Winter Solstice

The shortest day of the year, from now on, the days will be getting longer, here in Melbourne. We celebrated this with a blazing fire at midnight, in the icy open air, with red wine, and jazz music in the background.  A special evening, with my wonderful husband!

Patchwork of the Crosses (POTC)

Have you seen Lucy Boston's "Patchwork of the Crosses"? A very old pattern, for hand-piecing. Wonderful effects can be achieved with choice of colours and fussy-cutting. Like ornate, mosaic tiles. I made 6 sets of these 1-inch finishes edge templates for a quilt guild in Singapore last weekend. Can't wait to try a block myself!

Cheers, Lisa

Market Stall - Rotary Quilt Show

A very busy weekend! Two full days of displaying our acrylic templates and explaining our customised service. Lots of interest was shown, and plenty of friendly chats and laughs along the way.

Now, to get on with all the new orders!

Thanks, everyone. (Especially Lorraine of "Patchwork Passions", Cranbourne".

Cheers, Lisa

Cheers,

Bunting!

Isn't this gorgeous fabric? "Snap Pop" by Sandy Gervais, for Moda.  It actually called out to me by name (well, figuratively speaking), at last weekend's Australian Quilt Convention - my only fabric purchase.

I've never been tempted to make Bunting before, popular as it is, but this has changed my mind. Love those Oranges, Pinks, Yellows, Greens & Blues - a bit like the acrylic colours I use in the laser-cutter.  So cheerful & bright!

Enjoy this sunny, breezy, Melbourne Autumn day!

Cheers, Lisa

Steam Punk Templates - 2

Doesn't the "Orange" look terrific? It's my favourite.

This continues to be a busy week, with local & interstate orders posted today.  Tonight I'm working on the U.S. orders - at only $10 postage (plus $15 for 5 templates in the set) it's a popular purchase.

I'm really enjoying connecting with other enthusiastic quilters from the other side of the world.  Remember, it's easy for me to personalise your templates, by etching your name or initials on each piece.  Patterns can be purchased from "Jen Kingwell Designs" or through "Amitie.

Last weekend I managed to squeeze in a visit to the historic Royal Melbourne Exhibition Building, to see the Australian Quilt Convention. Saw some amazing quilts, intriguing gadgets and quite a few old friends.

As for next weekend,  I'm well and truly looking forward to our Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild sewing day - seems I can't get enough of anything "quilt-related" - just love it!

Cheers for now, Lisa