Well doesn't life get very hectic! Sorry it's been awhile between posts but family and myself have had to come first for awhile. I hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas, and have bounced into the New Year ok. Our youngest daughter Morgan broke her arm between Christmas and New Year. So we have now manage to get through that and she had her cast removed last Friday. And I have had my thyroid removed two weeks ago and everything is great so far.
So our year so far has been busy.
We have plenty of classes on offer to you all including the lovely Sue Daley will be back to teach again for me on Saturday 10th March and Sunday 11th March. You'll not be disappointed as her new quilt is gorgeous!! Costings have been worked out, which you can give the shop a call ph 44212577 or email me. If you're from out of town there is a great motel one block from the shop for accommodation. More on Sue Daly shortly.
I have our lovely regular teachers aswell, Carol Kinross has been working her fingers to the bone! (in the shop and getting samples ready)Thanks Carol xxx.
Vicki Porter has started her very popular Stitch Club again. All the girls seem very excited about there new mystery quilt. It's really gorgeous.
Jennie Osbourne is back in March for her once a month visit. Her new quilt is beautiful. I don't think she has named it as yet. There is still a couple of spots in her Saturday class.
Sorry didn't mean to repeat this photo!!!!!! Not sure how to remove it.
Chris Jurd is back again teaching her fabulous designs and you may choose from any of her designs to make. Call the shop and we can explain her dates and costings.
And something that will be very exciting for Jukejema Quilting Barn is that Lynette Anderson is coming to teach in August. Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of August, final costs have to be finalized but we are taking names now for this very exciting workshop.
So this is just a quick blurb about our classes and we have lots to come yet aswell for the rest of the year.
Thanks for visiting and happy stitching.
Kim:)
What a lovely day we had on Saturday. It was our annual "Show n Tell" day when our lovely students can show off their beautiful work. It was lovely for my gorgeous teacher and right hand Carol as all the students showed things that they had all done with her. Which made her feel very proud!
Judy has been one of our students that never gives up, she improvises alot and it always works for her. We are now calling her the 'Queen of Tablerunners". We are so proud of you Judy your a real champ!
Helena proved she does finish things, this bag was from 2010 retreat.
Helena's two versions of her Lazy Layer Cake Quilt. This is one of Carol's classes, very popular. Sorry Helena about the first photo!
This is Jo our quiet achiever. When she isn't delivering babies, she's sewing!!!
This is Neridah and she has only started patchworking this year with Carol. She has made a gorgeous sampler quilt with Carol but it was away being quilted. Well done!
Helena thought Karan's wallhanging would make a great crown!
All these beauiful projects are what Karan has finished in the last six months. Our joke with Karan is 'to get a job' as this is how she has had the time to make all these beautiful things plus others. Well done Kaz!
This is Loiuse with her gorgeous quilts from two of Carol's classes 'Jamestown' and 'Hidden Stars'. Just stunning aren't they!
We were very lucky to have Jane home for our Show n Tell and Christmas dinner as she has been away travelling Australia all year. She came home just in time! Her is her version of 'Jamestown'. And some of her applique blocks she been sewing under the awning eating nibbles.You look great Jane, nice to see you.
And Yvonnes two quilts 'Cactus Wreath' and 'Amish Refections' are just stunning. Yvonnes started with Carol last year making a Sampler Quilt now look what she's making!
Carol and myself would like to thank all you girls who attend on Saturday. Your all very special.
I would also like to thank Carol as all the girls works are a great reflection on you as a teacher and as a wonderful person. Thankyou.
Happy Stitching
Kim:)
Well we have been very busy here, being very social !!!! Last Wednesday evening we had our shop Christmas dinner at the Postmans Tavern. We all had a lovely evening with great company and beautiful meals.
Sorry girls this is sideways, I'm still learning!!!!
Thanks so much for a lovely evening.
Thursday night was our last one for the year with our 'Secret Santa' swap.
Cherly was just sooo excited!
Charmaine has no excuses now for turning up with no sewing, she has a bag to put it all in!
Jo was extremely happy with her bag from Cherly.
Pippa's bag was just gorgeous. It holds two floss boxes, a fantasic gift. Now you'll have no more thread nests Pip!
Thanks Alison I love my bag. Alison was unable to be there as she had be sick.
