Craft and Quilt Fair

On Friday I was able to go to the Craft and Quilt Fair this year held at the Silverdome in Launceston making it very convenient to visit.  My sister kindly looked after Chloe which I was VERY appreciative of because she was unwell and trying to get a pram close to the stalls really wasn't an option for me (Tantrums in large crowds is not really something I was wanting to happen!).  This year I went with my mum and mother in law and we made sure we visited a few classes for inspiration as well as visiting Selina and the lovely ladies at the Fresh Fabric for some supplies.  It was very exciting to see my 'Baby 123' quilt pattern  made up in the gorgeous Melly and Me Gone with the Wind fabrics on her stall.  

Selina has made kits up for this quilt which can be purchased at Fresh Fabric or if you are unable to make the trip to Deloraine I am sure Selina can post you the package as she has always taken great care of me whenever I have needed fabrics ordered.    

  

  

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.

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.

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.