Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow was another one.

From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere. -Dr Suess



If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good. -Dr Suess



A persons a person. No matter how small. -Dr Suess



You are you, now isn't that pleasant. -Dr Suess


In my world, everyone is a pony and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies! -Dr Suess

I LOVE IT!!!!!
Kelli
xxx

Sponsored Shopping Trips

You are all going to wish that you had my Dad as your own after you read this post!
It is no secret to my friends that my parents spoil me rotten.
well, my Dad actually takes notice when my Mum and I talk to him about sewing/quilting/patchwork.
He also takes notice when i plan a shopping trip with friends or if a sale is coming up.
So, He sponsors my sewing needs!
Without any asking from me, he gives me money that has direct orders to buy fabric!!!
I know, Awesome, Right?!!!
Well, over the last couple of months, here are my recent hauls from these sponsored shopping trips.


Started off with a trip to GJ's. My first trip to GJ's.
I must admit, I have a crush on that store!!!
I HAD to get some Parisville.


Then, On to Primitive Patches that same day.
LOVE Summer in the City!!!


And a bit of Cosmo Cricket just cause.
Fast forward just a couple of weeks, While my Dad was enjoying the company of my two ferals, Oops, I mean lovely Sons, I popped into Darn Cheap Fabrics.
This was also my first time there.( I don't get out much hey?)
Wowzers! Surprise surprise, They were Darn Cheap!


Nearly 6 metres of Fabric for $30. In Australian prices, that is UNHEARD of!
Major score there was 2.65 metres of Cosmo Cricket Cogsmo for $7.00 (That's pretty much 3 yards people!)
Then, My Local, Patchwork Passion was having a secret sale for their club members.
40% off all fabric! 25% off all notions. How is that for awesome!?!


I got the backing for my single girl quilt. Yay! Along with some other prints for a baby quilt I am starting real soon!


Yesterday was back to Primitive Patches for their annual sale.
25% off all fabric with a $5 per metre table.
It didn't help that I had planned to meet Rachal there. She IS a bad influence people!!! Be warned! ;)
I scored some backings, flights of fancy and Freshcut, Some Pop Parade, More Summer in the City and some more Cosmo Cricket but...



My Major score was this 1.4 metres of Summer in the City birds at 25% off!!!
Can you believe there is more!?!


My Mum bought me these dots which go perfectly with the purple in Tufted Tweets, so that quilt now has a back!
That's a heap of new fabric! I am still kinda in shock at it all!
This doesn't include the rolls of wadding and bolts of white that Dad buys for my Mum and me!
Can everyone say it with me.... SPOILT!
Sorry, the role of being his (only) Daughter is filled! :)
Love you Dad!

Bark, Bloom, Ripple, Pollen and Grass...

I love Botany.
There is something about this collection...

Bark...

Bloom...

Ripple... (My Fav)

Pollen...

Grass...

This is my latest W.I.P. and I am loving every minute of it!!!
What's some of your fav collections?
My wish list is HUGE at the moment, Can't hurt to add some more to it!

When is a T-shirt quilt not a T-shirt quilt?

When my Fella decides he wants one for a car cover!
He wants me to make him a fitted cover out of all his old car show t's.
Hmm, Have I mentioned that this car is HUGE!?!
I reckon we could play a game of footy on the front seat and not fall over each other!


(He would probably kill me if I didn't mention that this is a "before" photo)

Does anyone have any tips for sewing with T-shirts?
I think I have to iron interfacing onto the backs yeah?
ANY help would be VERY appreciated!!!

Jaybirds Circle Around Quilt

I was super spoilt for my birthday this year.
I got so many new quilting things and fabrics that I think I could happily turn 30 for the next 5 years!


One of the things I got from my Parents was The Circle Around Quilt by Jaybird.
This quilt is so ADDICTIVE. It was super quick to piece and so easy.
I have been looking at all of my precuts now wondering how many circles to make with them.
I just have to save some pennies and get the backing. I can't wait. It is all raw edge applique so after it gets washed it gonna go all fuzzy.
Yep, you read that right. I am looking forward to doing some washing! I know, Who knew thats what it would take!

If you get a chance I would definitely recomend popping over to Jaybirds shop and buying one of every pattern she has designed, This chick is amazing!!!


This is her next quilt that I have my sights set on.
I better get sewing on all the other awesome pressies that I got so I can blog about them too!

