Busy November Classes

I have been busy with classes during November.  Apologies for not posting more photos this month, here is a sample.

Here is Kerry with her stunning completed “Pemberley”.

Also at Glenbrook, here is some of Pauline’s beautiful work on “Donwell Abbey”.

This is Judy’s lovely blue and red version.

At Hobbysew Kings Park, here is Sharon’s bright “Donwell Abbey” Centre.

Sharon is also working on “Jelly New Year” with a feathered star centre.

Here is Meredith’s version.

Stevanne is working on a modern version of “The Way Ahead”.

Here are Judy’s blocks in blue and yellow.

This is “Lambton” by Rae.

“Pemberley” by Gayle.

“Longbourne” borders by Kerrie.





I hope you have enjoyed seeing all this beautiful work from my students

Ferndale Retreat

I recently held another lovely retreat at beautiful Ferndale on the Hawkesbury River.  Here is the great group of girls who attended.

We got lots of sewing done (plus some eating and laughing).  Here is a sample.

Wentworth by Loreena.

Bloomin Logs blocks by Jeanette and Cathy.

Donwell Abbey by Glenda.

Compass block by Stevanne.

Flowers by Eva for “Highbury”.

Hexagons for Wentworth by Bev.

Here is her centre.

Sharon started on my new “Dar Kisim Anatolia” appliqué Cushion.

Natalie made a gorgeous cot quilt for her new grandson.

Glynne was working on my “Hampton Court” Table Runner design.

Jan made two “Westhampton” cushions for Christmas decorating.

Blocks by Jenny for “Jelly New Year”.



A bit of the fun....

Thanks for coming ladies.

The Galong Patchwork Weekend

I recently had the pleasure of teaching my “Longbourne” quilt at a wonderful retreat in rural New South Wales at Galong.

Galong is north west of Yass.  Here it is on the map, for my international readers!

270km, about three hours drive from home.

This is the beautiful tree lined avenue on the driveway to the venue.

The beautiful historic buildings of the St Clements conference and Retreat Centre.

Also, lovely gardens despite the drought conditions here.

I taught a delightful group of 12 ladies lots of my EPP and hand appliqué techniques over a very busy two day period.

Here is some of the class at show and tell at the end of the weekend.

Ilse had fun working on her blocks for “Aussie Sue”.

I was thrilled to see three of my quilt designs represented at the Saturday night show and tell.

“Hartfield” by Lesley.

“Pemberley” by Fay.

“Lambton” by Maggie.

Here are some close ups of this beautiful “Lambton”.

Fellow tutors showed their students work at the conclusion of the retreat.

Here is Catherine Butterworth who was teaching a detailed feathered star quilt.

Chris Timmins was teaching her beautiful bargello designs.

Deborah helped ladies on their UFOs.

Jan Clarke taught fabulous machine free motion stitching to create little blue wrens.

It was a fabulous weekend, very busy, went way too fast.  Lots of laughing, eating, sewing and friendship.

I will be back in 2021!  Thank you to everyone who helped organise this event, Lesley,  Deborah, Janet and the whole Committee.