tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53896324519383091812024-03-13T13:13:51.140+11:00lululollylegsLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-29440135632228134782011-11-23T22:16:00.007+11:002011-11-27T17:22:13.849+11:00Sometimes it seems like forever.....between my posts, particularly when you are waiting on a winner!! Goodness I must be the world's worst blogger at the moment. <br /><br />I enjoyed reading your lovely comments - looks like we all countdown similar things. We are currently in the countdown phase for daughter number 3's 6th Birthday. Everyday is "how many more sleeps to my Birthday Mummy?" So exciting!! Oh and there has also been the countdown to Grade 6 camp, oh and the countdown to putting the Christmas tree up, and the countdown until school finishes and Christmas day - I can't keep up with it all!<br /><br />Anyway thanks for your patience and now for a winner!<br /><br />And the book goes to .................<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6409641839/" title="IMGP6984 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6409641839_ab597007db_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="IMGP6984"></a><br /><br />Well done to you Jo!!! I can even drop this one off as she happens to live up the road!<br /><br />And now back to the sewing machine. I am working on lots of new projects at the moment including these.......<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6409641217/" title="IMGP6979 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6409641217_411a7265c8_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="IMGP6979"></a><br /><br />Blythe doll dresses!! Chloe and I are going to open up a Blythe clothing online shop so stay tuned - we're still trying to come up with a name so any suggestions will be most welcome!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-74915498630748351682011-11-04T10:27:00.003+11:002011-11-04T12:02:41.226+11:005, 4, 3, 2, 1 ....... Giveaway!!!Rather a while ago I made this....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/3082241170/" title="DQS5 Advent Calendar Quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/3082241170_5a3c98ccdc_z.jpg?zz=1" width="640" height="480" alt="DQS5 Advent Calendar Quilt"></a><br /><br />And now it's in this.......<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6310246487/" title="New book! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6310246487_5772e3f551_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="New book!"></a><br /><br />So I am going to do this........ A GIVEAWAY!!!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6310246949/" title="Advent Calendar by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/6310246949_a575b5a147_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="Advent Calendar"></a><br /><br />You'll find lots of great countdown projects for Birthdays, Father's day, back to school, Hanukkah and Christmas.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6310378989/" title="IMGP6885 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6310378989_887d788c0b_z.jpg" width="640" height="442" alt="IMGP6885"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6310379875/" title="IMGP6889 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6310379875_d0d3f29207_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="IMGP6889"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6310900670/" title="IMGP6887 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6310900670_85f78347af_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="IMGP6887"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6310901460/" title="IMGP6890 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/6310901460_f6f5df5f87_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="IMGP6890"></a><br /><br />And please go and have a look at all the other fabulous books coming out from <a href="http://www.stashbooksblog.com/">Stash</a>, I feel really thrilled to be a part of their design collective. So many great ideas and designers all in one place!! <br /><br />So if you would like to be in the running to win a copy of Countdown Calendars, just leave me a comment and tell me what you and your family like counting down to.<br /><br />You have until midnight November 11th so off you go!!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-50994742852377908502011-09-22T13:19:00.010+10:002011-09-22T13:30:39.762+10:00She's apples!Here's a little sneaky peek of a design I'm doing for <a href="http://www.isubscribe.com.au/Patchwork-&-Stitching-Magazine-Subscription.cfm/">this</a> lovely publication.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6170785269/" title="A new project! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6159/6170785269_261466d2d4_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="A new project!"></a><br /><br />All I can tell you about it is that it's a cot quilt, I'm only using scraps and I love it so far. You'll have to wait for it to be published to see the rest!!<br /><br />And there are more Three Dolls designs on the way too.......Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-7627225003572051952011-09-15T21:38:00.007+10:002011-09-15T22:08:03.469+10:00Done and Done!!I am determined to get through the pile of unfinished projects that is looming in the corner. <br /><br />First off the list is the quilt I gave my brother for Christmas - it just needed to have the handquilting finished. Done!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6149358041/" title="225/365 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6149358041_03b9c40ace_z.jpg" width="640" height="463" alt="225/365"></a><br /><br />This pattern is called Mitali - designed by the very lovely Mitali, my <a href="http://amitie.com.au/">amitie</a> colleague. It's great for using up lots of scraps and having some fun with the perle thread.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6149991868/" title="IMGP6028 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6149991868_0dd1f6eb98_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="IMGP6028"></a><br /><br />And yesterday I finished a cushion for one of Daph's little friends. I went through a lot of changes with this design. First I found a big mark on the white fabric so had to chop it off. Then sudden inspiration hit and I added the row of bunting and another colour. It also meant the bird is standing on something which is good really!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6149389585/" title="247/365 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6149389585_9b393c9637_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="247/365"></a><br /><br />I had extra bits appliqued on it and really wasn't happy. That's why it kept getting put back on the pile. So I simplified it and then went nuts with the quilting - and I love the finished result. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6149389899/" title="For Sarah by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6149389899_649e93cf6e_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="For Sarah"></a><br /><br />It was given to its new owner yesterday and has apparently been slept on so it is well loved already which makes me very happy!