Foothills Fabric & Threads

Weekend

Just a short note to let you all know that we are heading off this afternoon to set up at the Waverley Quilt Show.  This is always a fantastic show so if you have some spare time this weekend it will be well worth the visit and of course please stop by and say hello.  We have decided to close the shop of Saturday whilst we are at the show but it will be business as usual on Monday.

Saturday May 31st and Sunday June 1st, 9.00am - 5.00pm. at the Mount Waverley Community Centre, Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley.

Bye for now Sandra and Lesley

Finally finished....

Here is my Ellie made from a pattern from Melly & Me  Amelia chose the fabrics and today I finally gave her eyes so now she looks real and is ready to take to the Waverley Quilt Show on the weekend.

 

 

 

 

Last Saturday I workshopped the American Jane pattern called Merry Go Round with 5 great ladies.(I really must get an up to date photo of my finished sample)

 

 

 

 We had lots of fun cutting, sewing and learning how to use the 60 degree ruler  on this design.  My sample is smaller than the pattern which makes a very large quilt so we needed to adapt things a little to get the scrappy look that makes this quilt look so great. Four and half hours just flew by. Below is a photo of Terry's blocks using some great reproductions fabrics including some from the Merrimack Collection.  I am so tempted to make another quilt, Once the cutting is done this quilt goes together super fast but I have too many other projects to finish so it will have to go on the list.

 

 

 

Well I'm off to get Amelia from school,  after a few teething problems I am finally mastering her camera. We have had some new Flower Sugar from Lecien arrive last week, as well as some black and white fabrics, and some jumbo ric racs.  I will add some photos after the show.  In the meantime happy stitching everyone.  Sandra 

Biggest Morning Tea....

For the past few years we have held Biggest Morning Teas over a few days in May to raise funds for the The Cancer Council.  Lesley and I provide kits for a small project for each participant and we ask for a $5.00 donation for the Anti Cancer Council.    Here are some of our previous projects.

Rose of Sharing pin cushion (permssion from Sharon Mastbrook Dear Jane list)

My version of easy threaded needle holder

based on an antique patttern

Felted wool scissor holder

This year we have a door prize for one lucky participant.  We still have room in the Tuesday May 20, Wednesday May 21  and Thursday May 22 sessions, so if you have a couple of hours to spare and would like to come along and join us in some yummy morning tea and some sewing give us a call, we would love for you to join us. Bye for now..... Sandra

The hills are alive............

with the colours of Autumn (Fall).  Autumn is my favourite season, whilst Spring is a close second as it brings new life after a sometimes dreary winter, I just love all the warm rich colours that autumn brings. I love the crisp mornings which lead into beautiful sunny days.This year nature has put on a spectacular show, I think it's the best in recent years and has been going on for a few weeks. 

When I was photographing the Japanese maple it reminded me of one of Leanne's patterns Windy Autumn Day

so now I have another project on my to do list :) 

Until next time, happy stitching... Sandra

Decorating The Tree

I know this post is a bit late Liz if you're reading this. (I've had a short break).  After a few delays our class Decorating The Tree finally got under way.  This delightful Christmas BOM is designer Liz Stanways' from Teddlywinks.  We invited Liz to join us for Afternoon Tea for the 1st class.  While Liz gave a few tips on using Applique mats I helped the girls with their colour choices then we all enjoyed my tried and true Passionfruit Cream Sponge (I actually typed "tired") and Liz kindly brought me a bouquet of flowers to lift my spirits.  I hope you enjoyed the class Liz as much as we did. Until next time Lesley