Quilts.

Another clever customer, this time ani & trio, who make these gorgeous hand made quilts. A gorgeous use of the Maggie’s Dress fabric by American Jane. Thanks for sharing that with us Anita!

Now this one was a long time coming- because I have always worked from my notebook and now I have a mac, I had to work out how to upload pictures on a mac. I know it’s not that hard and it’s sad but true, I have struggled to find the time to aquire this new skill. Priorities!!!

Craft Relief- Donations Delivered.

Last weekend the whole family drove up to Whittlesea to deliver the wonderful donations from Craft Relief. The Salvation Army have a huge tent set up at the showgrounds where they are accepting material donations.

Whittlesea is about a 5 minute drive from Kinglake West. At the centre, once registered, you can go and acquire the things you need to get your life back together. It was the perfect place for us to drop our goodies!

The wonderful volunteers at the Salvos were so appreciative of all of your creative hard work that they assured me they would keep them at the centre to hand out as needed, directly to the people who need them the most.

I think you guys are the best! Thanks again from the bottom of my heart.

Saving the best for last.

Here are the last few donations to blog about.

I just want to thank everyone who has sent something in- I am touched by the enoromous generosity of the wonderful people who visit my shop and read the blog. You guys are the best!

The vouchers have gone out by either email or post (if I don’t have your email address). So if you are receiving yours by mail, expect them in the next day or two. We’ll send out a newsletter and a blog in the next week when we deliver the goodies.

*** Edited: Just added the last two pics- they’re of a gorgeous handmade quilt I received from Lyn in W.A. Amazing handwork. An incredibly generous donation. Thank you.

More Craft Relief.

The most delightful collection, so many beautiful donations…

…we’ve received box loads of crafty goodies.

 Thank you!

Here’s the latest.

Look at these lovelies.

Just beautiful!

Thank you.

It speaks for itself really. I’m having trouble keeping up with blogging them all.

Softies, softies, softies.

Look at these wonderful softies made by Karen for Craft Relief, donated along with some books and wrapped into beautiful little parcels.

Thank you Karen.

First donations.

We have already received our first donations for Craft Relief. Thank you so much to Rosalinda and Trish for the beautiful mink-y bunny rug and the oh so sweet crochet softie. There’s also my second “Ruby” dolly pushing her way into the frame.

Thank you ladies.

We should sell these.

I came across these Keep Calm rugs last night while surfing about and how much do I want one???

A LOT. I’d stock them in the shop but for the fact they’re so pricey and kind of tricky to post. You’ll have to make do with a tea towel, poster, tote or apron I’m afraid.

Pumpkin went to a pirate party today and I just have to give my totally nuts friend an honourable mention in the birthday cake department. This is a birthday cake par excellence, as was the fabulously hand painted invitation with singed “treasure map” inside  and the bespoke, totally realistic with flashing lights Ghostbusters outfit she made Pumpkin for his birthday . She is incredibly talented and creative. Yay Annabelle!

One more shout out for creative excellence goes to our lovely customer Kristy, who made this Birdie Sling and then took the time to share it with us.

What a clever girl! Thanks Kirsty, it looks great with the martini and the poppy fabrics. 

It’s just so lovely to see the finished creations our customers make and hear snippets of your lives. We’ve only been around a little while, but you are all so generous with your time,  giving us feedback and keeping in touch that I’m getting to know some of you already.