<br /><br />There is more to come.......Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-15923371372282826662011-08-03T21:17:00.005+10:002011-08-03T23:05:02.494+10:00Giveaway!!For anyone interested in winning a copy of my new pattern plus a few extras just click on the link to Three Dolls on the side bar!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/6004784745/" title="Peggy's Picnic Set by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 427px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/6004784745_d534ac5110_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Peggy's Picnic Set"></a>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-20823099249001949672011-07-31T22:07:00.015+10:002011-08-03T23:02:44.242+10:00New beginnings!Hmmm it has been a while. But there is news.... <br /><br />I have finally decided to be brave and go it alone in the world of sewing pattern design. So this week I have launched Three Dolls. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaJ3P66rI42GSpeFbD99joFr4kGowbyY5gZdekVwCg1y-CRV_HJgBeVtwDaI0f6fg00ZlvkPhs2PlzVnC3NonGasD2VY7CTZCAGrUwqIoURuCbSa5_UQZrD6EdJocZVcB67YETWIaU-H8/s1600/threedolls_logoweb.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"style="float:center; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaJ3P66rI42GSpeFbD99joFr4kGowbyY5gZdekVwCg1y-CRV_HJgBeVtwDaI0f6fg00ZlvkPhs2PlzVnC3NonGasD2VY7CTZCAGrUwqIoURuCbSa5_UQZrD6EdJocZVcB67YETWIaU-H8/s400/threedolls_logoweb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635686342227787426" /></a><br /><br />Do they look familiar?? <br /><br />And some of you may have seen my first pattern under the new name at the Craft and Quilt Fair held this weekend in Melbourne. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5993308795/" title="Pegpicnic_ 68 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 427px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6007/5993308795_d77dfed779_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Pegpicnic_ 68"></a><br /><br />Meet Peggy Pigtails and Her Picnic! Peggy has been around for a little while but I have always wanted to make her a picnic set. You can make a picnic basket, a picnic rug, a plate, a cupcake, a chocolate biscuit and a juicy red apple. <br /><br />This is the first of many new patterns and of course I will eventually bring over my existing designs so they are all under the one banner.<br /><br />But right now I just have to make it through our bathroom renovations. Hmm might do some before and after shots for you!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-50719456162216138952011-03-14T21:20:00.003+11:002011-03-14T21:54:08.420+11:00Quilts for QueenslandI have finally had time to finish my quilt to add to the lovely pile of quilts and blocks being collected for those who suffered devastation in the recent Queensland floods. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5511881978/" title="Quilts for QLD by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5511881978_b254c18969.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Quilts for QLD" /></a><br /><br />It's just a bunch of squares but they're pretty and soft and will hopefully bring some comfort to someone special. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5511283177/" title="Quilts for QLD by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5511283177_70b81547e5.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Quilts for QLD" /></a><br /><br />I can't help but feel it's rather insignificant when I think of all the suffering people in QLD and Christchurch and now Japan are facing. But if it brings a smile to one little face then I suppose that's a good thing. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5511283387/" title="57/365 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5511283387_5106b97a79.jpg" width="500" height="368" alt="57/365" /></a><br /><br />To see more of the lovely quilts being put together pop over to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1610071@N21/">Quilts for QLD flickr group</a> and have a look.Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-28581416611364114002011-03-01T22:20:00.003+11:002011-03-01T22:32:20.864+11:00Legs ElevenSomeone's had a Birthday......<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5485417620/" title="48/365 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5485417620_517c204d30.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="48/365" /></a><br /><br />Happy Birthday my sweet girl!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-7705074790171372302011-02-27T13:10:00.006+11:002011-02-27T13:56:49.734+11:00UFOs and other pretty things!So while I am working on my little doll quilt for the swap I am also trying to get a few ufos off the pile. Some have sat there for a rather long time. <br /><br />It's the hand quilting that gets me. I always think it's going to take forever but if I actually just got on with it I wouldn't have such a huge pile of unfinished quilts!<br /><br />A perfect example is this quilt for my little friend Ruby.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5322688313/" title="Ruby's quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5322688313_c962ccf007.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Ruby's quilt" /></a><br /><br />Ruby is now two and the quilt was basted waaaaaay back when she was about 7 months old! We spent New Years with Ruby and her family so I decided to get stuck in and finish it off. It took me one week, a broken nail and a few holes in the finger! Not bad. <br /><br />Mostly it was just lines but I added a few hearts and flowers.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5323293610/" title="Ruby's quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5323293610_107443c599.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Ruby's quilt" /></a><br /><br />and then some trees for the border.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5322702897/" title="Ruby's quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5322702897_f60e6ba611.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Ruby's quilt" /></a><br /><br />And of course a little message.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5322689121/" title="Ruby's quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5322689121_0259b70e9f.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Ruby's quilt" /></a><br /><br />We're both pretty happy!<br /><br />But you know there's always more than one quilt on the go and I have since added another basted quilt to the pile so it is no lower - just a different colour!<br /><br />Here's one that was for my brother and his family for Christmas - just finishing off some quilting and the binding. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5473404004/" title="IMGP2243 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5473404004_8f08426c70.jpg" width="500" height="339" alt="IMGP2243" /></a><br /><br />And this one here is for my bed - finally one of my own!