Saturday, 4 April 2009

A Postcard for Leanne

Recently, Leanne asked me to stitch a block for the postcard quilt she is making. She sent it down already traced onto the fabric so all I had to do was stitch and add a message. Leanne does beautiful work so I am looking forward to seeing her progress as she pieces the quilt together.



In my humble opinion, Leanne has one of the best jobs in the world. Yes, she works at a quilt shop ... Esme's in Launceston. If you're anything like me, that would be your dream job.

The shop is filled with gorgeous fabrics ...








wonderful samples (many stitched by Leanne and the owner of the store, Lillian) ....










books and patterns.






There is also a room with lots of Christmas fabrics and projects.


Hope you enjoyed the little tour. Lillian was very keen for me to take some pictures for my blog. She has a lovely shop ... definitely worth a visit if you're ever in Launceston.
I've been busy today working on Easter presents ... will show you next week when they've been received. Really looking forward to the Easter break and catching up on lots of blog reading (and sleep!)
Bye for now.
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26 comments:

  1. Kriza4 April 2009 at 21:05

    Just to let you know - and everyone else here -, that I have received my give away presents and they are just great!
    Thanks a lot!
    Kristina
    priscillacraft.blogspot.com

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  2. Ruth4 April 2009 at 23:32

    I love the post card. I did one for Leanne also - what a cute idea! Yes, working in a quilt shop part time would be great cuz then you would have time left to work on all the projects you get inspired to make and use the fabric you get at a discount!!! Maybe when I retire?!?!?

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  3. Unknown4 April 2009 at 23:40

    That looks like a fantastic shop! Too bad it is not closer to me! I would love to visit. Wait I would still love to visit. Someday I will hopefully visit your part of the world!

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  4. Lynn4 April 2009 at 23:41

    Post card is cute. Thanks - I love visiting quilt shops even virtually. This one looks so nice. In fact I can say I visited a quilt shop today and didn't spend any money - now that's a first!

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  5. Anne Heidi5 April 2009 at 00:04

    The postcard is realy cute!Thanks for the tour I love quilt shops....

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  6. Lurline5 April 2009 at 00:40

    Nice to have a little retail therapy sitting in a comfy chair - what a lovely shop!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  7. Stina Blomgren5 April 2009 at 01:35

    Have one ready to be stitched here too.. Its a lovely idea...:o)
    And thanks for showing the gorgeous pictures from the shop... do much I wanted there..:o)

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  8. Unknown5 April 2009 at 02:11

    I am also looking forward to Easter, I will sleep A LOT. I wish I could visit this shop, it looks lovely.

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  9. Pat5 April 2009 at 05:00

    I love the post card idea! That shops looks lovely. Wish I lived closer.

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  10. antique quilter5 April 2009 at 06:23

    love the postcard, oh boy what a quilt shop, sure wish I could stop in there today!
    thanks for the tour!
    Kathie

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  11. Karen5 April 2009 at 06:32

    What a fun little postcard. I'm sure it's much appreciated. Thanks for the tour. Just wish I was there because I see many items that i would love to add to my collection;)

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  12. Sherri5 April 2009 at 09:30

    What a beautiful shop with so many things to look at! Thanks so much for the fun tour!

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  13. Melinda5 April 2009 at 13:16

    I love the photos. Lots of luscious fabrics.

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  14. Bec5 April 2009 at 19:20

    Thankyou for sharing the shop, it looks lovely! Sooo many nice things to gaze on.
    Bec xxx

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  15. SusanPatch5 April 2009 at 19:56

    Hi Christine,
    I absolutely agree with you, a place like that is for me a dream...and who knows if one day will come true..
    Thanks for sharing those photos.
    Hugs from Málaga, Spain
    Susan

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  16. jean5 April 2009 at 21:02

    Hi christine. Thanks for the tour , the only thing is I would like to be able to touch that fabric.
    I have had a good catch up on your blog tonight and loved your purchases from AQC , I too would like one of those Clover irons, have you used it yet?
    When are you going to start that beautiful medallion quilt (Phebe I think) it is scrummy.

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  17. annemariesquilt6 April 2009 at 03:31

    Ohhhhhh I wish I was there with you. Realy a wonderful shop!

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  18. Cathi6 April 2009 at 09:15

    That shop looks like it would be very very VERY difficult to leave without buying a few -- well, okay -- a lot of patterns, fabrics, books ...

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  19. Berna6 April 2009 at 20:03

    What a beautifull fabrics. I like your blog.
    Greetings from the Netherlands by Berna http://berna-mycountrynest.blogspot.com/

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  20. Wendy9 April 2009 at 08:11

    The postcard is wonderful and WOW thanks for the awesome tour of the shop. I enjoyed every picture.

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  21. Willow Grove - Kez10 April 2009 at 14:18

    You postcard looks wonderful.Looks like a great shop. I couldn't work there because I would never get a wage ( only in fabric ) Love to come to tassie one day and I will be sure to drop in there

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  22. Anonymous10 April 2009 at 17:42

    Happy Easter Christine, thank you for the tour ..we are planning to travel to Tassie at the end of the year......on my to do list....Regards Lyn

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  23. Claudia10 April 2009 at 19:42

    The postcard is so nice! What a great idea!Yes, it is a dreamjob -I worked in a similar one for many years -its much fun!
    This shop looks wonderfull -wish I could visit it :)
    Have a Happy Easter Holiday
    from Berlin Claudia

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  24. Louise10 April 2009 at 21:36

    Hi Christine, just wanted to let you know you won our Audrey and Maude giveaway. Can you please email me your address and we'll get the patterns out to you after the school holidays. Thanks for your comment!

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  25. May Kristin12 April 2009 at 02:37

    Thank you for the tour! Really enjoyed it!
    Oh yes, it must be the dream job!
    Happy Easter!

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  26. Hanne12 April 2009 at 14:50

    I wish I could visit that shop someday - thanks for sharing lovely photos :-)

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

Christine

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