Why I shop where I shop...

Yesterday was the wettest day we've seen in Perth for over 12mths and I decided to go check out the Craft & Quilt Fair at the Convention Centre - for the first time - on the train.

The train trip was sooo easy, can't believe I've never done it before - I'm definitely doing it again.

Why would you sit in traffic, crawling for miles, when in 20mins & $1.80 later, you're there.
I need to get out more!

Denise from Hot Possum is the first stockist of my Change of Heart Skirt pattern. 

The patterns, along with her new quilts & homewares were launched at the Perth Craft & Quilt Fair and being as I'd never been to one before I wanted to check it all out - especially wanted to find out if she'd sold a pattern.

How gorgeous is Denise and look at her handiwork - not just the skirt but all those quilts & cushions - she created them!  

 Here's a closer look at her and the Change of Heart Skirt patterns!

Much to my relief & surprise she had sold more than one pattern, in fact they were selling like hot cakes - YeeHaa!

This vintage trunk of fabric was also disappearing at an alarming rate.

I had a really good look around, taking my time to wander up and down each aisle.
It was a quilters wonderland. The fact I'm not a quilter didn't stop me from finding something to buy.

 It was on the trip home when I stopped into the local Op Shop that I found my sort of treasure and was reminded that this is why I like to shop where I do.

  

 

The Desigual skirt was $4 and the Roisin Dubh top was &2.50.
They're destined for the filing, until I determine what they're going to be best in - I'm already thinking the skirt will look amazing in a tunic or coat....

I wonder if you found treasure this week and where you like to shop.

It's Finished & For Sale!

Not sure how to announce this because it's big, it's huge, it's the biggest most enormous undertaking I've ever undertaken and I can't quite believe it's finished!

It's like announcing the birth of a baby -
it didn't take as long, it was however nearly as painful but totally worth it!

Producing my own range of simple, stylish, interesting patterns
for interesting people with style who like to keep it simple has been a dream for a very loooong time

and once I get over the enormity of this one I'll get right onto the rest.

 Should you decide to purchase & create your own Change of Heart Skirt you will receive in your beautifully presented pattern package,
9pgs of detailed user-friendly instructions & diagrams,
for a semi fitted A-line Skirt, which features a reversible front panel - essentially it is
two skirts in one!
There are 5 sizes to choose from - from Barbie Bum to Goddess Glutimous and I have explained the best way to find the best fit.
In fact I've explained all sorts of things - 15yrs of sewing workshop experience has given me an acute understanding of what needs to be said & what doesn't.
I have aimed this pattern at the intermediate beginner through to the advanced sewer. 
If you have a basic understanding of the workings of your sewing machine and a keen interest in creating while learning new skills, then you're half way there.
My background has meant that some of the techniques I have shared in this pattern are industry shortcuts which will ensure you achieve a professional finish.

If you're still unsure take a look at the Skirts that have been created by myself & students and
I'm confident you will have as much fun & find it as addictive as us - if you make 1 you'll want 3!

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Did it Again!

We had another gathering of like minds, creating

Change of Heart Skirts.

I love the different fabrics and ideas that arrive for these 2 day workshops.

I can't believe that one pattern can inspire such diversity - but it does!

Big plans a foot and for fear of jinxing myself all I'll say at this stage is - wish I'd taken more notice in art class when Ms McDonald was showing us how to draw.

Oh & don't forget to come on board for the Give Away.

Change of Heart Skirt - an Obsession!

This is my third Change of Heart Skirt and with a number of others in the 'good-to-go' stage, I'd call it an obsession.

I used Echino fabric for one side of the wrap and vintage floral dress fabric for the other, the A-line skirt is suiting fabric.
The suiting and floral fabrics were both Op shop finds which when I thought about it helped to balance out the cost of the Echino. Not that I gave the cost that much thought however I wanted to mention this so I could lead onto skiting about the vintage fabric.

Back when you still found decent treasure in the oppies I found this 20m length of brand new

1950's floral cotton fabric. Like a lot of my vintage fabrics I rarely use them, they sit filed, waiting for their moment in the sun, don't get me wrong they're not ignored, I pull them out occasionally - admire them, stroke them, turn them around - before deciding they're not quite right for whatever I'm working on and REfile them.

I was thrilled to have finally found a use for this one - only 19m to go!

The next Change of Heart Skirt workshop

The Studio

30th April & 1st May

2-6pm

$135

Splice Skirts

    Studio Workshops;

18th, 25th Feb., & 11th March - Fully Booked

26th, 27th & 28th April - Fully Booked

22nd, 23rd & 24th July

14th, 15th & 16th Oct.

15th, 16th & 17th Dec.

10am-2pm

$230

includes Sew Outside the Lines™ Splice Skirt Pattern with 2 style variations, in your size!