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5473403336/" title="IMGP2239 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5473403336_3985fddb9b.jpg" width="500" height="284" alt="IMGP2239" /></a><br /><br />I have been collecting a heap of beautiful blue and green fabrics for the last few years starting with that gorgeous Liberty bird fabric. During the holidays I finally found time to jigsaw puzzle them all together. No real plan, just lots of big pieces to show of the patterns and I LOVE it! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5473403682/" title="IMGP2242 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5473403682_a534b6279a.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="IMGP2242" /></a><br /><br />It will be very simply quilted with lines using this lovely pale greeny blue Perle 8 thread.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5348258493/" title="New project! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5348258493_7a32158e95.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="New project!" /></a><br /><br />But right now I'm finishing another one that has also languished on the pile for way too long. And I will challenge myself to get it done to show off in my next post because it is for Chloe and it is her 11th Birthday this week. <br /><br />So enough chatting I'm off to do some quilting!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-43026177712566314112011-02-21T21:33:00.003+11:002011-02-21T22:17:47.842+11:00Don't Faint ....Yes, ha, ha, it's me!! I've been writing all sorts of posts in my head and just never getting around to doing any of them.<br /><br />So today I got this in the mail and thought it was time to appear again and share.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5463957169/" title="Republished! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 413px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5463957169_53c42003a2.jpg" width="413" height="500" alt="Republished!" /></a><br /><br />Lark have republished some of the Pretty Little series into booklet versions and my mini quilt was selected as one of the 12 designers in our book. Yay!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5464539398/" title="And again! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5464539398_ec47da19ee.jpg" width="344" height="500" alt="And again!" /></a><br /><br />And guess who I got to meet the other day? <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5458211704/" title="39/365 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5458211704_5f5b08e336.jpg" width="500" height="311" alt="39/365" /></a><br /><br />The very amazing Kaffe Fassett! I felt so inspired and wanted to run and pull out my knitting, start a tapestry and ten new quilts all at once. I just love the way he sees things. He is also very witty and relaxed so it was a huge pleasure to sit and listen. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5464724860/" title="IMGP2132 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5464724860_d506bddae2.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="IMGP2132" /></a><br /><br />Now what else is there.<br /><br />Oh this little person started school.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5464535406/" title="41/365 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 391px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5464535406_589b864213.jpg" width="391" height="500" alt="41/365" /></a><br /><br />She loves it so far - just a little weary!<br /><br />And I'm doing the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/dollquiltswap/pool/with/5463939919/">Doll Quilt Swap</a> round 10. I always enjoy this swap and I have a fun partner. Too bad I can't share much with you or she'd pick it immediately!! Here's a little sneaky peak anyway.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5463939919/" title="Doll Quilt Swap 10 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5463939919_db757ba021.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Doll Quilt Swap 10" /></a><br /><br />Now I think that's enough for today - don't want to overwhelm you!!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-76691984328405842922010-10-26T21:54:00.005+11:002010-10-26T22:20:56.375+11:00Getting Ready for ChristmasI had a lovely time at <a href="http://www.amitie.com.au/">work</a> today as <a href="http://amitiegirl.blogspot.com/">Lucy</a> and I unpacked these gorgeous Christmas crafts.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5116879757/" title="stocking by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5116879757_63f4d3ccc8.jpg" width="302" height="500" alt="stocking" /></a><br /><br />There are all sorts of beautifully packaged patterns for cute things to make.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5117476878/" title="santa bunting by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5117476878_46182eca9a.jpg" width="500" height="369" alt="santa bunting" /></a><br /><br />And many of them are available as kits in these lovely patterns and colours.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5117476594/" title="santa bag by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1391/5117476594_75d4d7df9b.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="santa bag" /></a><br /><br />There's lots of other fun Christmas fabrics to choose from too. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5117476384/" title="christmas quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1163/5117476384_192c1a4001.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="christmas quilt" /></a><br /><br />I now have a few projects in mind for Christmas. Have you got anything planned?Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-66042715174176321392010-10-24T21:37:00.003+11:002010-10-24T22:20:14.997+11:00Lazy but productive!We had a nice lazy Saturday morning. <br /><br />I made a chocolate cake with my helper.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5109690983/" title="IMGP9482 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5109690983_70b53fba36.jpg" width="500" height="416" alt="IMGP9482" /></a><br /><br />She had the best job...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5109688041/" title="IMGP9486 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1310/5109688041_36e2076377.jpg" width="500" height="383" alt="IMGP9486" /></a><br /><br />mmmm yummy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5110288772/" title="IMGP9492 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 410px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1228/5110288772_2ba95832a2.jpg" width="410" height="500" alt="IMGP9492" /></a><br /><br />Lucinda was as usual feeling crafty and had been asking to do an applique canvas. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5109682101/" title="IMGP9495 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1089/5109682101_f81942af34.jpg" width="500" height="394" alt="IMGP9495" /></a><br /><br />She drew up a design and gathered her fabrics. I started the first stitch and off she went.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5110282310/" title="IMGP9494 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/5110282310_69f35f501c.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="IMGP9494" /></a><br /><br />All finished...