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Busy, Busy, But Making Progress

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Created on Tuesday, 01 September 2015 11:03

Carolyn seems to think sleep is over rated at present. But how beautiful is it looking.

Floral Fantasy 1703 is coming together. Spring must be here.......

Tonie's Birthday Cake

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Created on Wednesday, 19 August 2015 11:44

Happy Birthday Tonie!!!!!!!!!

Below is a picture of the beautiful patchwork inspired cake that Kaye Hurcum made her mother-in-law Tonie for her birthday. Chocolate Mud Cake inside. Served with ganache and cream. It really did taste as good as it looked.

Some of today's Sit and Sew

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Created on Tuesday, 18 August 2015 13:49

Cheryl's been busy. Her version of Wilfred Cloves

Cheryl's Pure Charm in blues

Gail's gorgeous little hexagon bag

And Sue loved it so much, she has already started her own.

Sophie and Emilie Rose have come to the store.

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Created on Tuesday, 04 August 2015 12:27

Sophie ca 1820 - 1840 by Mary Koval was unpacked today. 

And some very sweet Emilie Rose by Jo Morton 

And finaly something special for only Fabric Club members this month. A beautiful bolt of Petra Prins fabric. Simply divine.

Join the 88 Fabric club here.

28th July 2015 New Instore

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Created on Wednesday, 29 July 2015 11:36

Just arrived a small sample of Sue Daley Forget Me Not Fabrics. Added online and instore today. 

Back in stock and the perfect gift at only $17.00 per book. Load of great projects, especially if you love things a bit country or folk art. Australian author.

There is a small range of Japanese Fabric at individual prices. Can add texture and interest to a project.

Mrs Haberdashery's Amazing Chicken Casserole Recipe

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Created on Wednesday, 22 July 2015 15:42

As requested by the masses, Mrs Haberdashery's has kindly parted with her recipe for you all to enjoy. Yummo......

One whole bbq chook

4 tablespoons cream 

1 can Campbells cream of Chook soup

4 tablespoons my homemade mayonnaise!

Large head of broccoli steamed just, then dunked in ice water so it is 1/4 cooked.

Mix mayonnaise, soup, cream SnP in bowl then layer the lot in dish.

Crumble sour dough roll and sprinkle on top, grate cheese over the homemade breadcrumbs.

Just heat enough to melt cheese and warm through. REMEMBER IT IS ALREADY COOKED SO ONLY HEAT.

Dutch Heritage and Civil War Time Minature

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Created on Wednesday, 22 July 2015 15:26

Arriving in store today are two new Dutch Hertiage Fabrics Pulicat-Coromandel by Petra Prins and Nel Kooiman. Very bold. perfect for fussy cutting with Lucy Boston or as a strong border,

Also four new Civil War Times Minatures by Erin Turner have arrived. Such rich colours. The photo really does not do them justice. The green is just divine.

Cloverdale House Collection by Di Ford Hall

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Created on Tuesday, 14 July 2015 13:36

Pre Release Advanced sale orders are now being taken for Di Ford Hall's  first fabric collection, "Cloverdale House" with Andover Fabrics. There are 22 fabrics in this collection in total.

Available in cuts of 25 cm. by the metre, fat 1/4's, fat 1/8's, fat 1/8 complete collection, or fat 1/4 complete collection.

All orders will be sent out in August when the fabric is released and arrives instore.

New Fabrics In Store This Week

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Created on Friday, 10 July 2015 13:02

Dressing Gowns by Judie Rothermel

Traditional quilts were largely created with clothing scraps, and Judie Rothermel goes back to basics with subtle prints inspired by available fabrics of the period. Available in eight sweet designs.

Davenport Gardens by Paula Barnes

Design inspiration comes full circle, from the manor homes of the 1800s. Paula Barnes' muted palette includes black, golden brown and muted purple for a traditional look and feel. Full range of 22 fabrics. Available in fat 1/8th packs as a complete collection.

Historical Stripes by Paula Barnes

These stripes play beautifully together, or combined with your favourite reproduction fabrics. Experiment with fussy cutting, Lucy Boston blocks, English paper piecing and more.

Super Fabric Sale Now On

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Created on Tuesday, 07 July 2015 16:17

All End of Bolt fabrics online - 50% off for July only.

That equates to only $5.00 per metre. Be quick for the best selection.

Great for backings.

Chris's beautiful Dear Jane

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Created on Tuesday, 02 June 2015 16:28

Sit and Sew girls today have been busy

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Created on Wednesday, 22 April 2015 15:05

Joan's Show and Tell

Kim's Show and Tell

Shelley's Show and Tell

Jenny's Show and Tell and all hand quilted.

Melitta's first quilt

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Created on Wednesday, 22 April 2015 14:50

Like Mother, like daughter it appears. Well done Melitta, you have done an exceptional job.

Pink Tumbler by Kim

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Created on Thursday, 16 April 2015 16:12

Divine colours Kim - Love your "bucket" quilts.........

Sophia Charlotte show and tell

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Created on Thursday, 19 March 2015 11:36

Sue Jack has made great progress on Sophia. Looking good.

Wilfred and Cloves

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Created on Tuesday, 24 February 2015 15:20

Carmen has done a wonderful job on her Wilfred and Cloves quilt. Just beautiful

New Fabric in store today.

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Created on Tuesday, 17 February 2015 12:36

New Fabric in store today. Shenandoah Valley by Nancy Gere. Sooo beautiful. Ideal for fussy cutting. Gorgeous blue, perfect purple and divine red. I just know your going to want some......

Maxine's progress

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Created on Tuesday, 03 February 2015 11:42

Maxine is working away at her Charleston Rhapsody. She is doing a great job, don't you think.

Show and Tell

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Created on Tuesday, 03 February 2015 11:23

Libby's beautiful quilt - whipped up from end of bolt fabrics from last week. Looks amazing.