I am SO very sorry that I have been so absent from my blog these last few weeks. I have been stitching up to 14 hours a day almost every day working on two major stitching projects. For one of the projects I used this delicious bundle of fabric from Ballarat Patchwork.
And the second project I will share more when I can - soon I hope. So if you can bear with me for a little longer, I will be back to regular blogging as soon as I finish this last stitching project. Back soon xx Janelle
I have spent a lot of hours with these delicious pieces of fabric and my sewing machine (well my Aunty's because mine is still broken - insert sad face here)
And I am SO very very happy with what I have designed and made too, so much so that I am desperate to show you. I will have to be patient and wait to reveal my new design because this new project is a retreat project for Jukejema Quilting Barn's upcoming retreat in August. For now, all I can do is share a sneak peek. I PROMISE I will show you the whole project as soon as I can.
To those girls who are attending Kim's retreat, I can't wait to meet you and spend a wonderful weekend of fun and stitching together. To those not coming, I promise to take lots of photos and tell you all about it when I get home...
Tell me, what has been keeping you busy this week?? xx Janelle
I have had a VERY big to do list to cross things off this week, so big that I did wonder whether I would actually complete everything. After a few (many) late nights, I am happy to say I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel.
One of the things that has been filling my late nights has something to do with these gorgeous fabrics...
And here is a sneak peek at what I have been stitching with them...
Sorry that I can't reveal any more than this just yet but I assure you I will be racing back here to tell you all about it as soon as I can.
What has been on your sewing table this week?? x Janelle
Do you remember these yummy fabrics?
Well I have been VERY busy and happily stitching away behind the scenes making my projects to teach at 'Inspired Stitches' for Sarah at Quilt Fabric Delights. With Sarah's permission, here is a sneak peek.
I am so very excited to share my new project and can't wait to teach the girls at the retreat too, I know we are going to have a LOT of fun.
I still have LOT'S more stitching to do before I head off to 'Inspired Stitches' so I better get back to it. xx Janelle
Hello friends, thank you for still popping by even though I haven't been very inspirational lately. I can assure you that I have been super busy behind the scenes with LOTS of stitching. So while I can't reveal all of my new designs just yet, I can share a little sneak peek.
This sneak peek is for Robyn of Country Hart Designs. Robyn is running a club called 'My Sewing Room' and I am very excited to have designed this months project. So for now, here is a little sneak peek.
I had a great time stitching this project for Robyn. If you would like more details on her club, head on over to Robyn's website or blog.
Now I have a question for you. What would you like to see when you pop over and visit my blog? Would you like to see only stitched projects and inspiration? Maybe a little more of our every day lives? Our Blythe adventures? I would love to know what you would like to see and read here - please leave a comment and share your thoughts. I don't want to go so long between blog posts but would love to share what is of interest to you. Thanks again for stopping by... xx Janelle
Inbetween all of the bits and pieces that fill my days, I have been stitching. I have been having a wonderful time playing with some delicious fabrics in fresh, citrus colours - a few from a range called 'Dream On'. I can't share exactly what I have made just yet but can share a little sneak peek...
I am now playing with a charm pack by 'Sweetwater' called 'Make Life' and am having a wonderful time! I will share more as soon as I can - promise!!! I hope you have some time this weekend to play with some pretty fabric too! xx Janelle
I thought it might be fun to share some of my day with you, through photos. So here is my Thursday...
Emily took some photos of me as I wanted a new profile picure. The inspiration was a $3 op shop top that I purchased and love!
My beautiful neighbour spoiled me with a gift of 6 of these stunning mugs as an early Christmas present. I adore them and felt VERY spoiled.
The two Emily's did a photo shoot of their Blythe dolls in the dresses and hats that I made for them. This is one of my favourite photos from their shoot.
And at the end of their shoot, I snuck next door and took this one of the two Emily's and their Blythes together...
We took some photos of the plastering that happened in my new teaching studio that is being renovated at my parents new house. I am SO blessed that they have a space that I can continue my classes from. My parents enjoy spending time with my ladies as much as I do.
And I spent lots of time working on my latest design. I am SO excited about it and can't wait to reveal all. This one has quite a bit of stitching in this one so could be another week away from reveal. So for now, here is a sneak peek from yesterday...
Hope you had a lovely Thursday... x Janelle
Last week the mailman was definitely my friend. He brought me several parcels of happiness, especially for me. I was SO excited to see these new fabrics...
The first gorgeous bundle was the very first fabric release by my wonderful distributors, Creative Abundance and designed by the super talented Melanie Hurlston. This range is called 'Where the Wind Blows' and is already making it's way to fabric stores in Australia and New Zealand. I was SO excited to have a play that I spent Friday stitching a brand new design with these fabrics. Let me tell you, they are SO beautiful to stitch with, the quality is amazing and they are really fun colours to use too.
Melly is having a giveaway for a fat quarter bundle of these gorgeous fabrics, so if you would like to win some for yourself to have a play with, pop on over to Melly's blog to enter.
Here is a little sneak peek of the new pattern I have stitched using these fabrics. I have written the pattern, so just need to have it proofed and take the pattern photo. Hopefully I can reveal it in a day or so. I can't WAIT cause I am SO excited, I just love it.
And the second delicious bundle of fabrics was so generously shared with my by the ever talented Rosalie Quinlan. Her divine new range is in all of my favourite colours, and I was SO very thrilled and excited that she was able to share some 'Sweet Broderie' with me as well. I can't WAIT to begin stitching with it, but for now I am content just to look at these delicious fabrics and continue my planning. They are almost too nice to cut up!
This new range is due to hit the stores around October and I know that Sarah from Quilt Fabric Delights has ordered the WHOLE range, so keep an eye out in her store.
Those of you who follow me on facebook or twitter will have read that I spent some time out in the sun yesterday morning, sketching and planning. I can tell you that I am beginning work on my next BIG project and I am using 'Sweet Broderie' as one of the main ranges in my BIG project. I can't WAIT to share more with you, but not quite yet. Soon, I promise. Off to the studio (well part of a room actually) to do some 'for fun' stitching... x Janelle
In my late evenings while my mind has been ticking over all I need to do, I have been quietly working away on a brand new design - soon to be released. SO while I wait for internet access to be connected at our old (new) house, here are a few sneak peeks to tempt you.
Hmm, I wonder what it is? Maybe this will help? or maybe not LOL
I will reveal this new pattern in full, VERY soon.... Are you missing me, cause I am missing you!! Hurry up internet access... xx Janelle
