Sunday, 28 September 2008

I'm Still Here!

Goodness me! It's been a whole week since my last post. Where does the time go? In my case returning to work left a big dent in my stitching and blogging time. I've been busy over the weekend working on birthday presents and a PIF gift ... sorry I can't share just yet, so here are some more pictures from the Christmas Gathering at Campania.

Each of us received a beautiful stitched birdie ... mine in one of my favourite colour combinations ... pink and white.



There were lots of giveaways and I was lucky to win this new Hatched and Patched pattern. The original quilt was also on display and it is even lovelier in real life.



I went a bit crazy in the shop and purchased these patterns .... will blame it on the excitement of all the original samples being on display!





Also found some rusty bells and red and green reproduction fabrics. (Well, it is less than 3 months to Christmas!) And of course had to get the Angel Story book. I've been well and truly seduced by all the beautiful ones being made in blogland .... think I will make mine with Simplicity fabrics by 3 Sisters. (Not sure when this will happen, but it will happen sometime!)



It was also very exciting to see all the projects from Anni's Christmas Story book ... have been looking through my stash for suitable fabrics. I am a long way behind with my blog reading and replying to all your lovely comments. Will try and do something about this soon.

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26 comments:

  1. Cathy28 September 2008 at 20:37

    Oh boy! You did shop well didnt you!! So many lovely goodies!!! You must have an amazing pattern collection at your house! Cathyxx

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  2. Stina Blomgren28 September 2008 at 20:38

    Christine... I know I would have done the same...who can resist buying them patterns... ;o)
    I love your little bird..absolutely wonderful...and lucky too winning a prize...congratulations!!
    And for some Angel stitching...made in simplicuty fabrics...ahhh...divine it would be!! Good luck whenever you start... Hmmm... you know you can sign up ...any time...even if the deadline seem to be near... just to get started.. ;o)

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  3. Unknown28 September 2008 at 21:16

    Wow Christine, you certainly did a little shopping! But I know how you feel there are so many lovely patterns out there it is hard to resist. I love the little bird, so pretty. I can't wait to see some of those patterns made up.

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  4. dutchcomfort29 September 2008 at 02:37

    Love the messenger bird. I made many from Rosalie’s pattern. Great gift to make and to receive.
    Wonderful pattern bounty too!!

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  5. chiara29 September 2008 at 05:59

    Thank you again for the marvellous things you show us! it seems to be there sometimes and how nice is to see you in photos! I saw your last three posts and they are great! the table runner, fabrics and patterns you bought, the bird..you're surrounded by beauty!
    hugs

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  6. Grazia29 September 2008 at 06:05

    Hi Christine!
    You bought many wonderful things!!!!
    I'm so curious about your last works.....
    Kisses
    Grazia

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  7. Willow Grove - Kez29 September 2008 at 06:12

    I love the Annie Downs books. I an making my third Angels Story quilt at the moment. Have a look at Annie's Gardeners Journal too. Well done

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  8. Unknown29 September 2008 at 11:24

    Thanks for sharing all your lovely goodies with us..I am a fan of Anni Downs too so I can understand your spend up...nice to see your future projects...I'm still working on my Christmas Story Quilt top.
    cheers
    maree
    have you seen what I am organizing on my blog...you might be interested.

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  9. May Britt29 September 2008 at 20:18

    That bird is so cute. And all those wonderful patterns. And you are going to love making the angel story quilt. Remember to read all the small stories about each ange block, they are so cute.

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  10. Cathi30 September 2008 at 01:15

    The little birdie is adorable! As to the patterns -- well, who could resist them.

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  11. Bec30 September 2008 at 07:21

    Anni has such lovely stuff doesn't she. How thrilling to win a prize! That too is another gorgeous quilt...
    My Angels Story quilt is part done in Simplicity fabrics. I started alot later than the other members of the club and hope to have the lot finished by the final deadline. I certainly haven't met the first deadline for the quilt top!
    Love to see yours when you start.
    Bec xxx

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  12. Karen30 September 2008 at 09:43

    All the patterns are lovely. The Larry Lamb Pincushion caught my eye. I'm going to order the Angel Story pattern. That one is so sweet.

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  13. Peg - Happy In Quilting30 September 2008 at 11:27

    Lovely bird Christine, and you did pick up some lovely patterns....

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  14. Karen30 September 2008 at 13:00

    I think the lamb pincushion is the pattern I like best, but they are all cute.

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  15. Quilty Cat30 September 2008 at 15:54

    Hi! Have just found your blog. It's lovely. I really like how you have listed your fav blogs by location. This has helped me find some other Aussie blogs.
    I envy your day out stitchin'.
    Carmel

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  16. Solstitches30 September 2008 at 18:49

    The little bird is sweet and oh what lovely additions you've made to your pattern collection.
    They all look wonderful.
    I shall look forward to seeing many more gorgeous projects from you.

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  17. Days and colors30 September 2008 at 23:06

    Lovely patterns!!!I think I would not have resisted them, either!!! and I love the little bird you got, it is so cute!

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  18. Red Geranium Cottage1 October 2008 at 12:15

    Great patterns there. I love Hatched and Patched. The little bird is toooo cute.

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  19. Lyn1 October 2008 at 20:14

    Hi Christine, sounds like you had a wonderful time.Lovely selection of patterns your purchased.Loved the little bird. Regards Lyn

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  20. Anonymous1 October 2008 at 21:15

    uch for sharing these patterns !! I was looking for new projects and I think I found them !!

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  21. Anonymous2 October 2008 at 06:26

    I LOVE your blog always as much, and these new model I will seek them they are very beautiful

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  22. Pat2 October 2008 at 15:14

    That Larry the Lamb pincushion is the cutest thing that I have seen in a while. Can't wait to see it made up.

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  23. Kimonos and Sushi(OLD BLOG)2 October 2008 at 15:35

    All those goodies are just great I can see why you brought them . I like the pink and white bird very cute

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  24. corry3 October 2008 at 01:51

    All the patterns are lovely and I love the pink bird!

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  25. corry3 October 2008 at 01:52

    All the patterns are lovely and I love the pink bird!

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  26. Wendy3 October 2008 at 02:03

    You got some pretty nice stuff there girl. Don't sample just do it for buying the pattern. When I see a sample that's it, I gotta have it.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine

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