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5110283022/" title="IMGP9500 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1356/5110283022_b15e5f53dd.jpg" width="325" height="500" alt="IMGP9500" /></a><br /><br />And hanging on the wall!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5109682825/" title="IMGP9502 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 451px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1232/5109682825_5c9e34b0db.jpg" width="451" height="500" alt="IMGP9502" /></a><br /><br />I was fairly productive too. A cushion for Lucinda to give to her friend for her Birthday today.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5110320482/" title="IMGP9518 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1250/5110320482_5f37c91cb2.jpg" width="500" height="439" alt="IMGP9518" /></a><br /><br />The Birthday girl's favourite colour is blue!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5109720849/" title="IMGP9521 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1339/5109720849_2c36d8bf16.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="IMGP9521" /></a><br /><br />And this afternoon I started to put together this which is a long overdue present for a union jack loving nephew!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5110321470/" title="IMGP9529 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1183/5110321470_77b931770f.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="IMGP9529" /></a><br /><br />Tonight I'm quilting it and hopefully will have it all put together in the next couple of days. Love ticking things off the list!!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-69977837797764868332010-10-14T21:48:00.006+11:002010-10-14T21:53:37.702+11:00Guess who just worked out how to swing herself!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/5080347053/" title="IMGP9236 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 425px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/5080347053_509cfe0183_z.jpg" width="425" height="640" alt="IMGP9236" /></a>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-86390891335718618742010-09-19T17:45:00.005+10:002010-09-19T20:44:15.870+10:00Doll Quilt Swap fun!So another Doll Quilt Swap is done and dusted with only a few people left to receive their quilts.<br /><br />It was an interesting swap this time with lots of new rules and regulations. One has to be a bit chattier apparently or your partner might think you have disappeared and won't know enough about you to make you a quilt. My partner was missing for most of the swap but for me it was about making her something special from her original preferences email and not worrying about what she was thinking every day. <br /><br />The swap participant numbers have now reached around the 200 mark so I suppose it's important to make sure everyone is keeping up and communicating. Part of the fun is, after all, getting to know all of the swappers. And of course there is nothing worse than joining in on a swap and not receiving anything in the end because your secret partner has done a runner! Mind you I think most people join swaps with the best of intentions. <br /><br />One of the ongoing games during the swap was to try and guess who was making you a quilt - or <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/dollquiltswap/discuss/72157624465018828/">'sparting'</a>! I really found it hard to pick which one might have been mine this time. There were lots that I really liked and one that particularly jumped out at me but I wouldn't have guessed for a second that it was actually for me. <br /><br />When I opened the parcel I was really quite overwhelmed. Such gorgeousness!!! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4976331014/" title="DQS9 received detail by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/4976331014_78a1c44dc2.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DQS9 received detail" /></a><br /><br />It never ceases to amaze me that someone would go to such trouble to design and make something so lovely for me!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4975717813/" title="DQS9 received detail by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4975717813_4de0e11749.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DQS9 received detail" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://spinsterhandmade.blogspot.com/">Jill</a> is so clever - she pleated linen for me!! How good is that! This quilt has so many stunning elements that I love completely. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4975718553/" title="DQS9 Received by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4975718553_d23cb6b875.jpg" width="500" height="293" alt="DQS9 Received" /></a><br /><br />The quilting - fabulous, the colours - perfect, the crochet doily - brilliant, the pleating - stupendous, and to top it off, beautiful grey binding! And then there's the back - wow!! It really is completely fabulous!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4975719077/" title="DQS9 Received by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/4975719077_383b0f289a.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DQS9 Received" /></a><br /><br />To add to my joy I also found some extra special goodies included.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4976332136/" title="DQS9 Goodies Received! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4976332136_ce6147ab07.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DQS9 Goodies Received!" /></a><br /><br />I just have to make a cushion with the crochet table mat - it's just perfect for my bed!<br /><br />So thank you, thank you Jill for your cleverness, style and generosity - I LOVE it!!<br /><br />To make it an even better swap for me I got the best partner to make a quilt for. Here's a little of what she wrote in her preferences to give you an idea of how completely fabulous she is.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">so many things that i like… linen, wool felt, gingham, children's drawings, hand embroidery, lots of little handstitching, freshly washed+dried all-puckered up quilts, fairy tales, forests, trees, birds, sweet, but not cutesy with a touch of darkness (think neko case's, fox confessor brings the flood) gatherings at the tea party table, gees bend-ish quilts, making do with what one already has (even though i adore all of the new fabrics out there) with a bit of vintage thrown in for good measure, improvisational quilts, hexagons, dresden plates done in a cool modern way, plus (cross) designs in red + white, heather ross, the unexpected, odd little creatures (anything “the black apple”-ish), aqua+paleyellow+gray, pink+green (always and forever) and colorcolorcolor (just not too fond of purples...but you never know...you may have some awesome purplish fabric that you have been dying to use!) </span> <br /> <br />To say I was inspired and raring to go is an understatement. And anyone who knows my work will know that I love a picture quilt so the thought of a fairy tale was too irresistible. Out came the pencil and sketch pad and I spent ages googling images and pulling out my old children's books. Weirdly some of the images I came up with belong to Jill who sent me my quilt!