You will know by now the first thing I make each year is a cover for my diary. Nothing can be started or worked on until this is done. Its a nice and practical way to start the new year afresh.
The tricky bit was choosing the design: a stitchery, applique or perhaps one of Barb's buttons..... all these ideas were buzzing around and would not be pinned down until I remembered this.
Started well over 5 years ago it was destined for a bag. My enthusiasm waned and now it sits in a basket waiting for the perfect project. Maybe this is it?
I wish the answer was yes, it did however provide the inspiration.
The fabrics are favourites, the colours are me and I got to combine a little patchwork, stitchery and applique - perfect!
Now I can fill in these important dates.
TRUNKSHOW
The Material Girl
9 Belmore St, Yarrawonga, Victoria
Sunday 23 January 10.00am-2.00pm
RED TREASURES
New Club for 2011
5 projects - red of course
commences first week of February
Click here for more details
TRUNKSHOW & CLASSES at STEPH'S
I'm very excited, an opportunity to meet new faces and visit Barb at the seaside.
Trunkshow: Wednesday 17 March
Classes: Friday & Saturday 18 & 19 March
Please contact Steph at Steph's for more details.
Australian Quilt Convention (AQC)
Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne
14 - 17 April
The girls from Blue Willow Cottage have asked me to share their stand at the AQC this year.
There will be an opportunity for you to attend a hands on class each day with me.
CLASSES at AVONLEIGH
Once again I will be teaching on a regular basis at my local patchwork shop Avonleigh.
Classes are listed here
Please contact Kay or Sharon for bookings.
Happy new year Marg! I love your latest journal cover. It is a treat waiting for you to reveal it each year. Looks like you are in for a busy year already. Hope you enjoy every second of it.
Posted by: Lenora | January 02, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Hi Marg...notice you are coming to Moruya in March...have noted the dates and will try to get there...Dzintra♥x
Posted by: Dzintra | January 03, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Happy New Year, Marg! Your "old" new book cover is so beautiful! Great year beginning project!
Best wishes,
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | January 03, 2011 at 04:01 AM
What a wonderful way to begin the new year.
Have a wonderful 2011. I always enjoy your posts
Posted by: Jean | January 03, 2011 at 07:26 AM
Happy New Year Marg...Love your New Journal Cover it's Lovely & Fresh...Hope to meet up at the AQC...
cheers
Posted by: Maree. | January 03, 2011 at 08:56 AM
What a busy year you will be having. Might try and get those lovely Christmas projects ready for this Christmas.
Posted by: Sylvia | January 03, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Happy New Years Marg! Love your journal cover, I should get onto mine for this year too.
Posted by: Jo in Tas | January 03, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Happy New Year Marg. I love your journal cover and see you at AQC.
Posted by: Elyte | January 03, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Happy New Year!
Your new diary cover is lovely!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Pyke | January 04, 2011 at 12:47 PM