One of a Kind

Life is starting to get back to normal.  Today my sewing machine and I became reacquainted after quite some time apart.  I started using some fabric scraps to make reversible bibs for Sarah for Christmas.  She really doesn’t need anything as she has all her older sisters baby clothes and toys but you can never have too many bibs (Sarah is sick quite alot after feeds due to her reflux).  I will share photos later and maybe a tutorial if anyone is interested?!

Right now though I would like to tell you about another of my latest patterns – ‘One of a Kind’.

After I found out I was having another baby I wanted to design a quilt for her.  Her older sister was given cot quilts by her grandma’s when she was born and I wanted Sarah to have a special quilt when she was born too.   The quilt pattern comes with instructions to make a cot size quilt 40” x 52” (102cm x 132cm) as pictured and a larger size that is 50 ½” x 62 ½”  (128cm X 159cm). 

“This quilt is perfect for your little princess, or to show someone they are ‘One of a Kind’.”

Pattern:  One of a Kind
Fabric:  Quite Contrary by Riley Blake
Quilting:  Patchworks Plus

A New Take on Baby 123

While we were in Melbourne for the AQM I was able to stop into Foothills Fabric and Threads to deliver some patterns and a quilt for them to display. Baby 123 was made by my mum using some me and my sister fabrics. It looks so fresh, bright and fun!

While I am talking about Clares Place we do have some new stockists of our patterns. You can now pick them up at The Quilt Patch if you are in Launceston or Pattern Perfect if you are online or check out our other stockists on our website to find the best deal for you.

Wheels

Yesterday and today day have not been the most productive for me. I have been in bed for most of the time trying to get rid of a migraine (its all good though, I suffer from them regularly so I know what to do to get rid of them ). Hubby has had to work from home so he could care for our Princess (I am so blessed that he is able to do that). But on the upside I do have a new pattern to share.

Introducing ‘Wheels’ this cot sized quilt is designed for the little man or men in your life. Featuring stylish appliquéd numbers and a boyish transport theme every man, little or big is sure to love!

I love the back of this quilt just as much as the front. As I often do I ordered more fabric than I needed so that I would have extra left over to make the back special too. I have also included fabric requirements to make this back too.

Believe it of not I started this quilt before ‘Baby 123’ but I wasn’t 100 % happy with the design so I set it aside for a while then came back to it and made a few tweaks and this is what I came up with. I am REALLY excited with how this turned out.

You're probably wondering if girls can enjoy ‘wheels’ too? Well our Princess loves cars and when she sees the quilt says, “broom, broom, car” so I suppose "yes" would be the answer.

This quilt was quilted at Esmes. Yep that’s right people Lillian has a one stop shop - fabric, machines, patterns, kits and a quilting service. Who knew?!

If you would like to purchase a copy of Wheels for yourself and your favourite store doesn’t have them in stock ask them to order one in for you or contact me directly.

If you are a store owner and would like to stock this or any other Clares Place pattern's feel free to contact me to place an order.

Fabrics: Riley Blake - Wheels
Quilted: Esmes

Baby 123 + Giveaway

Inspired by the birds around our home, this quilt will add a special touch to your little one’s nursery. This cot size quilt features stylish appliquéd numbers and delightful birds including the elegant peacock.

Baby 123 is so much fun to make you will want to make one for everyone!

This quilt was also quilted by the lovely Sarah

Fabrics: Riley Blake Just Dreamy

Quilted: Patchworks Plus

And now giveaway time!
For your chance to win the Baby 123 pattern simply complete one (or all) of the following:
• Leave a comment on this post! For one entry
• For a bonus entry, post about this giveaway on your blog, then come back and leave another comment letting me know that you have blogged about it!
• If you make a purchase on my Etsy store or Made It store (and pay for it) during the competition you will be given one additional entry per purchase. Please make a comment on here for each item purchased.
Entries will be taken from today until the 12th September and drawn via random number generator.