Stars and Sprigs Quilt

I am currently in love with this................

Its the 'Star's and Sprig's' quilt by Kim McLean.

I discovered it over at Taryn's blog. I love reproduction quilts at the moment and especially Judy Rothermel fabrics. I just wish I could purchase a BOM within Australia. I know BOM's are alot of work for local craft stores but I don't think there are enough of them around (BOM's nor craft stores!). I would have thought from a business perspective you could obtain the interest, then purchase the fabric etc (only purchase the amount of fabric equal to the interest, (and a bit more!)), add on for expenses labour, postage and voila! Obviously it's not that simple.....perhaps its just too darn expensive to do.....

sigh.......what a pity......I'm sure I would stuff up the colour combinations if the fabric was left up to me to purchase....


Happy Stitching

Susie

I love giveaways.......

I am very excited about this give-a-way over at Stitches from the Bush.  I love this pattern and have had my eye on this for a long time. Like anything crafty there are so many possibilities and fabric co-ordinations for this table runner.

Pop on over and take a look.........

Fingers crossed........

Happy Stitching everyone,
Susie

My 'tis the season quilt top - done!

As I was packing for our (3mth) move whilst we renovate the back half of our home, I got out my machine and put it on the dining table (where I usually sew) and then realised the 30 Sept deadline for this SAL was looming..........at least if I could get the top of the quilt done........I made the post for the quilt top on time........

I could have cut the border fabrics nicer but I was in such a hurry.........

The fabric I used is Kate Spain - 12 Days of Christmas - so bright and cheerful. I'm not really sure what colour to do the border, I was thinking about the blue but someone on the blog as suggested red and perhaps that's what it will be! I've really enjoyed doing this quilt - thanks Chooky!. I want to finish it so I can be accepted into the next SAL - Some kind of wonderful by Anni Downs - I'll wait for the move and then get cracking to finish it!!

Happy Stitching everyone, Susie