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embroidery, fabric, Michelle Marvig, Perle, sewjournal blog, Souzani, thread
Laurel Burch bag
Yesterday my friend Di and I went out to Penrith to visit a couple of quilt shops. First on the list was Folklore/Penrith Patchwork which was having a stock-take sale with 20% off just about everything. I didn’t buy any fabric but did find a really lovely small Laurel Burch bag for my granddaughter. Isn’t it sweet? (I hope she doesn’t see this before I give it to her.)
Next stop was Michelle Marvig’s Patchwork Heart which I mentioned here.
I had previously purchased some of her Souzani range when she visited the Camden Country Quilters’ Guild but she didn’t have the colourway I really liked with her so this was an opportunity to get some. I think it looks lovely in this bluey turquoise.
Turquoise Souzani
She also had laminated fabric in this design and I almost succumbed – perhaps when I’ve completed a few of my “works-in-progress”.
Patchwork Heart was also having a sale with between 30% and 50% off fabrics so I bought a small selection of fabrics I hadn’t seen anywhere else – couple of reds and a grey and a green.
Reds
Green and grey
They also had the most comprehensive selection of Perle 8 threads I’ve ever seen. I bought a lovely purple one and lurid pink one for my granddaughter to use when she comes to visit.
Perle 8
Purple and pink are her favourite colours and I’m hoping to teach her some embroidery using this very clever kit which I bought online. It uses rulers with holes in and allows you to mark with a pen (included) where the needle needs to go in and out of the fabric.
Embroidery Success Strips
I love your purchases! How I wish I could have been there with you. We would have been buying identical things! lol
We should go together next time 🙂
I love your purchases! How I wish I could have been there with you. We would have been buying identical things! lol
We should go together next time 🙂
What a delightful day you had! Wish I could have been there too. lol Can’t wait to hear all about DGDs reaction to her goodies!
What a delightful day you had! Wish I could have been there too. lol Can’t wait to hear all about DGDs reaction to her goodies!
How nice to get out to quilt shops. You’ve mentioned two of them I didn’t visit while I was in Sydney. Darn. But I had to giggle when I read you went with Di. I know three Di-s in Sydney who are in the same quilting group. Now I’m wondering, “Is Di the most popular name in Australia!?”
I hadn’t thought of that but now you mention it there are several Di-s on the quilting list I belong to so maybe it is. 🙂
How nice to get out to quilt shops. You’ve mentioned two of them I didn’t visit while I was in Sydney. Darn. But I had to giggle when I read you went with Di. I know three Di-s in Sydney who are in the same quilting group. Now I’m wondering, “Is Di the most popular name in Australia!?”
How nice to get out to quilt shops. You’ve mentioned two of them I didn’t visit while I was in Sydney. Darn. But I had to giggle when I read you went with Di. I know three Di-s in Sydney who are in the same quilting group. Now I’m wondering, “Is Di the most popular name in Australia!?”
I hadn’t thought of that but now you mention it there are several Di-s on the quilting list I belong to so maybe it is. 🙂
Names depend on age groups. There are 4 variations of Debby at work … but not a Jan under 45! That linke to buy the sccess strips doesn’t seem to work – I’d like to get hold of them for a special little friend.
Hi Trisha
I just tried the link and it worked OK. Perhaps you can try again. If you still have problems you can let me know and I’ll email you the lady’s contact details.
Cheers
Munaiba
Names depend on age groups. There are 4 variations of Debby at work … but not a Jan under 45! That linke to buy the sccess strips doesn’t seem to work – I’d like to get hold of them for a special little friend.
Hi Trisha
I just tried the link and it worked OK. Perhaps you can try again. If you still have problems you can let me know and I’ll email you the lady’s contact details.
Cheers
Munaiba
Names depend on age groups. There are 4 variations of Debby at work … but not a Jan under 45! That linke to buy the sccess strips doesn’t seem to work – I’d like to get hold of them for a special little friend.
Hi Trisha
I just tried the link and it worked OK. Perhaps you can try again. If you still have problems you can let me know and I’ll email you the lady’s contact details.
Cheers
Munaiba