<br /><br />Finally I decided and it was mostly because of this guy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4976329874/" title="DQS9 sent detail by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4976329874_8aee80d800.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DQS9 sent detail" /></a><br /><br />When I posted a progress photo on the swap group it seemed most people thought he was cute! I was a little worried as I thought maybe he was not scary enough but apparently he looked hungry too so I kept going.<br /><br />This bit was next.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4976329252/" title="DQS9 sent detail by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 414px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/4976329252_3944b98510.jpg" width="414" height="500" alt="DQS9 sent detail" /></a><br /><br />Then this bit.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4976328992/" title="DQS9 sent detail by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4976328992_b15f2caf07.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="DQS9 sent detail" /></a><br /><br />And this bit.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4976328718/" title="DQS9 sent detail by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/4976328718_94c760dc3b.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="DQS9 sent detail" /></a><br /><br />It got bigger and bigger and I stitched and stitched. And then my wrist decided to give out! So I had to put it down for a few days. But in the end I got there and this is what I sent.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4965654790/" title="Fairytale finish by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4965654790_d5b7d876ea.jpg" width="500" height="418" alt="Fairytale finish" /></a><br /> <br />It is now living with the lovely <a href="http://handmadecathygaubert.blogspot.com/">Cathy</a> and her sweet family. Apparently I am 'made of awesome'. I can't tell you how brilliant that makes me feel!<br /><br />And even better - her littlest sweetie is playing with it and talks to the wolf!! Aaaagh so adorable!!! <br /><br />You can see all her lovely photos <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cathygaubert/with/4994645475/">here</a>.<br /><br />So thanks to the organisers of the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/dollquiltswap/">Doll Quilt Swap</a>. I know it's a huge undertaking and I really appreciate how hard all the swap parents work. I think to know that you have helped create all sorts of wonderful quilty magic amongst us all must be a reward in itself.Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-75929899957365271082010-09-11T22:37:00.005+10:002010-09-11T23:32:03.109+10:00Good things come to those who wait!!About a million years ago - well more like nearly three - I started a quilt for my Mum as a gift for her 70th Birthday.<br /><br />Remember this?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/2216522472/" title="Mum's quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/2216522472_2780a7f7c1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Mum's quilt" /></a><br /><br />I finally gave it back to Mum in January after taking an incredibly long time to quilt it and it has been happily living on her bed since. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4334264884/" title="Mum and Me by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4334264884_f460d5dd0d.jpg" width="500" height="356" alt="Mum and Me" /></a><br /><br /> But... I didn't take any photos and finally I found the time last week.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4973711850/" title="Mum's Quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4973711850_21cb1b51c8.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Mum's Quilt" /></a><br /><br />It took me quite a while to quilt because I kept changing my mind. So after much unpicking I finally settled on the leaf pattern for the sashing and really like it now. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4973712122/" title="Mum's Quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4973712122_843615690a.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Mum's Quilt" /></a><br /><br />This lovely quilt design is a slight variation of the Vintage Comfort pattern designed by my lovely colleague Judy Newman. Judy has finally started up a blog called <a href="http://averyfinehouse09.blogspot.com/">a very fine house</a>. She makes all sorts of wonderful quilts and things so go and visit and say hi!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4973093829/" title="Mum's Quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/4973093829_96bc990e7c.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Mum's Quilt" /></a><br /><br />I really like having a close look at this quilt as it's one of the first quilts I ever made and finished (finally). I can really see how much my machine piecing has improved and how much my quilt making in general has improved and evolved. <br /><br />Now, on to the next one!!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-30963288347672310042010-08-11T21:11:00.008+10:002010-08-11T21:26:59.510+10:00Meet 'Peggy'Looooooook! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4881501147/" title="IMGP8848 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 439px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4881501147_f5fc3d649e.jpg" width="439" height="500" alt="IMGP8848" /></a><br /><br />My first ever doll pattern and I think I quite like her. Hope you do too!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4882110098/" title="IMGP8863 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4882110098_4b0bdd00e6.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="IMGP8863" /></a><br /><br />I can't tell you how excited I am to be on the front cover!!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-35080795826768303432010-07-30T11:40:00.012+10:002010-07-30T18:46:31.318+10:00This year is flying by and I have found it hard to keep up with documenting what I have been making. So I have decided to make a big effort to remember to take photos during daylight hours instead of thinking about it at 9pm when I finally get to sit down and sew.<br /><br />Ahh where to begin.....<br /><br />My lovely boss <a href="http://amitietextiles.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Kingwell</a> weaves magic when it comes to putting fabric and quilt designs together and this Block of the Month quilt Green Tea and Sweet Beans is no exception. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4842558006/" title="A slow and lovely work in progress by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4842558006_823d3b0536.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="A slow and lovely work in progress" /></a> <br /><br />Of course the last month has gone out to participants now and I am still mucking about in month four and five but I always knew it would be a slow and lovely project that will one day get finished. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4841939963/" title="Green Tea and Sweet Beans BOM by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4841939963_121a999d87.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="Green Tea and Sweet Beans BOM" /></a><br /><br />As I am quite new to quilting my experience with older style blocks is fairly limited. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4842558988/" title="Propellers! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/4842558988_5a7e055b18.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Propellers!" /></a><br /><br />This quilt seemed a perfect opportunity to try and master curves and other more difficult piecing and of course I absolutely love doing needle turn applique of which there is plenty.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4842560022/" title="Month 2 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/4842560022_c3a950ba19.jpg" width="500" height="412" alt="Month 2" /></a><br /><br />And bonus, the fabrics are chosen for me by the clever lady herself so I only need to concentrate on putting it together. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4842560536/" title="Hexie love! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/4842560536_b96d430267.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Hexie love!" /></a><br /><br />Slowly.....<br /><br />I am also working on a little quilt for the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/downunderdollquiltswap/">Down Under doll quilt swap</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4842557358/" title="A little sneak peak! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4842557358_d544e1def6.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="A little sneak peak!" /></a><br /><br />And I also have another pattern underway for a very pretty girly quilt. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4842561044/" title="New Ideas brewing! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4842561044_02e6746214.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="New Ideas brewing!" /></a><br /><br />But I'm sure it will be a while before that comes to life.<br /><br />There is more but that's enough for today. <br /><br />Oh and for those who really love the Green Tea and Sweet Beans quilt don't despair, it will be available as a pattern very soon. And Jenny is about to start her new BOM called <a href="http://amitietextiles.blogspot.com/2010/07/circle-game.html">'The Circle Game'</a>. If you were ever going to learn how to hand piece a circle then this is your project!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-12266396130374902992010-07-22T12:47:00.004+10:002010-07-22T13:05:33.354+10:00I heart Liberty!And linen and Anna Maria Horner voile. And all mixed together it's beautiful!<br /><br />Parterre made for my friend Michelle's Birthday in May.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4817276372/" title="Paterre in Liberty by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4817276372_6b9658cd97.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Paterre in Liberty" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4817275914/" title="Parterre in Liberty by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4817275914_f47398028c.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Parterre in Liberty" /></a><br /><br />And a cushion from Amy Butler's Zinnia pattern made by Michelle to match.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4817277696/" title="Another gorgeous cushion! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4817277696_17c3229067.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Another gorgeous cushion!" /></a><br /><br />And best thing is I get to visit them!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-85694760761140770522010-07-19T21:13:00.011+10:002010-07-19T22:23:16.384+10:00Finished!Another swap is over and done with and this one took forever! The school holidays weren't quite the ones we planned as two of the girls were sick so much of my time was spent mopping brows and cuddling a miserable four year old! In other words, not much sewing was done! <br /><br />Anyway we survived and they are back at school and life has resumed it's normal busy pace. I was very lucky to squeeze in a lovely 'quilting retreat' with 15 other mad quilters on the last weekend of the holidays and it was absolute bliss. I did nothing but eat and sew and giggle for two whole days. And I didn't have to lift a finger to make my bed or cook a thing! I did achieve a fair bit but will show you that another day.<br /><br />So here is the gorgeous cushion/pillow I received in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1197421@N20/">Pillow Swap</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4808527306/" title="The Pillow Talk Swap received! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4808527306_72398ebb06.jpg" width="500" height="465" alt="The Pillow Talk Swap received!" /></a><br /><br />It was made by <a href="http://rebeccasrags.blogspot.com/">Rebecca</a> and I love it - thanks!!<br /><br />And here is mine.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4789340489/" title="The Pillow Talk {swap} finished by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4789340489_99131c1458.jpg" width="500" height="465" alt="The Pillow Talk {swap} finished" /></a><br /><br />It hasn't arrived at its destination yet so I can't tell you who it is for. I hope she likes it!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4789970926/" title="The Pillow Talk {swap} finished by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4789970926_be4daea598.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="The Pillow Talk {swap} finished" /></a><br /><br />I was a little ambitious time wise with this and decided to hand piece. In the end I'm glad I did as I like the way it looks but goodness it took some time.<br /><br />And here is a little sneaky look at my latest pattern, the "Katy Carry All". <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4804250233/" title="IMGP8713 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 327px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4804250233_5a7bb13293.jpg" width="327" height="500" alt="IMGP8713" /></a><br /><br />And yes, it decided to be very grey and raining the day I had to get the photos done, but I kind of like it as it makes the bag stand out. <br /><br />The pattern will be available this week at the <a href="http://amitietextiles.blogspot.com/">Amitie</a> stand at the <a href="http://www.craftfair.com.au/">Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair</a>. And I'll make sure there is a giveaway over <a href="http://audreyandmaude.blogspot.com/">here</a> as well.<br /><br />I have much more to show so stay tuned and I will be back soon!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-33713345252729101402010-06-13T19:06:00.011+10:002010-06-13T20:08:29.851+10:00Clearing Out!It's a long weekend here and while it would have been lovely to spend some time away somewhere relaxing I have instead been hard at work cleaning out my house. It's long overdue and I can't believe what we have been living amongst. Some days I feel like I'm suffocating!