Super thankful for your excitement about my new Sun Kissed Hat pattern. It was very well received at Quilt Market too and I’ve noticed they are starting to pop up in stores now.
So, you’ve seen the hat on a cute little girl, but I want to share with you that it is just as fitting on adults as well. Unfortunately I am not a “hat person” – I’ll wear one every now and then (mostly to set a good example to the kiddos!) but I just don’t feel comfortable in hats. I have made a couple for myself in hopes that I can become more sun conscious and feel comfortable in a hat though!
I do prefer wearing this hat rather than a regular bucket-style hat though. The adjustable tabs at the back help to give it better shape and fit more snugly on my head.
If you’ve still got some Christmas presents to cross off the list, perhaps you can dig into your fabric stash and whip up a few hats? They really are a quick and simple project…especially when you are making a few in a production line!
I’m short on words tonight…the kids are finally asleep and I’m itching to escape into the sewing room and finish sewing a gazillion pairs of shorts for kids and cousins Christmas gifts!
SUPPLIES: Make It Perfect, Sun Kissed Hat pattern Amy Butler, Lotus, Morning Glory in Linen Amy Butler, Lotus, Wallflower in Cherry Amy Butler, Soul Blossoms, Dancing Paisley in Limestone Patty Young, Mezzanine, Clover Dot in Lime
Thanks to all who entered the giveaway celebrating my two new patterns, the Milkshake Skirt & Sun Kissed Hat! I’m always grateful for your words of encouragement 🙂
Congratulations to the following lucky winners…
I’ve sent both of you lovely ladies and email and look forward to hearing from you 🙂
Another fun weekend away at Australian Quilt Market – I feel like I’m becoming an old hand at this now, this was my third time exhibiting at AQM and it’s nice to be feeling familiar with it all.
I shared a booth with other fellow Aussie pattern designers whose patterns are also distributed through Creative Abundance.
We each take a section of the booth and it’s loads of fun having each other to chat and laugh with. I’m in awe of how these women can stitch!! I do love a little bit of stitchery, but the stuff they do is amazing, intricate, detailed and sooooo neat!!!
Let me quickly show you a couple of Holly’s designs up close…she is such a gorgeous girl with the most amazing style – now, these stitcheries I could probably accomplish!
This was the first time I got to meet Jodie in “real life” – we got to be booth buddies and she kept me thoroughly entertained with her quick wit and fun sense of humour the whole weekend – Hi Jodie 😉 Oh, and her softies are to die for…I thought I was over softie making until I got a good look at her elephants. If I make them, they will be going on the high shelf and NOT for the kids!
And here is my little Make It Perfect corner…
I was excited to have some of my very close friends right next door to our booth – made it easy to sneak away during quiet times to have a chat! Here is my good friend Clare from Clares Place making her debut at AQM. Clare designs gorgeous quilt and bag patterns and braved the weekend away with an 8 week old baby – what a super star!!
Saffron had on display her latest range of fabric, Magical Lands in Pink & Red, which will be avaliable very soon.
I particularly love this print below – the squiggly flowers are awesome and a really striking combo of the two colours…
I didn’t get a photo of the lovely Carly of Umbrella Prints – her sidekick Amy has recently given birth to twin girls so couldn’t make it…they are about to release a stunning collection of fabric you can see below – I can’t wait to get my hands on some!
A few other bits and pieces on display at AQM…Natalie of Cinderberry Stitches is releasing her first range of fabric, Woodland, and she made up some super cute Slumber Party Jammies and an Uptown Girl jacket using it!
A display of Amy Butler goodness…
And a lovely collection of sewn items using Prints Charming’s new range of fabric…
And while it was fun to lots of chatting and meeting and greeting at AQM, it was most fun of all to hang out with my little sister-in-law and her fiance in the evenings. The bridal shower was heaps of fun – Whitney’s friends were such good sports and made me feel right at home 🙂
And now I’m back home again, its time to get focused on Christmas prep and get organised for our big trip away and look forward to a very special wedding in January – aren’t they such a gorgeous couple? Can’t wait for their special day…
The Milkshake Skirt is a chic skirt with unlimited twirling capability.
The deep box pleats allow you to play with fun colour combinations, giving the Milkshake Skirt loads of bounce and zest!
Featuring a flat-fronted, elastic-backed adjustable waistband, the Milkshake Skirt is both stylish and comfortable, ticking all the boxes!
I’m really excited about these two new editions to the Make It Perfect range. They are just in time for some quick Summer sewing – I know my kids are in need of a few new hats (where do hats go anyway? I’m sure they end up in the same place as those missing socks…) and I know that you will love the adjustable tabs at the back of the Sun Kissed Hats. The great thing about the tabs is that you can tighten them to help the hat stay on securely – always helpful with kids!
I’ve had a lot of fun playing with different fabric combinations for the Milkshake Skirt also. This skirt is really cute and be given a more classic look with the use of a plain fabric on the exterior panels (I’ve used a lightweight denim here) or you can go to town using two of your favourite printed fabrics for a little more pizazz! (I’ll share some other versions I’ve sewn of each of the patterns with you next week.)
My talented friend Chelsea captured these gorgeous pictures for me (and was a legend for fitting me in between her busy wedding time schedule!) and the cute model is the daughter of a good friend of mine who I don’t get to see nearly enough – thanks Liv and Nik! Isn’t she the sweetest??
If you would like to win a copy of both of these patterns, leave a comment on this blog post. Two lucky commenters will win themselves a copy of BOTH patterns! (Please make sure you leave an email address with your comment. Giveaway will close Tuesday 29th November and winner will be drawn at random).
More AQM sewing sharing today. Have you tried an Afterglow dress yet?
If you are unfamiliar with Afterglow, it is a carefree little dress which can be worn as either a nightie or an everyday dress. Also VERY easy and quick to sew! Did you know that Afterglow is my second highest girl’s sewing pattern? (After Uptown Girl, of course!)
The problem with asking Lil to model my samples is that she decides they belong to her and will not take them off. This one made it to the dinner table and managed to get smeared with avocado! Thankfully with a bit of stain remover it all washed off okay!
So I am officially all ready for Quilt Market…now to start on the Christmas present sewing! I’ll be sharing two new patterns this week as well as my first book review, so stay tuned 🙂
SUPPLIES Make It Perfect, Afterglow pattern Erin McMorris, Summersault, Pinwheels in Blush
