By Irene on July 17, 2014
Follow me I’ve just been back from my annual retreat with my quilting buds. Its ALWAYS fun to catch up with friends and of course there’s nothing better than spending a whole weekend sitting, sewing, eating, talking, laughing, eating some.. Read More
By Irene on June 8, 2014
Follow me Two new quilt patterns were launched on Saturday 7 June 2014 at Patch n Quilt in Gisborne. Mary Kelly went all out and set out a gorgeous display of my two new quilts as well as some of.. Read More
By Irene on May 26, 2014
Follow me Veronica came into Patch n Quilt when i was teaching there on Saturday to show Mary her blackwork embroidery. So glad that Mary brought it into the classroom to show us. The photos that I took did not.. Read More
By Irene on May 24, 2014
Follow me I’ve just completed two new patterns: Melon, Lime and Bitters – This quilt is a really simple quilt with just one template – in two sizes. But it looks oh….so…..sweet! Miz Kelly – Named after the famed “Mary.. Read More
By Irene on May 22, 2014
Follow me My next quilt class was at Treehouse Textiles. Now that is one beautiful shop. I was a bit nervous driving there as my GPS kept on crashing so I was thankful that I’d left so early. Once I.. Read More
By Irene on May 22, 2014
Follow me Well…… we all have these lapses don’t we? Where we are so sure that we will make regular blog posts and then life gets in the way. I had a great excuse there for a while – my.. Read More
By Irene on April 23, 2014
Follow me I’m very excited to be running a workshop at Treehouse Textiles on Saturday 3 May. We will be focusing on one block from MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE – a block that I had so much fun making. Message.. Read More
By Irene on April 10, 2014
Follow me I will be helping Lenora of Elm Grove at AQC on Friday, Saturday and Sunday – I hope my legs hold out!! We are launching two of my new quilts – Greenacres and Timeless. so come visit and.. Read More
By Irene on November 5, 2013
Follow me Warning: This is a photo-filled post so grab a cuppa!! Last weekend I had the great pleasure of teaching in the tiny country town of Bribbaree in New South Wales. You may remember that I went there earlier.. Read More
By Irene on October 24, 2013
Follow me I LOVE tins – all sorts of tins……… small ones………large ones……..square….round……. but the tins that score the most points for me are the HINGED tins. I wait for the sales after Christmas where you can snag the BEST.. Read More