Lots of news

 Here are the two blocks we are selling for Quiltaid 2011, designed by Bronwyn Hayes and Natalie Ross.
I have been working frantically to get the quilt top finished. It is looking really great. Hence no time at the computer.


Below we have a couple of pictures of some projects from the Asian night. We had two wonderful nights, many thanks to those that came along and to Marian and Terry for the great support.

Next function will be a Christmas Gathering on Saturday the 29th of October with the wonderful Helen Stubbings from Hugs n Kisses. I am taking names and promise to put all the info up real soon.

As well we have organised a Pink Breakfast on Wed 2nd Nov.  More details very, very soon.

Quiltaid 2011

A small peek at one of the new quiltaid blocks.  More to come soon. Get in early so you don't miss out. 

Spent a night in Sydney on the way home last week and these were some pictures of the view from the top floor of the hotel.  And no, I didn't try the pool.

A little holiday

Having a lovely break in Coffs Harbour, enjoying the beach, sunshine and a little rain.

Working occasionally on some small projects for our Asian Night, at the end of September.

 

                 

And I did finish the last block of Stitched by Me, before my holiday, only the borders to go now.
Just as well cos I hear Lynette has a new one!
Hope Leanne is having fun without me!

Piecing and Pizza Night

Our piecing and pizza night was a huge success. Thanks girls and Terry for a great night. I didn't know what to expect when I decided to have this night but it was so greatly received that we will have more. I just hope I can be a little more organised. Here are some photos from the night.
Coming next is our Asian Affair.
Esmes website with shopping cart has gone live! http://www.esmes.com.au/
Needs a newsletter -it's coming soon.
And facebook - www.facebook.com/EsmesPatchwork
Now to get some more projects finished.

Raelene's doyley bag

Raelene brought her new bag in to show us last week. Made from old doyley's, it was a wonderful piece of artwork. A lot of the embroidery was newly worked by Raelene.  Well Done!

A quiet Sunday at home, finishing sample projects for our Piecing and Pizza Night on Friday. Will put up photos later.

And playing with Terry's new camera.  Last weekend there wasn't a sign of blossom in my garden and yesterday my plum tree was covered. Hidden in amongst the blossom were several cobweb's covered in dew.  This one has disappeared today. 

This week

It's been a big week for me. I finally bit the bullet and signed up for facebook.  Why , you may well ask?
I needed to have a presence for the shop, so it was time. What a huge learning curve!
I'm not really liking it but I guess that will come as I get more familiar. So I am posting here tonight for a little normality. When I learn how, I will put up  facebook logo (page?) for those interested.

New fabrics in this week - Sophie by Chez Moi.

New quilt that I've been putting together this week

Finally finished the first part of Helen stubbings Stitching Sunday sampler, I'm way behind.



Block 5 Stitched by Me

I have finished another block from Lynette's BOM-only one to go!
It must be nearly spring, I have been tidying up the shop and putting up new quilts.
We have a sale table with lots of good specials and great sale bargains on Janome machines.
Plus 20% off all flannel for this month.