Catching up

Oh my goodness, it’s been AGES since I did a post!!!
I just looked and my last one I’m off to Sydney …. where I must say we all had a blast. This is us at dinner, great food, great company :o).

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It was fabulous to meet up with people who’ve been living in my ‘puter for so long lol. Thanks Maree for being a super roomie :o)!!!
Well I’ll show you what I’ve been up to for the past 3 weeks!! These are pics of a really fun blog meet-up with Wendy, Teresa and Marilyn!!!

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Honestly, my jaw was aching from laughing so much with these gawjus ladies – so glad we finally got to meet you Wendy :o).
So what have I been making?? Not long ago I had a pile of unfinished projects, now, they’re done :o).  I’m thinking of giving this to my Mum for her Birthday in a couple of weeks, but I’m not sure yet.

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It’s a great sized bag and easy to make, but if I was making it again I think I’d do it with firmer batting. The pattern – one my friend found in Homespun, (sorry, I can’t remember the designer) used quilted calico and it’s just a little bit floppy for me – but apart from that I love it :o).
Here’s yet another Doctor Bag and a cute ‘Colour n Carry’ I made for my hairdresser’s little grandson – he loves Diddy Kong :o)! 





I’ve also finished a gawjus quilt for my very first grand-baby, but I can’t show any pics as I haven’t given the quilt to my DS and DILy yet and I’d like them to see it first. But I must say, I’m very pleased with it :o).
So here’s what I’m working on now …. lots of lovely Christmassy goodness. It’s for a project I’m doing for this …  with Nikki Tervo and Libby Richardson. If you’re able to get to Bundaberg for this fabulous weekend and you’d like more info please give Quilters Shack a call on the number in the pic. I’m so excited, I’m sure it will be a super-fun weekend :D.
Well I’d better get back to work – yes, I call it that but it’s hardly ‘work’ he he he.

Here's the winners .... only a few days late ;o)!!

I’m late with my draw … I know I am …. sorry but I’ve been flat out!!! Honest!!!!

But better late than never they say, so here are our 3 lucky winners of a JoyPatch “Colour ‘n’ Carry” pattern.

Comment #2 Maree said

They are Fabulous Joy Great Idea..
Sounds like you are getting into Nanna Mode with all those Kiddy Fabrics..lol
have a good week..the countdown is on for Sydney...
cheers

Comment # 22 Fiona said

Oh Joy.. how clever are you.. they are indeed fabulous and you have chosen just perfect fabrics for them...
Hugz

Comment # 46 Michell said

Fabulous idea. Thanks for the giveaway

So there are our 3 winners, CONGRATULATIONS to you all!!!!!

(I’ll be sending you all an email to let you know so please check your inbox.)

Thanks everyone for entering, and if you missed out on the draw and would like a pattern – just check out this page for a store near you. I’m sure any of them would be more than happy to send one out if you don’t live nearby :o).

I’ll pop back soon and show you what else I’ve been up to ;o). Would you believe I’ve got ANOTHER new pattern!!?!

Well I have and I can’t wait to share :D.

Don't forget to enter my Giveaway!!!!

Would you like to win the pattern to make this cute "Colour N Carry"???

Well hurry up ... I'm drawing the 3 winners on Sunday night (Brisbane time).
All you have to do is leave a comment on my previous post.

Good luck everyone :o)!!!

Oh these are cute!!

Even if I do say so ….. they really are he he. Look what I’ve been stitching - lots of “Colour n Carry”s!!!This is the kids’ version of my “Dear Diary” pattern!!!I’ve had a blast playing with all of these gawjus kids’ fabrics, I just want to make more and more LOL!! This is a little carry case that littlies can use to carry their colouring book (or books) and pencils and textas, and keep them all together. Just open it all up and start colouring … or puzzling … or dot-to-dotting!!!!

I’ve made some for the Boys…

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And some for the Girls…

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And one for either ;o)…

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Some have ruffles, some have ric rac … and all are great fun and super easy to make :o).

Of course, this means there has to be A GIVEAWAY – YAY!!! Oh I LOVE giveaways :D!!

Each winner will win a copy of the pattern so they can make their own “Colour N Carry” :o).

Just leave a comment on this post and I’ll draw 3 names (using our friendly ‘random number generator’) next Sunday night – that’s the 6th May, at about 8pm Brisbane time.

Easy peasy ……. but please only leave one comment per person :o).

I’d better be off … I’ve got some pattern writing to do ;o).