extra layer of clothes on the plane – all the more room for quilts.  A big thank you boys.  It was such a treat to be able to see so many of Sarah’s quilts up close and personal – of course the list of “have to make” is now even longer but it doesn’t faze me – it is the reality of being a quiltmaker. Sarah's quilts come to being from a variety of things in her life including music and her love of travel. 

So here is a selection of Sarah’s quilts that she brought to share with us, including one or two new quilts that will be in her new book – due for release in April of 2013.  Just to wet your appetite. 

This is one of Sarah's new quilts which is awaiting a naming ceremony - there is an idea floating around her head just waiting on the right combination of words to be formed.

The quilt below has been made from Italian Shirting samples - they are absolutely delicious - so soft and fine - I wonder where Sarah found a man willing to wear those........

and here we all are..........happy little quilters looking foward to our next class with Sarah......

 

Of course it wouldn't be a true quilting weekend unless some little drama unfolded.  Our darling Cathie had a little mishap with her iron.....there truly are no words more fitting then those left around the offending space...........

With Mother's Day coming up on the weekend here are some thoughts that will put a smile on your face........

Mother's Dictionary of Meanings   Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert. Full Name: What you call your child when you're mad at him. Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they're sure you're not raising them right. Hearsay: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word. Independent: How we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say. Show Off: A child who is more talented than yours. Sterilize: What you do to your first baby's pacifier by boiling it, and to your last baby's pacifier by blowing on it and wiping it with saliva. Whodunit: None of the kids that live in your house.

 

Catch you soon (fingers crossed for tomorrow) with more of what has been happening at Precious Time.........Lisa

 

Back from the dark.......

I have been very naughty and have left you all in the dark for too long.  My sincere apologies – there has been so much going on at the shop, Easter and family events have keep me busy ever since.    So I have a few weeks of happenings to catch you up on as well as letting you in on what is going on at the moment. 

This weekend we are thrilled to welcome Sarah Fielke to Toowoomba.  The ladies are on their way from near and far to enjoy a weekend of sewing, sharing, laughter and learning.  Everyone is filled with excitement over their fabric choices and the quilts they are planning on making.  So keep watching this space and I will try not to take so long this time, for images and the latest news from the class.

A few weeks ago – that is so bad – sorry, Sue visited us for the weekend to share her mystery block of the month.  So here are the first two blocks from the quilt.

Majella and I decided to travel a different path with our fabric choices from the ladies in class – it may have been forced on us because we sold all of Sue’s kits, but we like to think that it was our own creative juices flowing……

The background that Majella chose for her blocks had just arrived at the shop and as with any new fabric, her fingers and sewing soul were itching to use it.  So clear colours set her palette.  A little while ago I shared some gorgeous yellow backgrounds that I absolutely fell in love with.  So when it came time to make my decision it was really easy – yellow.  Majella and Sue were a little shocked – yellow is the colour that I always throw out – Majella puts it in and I throw it out.  I am not sure what is with yellow and I at the moment but we seem to be on the same path at the moment – but more on that later.

We had the pleasurable company of Margie for a few days as she was on a mission to finish hand piecing her Kite quilt.  The inspiration for her quilt is a Turkish Tiled Floor – all hand pieced it is truly a credit to her.  It is absolutely stunning.  Next for Marg is choosing the borders.  I am sure that Margie will bring in her quilt to share with us once the borders have been sewn on.  We can’t wait. 

Margie is on a finishing path with her quilts and brought in her Antique Baby Crib quilt from her class with Marg Sampson last September.  Another beautiful quilt….congratulations Margie on your amazing quilts.

 I just love Margie's elephants.  They are absolutely gorgeous.

A stack of fabric awaits to be folded for the class on the weekend so I have to leave you now for my other job.

Enjoy your weekend.  I hope you get time to do the things that you love most, whether it is sewing, reading, cooking or spending time with your family and friends.

Until next time .....stay happy and safe.......lisa 

 

New friends and shared quilts

The weeks seem to be flying past at an ever increasing speed and it is with much anticipation and excitement that we await the arrival of Sarah to share her quilting wisdom, philosophy on colour and prints as well as share her an vibrant, happy quilts with us.  You know you are on the countdown when class fees are being finalized, quilt selections agonized over and lastly kits being selected.   As a shop owner one of the most joyful experiences is seeing and sharing in the delight of a new quilt.  At times there are so many dazzling quilts to choose from and at other times there is “the one”, softly but surely entwining itself around your quilting soul making the decision for you.  Of course the audition process can be long, drawn out by the wonderful array of choices – traditional, pretty, bold and bright, funky, elegant and subdued……..every time you turn around your eyes light up with the excitement of a new palette.  Quilting satisfies so many of our creative needs and desires – where would I be if I didn’t quilt??????

