A Fresh Daydream

So, with several hundred 5" squares cut out, I've started assembling the first blocks. I've been eyeing off this quilt for ages, from Camille's Simply Retro.

Called Fresh, it's a large 96" square. 

 Each block is made up of four smaller blocks of nine squares each; some very simple HSTs.

 

When the four blocks are assembled it will look something like this:

 

My plan is to make all the sub-blocks then shuffle until I'm happy with the balance of colour in each block.

Daydream Two

I've been wanting to make a quilt from the leftover Daydream FQB I've got, the remains from the gift quilt I've been working on. But just hadn't found the right pattern.

Until now. The cutting has begun!

Aurifil Thread Designer Collections

A new product in the shop today; Aurifil Thread designer collections.

The beautiful set from Camille:

And the gorgeous set from Vanessa:

Only one of each available.

Huckleberry Market Wrap Up

The HBM Extravaganza wrapped up yesterday afternoon, and after two full days on the floor, I am exhausted! It was great to put faces to names, and meet lots of new customers. 

Now it's all over, regular programming can resume and hopefully I can actually get a quilt finished.

Kate Spain's Daydream

I love that feeling when you come home and there is a Moda delivery on the doorstep. Excitement to crack open the box and see what goodness is hiding inside.


This time it's the pre-cuts for Kate Spain's Daydream. I love this range! So bright and yet just a little vintage.
 

Yardage should be available in a week or so.

(Pictures courtesy of Kate Spain)

Huckleberry Market Extravaganza Ticket Giveaway

It's coming! In two weeks time Bella's Patchwork will be making their very first expo appearance at the Melbourne Showgrounds, and to celebrate we have two tickets to give away.

The HBM Extravaganza is a great opportunity to support local small businesses; Huckleberry Market is the leading market in Melbourne currently specialising in boutique and hand made items for babies and children. Our stallholders appreciate that they are showcased alongside other like-minded businesses and have developed a real community.

I have two tickets up for grabs, so for your chance to win one, please leave a comment below. The draw will close 5pm next Friday. 7 March. And please, visit the HBM website to check out all the other businesses that will be involved. 

Raspberry Muffins

I know how much the Mister likes raspberry muffins, so I decided to surprise him with a whole tray of them last night. Love seeing that face light up with a smile.

The recipe is super easy and very tasty. And if you want to be a little decadent just add some white chocolate. Recipe can be found here.