Lipgloss Girls - Red Brolly

I know, I know three blog posts in one day - it must be the heat!  Actually it is just because I am so excited about all the new patterns and projects I want to tell you about.

I heard from Bronwyn today that she has some new patterns ready for release.  I rang the distributor to order some but they are not in stock yet.  Don't fear though, because I ordered them anyway, so as soon as he has them Peter will be sending them on to me so I can send them on to you.  I know I want to make one or two.... they are so much fun.

So here they are the

You can see all of the new patterns here.  I am more than happy to take pre-orders, just let me know which pattern you need and I'll make sure there is one on it's way to you as soon as they arrive.

Thanks Bronwyn - they are gorgeous!

Splish Splash ~ Beach Bag by Rachel Measham-Pywell from four wise monkeys

Just in time for summer Rachel has put together a great tutorial for an appliqued beach bag.  It would make a lovely gift, along with some goggles, flippers and a fluffy beach towel.

You will find the tutorial here.

I've uploaded this tutorial as a pdf so you will need to download it.  Let me know what you think of this way?  Do you prefer to see them all on your screen and the print them if you like them?

Boutique Baby Bibs by Lisa Cox

Lisa has taken the cutest bundle of fabrics and made the most gorgeous boutique baby bibs, featuring applique and paper piecing.  They're so, so cute.

You will find the fabrics here, here, here and here.  We have more Minny Muu and Lecien basics to load on the website, so stay tuned and if you are looking for bias trim you will find that here.

You will find the tutorial here.  Thanks Lisa.

Click to Carry Bag by Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys

This is the last of the QFD Creative Teams projects from their storage challenge.  This one is so cute, and very useful and your children will love it.

I think even my slightly older children would like one of these to take with them on car trips.  They usually take books, pens and bits and pieces with them when we travel so these would be incredibly handy.  See how they fit onto the back of the car seat.

Thanks Rachel for another fantastic project.  We have put together a kit for you if you would like to make one in the same fabrics.  You will find the tutorial here.

It's Autumn by Rachel Measham-Pywell

The photo says it all doesn't it?  One happy little girl in her mummy made outfit.

Maya looks so cute in her Russian doll outfit made by her mum Rachel.  Here in Australia we are moving into the cooler weather and already the days are feeling crisper.  Rachel has used a pinwale corduroy from Kokka and added a bias binding trim from A Day in the Country.

Of course, if you are in the northern hemisphere and about to head into summer you could use a gorgeous cotton print and a short sleeved t-shirt.

Rachel has provided an in depth tutorial, so even if you are a beginner you will be able to make this cute outfit.

You will find the tutorial here.