The Janelle Wind Collection

Quiltaid 2011 (part two)...

As promised, I am back to reveal my further involvement in Quiltaid 2011. This year, the lovely Sarah of Quilt Fabric Delights asked me if I would design and make the finishing kit for her store for the 2011 Quiltaid quilt. I agreed, and my mind set to thinking and designing. Sarah and her beautiful stunt stitchers got to work making the 12 blocks, then my BIG stitching project began. Over the past weeks, one of the big stitching projects that I have been working on is this very special quilt top.

So without furhter ado, I am happy to reveal the Quilt Fabric Delights finished Quiltaid 2011 Quilt.

This quilt is actually REALLY big, sitting at 79 1/2 inches or just over 2 metres square, making it perfect for a Queen size bed and really tricky to take a detailed photo of as well. Therefore, I have taken some detailed photos to show you. Some are taken on my bed on a not so bright day, but I really wanted to show you the finished quilt top and how big it is too.

I started out by designing a brand new block for the centre of the quilt. I must confess that I REALLY love my centre block so so much and totally loved making it. It featured some of my very favourite things, trees, owls and bluebirds. I love my centre block and I hope you do too.

I then kept adding my pieced borders, sashings, corner squares, more pieced borders - all the while totally loving this beautiful range of fabrics. Here are some photos of the details and the quilt on my bed. Please note, these colours aren't exactly correct as it was a dull day when I took these photos - they are a little brighter and fresh in real life (and please excuse any mess in my room, I was too busy stitching for anything else!)

I must confess that I REALLY love this quilt. The fabrics were so beautiful to stitch with and the colours are just so pretty. I am thrilled that Sarah loves it too and plans to use it in her home.

If you love this quilt too and would like to finish off your Quiltaid blocks in this way, then head on over to Quilt Fabric Delights and have a chat to Sarah. I know that Sarah has limited kits available for this finishing kit, so be quick and put your name down today. I assure you, you wont regret it!

I am writing this pattern in the same way that I write all of my patterns, so there are LOTS of step by step diagrams to make quilt construction as easy as possible. All you have to do is real along and have fun!!

Yay! I am SO excited that I have finally been able to reveal this quilt top to you. I just love it and I hope you will too. xx Janelle

Quiltaid 2011 (part one)...

Have you heard about Quiltaid 2011?

If not, then I am happy to tell you that I am once again involved in this very worthwhile cause. Here is what the organiser, Helen Stubbings has to say about Quiltaid 2011...

"12 designers join with 6 shops to bring you a wonderful choice of quilts to make with the added benefit of supporting a charity!

Quiltaid will be running again beginning November - we are using the wonderful Ruby fabric range from Moda, 12 of your favourite Aussie designers and six great stores with finishing kits."

The theme for this years Quiltaid quilts is 'Whimsy and Wonder' and we designers were asked to design with lots of stitchery this year. So I put my mind to thinking and designed a block based on a traditional block with some stitchery added - featuring flowers and butterflies.

So without further ado, here is my block. It is block and is called 'Floral Fantasy' and is Block 6 in this quilt.

We are once again working together to raise money for The Fistula Foundation. You can read all about them here.

I am very proud to be helping raise much needed funds for this worthwhile Foundation too.

This year, my block is being sold here in Australia through Quilt Fabric Delights. Sarah is taking pre orders HERE.

If you are from the US and would love to make this block of the month, then head on over to the Quiltaid USA site HERE for all the details. And if you are from Europe and would love all of the details for this quilt being run through the European stores, head on over HERE to the Quiltaid Europe page.

I have a LOT more to share with you as this isn't where my involvement in Quiltaid ends, so pop back here tomorrow where I will show you much much more... x Janelle

Thank you so very much...

As 9 pm arrived last night, so did the close of the three auctions I had running to raise money for the flood effected Queeslanders. To say that I am thrilled is an understatement. Together we raised $510 to go toward the Premier's Flood Appeal.

A HUGE thank you to each and every one of you who visited my blog and who bid on my auctions as well. Without you we wouldn't have reached this great total. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!

So the set of 'Little Bluebirds' patterns SOLD for $100 - A BIG thank you to Mary...

My handmade 'Millie's Market Day' bag as well as three new release bag patterns SOLD for $200 - Thank you SO much Amanda...

And finally, the signed copy of my book 'Pieces of Me' as well as a custom made iphone pouch SOLD for $210 - with HUGE thanks going to Haylee...

I am so very proud to have played a tiny part in helping the people of Queensland rebuild their lives. If you would like to see how the other auctions went or to enter some of the raffles that are still going, pop on over to Toni's blog for more details HERE. Again I thank you for the part you played too. I do hope that together we have made a small difference to someone's life...

Thank you xx Janelle

Flood Appeal Auction Update...

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has bid on my auctions, I am thrilled with how much money we are raising, thank you. Just a special note that we have decided to end the auctions at 9pm  on the 24th instead of midnight, that way no one has to wait up late to place their final bids. Here is where we are up to with the bids so far...

Auction #1 - For the set of 'Little Bluebirds' block of the month patterns...

Bids are up to $100. Go HERE to bid...

Auction #2 - This Auction is for an original 'Millie's Market Day' bag handmade by me as well as three other new release bag patterns...

