Carolyn's Quilting Room

Fabric Club on its way

Shelley has been busy putting the finishing touches to Reproduction Fabric Club for May, so its time to keep an eye on the mailbox for a pleasant surprise.

Sorry about the 'spoiler' but there will be a little taste of the lovely English Lane in one of the colourways. The green is pictured here in front of some sweet background fabrics that are new in. Impossible to tell in the photo but there are actually tiny spots on some of these.

And here is a look at some of the Hannah Wallace fabrics also received recently,

Worth a look if you haven't been in for a while!

 

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Unstoppable

Seeing as you asked Janette, here is the finished 'backing' for Helen's quilt!

Wouldn't it just 'rot your socks'!?

Beautiful.

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Helen just keeps pushing the envelope!

Not content to just create her own 'Farmer's Wife' version by machine, Helen is also planning a stunning pieced backing!

That's right - this is the start of the back - not the front. She's a hard act to follow this one!

And what a dishy green that is!

We can only watch and be amazed - and a little envious I guess.

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Betty's 'Winderra'

It was so lovely to get an email from Betty showing us her version of Carolyn's 'Winderra' Quilt design. It looks terrific!

And so different to Carolyn's. Thanks so much for sharing Betty.

 

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A New Beginner in Class

Daisy gets in on the act!

 

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Shelley Kid's Class

These little chooks are fantastic and the girls had great fun. I can see some of us adults wanting a class too!

 

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Stop Press!

The bad news is that Carolyn's will be closed on both Sunday and Monday starting next week, that is, from Sunday and Monday the 6th and 7th of May. As always, if you are travelling through or have a group organised please phone and Carolyn will do her best to accomodate you if it is possible.

The good news is that this will give Carolyn more time to develop and stitch her designs and keep the Blocks of the Month moving along.

More good news is that, after encouragement from customers at the AQC in Melbourne, Carolyn is taking the shop to the Sydney Quilt Show. More details to follow!

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The Story of Carolyn's AQC 2012

The car loaded and ready to roll!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look what was waiting to be unpacked in Melbourne.

A brief diversion while the Fireman checked out a problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting up into the night. Here is the view from the Cocktail Party!

Just a blur of activity in the dark below - lucky me, upstairs drinking wine - but somebody has to do it!

Finally ready for business.

It was a wonderful show. Carolyn got new ideas, made new connections and met wonderful quilters from around the country.

It has taken a while to recover, but the shop and girls are now unpacked and ready for action.

Stay tuned for progress on the Blocks of the Month - coming soon.

 

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Carolyn at the AQC!

A glimpse for those who can't make it. Make sure it's on your calendar next year - it's the show to be at for quilters.

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Sent from my iPhone - thanks Janice - THOUGHT I was clever but didn't have a clue that the photo was upside down!

A Different Take on Farmer's Wife

Our lovely Helen, who is always challenging herself, is cheerfully making a Farmer's Wife by machine.

What a lovely fresh result she is achieving with the greens and reds.

Here she is considering potential fabrics for the 'Half Square Triangle Border'. Although very tempted by the red polka dots (far back), something a little quieter was suggested to keep the attention on the centre of the quilt. Interesting quandry.

Expect things to be a little quiet in blog land. Carolyn and Shelley are taking the shop to the Australasian Quilt Convention from the 12th to the 15th of April, so the shop in Wodonga will be closed. I'm hoping I can post with a picture of Carolyn's stand but that will depend on time and internet access!

If you haven't been, and can get to Melbourne, I would highly recommend taking a look - it's a great Convention. I have been every year since it started, as a Delegate, and wouldn't miss it for the world.

Hope to see you there!

Lindy@Carolyn's