Well, here we are on Monday 1st February 2021, its been over 6 months since I have written on the blog – no real reason, just slack I suppose. But that is about to change. So here goes, firstly following is a copy of the newsletter I sent out recently…
Author: Gumnut Gear
Latest finish…..
A few years ago I thought I would make a Bookshelf quilt for Sara and her husband Lee. I printed some family photos onto fabric, I gathered up some ribbons and braids to add to the fabrics to look like book bindings. Started to cut fabrics for the books, the…
Social distancing…
With all the social distancing happening at moment, it has to be hard for the children to understand why they suddenly and for who know how long can’t spend time wth their grandparents. One of my granddaughters asked me “if we are self isolating properly and Grandad and you are…
What a year!
2020 wow, what a year so far. Horrific bush fires followed by some beautiful rain on drought stricken land and now the Coronavirus. We will get through this and come out well on the other side, whenever that may be. Now, I’m into my 3rd week without classes, a very…
Off and running.
Well, here we are in the second week of the new year, can you believe it! So far I been enjoying my break, a time to relax and recharge. However it has not been all rest, I have been working on a rather large quilt that I will reveal later.…
As 2019 draws to a close…
In October we had a Mystery Quilt Weekend. With all the fabrics sorted and pre cut. Everyone arrives ready to sew, sew, sew, 2 days, step by step with no idea how this quilt will look. Until all is revealed on Sunday afternoon. As always a great weekend is had…
More workshops. Kaleidoscope and Jelly Roll Rug.
In August we had a kaleidoscope Quilt workshop held at Gunnedah Fashion Fabrics. With one fabric and a small amount of contrast, cut carefully and the magic begins. We had 3 colour waves, yet each quilt looked totally different. This is the original black fabric. In September I travelled to…
And June continues.
At the end of June I travelled to Muswellbrook to present a 2 day mixed workshop to a group of fabulous ladies, they had chosen 2 different quilts and 3 different bag. Over the 2 days each lady progressed beautifully with there projects, there was lots of conversation and giggles…
June 2019
June was a big month for me. It started with a workshop called “Strippy Scrappy” making the blocks and joining them together using a “Quilt as you go” technique, there were some gorgeous results. Later in June came the Sydney Quilt and Craft Show. I entered a quilt I made…
More of 2019
Continuing my recap of 2019 takes us to May. English Paper Piecing – Hexies. These were samples I used in the workshop. The ladies worked on either the pin cushion or a table mat with some fabulous results. Tomorrow I will take us back to June, a big month!!