Quilt In

A day not to be missed! The Quilt In at Warburton Golf Club, a beautiful venue with a spectacular outlook over the gardens and course. The day went something like this.
A lovely drive (and gossip) with my friend Bron.
Arrive at Warbie, greet friends.
See Nikki (from Nikki Tervo Designs) and have chin-wag.
Check in "show and tell" (my new quilt, but more about that later!)
Find table and have cuppa and more gossip.
Lucky door prize draw - lots of prizes but no luck for us!
More gossip. And a bit of stitching.
First part of "Show and Tell" - lots of very talented ladies bought their achievements along for this session. And there were some lovely stories behind the making of many of the quilts!
More gossip. And a bit more stitching.
Nikki "strutted her stuff" - gave a wonderful and inspiring talk - she has had a few "ups and downs" over the last couple of years but appears to have emerged a stronger person despite everything. AND is looking gorgeous!!!
More gossip. And a bit more stitching. Although Sally, at our table, firmly put down her work and refused to do any more - just wanted to chat! But that's alright!
Time to look at a display Nikki's designs, and beautiful buttons.
More gossip. And a bit more stitching.
Next part of "Show and Tell".
Lunch.
More lucky door prizes, and again no luck for us!
More gossip. And a bit more stitching.
Final part of "Show and Tell".
Afternoon tea supplied by the Golf Club ladies - delicious!!!!!!
....... and so on .......
All in all, a day to remember. Thanks to Marilyn from The Patchwork Tea House who is the little power pack behind this annual event.
Here I am with Marilyn, Nikki and Annemarie.
Me, Nikki and Bron.
More photos to come.
Liz
PS As I said, more about my new quilt next time ......... be patient!

TiramiSue

My friend Sue has done it! She has finally created a blog - well, it's in the early stages yet, but you can be sure that there will be lots of "ooohs" and aaahs" when you see what she is capable of!

http://tiramisue-suesblog.blogspot.com/

Keep an eye on TiramiSue - you won't be disappointed! (The pressure is now on, Sue!)
Here's my latest design - it will be on the website any day now. It's called "Teddy Bears A-Plenty". David is the poet. I had ten teddies, each made twice and here's what he came up with for the stitchery inner border.

"Teddy bears, teddy bears,
Teddy bears a-plenty.
If you count them carefully,
You'll see that there are twenty!"

I have also nearly finished "Woolly Bears", made with lovely soft Maywood Studio flannels. A really cute snuggle rug for kids. Here's a preview, all set out on the floor, ready to sew together. Simple construction, but effective! I'm nearly ready to add wadding and backing.
AQM next week - that 's the Australian Quilt Market - a trade show. I'm hoping to have Green Farm Village completed by then - it's a ten month block of the month. I'll post photos soon!
See you (and Julie & Julie) tomorrow morning Sue, for coffee and apple slice this time! No chocolate, but lots of cream!
Liz

Jo Jo

Our stand at Woodend - it's always an eye-catching display - we can put the quilts quite high up on the wall and visitors are treated to a great view as they enter the hall!
More pics of the show. You can see us at the end of the hall.
These were taken from the stage.


More pics of Woodend - the day was a bit cold and wet, but we had a heater vent under our table!
This photo shows Kerri presenting prizes to winners of various categories of the teddy bear competition. Kerri and her band of helpers deserve a huge "Warm Fuzzy" for their hard work in the production of the show. It has been going for four years now, and just gets better and better!
And Free the Bears, Animals Asia and World Wildlife Fund all benefit from the show!
Meet Jo Jo, my little Charlie Bear, who adopted me at the show. As I write this she's sitting on the bookshelf threatening to jump off.
News on a couple of new designs soon!
Liz

Where we stayed at Woodend

These were taken from Woodbury cottage, where we stayed at Woodend. We have already booked for next year - we love it there! The ducks were looking for crusts - they make a bee-line for the verandah when anyone is around!

Rascally rabbits everywhere! And lots of littlies scampering after mum!

Early morning frost ........ brrrrrrr!
What a lovely weekend!
Liz

Woodend Teddy Bear Show Part 1

Here is Pam, who came down for the day from Echuca with her hubby Alan ..... that's not Alan in the photo, that's David who belongs to me. I think Alan was hiding ....... or talking to Wayne. Wayne and Julie came to the show from Mooroolbark - we have all been friends for a number of years and like to get together whenever we can. We are looking forward to spending a weekend at Echuca early next year!
Anyway, the photo shows Pam's quilt, A Teddy Bear Christmas. It has been a very popular pattern - and Pam is justifiably proud of her work!
Julie is a legend! She adores Christmas and anything to do with the festive season. She bought a gorgeous miniature bear from Rainebears, all the way from New Zealand. It is a Christmas teddy, named Merri, with little lights that flash, and bells that tinkle. That's Merri in the top right hand corner of the photo below, of the Rainebears stand. More to come,
Liz

Tea Party

Yes, here we are at "Chookies"! Chookies is a friendship group that meets each month at The Patchwork Tea House at Warburton. It's a laugh a minute! Here I am with Bron (left) and Judy - two lovely friends of mine who are both working on Teddlywinks patterns. Bron is busy making "Sew Busy Bears" (can't wait to see it finished!), and Judy is proudly showing off her "Quilting Friends" bag - and rightly so! The bag was a project featured in the Spring issue of Australian Creating Country Threads and I am so thrilled that the girls have made it!
This one was made by Nessie, but she wouldn't be photographed! Both bags are in totally different colours to the one I made - and don't they look beautiful.
The photo below is of Teddy Bear Tea Party - made by Gurli. David and I met Gurli when we visited The Blanket Box a few weeks ago - the quilt was not quite completed, but I received an email from Gurli today with the photo - I love the green sashing, it compliments the teacup border beautifully.
Thanks girls, for sharing your achievements with us!
Liz
News and photos from the Woodend Teddy Bear Show, and Pam's quilt, coming soon!

More info about the Woodend Teddy Bear Show