Its always about the fabric!

'The Adelaide Collection' has arrived. We have the full range by Adelaide's own Michele Hill which has been inspired by William Morris. Michele's new book is due to arrive next month. So many fabrics have come in lately..too many to show (bore) you.. I'll just mention a few by name. This one (below) is 'Punctuation' by American Jane. We have some 'Pure' by Sweetwater.. blue and brown. Also 'Bliss', 'Lizzie', 'Happy', Christmas prints inc. panel for Tree skirt. 'Little Pink Stars'.. these are gorgeous repros.

And a lovely range of Solids.

Lots of preparations here @ the Apple shed. Getting ready for the Adelaide Craft and Quilt Show next week. There's always that big question of what to take??

My DD1 gets married in 4 weeks, so there is that sort of preparations too. Thank goodness, she is a good organiser (and has the time) and doing it all. I'm struggling with a dress @ the moment. Thought it was going to be easy but really its not. There is that mauve 'Mother of the Bride' outfit I'm just not prepared to wear!!

Anyhow, I plod on.

cheers Jane *

Procrastination is major.

Had a lovely day yesterday. Delivered my brother and sister-in-law to airport (they're off to Italy...) We are minding my nephew, Alex (12) for the 2 weeks while they're gone. Waved the plane goodbye and enjoyed a much needed coffee and hot choccys @ Cocolat. When boys of 12 are sad, we always apply food!!


DD2 is training as a Beauty Therapist so DD3 and Alex(!) and I enjoyed a couple of hours there, having a facial and makeup. (for her prac.) Very nice, wish I could do it every week. Sadly I've been trying for ages and now she has only a couple weeks left... DD3 and DD2 even 'encouraged' Alex to try on some wicked blue falsh eyelashes, only for a minute or two.
Being our wedding anniversary (29th) I kept the makeup on.

Now I have some unpacking to do... Procrastination is major! After I post by blog, after a coffee, after I sort the mail.... I'm heaps better when I do it asap. Gotta get it done before tonight. We have our Xmas Cheer Club, so we might need a clear table to work on!

Had a good time @ the Quilt Fair. Always nice to see familiar faces walking by! No of course not, everyone drops by and at least says hi!
Big week this week. Is one supposed to rest with 'shingles'. Not a chance. Just keep taking the pills... Xmas Cheer Club tonight, Beginners Class tomorrow night, with BOM needing to be sent. Big day Friday. Prepare for Melb. Trade show, take my DAd to Dr. in arvo and early evening attend a concert on the river banks of Mannum with Adam Brand and Jimmy Barnes!!! Then early morning flight to Melb. for trade show for weekend. Attend lectures and hopefully meet Amy Butler. Perhaps order a few things..
Well the time has come. Boxes here I come...

11th hour of the 11th month. Lest we forget...

All set for the Fair.

Well I'm set up and ready for action! That is ready for the Adelaide Craft and Quilt Fair ... starting tomorrow. Setting up today was a lot quicker than usual. Had help from DH (with carting of the gear) and DH3 (with setting up). DH at the moment is very helpful because I have shingles. He's had them and knows exactly how painful they are. I was diagnosed on Monday... which I said to the Dr. was such good timing.... not....
So long as I keep up the pain killers, Im fine.
Anyhow I think my booth, looks really pretty. Come on by and say hi! Booth E14. We have lots of new kits, patterns and fabrics.