Am a little late with this weeks newsletter – but a quiet sunday morning is the perfect chance to catch up with whats been happening this week. It seems I am ridiculously busy with too many projects on the go at once + my boy has been begging for a new quilt, so somehow that has become top priority – we had some fabric printed with his drawings a while ago so I think this is the perfect project to use it for – will post results when done. Yesterday I spent a lovely afternoon sewing next to my daughter – she made a soft felt block of chocolate and I made an afternoon quilt (well half made anyway), then we sat down to read some harry potter and do some crochet.

In other quilt news I am organising a 65 roses quilt for charity – find out how you can participate here.

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1. DID YOU MANAGE TO SEE the felty lunch tutorial – wasn’t that so cute … and some japanese fabric stores … wool felt week …
2. LOTS OF HOLIDAY CRAFTING Burlap napkin ring … snowman kit … fabric wreath … pompom wreath … lavender and hay wreath …
3. AND LOTS MORE: … argyle sock vases … cloth book for kids … pixie moss tutorial … felt rainbow ball … apple burlap placemats … refashion – sleevy pants …

Happy crafting!
Kathreen
xxx

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Am writing this post all garlicky from making aioli (it didn’t work out but am going to try just one more time – it looks ridiculously simple but there is a trick to it I have yet to figure out). Have also been working on a quilt this week (another project that is causing me grief), but in good news I made some delicious butterfly cream cakes (check out the recipe over here) and have made 2 pavlovas this week – oh such gorgeous summery fare (we like ours topped with cream, raspberries and passionfruit).

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1. DID YOU MANAGE TO SEE … more in the quilt festival roundup here and here
2. A couple of BOOK REVIEWS this week – the two latest books in the Make Good Crafts + Life series Japanese craft books translated into English… Embroidered effects Jenny Hart’s latest lovely offering … Indie artists e-book – crafty tree trimmings - just in time for the holidays …
3. ALSO doing a series of posts with our fabulous artists who are featured in the 2010 whipup calendar – Amy Bethune … Eva Monleón and Maya Donenfeld
4. DON’T MISS Craftapalooza’s button wreath tutorial …
5. MY FAVE CRAFT THIS WEEK: … linen drawstring bag - perfect for gifts.
6. AND LOTS MORE: … Cashmere baby hat + beast tutorial … crochet flower earrings … strawberry pincushion …

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This past week has been so so busy – a craftin’ and a workin’ and not to mention yuk wasted day sick in bed. Despite that set back I have managed to get to 2 quilt projects – one of them was started a year ago and the other is for a baby due soon – click on the images for more details.

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1. DID YOU MANAGE TO SEE … refashion roundup – part 4 of an ongoing series … you people are so clever … the last of the halloween roundups for this year – have a good one if you celebrate …

   sort of going a bit mad with quilts – love the quilt festival and have a series of roundups to keep quilt fans busy one + two + three + more next week.

   ALSO doing a series of posts with our fabulous artists who are featured in the 2010 whipup calendar – April - March – Cover – January + more next week…

   Check out my recipe for lemon butter and angel food cake — yummy!

2. MY FAVE CRAFT THIS WEEK: … ruffle hedgehog softie – very cute! …
3. ITS A QUILTY WEEK: … Read up on long arm quilters … and the virtual quilt project …
4. HOLIDAYS + GIFT GIVING: … partridge tree ornament …

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Dear fellow quilters/crafters
Your quilting story could be featured in an upcoming quilt book I am researching (not due for release until 2011). The book will touch on community and quilting and I would love to hear from you. Find out more here.

Last night was the culmination of some fun projects I have been working on (if you look closely you can see I had a lovely little helper do some sewing for me) – these sweets and tea-set were in a group show last night along with a couple of other works of mine and lots of great stuff by some other very talented artists. It was a fun night (there was red wine spillage), toffee apples, and good friends.

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1. DID YOU MANAGE TO SEE … men’s knits - reviewed – its a lovely book … brief roundup of free quilt patterns … and the quilt market roundup …
2. MY FAVE CRAFT THIS WEEK: … the foam cake tutorial … and the koala softie …
3. FOR YOU: … transfer ink-jet image to wood … linen bag …
4. HALLOWEEN / CHRISTMAS / GIFT GIVING: … some christmas embroidery …
5. FOR THE KIDS: … pinwheel pin …

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The first week back to school after mid year 3 week break + and daylight savings starting + kids addicted to late night reading = very difficult to get organised and get going to school in the mornings. However I am still determined to feed them a cooked breakfast before packing them off in the mornings – they are often so busy at school that they forget to eat! So quick midweek cooked breakfasts at our house often include eggs – scrambled or fried, french toast in an easy favourite and if I get up early enough I sometimes put on some breakfast muffins – totally delicious and easy to make recipe at red cordial revolution.

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1. DID YOU MANAGE TO SEE … fall quilt market roundup … and the halloween crafts roundup pt.2 …
2. MY FAVE CRAFT THIS WEEK: … wild things tote – totally cute … some assembly required knitted toy - not for the feint hearted knitter …
3. FOR YOU: … thread sketching …
4. FOR THE HOUSE: … applique houndstooth pillow … invisible zip cushion tutorial …
5. HALLOWEEN / CHRISTMAS / GIFT GIVING: … re-usable snack bag - great for gifts … paper baubles …
6. FOR THE KIDS: … scrappy fabric butterfly (or you could make this one for yourself) … wild things finger puppets …

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Sorry for being a tad late with the newsletter this week, my brother and his family came for the weekend and we were just having too much fun. My little bro has just developed a new self managed ad program which I have started using here on whipup – its called igloo and is not only much cheaper to use than other ad programs it keeps the control of ads in your hands. So if you run a website/blog and are looking to put ads on then check out igloo it might be for you – he is currently offering discounts for early adopters.

