Hmmmm.....I'm feeling sheepish again for the lack of blog post.
I have actually had a couple of very caring people email me because of my lack of communication, worried because of the fires and floods which seem to be engulfing parts of Australia with such force.
Now, the reason for my sheepishness? I have actually just come home from a relaxing holiday, which I sorta feel a bit guilty about as I know so many people have had such a hard time (and because people have been worried about me! - oops). My failing to blog is just called time out, sewing (of course), and spending a little time with my kidlets - actually starting to teach my daughter to drive EEEEK!!!!! By the way, she is WAY too young. It's like having a 5 year old in the drivers seat, well, not really, but from a mother's point of view....!!
OK, now sorry for the rambling. Last year I created a new pattern which I haven't aired on my blog yet, so here it is....
I am calling it Sewing Day Angel, and had much fun putting it together. The stitchery component was along the same lines as my other two latest patterns - New Day Stitchery, and Flower Basket Sampler, but I decided to do something different in the way I completed this one, by creating a pieced border using hexagons and fabric overlays. Below is me just playing with the concept, throwing things down to see how they looked....
I love all the slightly quirky fabrics that are coming on the market now, so included a few of those as well as some of my favourite oldies. I went with a really soft palette this time which I am loving for a bit of a change.
...and then the completed wall hanging ready to hang...
Fingers crossed I will post again VERY soon ;)
Until then
Anni
Hi Anni... Hey I am first to comment again..
So glad you went on a holiday.. you deserve it... I know what you are saying about our children driving... Wait until they go out by themselves.... HELP..
LOVE your new pattern/patterns... Are they coming out as a kit?? Sandy N
Posted by: SandyN | January 30, 2013 at 04:56 PM
oh nice pattern.........didn't see that yesterday.........lol..........nice to catch up........don't feel guilty about having a holiday.......
Posted by: Chookyblue | January 30, 2013 at 05:00 PM
HI all
Yes, I should have mentioned, kits are available!!
Best wishes
Anni
Posted by: Anni Downs | January 30, 2013 at 05:01 PM
I love your new Sewing Day Angel..do you have a kit for it..would love to buy one.
Posted by: Kali | January 30, 2013 at 05:02 PM
Everyone deseres a holiday at some stage...love your new angel and the way you put it together...need the pattern now....
Posted by: susan | January 30, 2013 at 05:04 PM
Hi Anni, nice to meet you, I love everything you do, this last quilt is wonderful, the fabrics are delicious, as always. I'm a Spanish girl who admires you and follow you.
A greeting.
Carmen.
My blog http://coseycalla.blogspot.com.es/
Posted by: Carmen Garrido | January 30, 2013 at 05:11 PM
Glad you are all ok! Such bizarre extremes, fires, floods!
Oh happy days with driving lesson's, I too am teaching my son, I must say he is very good, he has given me the odd extra grey hair though!
Beautiful wall hanging, I love how the hexies look like they are floating.
Posted by: Leeanne | January 30, 2013 at 05:44 PM
Oh good on your for having a holiday. Great to see you back and blogging! I love the wee pattern, super cute. Another for my list....
Posted by: Kath | January 30, 2013 at 06:08 PM
Hello Anni, glad you treated yourself to some 'you' time and I simply love the new 'Sewing Day Angel' pattern. :)
Posted by: Christine B. | January 30, 2013 at 07:34 PM
Good on you Annie for taking the time out for the family but teaching your daughter to drive aaahhh!! Have had to do that twice hubby said he didn't have the patience so it was up to me. I found the parking the hardest. I paid for some lessons to cover that. Parenting!! Thank god we have sewing. Ha Ha
Posted by: Bronwyn | January 30, 2013 at 08:25 PM
Great to hear you again :-) do not feel guilty, we all need holidays every now and then! I love your new design, it's beautiful as always :-)
Posted by: Natalia aka Koala | January 30, 2013 at 08:35 PM
Great to read you, Anni ! I love it so much when your blog is updated :-) Your design is awesome as always and I love the soft colours.
I will keep my fingers crossed ;-)
Posted by: nataliejo | January 30, 2013 at 09:03 PM
Lovely pattern !!
Florence
Posted by: Florence SCHNEIDER | January 31, 2013 at 04:15 AM
Lovely to hear from you and glad you and yours are okay. Your newest design is simply serene.
Posted by: Nessa | January 31, 2013 at 04:59 AM
I'm glad your back!!! I adore the new pattern!!!
Love, Martine
Posted by: Martine | January 31, 2013 at 09:46 AM
So nice to see you back here but you really shouldn't feel guilty for taking some time for yourself. I have just completed your latest 2 stitcheries and now that I have seen this gorgeous angel I shall have to stitch her too when she is available to buy.
Posted by: Ondrea | January 31, 2013 at 04:28 PM
When will it be available to buy! I love it!
Posted by: Chris K | February 01, 2013 at 10:29 AM
HI Chris
The kit is available now and can be bought from either of my two websites – www.hatchedandpatched.com.au under new patterns (just state you want it as a kit in the comment box there), or on www.homepatch.com.au. Hopefully your local patchwork shop have
the patterns available also ;) - glad you love it!! :)
Best wishes
Anni
Posted by: Anni Downs | February 01, 2013 at 01:27 PM
Hi Anni,
I, too, was wondering about the bad weather down/way out there. I love the modern sampler pattern! I can't wait to get one. I think all parents should let a professional driving teacher teach your kids to drive. Saves on the nerves :) Do you fill many orders for us in the USA, and is the shipping really expensive?
Great to hear from you.
Connie
Posted by: Connie | February 01, 2013 at 01:43 PM
Lovely new pattern! I am with you on the driving thing.....Im sure that's why the driving instructors get paid heaps!
Posted by: De | February 01, 2013 at 06:41 PM
Love it...:0))) pretty and fabulous as ever!!
Happy to hear you took time out and had a holiday...so very much needed to charge batteries!!:0) take care!!!
Posted by: Stina | February 01, 2013 at 09:35 PM
Never feel guilty about time out with the family - it is far too easy to get caught up in life, and not exactly 'forget' the things that matter, but not really have the time to enjoy them. Glad you got to have a break - love the new pattern by the way, as always!!x
Posted by: Rachel | February 02, 2013 at 04:37 AM
Glad you are back! Love this new pattern and can't wait to do one! Good luck with the driving lessons. The hardest part is when they leave you standing as they drive off. I can't begin to tell you what a sinking feeling that was! The good thing is that it is short lived and then you get really accustomed to having someone help you run errands...and on and on! Keep the creative juices flowing!
Posted by: Holley Downs | February 03, 2013 at 02:02 PM
Keep calm and carry on !
Your new pattern is so sweet, I love it !
Posted by: Le rat des fils | February 06, 2013 at 06:03 PM
Such a lovely stitched angel! And the quilt looks so sweet :)
Have fun!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | February 07, 2013 at 10:15 PM