Hatched and Patched: Time to Gossip in the Garden

February 04, 2014

Time to Gossip in the Garden

I know it has been AGES since my last post, so yet again I must apologise for my blogging tardiness.

SO what has been happening since Christmas? Everything and nothing! I have been working hard writing instructions - so hard, I yet again had a computer melt-down, one major reason for the lack of post!! My family also ran away for a week at the beach which was brilliant, and straight after I had a stay in hospital with my son, just for a routine check-up - can you believe it's been over a year since his brain surgery to try and rid him of epilepsy? Well, good news there - he looks like he almost has a clean bill of health and has had a huge reduction in medication, with a possibility of going medication-free in the future - the best result possible!

So now for the BIG REVEAL! Well, I'm guessing many of you have already seen the completed quilt as it was sent to some shops a week or so ago -hopefully you will be able to find a pattern near you!

I decided to go with an A4 format pattern, so larger than my usual patterns with PLENTY of instructions. I broke the instructions into nine parts (but all in the one pattern), so it could be used as a Block-of-the Month if anyone so wishes to, but without the expense of a full Block-of-the-Month pattern set. I am hoping this works for everyone.

I know shops are going to run this as a block-of-the-month program, and I am in the midst of working up kits and programs too. Hope you like it!

Until next time
Anni

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Comments

This is awesome! So glad your son is improving! Keep on creating and inspiring us!

Posted by: Holley Downs | February 04, 2014 at 02:11 PM

Just beautiful Anni! I am glad your son is doing well.

Posted by: Cardygirl | February 04, 2014 at 05:07 PM

Hello Anni, I am happy to hear about your son's good progress! That is the main important thing :-)
The quilt looks fantastic, I did see it on one of the shops blogs already, but was waiting for you to reveal it :-) please let us know when the kits are ready as well :-)

Posted by: Natalia | February 04, 2014 at 05:08 PM

Anni, that is sounding wonderful for your son! Best wishes.
Your new quilt is stunning!

Posted by: Leeanne | February 04, 2014 at 05:24 PM

Great news for your son (and you). Love the new quilt.

Posted by: Susan | February 04, 2014 at 07:05 PM

Great news about your son :))
What a wonderful design! Love it!

Posted by: Silvia | February 04, 2014 at 07:24 PM

That's such good news about your boy, Annie - what a relief that must be for all of you. Love that quilt - is that the end result of the blocks you brought along to the bloggers' lunch organised by Chookyblue in Bathurst in November? It was such a treat to see those.

Posted by: Jan | February 04, 2014 at 07:58 PM

Hi Anni! The quilt is beautiful and I'm glad you have had a good start to 2014 with good news about your son! :)

Posted by: Christine B. | February 04, 2014 at 08:23 PM

Anni that is just the best news about the little man..........wonderful.........

the quilt is gorgeous.........

Posted by: Chookyblue | February 04, 2014 at 09:34 PM

So glad to hear of positive results for your son.
I love the quilt, the design, the colours and its just nice.

Posted by: jenny | February 04, 2014 at 11:13 PM

What a fantastic start to the year for you and your family - wonderful news. The quilt is just stunning and again your talent as a designer and quilter is showcased in all its glory.

Posted by: Christine O | February 04, 2014 at 11:34 PM

L O V E .... Its beautiful Annie!!!

Posted by: Stina | February 05, 2014 at 12:08 AM

Ohhh..Anni..es maravilloso!!!
Saludos desde Canarias.

Posted by: Reyes | February 05, 2014 at 12:28 AM

Great news about your son Anni - you must be very relieved. Love the finished quilt - often wish I had a tea/coffee plant!! Glad you all managed to escape for a beach break (not that you'd want to do that over here at the moment - all getting a bit of a battering) Here's to a happy, healthy 2014! Take care x

Posted by: Rachel | February 05, 2014 at 12:37 AM

Beautiful quilt, I love to gossip in the garden! Hope your son continues to improve!

Posted by: Sue | February 05, 2014 at 01:38 AM

Hi Anni, I really am happy for the improvement of your son. The quilt is beautiful, congratulations! a hug.

Posted by: Mafer | February 05, 2014 at 03:56 AM

Hi Anni ! great news about your son ! you must be so happy !!
Will you bring some patterns with you in Nantes ?? I hope so !!
Florence

Posted by: Florence SCHNEIDER | February 05, 2014 at 07:06 AM

Hi Anni,
Great to hear that Tim is doing so well !!!
Quilt is wonderful...
Barb x

Posted by: Theodora Cleave | February 05, 2014 at 07:59 AM

Such wonderful news about your son. A big sigh of relief from you no doubt. Love the quilt as usual and great idea being able to use it as a BOM too. Angel hugs.

Posted by: Ondrea Delahoy | February 05, 2014 at 11:21 AM

Hi Anni, what a wonderful outcome for your son.
Having seen your beautiful new quilt at AQC, I'm sure it will be a huge success. Well done. Lou

Posted by: Lou Lott | February 05, 2014 at 03:46 PM

Hi Anni,
bestest Christmas present that you could get is a good health report for now and the future. Quilt looks great....can't wait to get my hands on the pattern....only thing then would be the finding of the time....any hints......

Posted by: Heather | February 05, 2014 at 05:53 PM

Hola Anni, me encantan tus trabajos. Estoy a punto de terminar la colcha de los Story Angels. Mi pregunta es la siguiente: ¿Como la acolchaste tu?. Es que no lo tengo muy claro.
Gracias por tu atención.
Besos

Posted by: Concha | February 06, 2014 at 12:49 AM