Bids are up to $200. Go HERE to bid...

Auction #3 - For a signed copy of my book 'Pieces of Me' as well as a custom made iphone/ipod pouch...

Bids are up to $180 $200 $210. Go HERE to bid.

To see a FULL list of all things being auctioned or raffled for the Flood Appeal, go HERE...

Back tomorrow night after 9pm to announce the auction winners. Thank you all once again for helping with this fundraiser. x Janelle

Queensland Flood Appeal - Auction #3

Auction #3 is for a signed copy of my book, 'Pieces of Me'. So if you have been secretly wishing you owned my book, then this auction is for you. My book is filled with 16 inspirational designs with an additional 2 bonus projects as well. I am sure you will have many hours of stitching pleasure by owning my book.

Also included in this auction is one of my iphone pouches made using one of the patterns in my book. The winning bidder will be asked to tell me some of their favourite colours or fabric choices and I will make them an iphone pouch especially for them. Here is an example of some of my iphone pouches.

How this auction works:
1.  Bidding will start at $50 (Australian which is less than RRP). 
2.  You can place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address.  Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder.  
3.  Your bid must be in whole dollar increments.
4.  This auction is open to everyone, however exact postage costs will be calculated and half will be charged for International addresses (I will pay half).  Postage is FREE for Australian residents. 
5.  The auction begins NOW and will END at midnight on Monday 24th January 2011.
6.  At the close of the auction, I will contact the winner (please make sure your bid comment includes your email address).  The winner will pay the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal and send me proof of payment via email.  Once proof of payment has been received, I will post your book and iphone pouch to you. 
7.  Thankyou for participating and happy bidding!

Don't forget to scroll down to see my other 2 auctions... Let's hope together we can raise lots of money to help our friends in Queensland. x Janelle

Queensland Flood Appeal - Auction #2 AUCTION NOW CLOSED

For Auction #2, I am auctioning an original sample of my 'Millie's Market Day' bag. This bag has been hand made by me, including needle turn applique on the side panel. I have used bright, fun and happy colours, for a modern feel too.

This is an original bag in that I have only ever made the one version in this colourway.

This original bag measures 18 inches (46 cm) wide x 12 inches (31 cm) high, so a great size to fit lots of goodies.

ALSO tucked inside this bag will be three of my latest release bag patterns - 'Somewhere over the Rainbow', 'Tree Top Tote' and 'Frill Seeker'. So not only will you be bidding on a handmade bag by me, but also three patterns to make your very own bags as well.

How this auction works:
1.  Bidding will start at $100 (Australian which is less than RRP). 
2.  You can place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address.  Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder.  
3.  Your bid must be in whole dollar increments.
4.  This auction is open to everyone, however exact postage costs will be calculated and half will be charged for International addresses (I will pay half).  Postage is FREE for Australian residents. 
5.  The auction begins NOW and will END at midnight on Monday 24th January 2011.
6.  At the close of the auction, I will contact the winner (please make sure your bid comment includes your email address).  The winner will pay the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal and send me proof of payment via email.  Once proof of payment has been received, I will post your bag and 3 patterns to you. 
7.  Thankyou for participating and happy bidding!

Queensland Flood Appeal - Auction #1 AUCTION NOW CLOSED

To help raise money for the flood effected Queenslanders, I am running THREE Auctions here on my blog. I hope that this little contribution can help rebuild the lives and homes for some of those who have lost so much.

Auction #1 is for a FULL set of my 'Little Bluebirds' block of the month patterns...

If you would like to make your very own version of my 'Little Bluebirds' quilt, then this auction is for you.

Also included in these patterns are instructions to make a matching journal as well as other small project ideas.

How this auction works:
1.  Bidding will start at $60 (Australian which is less than RRP). 
2.  You can place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address.  Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder.  
3.  Your bid must be in whole dollar increments.
4.  This auction is open to everyone, however exact postage costs will be calculated and half will be charged for International addresses (I will pay half).  Postage is FREE for Australian residents. 
5.  The auction begins NOW and will END at midnight on Monday 24th January 2011.
6.  At the close of the auction, I will contact the winner (please make sure your bid comment includes your email address).  The winner will pay the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal and send me proof of payment via email.  Once proof of payment has been received, I will post your pattern set to you. 
7.  Thankyou for participating and happy bidding!

Queensland flooding...

I have started to write this blog post for days and just can't find the right words to describe how I feel about the flooding devastation that has occured in beautiful Queensland. I have been glued to the television day and night, watching in horror the destruction of so many homes, animals and sadly some people too.

I have family living in many parts of Queensland and am relieved that they are all OK. There are however many families who have lost everything and it is for this reason that I have happily joined the lovely Toni Coward in taking part in the Flood Auction appeals. On Monday I will be posting some auctions here that I will be running to help raise funds for those in Queensland who need our help.

I must say though, that as I have watched all that has happened in Queensland, I am so very proud to be an Australian. I am proud of how everyone is willing to lend a hand to their neighbour, and I have been amazed by many photos of how people have taken the time to rescue animals as well.

I will be back on Monday with my auction pieces, in the meantime my thoughts and prayers remain with all of those effected by the Queensland flooding... x Janelle