And Sue was just as gorgeous as ever as slack me hadn't quiet fininshed her's so I improvised and gave her one that my Mum had made. I will fininsh it I promise over the holidays. Our theme this year was 'Bags" as you may have guessed. Just seems to make it easier for some of the girls, Next year has already been spoken about, 'Cushions'. Better start now!
Happy Stitching
Kim :)
This Saturday the 3rd of December is our annual 'Show n Tell' day. So any of our girls from our classes bring along their quilts from the classes that they have attended. Then we get all inspired and want to finish and start all our projects we have !!!! You can also bring along any projects in progress aswell. We have a lovely morning tea, this year as we are in premises you my sit in the sun on the front verandah.
This is one of our many talented students. Jo with her Sue Daley quilt 'Gypsy Garden' that she started with Sue at her workshop this year. It's just amazing what our girls standard of workmanship is, very talented.
Also on Saturday I will be having a one day SALE!!!! Fabrics, patterns and giftware 30% off. Books $10 off. Plus on the spot sales through the morning.
Shop times are 9.30 am- 12.30 pm. Show n tell will start at 10.00am.
Hope to see you all on Saturday.
Happy Stitching
Kim:)
Well last Wednesday evening the lovely Carol had organised a dinner for the lovely Sue Stubbs and myself as we are having a birthday each with some big numbers, which equal '90'. Yes, Sue was 50 last Friday and I will be 40 on this Friday. Carol had organized the girls from our 'sit n sew' groups if they would like to attend.
Sorry Kathy you looked away!!!
We went to a lovely Italian resturant called 'Tuscany'. We all had beautiful meals. And Carol had organised a gorgeous surprise for Sue and I. I recieved a beautiful box with stitcheries that all my lovely customers had done for me. They are just so gorgeous!!! They are the quilt of Hugs n Kisses "Life Is Beautiful' and some were of there own design.(thanks for the chicken Sharon M) Marrianne had even stitched a block from our dear friend Lisa who we lost this year to breast cancer, she also would have been 40 this year aswell.
Sue received blocks stitched by the girls aswell. 'Nice People Nice Things' by Hugs n Kisses. She thought she had one up on me but now we are equal! Hehehe!
Thankyou Carol for organising the dinner it was just so lovely. And I'm sure you must have had jetlag seeing that you only got home from the States on Monday. You really are an Angel.
Thankyou also to all my customers which have become friends, for my gorgeous blocks. You all really know how to make my day and bring tears to my eyes.
Sharon thought she'd try the orange flower that decorated her meal????? We'll have to start calling her Daisy!
The lovely mother and daughter duo Sharon and Sheila.
Belinda and Pippa Having a giggle!
The lovely Charmaine and birthday girl Sue.
Dot and Sharon. Sorry Sharon this isn't the best photo!
Carol and Marrianne are always smiling, they are just beautiful friends!
Three of the most caring girls Kathy, Debbi and Helena.
Jo, Delma and Louise. I'm sure Delma would of told some jokes, she has some of the best jokes!
Once again thankyou.
Until next time
Happy Stitching
Kim :)
Just a little reminder that the Gerringong Quilt Show is on this weekend. Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm and Sunday 9.00 - 4.00pm. Call by our stall and say hello to our lovely Carol. There are some beautiful quilts on display and gorgeous things to buy.
This is our stall at the quilt show. Can you find Carol? It's abit like a where's Wally!
Enjoy your weekend and pop into the show and be inspired.
Happy Stitching Kim :)
Need a idea for a 'Secret Santa' present? Well this little table runner may just be it. My delightful and wonderful friend Sharon has made up this sample of Janelle Wind's tablerunner 'Orange Blossom'. And it is just gorgeous, even if I do say so myself. She has made it up out of 'Strawberry Fields' fabric range by Figtree Quilts.
The colours in this range are yummy enough to eat. I have the pattern available to purchase by itself or I also have kits made up aswell. Just send me an email or contact the shop on 02 44212577.
Sorry the photo is side ways but you can see the runner properly.
And this is the lovely and talented Sharon. It was her birthday a few weeks ago. (I really hope her Bootcamp trainer doesn't see this!!!!!!)
My right hand friend Carol comes home on Monday from Huston and she's been emailing me telling me she has so many things to share!! How exciting!
Happy Stitching
Kim :)
