Patchwork Angel: September 2011

Blogs you should visit

CIRCLE RETREAT
My friend Stacey has started this lovely retreat in Buderim. Have look at her site and book for a fun weekend away with the girls.Of course the best thing is it is just down the road from the Patchwork Angel .
Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches
Natalies whimsical designs are delighful.
Natalie Ross in Stitches
We love some of Natalies quirky designs.
Melly and Me
Melanie and her sister Rosalie make some fun, young designs.
DON'T LOOK NOW
Have a peek at this fun Blog by Kellie Wulfsohn.
SUE DALEY DESIGNS
Sue and I met years ago at a workshop with Bari Sue of Bareroots. Sue always says the link between us was made then! We are delighted to stock Sue's Designs from her Patchwork with Busy Fingers range.
PINK WHEELBARROW
This is my sister Robbie's blog. She runs a party plan business in Melbourne selling some lovely giftware and decorator items. If you live on the Peninsular book a party with her it's lots of fun. Read her about page to see how the business evolved.

PATCHWORK ANGEL NEW UNIFORMS

We decided our white shirts were looking a bit tired so thought what can we have as a new uniform. We decided on an apron. That way we would always have our uniform as we would leave them at work.

Here are Lee and I modelling our new uniforms with the lovely Brianna between us. (thanks to Judy S for making them for us) Talk about a rose between 2 thorns. Brianna came to us as a work experience student. What an asset she has been to have in the shop. If all work experience students were promised to be like Brianna we would have them all the time. She worked so hard and Lee will tell you she made a darn good cuppa too! I have to say I was dubious about having a work experience student but Brianna has certainy changed my mind!

On Wednesday this week we had a lovely group of Patchworkers from the A and R Quilter's. The girls escaped before I could get a group photo.

Here is a photo of their current president Elsie who organised the trip.

Remember I talked about making a pentagon ball for my Grand daughter as she loves to throw balls.Well here is the ball I made using 1.5" pentagons. I added a rattle to the middle of the ball. She just loves to dance with it!

On Saturday we had the lovely Rhonda previously of Kawana Sewing centre come and talk about the Floriani range of products. Any excuse for a Morning Tea get together. The girls enjoyed not only catching up with Rhonda but also hearing her very informative talk about these products.

Keep on Stitching,

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September 13, 2011

OUR YOUNGEST TURNS 21

Yep, I can't believe it our youngest niece has turned 21.She loves owls and had shown me one that she loved. As we were giving her a cheque for her birthday I thought what better way to give it to her than in the pocket of this owl. Think we will do this as a quick class soon.

Her themed colours are red, black and white.This owl is similar to the Hootie Hoo Family.

Pictured behind is a picture of my family that was drawn for us by Terry Denton when my youngest Toby was born nearly 23 years ago. Our children grew up together.

After attending the 21st party Chuck and I decided to treat ourselves to a mini break in Brisbane city.

This is the view from our room. In the photo you can see the Wheel of Brisbane. All lit up at the back of the pic.

Well, going on this is one of the things on my list as I am not thrilled with heights.

Here is Chuck in the que. He's just a little apprehensive.

I'm on!

The view of Brisbane was amazing!

WOW! want to go again!!!

We had a lovely day including wandering around the Queensland Art Gallery Must say I was in heaven! If you have a spare couple of hours just go and wander. You know we all have these fabulous things in our cities and use them so rarely. We get so busy with life we forget to take the time to just enjoy!

Ooh, Ooh, Have an exciting new program starting at the shop so if you don't get the newsleter yet make sure you emails us at info@patchworkangel.com.au to go on the list.