Fig 'n' Berry Creations

A stitching soirée

Well what a wonderful day we had on Saturday for our stitching soirée. Viv and I were joined by 70 lovely ladies who, from all the lovely messages I have received, really enjoyed themselves. Everything went to plan , except for the lack of irons ) sorry ladies!!!) which we will fix for the next one. I will show you some pictures of the day soon as well as pics of my three projects I designed for the day.

Viv and I are now busily planning our next day on the 20th October. A lot of you lovely ladies have already rebooked which is wonderful. If you would like to come pleas email me. Thanks again to everybody who came on the day Viv and I thoroughly enjoyed it and I will be back soon with some pics x

'Starry Night'

Well it has been a busy little bee hive here over the weekend with Viv and i putting the finishing touches to our 'Stitching Soiree' which is less than two weeks away.  We are very excited.  The bags with all of the goodies look great all lined up!!! 

I have also been putting the finishing touches to a new quilt called 'Starry Night'.  I have not used any range of fabric, just bits and pieces.  So all that you really need to complete it is some greens, reds, creams and black.  Here are a few photos.  The girls attending the stitching soiree will be the first to see it finished (hope they all like it!).... hope you all had a great weekend.

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Little Red Robin Stitchery

Well i am back.  It feels like ages since i have posted but i have been busy putting the final touches to the projects for Viv and my 'Stitching Soiree'.  The projects have all come up beautifully and we are both REALLY looking forward to the day. 

I have also finished a new stitchery project, with just a little bit of applique called 'Little Red Robin'.  I have used Cottage Garden Threads 'Raisin'.  It is a gorgeous colour.  I loooove it.

And, i thought i would show you a picture of how Emma's birthday cake came up - it turned in to quite the project with 5 different colours of icing - but the look on her face was worth it!!!

and here she is on her special day...

Stitching Soiree

Happy Easter to everybody ... i hope you have all had plenty of time to relax and pick up some stitching!

I have been putting the finishing touches on one of the projects for the Stitching Soiree in May and i am really happy with it - the fabrics are just beautiful... Viv and I have also been working on the goodie bags you will all be receiving on the day as well as sampling the food - yummy!  It is not long now and all will be revealed to you...

Ballan quilt show...

Well i survived my HUGE weekend having all day demonstrating at the Monbulk Quilt Show on Saturday - which was wonderful.  I met so many nice ladies, and many of you who are coming to Viv and my sewing day in May, which was lovely.  There were some beautiful quilts there and Karen from Mrs Martin's Quilt Show did an amazing job - it is incredible just how much behind the scene work goes in to these days!!!  And Sunday was my little girls 2nd birthday and her party day - it was wonderful.  We had it in the park, with around 50 people and the sun even came out. The best part of it is decorating the cake.  I made her two butterfly cakes as her main birthday cake and then a platter of ladybug cupcakes (so much fun).  I love having a little girl... and i did all of that with a bad case of the flu...anyway it is all over now and it really was a wonderful weekend.

So, this week i have been getting ready for the Ballan quilt show which i will be going to on Sunday.  I am just putting the finishing touches to another wall hanging and then i will be able to show it to you - looks like it is more pattern writing for me tomorrow...

Teddy Advent Calendar

Here it is...

I have no idea why it is on its side and Paul is not home to fix it so there you go - just imagine it the right way up!!!  The teddies, presents, stockings, ornaments and stars are all pockets to store your little goodies in for the lead up to Christmas.

Also, if you are going to be up at the Monbulk Quilt Show tomorrow come up and say hi i would love to meet you.  Hopefully i will see a few of you tomorrow.

Another project finished...

I have just finished putting the finishing touches to the advent calander and now the binding is all that is left to do - tick another one off the list.  It does feel great getting them finished.  As soon as the binding is done i will share a photo with you.

Took a trip down to Yarragon today to see Natalie at Candleberry Country.  It is such a beautiful shop - it is hard to leave.  I am looking forward to teaching down there in April and having the whole day there.  There is bound to be a lot of fabric making its way back home with me. There is still a few spaces left in the class so please call Natalie if you are interested.

Not long now until the Monbulk quilt show this Saturday.  I am really looking forward to seeing you all when i am doing stitching demonstrations - be sure to call in if you are up that way!!!

A little bear (or three) for Christmas...

I have been busily working away at my advent calendar for Christmas.  I made this little bear..

and then i decided i needed more than just one of him so now there are three!!!  I couldn't resist he just seemed so cute.  So the bears form three of the pockets on the calendar along with presents, ornaments and stars.  I just have to put the finishing touches to it and i will be able to show you the whole lot... Other than that Viv and i have been busy organising our stitching day on the 19th of May which is very exciting.  We are really looking forward to meeting you all - we have lots of goodies planned!

Monbulk Quilt Show

It is not long now until the Monbulk Quilt Show.  It is on on Saturday 17 March and should be a great day.  There are show bags for the first 100 people through the door, and this year i was asked to do the design for the showbag - all i can tell you is that it is not Christmas!  I will also be there for the day doing stitching demonstrations.  For all of the details go over the Karen's blog and check it out - mrsmartinsquiltshop.typepad.com.  Hopefully a few of you will be able to make it along, it is for a good cause and it would be lovely to see you...

Stitch a 'Merry Little Christmas'

Thought i would share with you, as promised, my new Christmas tablerunner 'Merry Little Christmas'.  The writing down the sides says 'Have yourself a merry little christmas' 'Hang a shining star upon the highest bough'.  The fabrics used in the middle of the runner and for the houses are from a charm pack 'Seasonal Little Gatherings'.  The fabrics are just beautiful.  I will have to use the rest of the fabrics in an upcoming project.

And thank you to all the wonderful comments from the ladies who have booked in for my and Viv's stitching day on the 19th of May.  You are all looking forward to it as much as we are and we have some lovely surprises in store!!!  There are still some spaces available if you decide you want to book in - come along with a friend and have a fun day.

Here is the tablerunner - let me know what you think...