http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog Sewjourn quilting and craft retreat - a place to relax, create and enjoy Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:05:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From Swell by Urban Chicks.  It's the only fabric I have although I love their whole range.  Lots of the decorating at Sewjourn is based around their previous range, 'Blossom' and their newest range '1974' is gorgeous too. http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog/2008/11/sunday-stash-no-6/ Here's some more photos and inspiration from The Evening with Amy Butler - if you are in Sydney and don't have tickets yet it's well worth the effort!  She talked us through a slide show of what inspires her and then answered questions and even signed books and chatted.  As usual ... http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog/2008/11/amy-again/ Just spent a lovely night with Amy Butler.  What an inspirational lady!  She is so down to earth and nice!  Not to mention talented, beautiful, creative, motivated........I could go on.  She even took the time to sign books and chat to people. Here's a quick photo or two that a friend sent through ... http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog/2008/11/amy/ Whoops - late two weeks in a row!  It has to be  Amy Butler fabrics this week as she is in Melbourne and I am going to see her on Thursday night - can't wait!!!! These are recent additions to my stash from her Daisy Chain range. This one is for a lap ... http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog/2008/11/sunday-stash-on-a-monday-this-time/ I'm amazed at the fantastic coasters some lovely girls have made whilst they have been at Sewjourn.......no 'just follow the pattern' for these ladies!  Mal has suggested mounting them on a board to display them....maybe?  Thanks so much everyone, I hope you had fun making them. http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog/2008/11/creative-coasters/ Daughter No. 2 is turning 8 tomorrow - where does the time go???  And these are the treats that are going to school for her class........ Happy Birthday sweet Lucy! http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog/2008/11/birthday-treats/ My excuse is that I was away on Sunday with no internet access!  So here goes........ Bought this gorgeous panel on our day out.  It's Recess from American Jane.  Nice easy 'cheats' way to do a lap quilt for the lounge area at Sewjourn......even had thoughts of handquilting it (but those ... http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog/2008/11/sunday-stash-on-a-wednesday/ Just had a wonderful long weekend here We did a bit of gardening (but much much more needed) - a few spots are looking good though........ Went on a family bike ride to Romsey (8kms but a great bike track all the way) and everyone did really well, even in the rain ... http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog/2008/11/my-own-retreat/ I'm sure my husband, the e-Business guru, will laugh at the way we drew this giveaway - he would have some computer generated program but the girls and I thought this was the fun way.........all the names were cut up and put in a bowl that belonged to my grandmother ... http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog/2008/10/and-the-winners-are/ Not as much as I would like but did make Birthday Party invitations for my daughter and her friend this afternoon using the Stampin' Up! goodies - LOVE the big wheely stamp! The design I have is So Swirly and it looks gorgeous no matter what I do it on - ... http://www.sewjourn.net.au/blog/2008/10/a-little-bit-of-crafting/