Tasmanian Craft Fair

On Friday I headed to Deloraine to meet up with one of my nieces so we could go to the Tasmanian Craft Fair together. It was a fantastic day to go - no rain which meant it wasn’t muddy underfoot and there were not too many people which made it reasonably easy to get close enough to check out all the beautiful craft wares (even with a pram).

I didn’t buy much as I am saving for a trip to Melbourne later this month for the quilting trade show. I plan on buying some (maybe a lot of) fabric to add to my collection (anyway I digress). I did buy a cute little handmade sketch book and some wooden pendants to make into necklaces later down the track. But I did get some craft ideas so it was great for that!


The sole reason for my niece going to the fair was to add to her gollywog collection. She was quite disappointed because after visiting most of the sites (the High school, basketball centre and theatre) she had only found one and it was not at a price she could afford. Feeling somewhat disheartened on the walk to the showgrounds she had decided that if she didn’t find anything she would save more money and get one from a store in Latrobe, but as luck would have it the showgrounds had two stalls selling golliwogs and there were 3 that she wanted. Princess and I went onto the next stall leaving her to decide on her purchase. She rejoined us with a big smile and had two golliwogs in hand (a girl and a boy). She was stoked! (as was I for her).

Our princess was fantastic the WHOLE TIME (go figure!!!). I think it may have been the fact that she had her cousin to keep her company and pay her attention when I wasn’t able to but seriously (for all you mothers out there - how often do you go out shopping or visiting friends and feel embarrassed by the tears and tantrums coming from the pram that you have to finish up and head home to save your – and everyone esles sanity?!) Well this trip she was the perfect little angel! STOKED!!!

We dropped off my niece at her mums work before we all headed to Fresh Fabric (one of my stockists) for a look. Do these pretties look familiar?! Yep they are three (well technically two of my quilts but three of my designs) of my quilts on display. YAY. Did I mention they were one of my stockists ;p so if you want one of my quilt patterns head into Fresh Fabric or any of my other wonderful stockists.

Jaynes Love Winner!

Congratulations to Charlotte! I will post Jayne's Love pattern off to you very soon :)

I love this pattern and it looks fantastic in modern designer prints but would look equally as stylish in the more traditional fabrics too!

I hope to have a new pattern out VERY soon so keep checking back for news on that release. Until then happy sewing!

Jayne's Love - New Pattern and Giveaway!

This quilt was actually designed and made for my sister in law before Twinkle, Twinkle was even started. Jayne gave me the beautiful Amy Butler Love fabrics to use and was happy for me to use them any way I pleased. Yay - way too much fun!!!

Now the photoshoot. Fun too - but I am so not a photographer! My little princess was a great sport (as good as an 18 month can be) and humored me while I snapped away. Of all the photos taken many were not suitable but great for family snaps. My princess is so very cute (totally biased) and actually looks posed in a few shots. Let me tell you totally impossible to have her pose for me!
This quilt is all about Love!!! With beautiful hand stitched detail to give it that ‘little bit extra’,

it will add a special touch to any room and is perfect for snuggling under on cold winters days.

So why not give your room that handmade “love” today?

How beautiful is the quilting on this quilt? This quilt was taken to the quilter my sister in law uses. I am reluctant to tell you who she is as she is so good and I want to keep her to myself but think its only fair to share a good thing. Ok here goes....its Sarah from Patchworks Plus phew that was tough. (fingers crossed that now the secret is out Sarah will still have time to do my quilts! ;p )

And now giveaway time!
For your chance to win the Jayne's Love 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 21st August and drawn via random number generator.

Fabrics: Amy Butler Love

Quilted: Patchworks Plus