Hi everyone
Life often feels like a whirlwind, and now I'm feeling it more than ever! The first part of the year is crazy where I have a few small shows and culminates with the big Australian Quilt and Craft Fair at Glebe Island. The second part of the year for me is all about being ready for the wholesale Quilt Market in Houston USA and the Trade Show at the Australian Quilt Market in Melbourne. It may not seem like much, but I know I need to design and create new projects to keep the ball rolling...something I love to do, but something which devours hours upon hours of my time.
As part of my push towards Houston I am in the middle of working on a new self-published book. I will be giving you sneak peaks over the next few weeks up till October. The book will be called 'Story of My Day', and you guessed it, it is all about crazy day to day life. The main quilt will be a stitchery quilt which can also be done with appliqué. I am planning on creating heaps of other projects in the book that I will show you as I go. Pete is also back with ridiculous stories to amuse you with so I hope you will enjoy it. The book will be available in your favourite patchwork shop and through my website if you need.
Also to let you know I have also designed a range of fabric with Henry Glass Fabrics called 'All in a Day' which is based around my book. The fabric will be available Novemberish but I will keep you posted closer to time. Anyway, here is my first sneak peak from my quilt.
Enjoy
By the way only 2 days left in my Christmas in July competition. Spend $60 or more online or in my shop to be in the running for my Christmas pack. Good luck!
Keep Stitching
Anni
Can't wait...have missed Pete's whimsical stories!
Posted by: Diane | July 29, 2015 at 10:21 PM
I'm so looking forward to the new book. More fun to make. Just noe I'm aldring the first border on Natures Journey. Donnas SAL. :-)
Great quilt!
Rember to have fun on your busy story days :-)
Hugs :-)
Posted by: Laila | July 30, 2015 at 06:29 AM
You are a human Dynamo! 😉 I cannot wait to see more - patterns AND fabric - what more could we want?! Well, Pete's anecdotes of course!!xx
Posted by: Rachel Lane | July 30, 2015 at 07:21 AM
sounds very exciting.........good to hear you back doing it all yourself.......little worried about Petes stories.....LOL
Posted by: Chookyblue | July 30, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Woohoo! How very exciting. Well done.
Posted by: Ondrea | July 30, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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YAYAY!! Thanks Ondrea!
Anni
Posted by: Anni Downs | July 30, 2015 at 11:34 AM
Sounds wonderful, Anni, looking forward to the new book, and great to hear that Pete's stories will be there too!
Posted by: Meredith | July 30, 2015 at 02:47 PM
New book new book by Anni yeah!!
Posted by: Leeanne | July 30, 2015 at 04:50 PM
Fantastic!!!! So looking forward to seeing glimpses of your day in your patterns and Pete's spin on them. And fabric too - you are amazing. Have a great week and thank you for sharing :)
Posted by: Christine O | July 30, 2015 at 06:49 PM
How exciting Anni! Looking forward to the new book! :) x
Posted by: Christine B. | July 30, 2015 at 08:00 PM
Such exciting news, Anni, I can hardly wait!!!! Although I need a new project like I need a 'hole in my head' (lol!!!).
Enjoy Houston (and warmer weather). If you ever need a 'bag carrier' for your overseas sojourns, I'm MORE than happy to oblige😉😋
Posted by: Audrey | July 31, 2015 at 09:31 AM
how exciting, can't wait.
Posted by: Anita | August 01, 2015 at 12:00 PM