<br /><br />The catalyst for this hive of activity is a piano! Yes, I have been fortunate enough to be offered (cheap) a lovely old piano for the kids and it gave me all the motivation I needed to create some space. And it's tough I tell you - I'm allergic to dust and digging about in storage boxes and old stuff turns me into a eye streaming, sneezing mess. But it's all worth it - I have one whole room back AND we have cleaned out every cupboard to make more room. <br /><br />I have also neatly boxed my excessive fabric stash into colours which kind of freaked me out - didn't know I had that much! At least I know where everything is now. I must say I'm very jealous of those with 'studios' or 'sewing rooms'. All that space to spread out..... sigh!<br /><br />Of course there has also been time for a bit of sewing! I'm hand piecing my cushion/pillow front for the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1197421@N20/">Pillow Talk swap</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4695786988/" title="Pillow Talk Swap WIP by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1305/4695786988_e7038b72a8.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Pillow Talk Swap WIP" /></a><br /><br />My partner's inspiration mosaic indicated that she was quite fond of scrappy, pieced work and colourful blocks. I'm enjoying looking at some old style blocks and giving them a bit of a modern twist. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4695151563/" title="Pillow Talk Swap WIP by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/4695151563_0406d4821a.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Pillow Talk Swap WIP" /></a><br /><br />So far I quite like it and it's such a nice way to finish the day!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-57976586339957747112010-06-08T21:15:00.010+10:002010-06-10T23:28:13.110+10:00Swaps and stuff!I think it's really time to get back to this old blog of mine. I miss blogging and I have so much to share which is what it was meant to be about after all! Life has been very different (and stressful) in the last 12 months but I feel like it's coming back to some kind of normal. <br /><br />Lucky I have had my sewing! It's a great distraction and I have been consistently busy with swaps and some work for magazines and another book project (yay). A couple of patterns have also found the light of day with quite a few more coming - if only there were a few more hours in the day!<br /><br />I love the swaps. I get to connect with such a great bunch of clever and funny people and I just love the challenge of making something for someone I don't know and coming up with something new. I'm a massive fan of the doll quilt swap which is just about to start again- 200 swappers this round so it's pretty popular. But recently I have done a few new ones. <br /><br />The <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1330324@N25/pool/">{ Urban } HOME Goods - a modern swap</a> was organised to make things we'd like for our homes. My partner <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scootinannie/">Scootin' Annie</a> had a few requests but one was irresistible to me.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4595218668/" title="Urban Swap Machine Cover by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/4595218668_a6ce39f176.jpg" width="500" height="412" alt="Urban Swap Machine Cover" /></a><br /><br />She also revealed that she wanted a pouch for her DS. Done! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4651019551/" title="DS Cover by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4651019551_b11a1d94ba.jpg" width="500" height="430" alt="DS Cover" /></a><br /><br />And you should see what I got from my partner <a href="http://midland-design.blogspot.com/">Mari</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4687484787/" title="Urban Home Swap by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4687484787_ff0f521f2e.jpg" width="500" height="425" alt="Urban Home Swap" /></a><br /><br />Isn't it all just fabulous!! That coffee cosy is just perfect!<br /><br />A few posts ago I had a little giveaway to celebrate 100 posts and the very lovely and patient Jenny from <a href="http://ohjohblog.blogspot.com/">ohjoh</a> won. I finally finished her prize and was able to hand it over last week.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4662169258/" title="100th post prize cushion by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4662169258_9ab889fcc1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100th post prize cushion" /></a><br /><br />The design is very inspired by the amazing and beautiful work of <a href="http://suespargo.blogspot.com/">Sue Spargo</a> who came to <a href="http://www.amitie.com.au/">Amitie</a> last year. She is visiting again soon for any of those interested in doing one of her classes. <br /><br />Jenny is a local so popped into <a href="http://www.amitie.com.au/">Amitie</a> while I was working. She has a pretty bad fabric addiction like me so it seemed ideal to meet there.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4662169880/" title="Jenny and her Cushion by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4662169880_d41ef97941.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Jenny and her Cushion" /></a><br /><br />So I may be quiet here but I'm still making things. I promise to post more often and maybe I'll go back and do a retrospective to show you some of the things I have made over the past year. In the meantime I have a cushion to get onto for another swap!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-45685449924213834172010-03-28T16:17:00.008+11:002010-03-28T22:08:09.492+11:00And the winner is........My apologies for the delay on picking the winner as I'm sure you are all dying to get a copy of this book. <br /><br />I set my girls to the task of cutting up the names and putting them in a bowl. (That's you out the back Ali.)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4468892009/" title="IMGP7208 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4468892009_a7ba42b287.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="IMGP7208" /></a><br /><br />And with a bit of a swish around...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4468425629/" title="IMGP7229 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4468425629_083d623dae.jpg" width="500" height="407" alt="IMGP7229" /></a><br /><br />Lucinda pulled out a name. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4468426047/" title="IMGP7231 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4468426047_f001d818bf.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="IMGP7231" /></a><br /><br />But who is it?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4469201882/" title="IMGP7233 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4469201882_503fcd51b2.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="IMGP7233" /></a><br /><br />The lovely Laura Jay of course - congratulations!! <br /><br />Email me your address Ms LJ and I'll get the book on its way to you - I hope the mail from Australia to Canada is a little faster than the reverse!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-25188808371126014392010-03-14T18:22:00.004+11:002010-03-14T18:24:19.491+11:00Guess What.....Sometime in 2008 I had a mini quilt design accepted for a <a href="http://www.larkbooks.com/">Lark</a> publication called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Little-Mini-Quilts/dp/160059493X">Pretty Little Mini Quilts</a>. <br /><br />It seemed like forever to wait until 2010 for it to be published but guess what has just arrived.............