 

This week we had the pleasurable company of June, who is visiting from Northumberland, England.  She is making an applique quilt, inspired by an Aboriginal drawing.  The centre represents Ayers Rock with the blues and greens being the colours of the ocean pulsating from the centre.  June has plans of adding the colours of Lake Ayre and the Great Barrier Reef which June and her husband David will be visiting in the upcoming weeks.  They have house swapped their way around Australia – what a trip!

 

The weekend will bring creativity, much animation, enjoyment and laughter as welcome Sue Ross back to the Precious Time classroom.  Sue is starting us off on her Mystery Technique Sampler and even though I have to confess to seeing the first two blocks, and a rough finished sketch of the completed quilt, (no - chocolates and champagne will not produce loose lips),  I am delighted to be starting this quilt.  Sue’s creative and artistic abilities along with her extensive interpretation of fabrics will result in a stunning quilt. There is still time and places to join us on this journey.

Another very talented designer who has a love of historical quilts is Susan Smith, co-owner of Patchwork on Stonleigh.  Sadly the shop is now closed and Susan and Chris are retired and travelling new paths.  Majella and I made the journey to Summer School, which was a magical experience.  Maybe not so much the driving (over 5000kms in 9 days) but the gorgeous places, quilts, shops and people will remain in our hearts. Why am I revisiting this story – we have a new friend Lisa O’Neil who has recently moved to Toowoomba and on Friday evening she bought in her Summer School quilts from past years for us and you to enjoy.  I do have to confess that she told us the name of each quilt as they were flounced out - but between all the chatter they were mixed up and bounced around in my head – so they shall have to go nameless.  I do apologise.

 

Three Sisters have another run a way success on their hands with Papillion.  Last Spring while perusing an antique market in Europe the sisters made a most exciting discovery.  An antique quilt from the 1860’s with a very unique backing compromised of bold, simple bands of large, faded florals to die for!  Inspired they then scoured their vast library of antique fabrics to complete their next collection.  Dramatic Jacobean and rose adorned florals are complimented by the occasional Papillon (French for butterfly).  Paired with delicate botanical prints in the quilt’s original palette of pale, dusty pinks and aquas with faded red and stone accents, Papillon captures the splendor of a lush garden estate. 

Have a wonderful weekend - the weather is so glorious and being outside is very tempting especially if you have a beautiful garden, park or beach close by.  

Our thoughts are with the Surf Life Savers who selflessly dedicate their time and safety to care for us on the beaches.  

Until next time..........lisa

This week........

I found this gorgeous metal sign at a gift shop I was trowelling through last week – I thought it would be a perfect addition to the sewing room.  I love the positivity of the words and I am hoping that seeing them every day will help me to live them.  We all get so caught up in our own lives sometimes that it is nice to be reminded of the small (but big) things like encouragement, praise, charity, kindness and love.  They can be easily forgotten in a busy world.

 

These two gorgeous friends definitely make you want to snuggle, huggle and cuddle them.  They have some other friends, which we are still busily making.  Their soft little hands, ears and feet are just perfect for little ones to pick up and carry around.  Any of these little dollies would make perfect friends with any little person.

 

These fabulous fabrics are designed by Kay England and are from her range Bread and Butter Holiday.  Prints with musical themes are exceptionally hard to find and very quick to sell.  Don’t miss out on a piece of these – I know that they will easily make friends with your stash.

Just a reminder that the ever, ingenious Sue Ross is with us for the weekend of 31 March and 1 April.  She will be starting us off on her mystery technique quilt, which is looking absolutely delightful.  If you have seen other quilts on our blog she will happily teach any of those for the weekend.  This class is fantastic for anyone wanting to extend herself into a new and wondrous world of quilting.  Sue combines American hand piecing with gorgeous applique and machine piecing to make heirloom quilts of the future.  If you would like to join us on this sometimes hazardous (in a good way) but exciting ride into Sue’s world of quilts please call the shop so that we can hold a place for you. 

 

I have fallen in love with Wendy’s Growing Up all over again since her visit in February and I my stick-ability has been firmly attached to working on her quilt.  I am in love with all the elements of this quilt and am looking forward to starting the applique on the second panel.  So here is my second panel of growing vines, leaves and circle flowers…….truly this is the only form of gardening I love.

Just a quick note to let you all know that next Thursday is our Show Holiday so we will not be open.  I am hoping that I will be at home, stitching in hand, a movie to watch, something delicious to eat, glass of wine maybe……..the reality is I will be chauffeuring girls around, washing and doing the housework.  Such sweet dreams…………..

