Just spotted this terrific blog Needles, Sticks and Hooks that looks a treat.
The author Deb has started Carolyn's George III Coverlet and shows her progress blocks.
She is doing a great job, on this as well as some other repro beauties.
If you want to get an idea of what is involved you can follow along!
http://debkstuff.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/a-new-project-and-progress-report.html
Lindy@Carolyn's
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For those lucky Sydney residents and visitors who can make it to the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair make sure you get to visit Carolyn at Stand K46.
For the rest of us here is a sneak peak at the show coming together!
And of course Carolyn's lovely creations.
I hope its a great show!
Lindy @ Carolyn's
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Show and Tell is great therapy! I love to see the work others get done.
In the photo below, the quilt at the back was made by Carolyn many moons ago. It is delightfully crinkled from being loved.
Sitting on top at the left, is the beginnings of a lovely fresh remake by Shelley.
So simple and so lovely.
Next is Judy's rather spectacular Farmer's Wife Quilt. Just love how the plain sashings make the colours pop.
And Lorraine, in a rush to the stove with the unfinished top around her neck, managed to burn her project (big oops) and is now in mend-and-make-do mode. Her boys will be pleased when she is done!
Keep up the great work!
Lindy@Carolyn's
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Carolyn made good use of her travel time to the Perth Craft and Quilt Show and the pile of George III blocks is growing.
Noelle has sent us a picture of her first George III block, and its a beauty.
The start of an amazing journey I'm sure!
Lindy@Carolyn's
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The very popular PHD (Projects Half Done - for the uninitiated) will be held in June. Details as follows,
PHD Weekend
22nd/23rd June 2013
Saturday: 10.30am to midnight
Sunday: 10.30am to 3.30pm
$10 per day, plus $5 for pizzas Saturday night.
Bring a plate to share for lunch.
Lucky Door Prize!
Book Now!
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Just a little eye candy for you - calorie free (or do we talk kilojoules now?) of course.
Apologies if my photography leaves a little to be desired.
Some very adaptable Paintbox Prints by Laundry Basket for Moda.
And some stunners called Wintergreen by 3 Sisters for Moda.
Slightly out of focus but this close up of the birds is all good.
Lastly there are some stunning reds in Esprit de Noel by French General for Moda.
Just a little food for thought!
Lindy@Carolyn's
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Yes, its true and very exciting!
Carolyn has been invited to be a guest on the The Quilt Show (TQS to its fans!).
The taping of the segment will be done when she visits America in November this year and we'll be sure to give you updates for when it goes to air.
There's always something happening at Carolyn's!
Lindy@ Carolyn's
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If the photos are any indication, Shelley's first installment teaching her beautiful Cross My Hearts Quilt was a great day!
It is a lovely quilt and a terrific stash buster too.
Look at what the girls put together.
Lovely work girls, looking forward to watching them grow!
Lindy@Carolyn's
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Modern Quilting is the rage that is bringing a whole new crop of quilters to our obsession, so what is it?
It probably defies a neat description but if you google it (or look here, I've done it for you) you'll see some amazing quilts. Some use plains, some are really architectural, there are bright colours and muted colours. There is plenty of overlap with traditional quilts, but there is something different too.
I grabbed this one below, as just one example, striking, I hope you'll agree. I also found it on an interesting blog on Modern Quilting that is worth a read.
Carolyn's will continue to be the place for Reproduction Fabrics, make no mistake, but if you want to dabble in the Modern, we have a great range of plains, and fresh toned stripes and spots!
There are more photos of our range in this post.
Lindy@Carolyn's
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Here are three quilts that Lorraine is working on.
The first was begun in a class with Shelley based on Carolyn's pattern for charm squares 'Pure Charm'.
A quilt for a new grandaughter.
And lastly, some lovely soft Batiks coming together.
Wendy shared a lovely work in progress, using a pattern called 'Life is Beautiful'. A lovely combination of patchwork and stitchery, and Wendy's blue colourway is lovely.
Love to see all your work girls.
Lindy@Carolyns
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