<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4416278604/" title="Published! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4416278604_9c00b1dd6f.jpg" width="500" height="417" alt="Published!" /></a><br /><br />I am so excited and proud to be in one of these gorgeous little books as they are just lovely. The front section is filled with all sorts of fabulous quilt making information and then there are pages and pages of fabulous little quilts. From embroidery to applique, machine to hand sewn and traditional to abstract, there is something for everyone.<br /><br />Here's mine.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4416197576/" title="Pretty Little Mini Quilts by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 467px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4416197576_9c5be81ecc.jpg" width="467" height="500" alt="Pretty Little Mini Quilts" /></a><br /><br />And I'm in fine company. This one's from the very talented <a href="http://neverenoughhours.blogspot.com/">Kate from Two Little Banshees</a>. I think it would make a great quilt for a baby given its slightly larger size.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4415512391/" title="Mrs Banshee's quilt! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4415512391_a8792ae46b.jpg" width="500" height="468" alt="Mrs Banshee's quilt!" /></a><br /><br />And this one is from a fave read of mine <a href="http://artsycraftybabe.typepad.com/artsycrafty_babe/">Beki from artsy-crafty babe</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4416198000/" title="Artsy Crafty Babe by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4416198000_f6ba6761d8.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="Artsy Crafty Babe" /></a> <br /><br />This is one of my favourites in the book but of course I have many!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4431441918/" title="My fave Pretty Little Mini Quilt by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 397px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4431441918_622a57daac.jpg" width="397" height="500" alt="My fave Pretty Little Mini Quilt" /></a><br /><br />So simple and sweet.<br /><br />And just because I know so many of you enjoy making these gorgeous little quilts I have one to GIVE AWAY. So leave me a comment and I will pick a name Sunday 21st March.Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com91tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-19356613012882693422010-03-09T21:25:00.010+11:002010-03-09T21:50:51.424+11:00Doll Quilt Swap reveal time again!Finally finished my quilt for the 8th round of my very favourite swap - the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/dollquiltswap/">Doll Quilt Swap</a>.<br /><br />I absolutely LOVE this quilt and it was loads of fun to make too. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4416200866/" title="DQS8 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4416200866_6c9028e47c.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="DQS8" /></a><br /><br />I think there will be more dresden plates appearing soon!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4415435631/" title="DQS8 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4415435631_2aae1b16a8.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DQS8" /></a><br /><br />It is now flying to its new home far, far away and hopefully that person will love it as much as I do. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4415433129/" title="DQS8 Finished by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 386px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4415433129_7aa65af0b8.jpg" width="386" height="500" alt="DQS8 Finished" /></a><br /><br />Go and have a look at all the stunning <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/dollquiltswap/">quilts</a> in this round. Seriously these just get better and better every swap. <br /><br />And for all those who like making doll quilts, or any quilt for that matter I will have something special for you in the next couple of days so look out! And yes it does include the word 'giveaway'!!<br /><br />Oh and did you notice that I have now completed two of those projects I had in my post the other week. That's not bad really. And the third I should be able to finish tomorrow so maybe you will even see that here soon!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5389632451938309181.post-18390498883002869662010-02-22T21:26:00.013+11:002010-02-22T22:40:14.277+11:00101Well what a lovely response. Thanks for all your nice words. I hope I didn't cause too many falling off chair with shock surprises!<br /><br />So I guess you all want to know who the winner is.<br /><br />Well after removing Jodie's comment and the weirdo Japanese one, I stuck the numbers in the random thingy and it came up with this.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4378820086/" title="IMGP6939 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 417px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4378820086_87d2243da3.jpg" width="417" height="500" alt="IMGP6939" /></a><br /><br />And that is <a href="http://ohjohblog.blogspot.com/">Jenny</a> from Ohjoh. Jenny is new to blogging so go on over and have a look at all her lovely creations. And I have actually met her as she is a customer at <a href="http://amitietextiles.blogspot.com/">amitie</a>.<br /><br />And now I have to think of something to send you Jenny. I'm thinking something quilty as you are quite new to that craft. So email me with your address and I will get something out to you shortly.<br /><br />And here is one of those projects finished. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4376985323/" title="Sacha's scarf finished by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4376985323_7e1385b456.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="Sacha's scarf finished" /></a><br /><br />It is a cotton scarf for my lovely sister in law Sacha who can't wear wool. She has seen it unfinished so this won't be a surprise.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4376987379/" title="Sacha's scarf finished! by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4376987379_5416870100.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="Sacha's scarf finished!" /></a><br /><br />I am really happy with it but won't be doing more crochet for a while as my shoulder has locked up. Last time it got my wrist. Not sure I'm meant to crochet which is sad because it's really pretty.<br /><br />And just because I haven't posted for ages and because I have a new camera, here is my beautiful baby girl Daphne. Who is not such a baby anymore!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululollylegs/4375610410/" title="Daphne @ 4 by lululollylegs, on Flickr"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px;border: dashed 1px #FF8C00;padding:3px;"src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4375610410_a6ee11571b.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="Daphne @ 4" /></a>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.com11