Not just talking and buying.

I agree, I thought this was (mostly) a quilting Blog!?!
Where are the quilts?
All I seem to do is yabber on about fabric and patterns...
Well, this was my afternoon yesterday.


I have managed to finally finish binding this monster. It fits my bed perfectly and I'm sure my dreams are now filled with lots of soft, happy cute things because of it!


This little fella is so gosh darn cute!


This is one of his mates.


They both live happily together with more friends on this quilt that I managed to FINALLY finish quilting and binding.


I recently learned a NEW TO ME binding technique. I am probably the last one in the Blogisphere to learn this,but you know what? I'm gonna rave about it anyway!
It is completely machine sewn and you don't have to worry about missing bits on the back or anything on the back at all.


I still have to practice with my mitered corners but I think for the quilts that are gonna be puked on, peed on, jumped on, made into cubby houses and dragged through the mud like this one, this is a perfect technique! SO super quick!!!


I am still going to use the "Old" technique for my special quilts and the ones that are gifts.
I have finished quilting my Neptune quilt, It still needs binding but I'm not sure which way to do it. Maybe I should flip a coin?
I finished quilting Mums 2 quilts for her too.
See, I have been sewing too, not just shopping and complaining about how hard life is when you can't decide on which fabric to buy!


Nick has become obsessed with spaceships lately. EVERYTHING in sight has a spaceship drawn on it.
A couple of years ago, I bought some of this fabric by Prints Charming. I wasn't too sure what I was going to make, Maybe a quilt?, Maybe some jammies? I got it out of the cupboard 2 days ago to show Nick and I think I could see the love hearts appear in his eyes! he tried to take the fabric to bed with him!

Plan is, I am going to make a super simple quilt with this on the front and back for him to drag everywhere. Yes, I am going to bind it in the new, beaut, super simple, quick and easy binding way!
Don't like my chances of keeping it white for very long!

A little bit of crazy at a time...

Do you guys watch Scrubs?
I do, ALOT! As in, can watch from Season 1 episode 1 right through every chance I get to watch some TV then start back at episode 1 again. I think I have some sort of entertainment Amnesia. I can also read the same book over and over and not get sick of it. Weird.
Anyway, In one episode of Scrubs, Elliott is getting some advice about her new fella. She is told to only show him a little bit of her craziness at a time and he'll be fine.
Well, that is what I am trying to do with you fine folk.
I am sure at times, I may sound slightly odd, Don't worry. I'm sure next week will be worse ; )
Although I have been buying a lot of fabric lately, I usually have a project in mind for it before I actually own it. I bring it home and put it away with the pattern that I want to use and there it waits for its turn.
I don't have much "stash" that hasn't got a plan.

Enter, Botany.
This range is awesome. the colours, the prints. everything!
I have a jelly roll and stuff from this range but no pattern designated for it.
I can't decide on a pattern that will show off the fabrics "just right".
So, Here is where I ask for help. What is YOUR favorite Jelly Roll pattern?
What would you suggest for such awesome fabric?
I have recently been told that I need to use my fabric and not save it so I need you guys to help out! Please!!!

More Neptune!

My Mum comes over each Tuesday to spend the day with me, It isn't just a coincidence that Tuesday is my favorite day of the week ; )
Well, anyway... We have been spending our Tuesdays sewing. (I think she may be hooked too!)
We have finished off HEAPS of my W.I.P's so I thought it was time to start some new ones.

I have been holding onto these Jelly Rolls for ages. Yes, More Neptune!
I have been wanting to make a quilt out of the Jelly Roll book for ages too, so, My Mum and I are each making one.
I am really looking forward to it and hopefully she is too!
I will keep you updated on how it goes.
xxx

I blame Tula!

I tried.

I did!

I tried really hard.

I didn't buy anything at any of the Christmas sales.

Not even Fat Quarter Shops lead up to Christmas sale.

I was doing good!

until..... I needed some thread for my tail feathers quilt. I am in my final pieces of this quilt and I needed some more red thread for the "tail feathers".

I went to my local, and guess what!?! they had 30% off all fabric. Yep 30% off!!!

I have been eyeing off some hushabye for quite a while so yes, It came home with me.

I can see a new bag in my future!

Of course this is Tula's fault, Her fabrics are way too nice to not own! Now, to start saving for Plume...

Maybe I should just finsh my Neptune quilts first!