Sample Swap

Hi everyone

There are a couple of latecomers to the swap so if we can get 4 more people we can hae another group. Let me know via email

Cass

Northern Beaches, May roundup

Sadly Amelia couldn't make last night but we did have a newcomer, Kim from All consuming. Lovely to meet you Kim, I hope you'll come again!

I thought I would take along the flip and get some video action rather than the usual stills.

p.s. Don't forget entry into Cass's sample swap close tomorrow!

Craft Room Sample Swap

Some of you may have seen, or participated in, previous sample swaps I have organised so now it's time for a Craft Room one.

General info about the swap:

• Everyone will be divided into small groups, as the time frame is a bit short. At this stage I am thinking everyone will make 5 items (it may be less but definitely won't be more).
• You need to make 5 of the same item but you can use different materials (ie. they don't have to be all the same colour etc. Check the links for examples of items received).
• Swapping will take place at the Sunday Craft Room get together on the 27th June.
• We will draw names and each group will break away and do their own swapping. If there is a double-up on items they will be split into different groups first.
• If you are not coming on the 27th but want to participate you still can. You can either mail me your goodies and enclose a 3kg satchel for the return goodies OR you can give your items to someone who is coming and either include a satchel for return postage or get that person to bring them back to you.

You need to let me know by Friday 28th May if you want to participate - my email is over in the side bar.
Goods, obviously need to be finished by Sunday 27th, that gives you 4 weeks to get cracking.
We would love to have everyone involved so don't be shy, if you have any questions or are feeling nervous about participating please drop me an email so we can have a chat.
Cass

The Hills Are Alive

with the sound of crafting. We had another great night tonight at the Hills Craft Room, although I think the girls will be glad when Sheridan and I stop talking about Sew It Together.

Fiona finishing up some knitting

Michelle working on giraffe

Sheridan claiming Peta's work as her own

Sarah knotting some fabric ready for dying

Sheridan stitching

Flickr Swaps

I've just finished making my items for the Urban Home Goods Swap on Flickr. This was a blind swap so the recipient has no idea these are for her. {And she's unlikely to read this blog anyway, so I thought I would share with you}.

Both a pillow and a pincushion were listed among her desired items to receive, and her likes included:

• bright fabrics, especially pink/red/orange
• dark backgrounds (but not black)
• Ta Dots, Denyse Schmidt, Sandi Henderson.
• traditional quilt patterns with modern fabrics

The thing is, I'm not really sure if she wanted all those preferences in the one item. I could have gone overboard a touch. I guess I will never know though. It's not like she is going to tell me, is she?

Regardless, they are in the mail today, headed for the other side of the world, and fingers crossed they are well received.

What swaps do you participate in?

Do you struggle with having the confidence to come up with something that someone will like?

I do, and for that reason I'm not sure I enjoyed this swap as much as I should have. I would love to hear of your experiences!

Inspiration

I have almost finished a new cot quilt for my youngest daughter and now that the weather is turning cooler here in Sydney she is going to need it. I don't often use patterns for the quilts I make because I come across so many wonderful ideas on blogs and on flickr that there is no need to look further afield for inspiration. This stacked coin quilt is inspired by this photo on flickr and by this post by Indie Love. The Munki Munki fabrics are not released as yardage but are groovy pjs that some clever crafters have been cutting up to use in their own projects. I bought a few small pieces (pj sleeves, legs, front panels) from Sew Deerly Loved on Etsy and after adding a few small pieces of fabric leftover from other projects I was able to put this quilt top together. I am really pleased with how it has turned out... now I just need to figure out how to quilt it.
Where do you find idea for new projects?

Finders keepers

Anyone interested in meeting up at Finders Keepers this Friday (7 May)? Was thinking 6.30pm out the front with dinner afterwards. Leave a comment if your coming or email (bandresson[at]hotmail[dot]com

Northern Beaches girls - I'm happy to drive, let me know if you need a lift.

Hi All,

As some of you have discovered already, we have a shiny new header thanks to the talented Bee of Little Beehive.

I hope you like it! The blog was established to share our meet ups, inspiration and projects. Unfortunately, it's become more of a diary than a source of inspiration and community. I hope our new bright, happy home will encourage you all to jump on and share.

Think craft book/mag reviews, wip's and completed projects, tutorials, destashing or something to swap etc. Are you looking for an old issue of Ottobre or a pattern no longer in print? This is the forum to give a call out I'm sure someone will be able to help - even from a different group to yours. Cass, Bianca and I have a heap of other ideas as well, we hope to share them with you over the coming weeks/months.

So go forth and blog, if you need access or don't see your name on the sidebar, Don't hestiate to shoot me an email and I'll sort it out. Bee has also made us a new button, so feel free to grab the code from the sidebar for your own blog.

For those wondering, plans for the next Sunday craft day are underway for June, with the Inner West hosting. More details to come!