Hatched and Patched

Calendars Galore

Hi All
I am finally back in the shop and I thought I would showcase a few things that have come in. Every year I love receiving my shipment of calendars for next year. I pick these guys out in March and then have to wait 6 months before I get them. Unbearable nail chewing Christmas style frustration. Anyway here a few of some of the ones I have received. We have lots more including the fun dog and cat calendars as well as ones with sweet sayings and sunshiny images.
Keep Stitching
Anni

While I Was Away

Hi
While I was away unable to spend much time writing my book, I did do a tiny bit of hand sewing (in between the hot chocolates heheh). Here is a little peek of something new that will all be revealed next week. I love playing with wool and Pete has delivered with some delicious colours for me to try.

Talk soon

Anni

Story of My Day - A New Project

Hi Everyone,
the book is coming along nicely. Still stitching madly, sore fingers and lots of late nights. But a sense of enjoyment in how it is turning out. Obviously slightly behind on my timing. However here is a photo of another project from the book.

Keep Stitching
Anni

Story of My Day - New Block

Hi Everyone,
I have been super busy working on new projects for my book - Story of My Day. So I though I would show you another block from my quilt. This one is all about shoes. Us girls can never have enough!..
Keep Stitching
Anni

Hatched and Patched Competition Winner

Hi Everyone,

thanks everyone for entering my Christmas in July competition. We have drawn out a name.... Veronica from Cootamundra is our winner and her prize is on its way to her.

Have fun
Anni

New Book - 'Story of My Day'

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

Village Sewing Trio

Hi Everyone

I am still recovering from the show...such a fun time, but SO exhausting! Thanks to all who came to say hi...especially you Dimity (you know why!!)

I had a new pattern at the show which was the Village Sewing Trio, a small pattern, with instructions to make an oval pincushion, and a chatelaine with a scissor keep and needlecase. I was going to have a fabric version and woollen version in the one pattern, but it was all too hard, so in the end opted for two separate patterns...almost the same, just different instructions on how to applique

Village Sewing Trio in Fabric

Village Sewing Trio in Wool

A close up of the the back and also the pincushion.

So have a look for the patterns or kits in your local patchwork store.

Until next time
Happy Stitching

Anni

Martingale Press Competition

Hi
A while back I wrote a book called 'A Christmas Story'. It has now been released in the United States by Martingale Press as 'Seasons Greetings'. To celebrate this release Martingale Press is also running a competition on their blog to win a bundle of my fabric from Henry Glass Fabrics and an E-Book copy of my new book. All you have to do to get in the draw is go to their blog (link below) and comment about a Christmas tradition that you have in your family.
Martingale Blog

Good Luck
Anni

Christmas in July with Hatched and Patched Competition

Hi Everyone

I promised I would show my new patterns using my new range 'Under The Mistletoe'...so far two patterns are complete....

Mistletoe Garland and Table Topper - this pattern has two very easy projects in the one small pattern...very easy to make using the panel fabric and a couple of fat quarters.

Heart of Christmas - this one is an older pattern I have redone using the newer tones. It is a fun quilt/wallhanging with eight applique images and simple piecing. you could even just focus on one image and make a small wall hanging or use it as a feature on a santa sack, cushion, apron etc..

The Quilt

And some close ups

Now July is upon us and I thought I would run a competition. If you spend $60 or more in the month of July, online at either of my two websites Hatched and Patched or The Home Patch or in my store - The Home Patch, you will go in the draw to win the pack below. (Please note - If you win, I am happy to exchange any item if you have bought them previously!)

So in my prize pack (valued at over $170), there is -

- a Fat 1/8 bundle of my new fabric line - 'Under the Mistletoe'
- My new book - 'Seasons Greetings' from Martingale
- My new pattern - 'Mistletoe Garland and Table Topper'
- My new pattern - 'Heart of Christmas'
- A $50 Gift Voucher from my shop The Home Patch

So enjoy the cold weather in July and keep bundled up, Happy Stitching. The competition ends the last day in July.

Until next time

Anni

Sydney Craft & Quilt Show

Pete and I are currently at the Craft and Quilt Show playing hard and having a great time. It is really great to catch up with everyone again!


I bumped into Mary who has made a wonderful bag from my Tiny Town Tablerunner bag...brilliant!
It is the last day of the show tomorrow (Sunday)....come and say hi if you can make it! Anni