Sharing the Love!

Last Friday I had the privilege of visiting Middle Kinglake Primary School which was one of the schools that was burnt down in the recent Black Saturday bushfires here in Australia. I was there with my son, Sean, to photograph some of the students who had just been given some of the gorgeous quilts that have been made and donated to the victims of this devastating bushfire.


It was a delight to meet the students who were all so bubbly and sooooooooooo excited about receiving their very own quilt which had been donated by quilters from all over the world. They were all so thankful and you could just tell that those quilts are going to be absolutely loved. Every single student and teacher at the school received a quilt.

They wanted me to tell you how thankful they all are for the lovely quilts and other handmade stuff that they have received.

Here are a few of the photos , you can see the rest over here - maybe you might see your quilt that you donated.

Mini Blog Meet

I had a wonderful day last Thursday. Louise and I decided that we probably had a lot in common, after quite a few emails and an apron swap, so we thought that we should meet up. The beautiful fabric shop, Amitie, was to be the meeting place.

I had never been there before so it took a while for me to drive there. Anyway, Louise and I finally met and she is exactly how she is in her blog, a very warm and generous lady. She brought along her gorgeous daughter, Daphne, who I think will take after Louise, as she loved pulling everything off the shelves. Jenny and Judi were there of course from Amitie and all these wonderful people kept appearing. Everybody was just so friendly. It was like a lovely meeting place. I must say, the shop is just fantastic. I can't believe that I spent 2 1/2 hours in there (actually it was quite easy and I do believe it) - I am sure I could have stayed in there all day. The fabric is just amazing. Talk about 'fabric porn' as our friend Dizzey Jade would say!!!!

Anyway, Louise and I had a lovely time - she helped me with a quilt I was putting together and she was putting one together so I put in my two bobs worth. And then after doing all that we went and had lunch just down the road. A very, very satisfying and productive day. Thanks Louise, I had the best time.
Louise made me this beautiful needle case - just beautiful and a gorgeous pink apple container for some of my sewing bits and bobs. Don't you just love the big pink vintage button on top?

Here are some photos of some of the fabrics that I purchased from Amitie. The first photo includes some liberty fabrics as well as some Amy Butler. I just love this colour combination.





















I also bought a quilt kit from Amitie of 'Sail Away' by Jennifer from Amitie. It has all Belgian linen in it. The colours are just so fresh. Just beautiful. I think it was featured in Quilters Companion earlier this year. I started this quilt tonight, as I am very impatient to get into this one.

I must admit I was a bit nervous at the thought I meeting someone who I had only communicated with through blogging - but 2 seconds after I met Louise, I knew I wouldn't have to worry. In fact, I don't think we stopped talking the whole time we were there. A really great day.