 

There is more to life than increasing it’s speed.  Mahatma Gandhi

So I hope you find something dreamy to do this weekend.  Until next time……..lisa

 

The deliveryman arrived with a lovely surprise for us this week. Our Presencia threads stand holds over 180 absolutely delicious coloured sewing threads made from the highest quality 3 ply 100% Egyptian long fibre cotton (50 weight).   Presencia is a Spanish company that was founded in 1949 by the brothers Perez-Presencia, and today is considered a major leader in Perle and cotton threads for embroidery.  On your next visit to the shop ask us to show you these gorgeous new threads.

 

Also arriving this week are Wendy Williams’ favourite quilting gloves in S/M & M/L sizes.  Wendy introduced us to these fantastic gloves when she visited the shop in February.  Wendy recommends that you purchase a firm fitting set of gloves and the thing that she loves most about these particular quilting gloves is the cushion finger tip which grips the fabric making your machine quilting easier and far more enjoyable.  The ladies in class used these gloves and were thrilled with the feel, comfort and assistance they provided in quilting their cushions. 

 

The other little treasure to arrive were Frosted Donuts…mmmmmm.  The bobbin holder contains 35 pre wound 50 weight, 100% cotton bobbins from Superior Threads.  They are wonderful for hand applique, especially if you are travelling as the bobbin saver keeps them neat and tidy and you have instant access to a lovely array of colours.  If you are a passionate needle turn applique lover then you need to have a look at these the next time you are visiting Precious Time.

I finished piecing Super Scrappy this week – it was a fun, easy, quick quilt to whip up. 

 

Patrina loves scrappy quilts and this week she picked up this delightful quilt of happiness.  Patrina is a prolific quilt maker and it is always a treat to see her next creation being returned from quilting. 

 

I had a lady visit the shop today with her husband who happily took a seat in the classroom with his Ipad.  I was helping his wife choose fabrics – like all of us she stated that she didn’t need any more fabrics but they were so delicious how could she resist.  I assured her that we were all the same – we all surrender to our love of beautiful fabrics.  With a confident smile she stated that she was assisting her husband to secure his future wife.  When I go hubby will have no trouble, he will be able to advertise  - in need of new wife, in possession of fantastic stash………isn’t it wonderful that we can laugh at ourselves and our addiction and that we are blessed with the men in our lives as they understand (or just accept) us and our addiction.

 

We have the last of the Auntie Green coverlets to share with you in the next post.  

Enjoy your week ahead – I hope that you can find some time to sew……….lisa

 

 

A new family member arrives........

As promised here are some more photos from our Auntie Green class with Sue on her last visit. 

 

This gorgeous quilt (in 3 parts) belongs to our Dali Lama, Kay.  Her needleturn, fabric and colour selection is outstanding  - it is always a pleasure to have her share her quilts with us. 

Margaret comes in from Warwick for Auntie Green and she is taking a very different approach to her quilt then most of the other ladies who are in class.  Margaret is making her quilt in much the same way as our quilting sisters did all those years ago.......we love seeing how her quilt grows each time she is in class.  She is filled with the quilting courage of our quilting ancestors.

Paula has used pretty little hexagon flowers in her quilt and her choice of colours and fabrics give her quilt a softness and delicateness.  It is darling.......

There are still more coverlets to share with you.  Keep watch.

I am not sure what was happening in your neck of the woods the past week but here at Precious Time we were inundated with quilters all looking for a new project or something special to add to their collection.  We also had lots of return visitors who were in Toowoomba on retreats and return visits – it was lovely to see their beautiful faces and reminisce about their last visit and to hear all the news of their recent adventures.  A special shout out to Peggy and her friends who returned – the last time Peggy visited she tripped on the gutter and the ambulance had to be called – Peggy survived and filled us in on her adventure over the weekend.  A very happy group of girls, on a weekend of fun, laughter and shop hopping – they will be in need of a rest when they return home I am sure.

 

We love receiving parcels, sometimes they bring work – but they always bring the best to the surface – creativity, excitement, wonder and appreciation.  Beauty in a fabric can really take your breath away, which is just as well sometimes because we need the calm to think about what it is that we would love to make.   This is exactly what happened early last week when these gorgeous lines arrived – lots of oohs and aahs – “what to make” were the comments to which the reply was “who cares I have to have some – we’ll figure the rest out later”.  It is wonderful to see the positive effect of our choices, especially when we are offered so many choices.

 

 

Our hearts were bursting this week when we were blessed with a new arrival – Daschie.  This heart breaker has won the hearts of everyone visiting the shop and as a proud new mum he even gets a little pat from me each morning as I open the shop.  He is just too cute…..  a huge thank you to Kyleigh for bringing him to life.

 

Don't you just love that face.......

Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder ...

- Henry David Thoreau

Enjoy your week.........lisa