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Did you manage to see China Mark’s sewn drawings? incredible … and the quilted portraits and stitched scenes show … loving this

1. BOOKS WE REVIEWED: tasty crochet … and Amy Karol’s bend the rules with fabric … artful paper dolls … and clay so cute …
2. MY FAVE PROJECT THIS WEEK: … I really loved the natural dyeing story … and I loved the Poppy Boutonniere Tutorial … oh and the 52 hats in 52 weeks project really is fun … and I love the wild things hat …
3. FOR THE KIDS: … origami hearts … mattress protector … snack sack … back to school crafts …
4. FOR YOU: … quilted houses … sewing machine advanced features …
5. FOR THE HOUSE: … pelmet window boxes … stitched leaf garland … crochet pear tawashi … felt ruffle pillow …

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Spring has sprung down here in the south – baby birds are chirping (and falling from their nests), the blossoms are out and the soccer season has ended. Today I plan to garden and finish a quilt project I have on the go. Here are some pics of my new craft room – there are still shelves to install – hopefully tomorrow – but in the meantime I am so very very happy …

Here is a link to more pics of my house and the big renovation … if anyone is interested – some recent crafty stuff too.

Now at whipup this week we reviewed the girl mechanic - totally fun book for the indulgent parent with plenty of time and tools … I love the pocket stitch book – very handy … and we reviewed fashion geek – what a fun book … crochet bracelets are my fave project for the week.

sewing … what to do with charm packs … lovely linen apron how-to … sweet house pouch … make your own knickers … not into quilting but love patchwork? here are some fun project ideas for you … japanese sewing patterns online … kokeshi stuffie pattern … refashioned skirt how-to …

knitting … get ye to popknits for some fun knitting patterns … knit a posy pincushion …

cooking … print up some labels for some cooking gifties … make a fun lunchbag for no more boring lunches … and another school lunch bag – this one embroidered to beat those lunchtime blues … and the cookie jar gifts - I love this idea …

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Last week of August and it has been quite a busy crafting month for me – my craft room is finished – but photos will have to wait till next week. I have been crafting crazily – and making felt cookies and soft cake plates for an exhibition coming up soon. Photos of that soon too. I was at the Sydney Stitches & Craft fair last weekend with my friend Kate and her baby, and we had a lovely time meeting all the cool chicks on the top floor. We heard Jodie from Ric Rac talking about blogging, and met up with Justine from Mixtape zine, Nichola from Burda style and wardrobe refashion, Nanette from Rummage (who we realised that we know in real life – what a surprise that was), and Dear Fii. I bought some lovely goodies from Ink & Spindle, from pippi joe, from Kristen Doran, cloth (and watched a lovely demo of their design process), prints charming, some lovely goodies from Amitie, I also bought one of Nicole’s delicious Apples and a tutti frutti bunting.

This week on whipup some fabulousness – I love the cowboy boots and these were my fave handmade project for the week – so amazing. Book reviews – for designers – Artistic printing … crochet adorned - best crochet book I have seen in a while … and a spinning dvd review … and my favourite crazy nerdy thing this week in the stitch wars show - with all things star wars.

sewing projects … hex pincushion … snowball quilt block … little girls sundress pattern …

Embroidery … Loobylu embroidery pattern …

Knitting … knitted flower pincushion …

Pet lovers … doggie neck pouch …

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Middle of August – supposedly the coldest month of the year down here – but really no sign of it yet. Crazy weather!

This week at whipup some lovely treats – 2 book giveaways – good on you all for entering – and congrats to the winners – check out the books we have looked at this week – some gems … pints and purls for the social knitter … hat heads - some creative hat knitting … handmade home - creative family and recycling … Lotta Jansdotter’s simple sewing for baby … and dorm decor …

I had a letter a while ago asking me for some ideas for craft and creative activities for elderly folk who are in nursing homes and have dementia and/or very gnarled hands who find it difficult to concentrate and work fiddly tasks - here is what I came up with - feel free to add your own ideas to the comments.

My fave project this week is the nerdy chic bags.

Yarn + knitting + crochet: dyeing with indigo … yoga sock pattern … I also found some resources to helping you and me read those adorable Japanese crochet and knit patterns … Hawaiian flower motif - how to crochet …

For fun: sew a tree - super cute … sew a monster softie …

Sew: applique – cute! … glam bag … some free online patterns and tutorials for quilt blocks …

Around the home: love these recycled blinds …

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Thank you all for tuning in again this week. Looks like my craft room project has been put back another week as Rob is taking the kids away for the weekend. Not that I mind – a weekend to myself is quite a luxury! However I do have a little bit of exciting news – I have a book coming out early next year with Chronicle. Its a quilt book with some wonderful contributors – it has been rather a long process and a huge learning curve for me. The whole book publishing world is incredible. More about the book soon – but just for you special people who read this newsletter – a sneak peek.

This week on whipup some projects for you to get stuck into … one of my fave projects this month is this taffeta pleated neck accessory – stylish and unique.

We reviewed dorm decor, quilts, baby! and handmade home (thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway), three wonderful crafting books.

Fabric … design your own plaid fabric.

Quilt … looking for a bit of a different quilt pattern – this geese in the forest pattern might be for you … Our quilt binding roundup is a great resource.

Crochet … love this doily pattern.

Knit … great free sock pattern… and this light sweater pattern looks delicious.

Sew … join the sew along sampler … love this stylish scrap fabric necklace … a bit more refashioning with this summer tunic …

for the wee ones … this is such a dreamy tutu to make … I love this little red riding hood stuffed doll … make some felt stuffed alphabet magnets …

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