Well the first big email for Quilts for Queensland went out last night to over 80 ladies, wow, no wonder I was so flat chat trying to email everyone who was contacting me. I have a few more ladies to add to the list and if you didn’t receive the email and want to help […]
{Keep Reading...}quilts for queensland on flickr
January 18, 2011 By 13 Comments
Wow, thank you everyone for a great response to Quilts for Queensland. I’ve had emails from europe, the states, new zealand, england and all over Australia. I am still working through all of the emails and comments and adding them to my spreadsheet (remember I was an accountant in my former life) so I don’t […]
{Keep Reading...}the auctions are up
January 17, 2011 By 4 Comments
Got a spare hour or three? Well you’ll need it to check out the huger than huge big list of auctions organised by Toni for the Queensland Flood appeal…you’ll find it here. And will you just look at Lisa’s auction……..new sewing machine anyone??????? yes, Lisa let me put the picture on my blog! So, I’m […]
{Keep Reading...}chit chat at the checkout
January 17, 2011 By 75 Comments
Now this really is a classic conversation. I know I’ve said it before, but people do stop me all the time to enquire as to whether my children are all mine. Now it’s just a normal everyday occurrence around here. Personally, I would prefer it if you told me I had beautiful children or that they were […]
{Keep Reading...}first quilt for queensland
January 16, 2011 By 71 Comments
Well I’m writing this so I must have survived zumba…….in fact I l.o.v.e.d. it! Not as hopeless as I thought I’d be and ladies of all shapes, sizes and ages in there. I’m feeling a little sore today but I had plenty of body to shake it when needed! Definitely got a date with zumba […]
{Keep Reading...}the finer details
January 14, 2011 By 23 Comments
Wow, thanks everyone for getting involved and offering to help out! You guys are just amazing and after posie left here last night after a few hours chatting, I opened my inbox to find 20 gazillion emails from you all. I love how you want to help out. Heck I just love you guys. It […]
{Keep Reading...}Quilts for Queensland
January 13, 2011 By 86 Comments
Ok it seems that I now have some sewers and quilters looking to make quilt blocks and quilts so let’s get this show on the road. Nothing says we care about you more than a handmade quilt. Something to cuddle and snuggle under, to brighten a bare house as lives and homes are rebuilt and just make […]
{Keep Reading...}Auction 2: Don’t Look Now Pattern Pack
January 13, 2011 By 9 Comments
Here is my second auction for Toni’s Queensland Flood Appeal Auctions. We have 8 of Kellie’s Don’t Look Now patterns….these include her most popular designs and a must for any quilter whether they are new or experienced as Kellie provides detailed instructions of every step along the way. Ranging from patterns for cushions to quilts this […]
{Keep Reading...}Auction 1 – Moda Charm Square Packs
January 13, 2011 By 15 Comments
OK, here is the first of my three auctions for the Queensland Flood Appeal Auctions! Can I just say again, thanks Toni for an awesome job organising this amongst the crafting and blogging community! So I’ve raided all my hiding spots to find a lovely assortment of Moda charm square packs that I had set aside for […]
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