Sue Daley Designs

So Port Macquarie here we are.

Because we are on our way to Melbourne and it is Spring Carnival season we thought it only fitting to try on some more hats, and shoes of course.

Don't you just love these shoes.

We continued with the rest and relaxation for a couple of days.

Walking on the beach.

Sewing by the pool

And the odd cocktail. "Sails of Passion"

It's terrible but someone has to do it.

The real work starts on the next leg of the road trip 2 days at Pot Pourri Cottage, The Junction near Newcastle. A beautiful little shop owned by Barbara and Managed by her daughter Trudie.

I love teaching there the girls are alot of fun.

Till next time

Sue x x x 

Thelma and Louise have left the building.

Thelma and Louise have hit the road and have been seen heading south.

Loaded to the hilt. 

Just a little bit of room in case we need to purchase some fabric on our travels which we have been known to do.

Our first stop for coffee landed us in a shop trying on these beautiful accessories.

What do you think?

We spent the night in Grafton where I was introduced to Louise's family, She thinks that now I have been scared for life.

What a hoot we had a great time.

We are now in Port Macquarie for some R&R before 4days of workshops.

Stay tuned for the next episode of our journey south.

Till next time

Sue x x x 

On the road again

Well after being home from Houston for a week and being up to our necks in orders I am on the road again.

This time for about 3 1/2 weeks teaching at lots of shops along the east coast on the way to the Melbourne Trade show.

I love this trip I have done it a few times now and each year I add a few more shops. It's great meeting new people and catching up with old friends and maybe just a little bit of R&R thrown in.

I have been working on a number of new quilts as well. I will give you a little peek at one of them. Very different to what I normally do but I have loved doing it.

I can hear you all now saying "Gee that is nothing like what Sue normally does."  That's ok because the others are more in keeping with my usual style.

I will keep you posted with our little adventure.

Till next time

Sue x x x

Almost time to leave

Well we have had a fabulous time here in Houston. There are alot of Aussies here seems they are everywhere.

I had a quick look around the quilt exhibition yesterday

I have a couple of pictures but will show you more when I get home.

 

This is the centre of a Japanese quiltmaker"s quilt some of the pieces are 1/4" unbelievable.

How cute is this one

It was Happy Bosses day in Houston yesterday

Take a look at this giant cookie

 

Well that's all till we get home.

We leave this afternoon. It is always great to go away but always really nice to come home and I know that our neighbours have missed us terribly since we have been gone.

Till next time

Sue x x x 

Quilt Market is over

What a fantastic show we have had. Meeting new people and catching up with old friends.

There was a huge presence of Aussies there. Seemed like everytime I turned a corner there was another one. A mix od designers, shop owners and fabric companies.

We set up our booth and it was all systems go. We were in Row 1 and on the first morning we did not know which way was up there were people everywhere and to be truthful by 10:30 our booth looked like a dogs dinner.

Here I am with Jennifer from Shabby Fabrics

Jennifer is delightful and will soon have more of my designs on her shelves.

My next photo is with Jo Morton who had a beautiful display of quilts which I really loved.

Another one of Lori Smith. What an amazing display of her quilts and I think most of them were hand quilted.

Quilt market is such an eye opener. Seeing what the many talented people in this industry create never ceases to amaze me.

Today we have spent shopping at the Galleria and just having some time out.

Tomorrow Festival starts and I will have 2 days there before heading home.

So till next time

Take care 

Sue x x x 

Scrapbooking Retreat

I know I said my next post would be from Houston but I wanted to share with you a retreat we held at the weekend for some very enthusiastic scrapbookers.

It all started on Friday afternoon when they arrived early afternoon.

Seven ladies arrived with all of the bits and pieces that scrap bookers have to create amazing albums of photos.

I am here to tell you they have as much stuff as Patchworkers.

They scrap booked and ate their way through the entire weekend.

Here are some of the photos I took.

Let's start with some of the yummy food we prepared for them.

It all started with a Tapas platter

A Fruit platter that was part of the breakfast menu

Followed by Buttered Eggs and smoked salmon.

Or maybe you would prefer pancakes. Some like strawberries and cream and some like cream caramel banana pancakes.

Which would you prefer?

In between breakfast and lunch came morning tea of course.

Giant scones with homemade strawberry jam or decadant fudge brownies topped with large pieces of belgium chocolate.

Tortilla stacks for lunch.

Followed by afternoon tea which was carrot and walnut cake with cream cheese and mango icing. Yummo!!!

Dinner Sesame and cracked pepper Atlantic Salmon.

Followed by.

Lemon meringue pie with just a touch of ice cream.

or perhaps

Passionfruit mouse.

Chocolate dipped strawberries to finish off the evening.

The next day was much the same, more food and more scrap booking. I couldn't even tempt the ladies with a trip to the famous Eumundi markets. They were happy staying put for the weekend.

They did some fabulous work and had a wonderful time and have rebooked with us again for next year.

Just before they bid farewell I made them a special treat. I call it "A Roadie"

Yep, you guessed it. HOT CHOCOLATE in a bowl. Topped with giant marshmallows, whipped cream and Belgium chocolate.

If you would like to be spoilt for a weekend or a week come and join us here at Kindred Spirits B&B. Join in with one of our patchwork retreats or bring a group of friends and we will tailor make one for you. Whether you are a Patchworker, a scrap booker, an embroiderer or what ever your creative hobby is we will take care of you. We have some exciting things happening in the new year so be on the look out.

My next post really will be from Houston I promise

Till next time 

Sue x x x

The winners are???

Thankyou everyone who sent in their names and ideas for an Arts and Craft centre.

Lots of wonderful ideas. I liked the way everyone was so specific in what they would have. I have taught in a lot of places and each one is very different to the next.

So I have made my choices and it was very difficult.

Val said:

I would call my shop "Threads of Friendship",I would also try and have a weekly or monthly giveaway anything from pins to patterns make it a treasure hunt, also if the shop is big enough have a male creche area

Val - Who chose the name "Threads of Friendship" and her idea of a male creche was a wonderful idea.

I loved both the name and the idea but have given her the prize for the male creche. The reason is because that is exactly what I would do. Check him in which Tea/ coffee and cake. Reclining chairs, big screen TV and some magazines.

What more could a woman ask for?

For the name I have chosen 

Angie Wagner said:

I have a idea for your giveaway. Here it goes. My shop would be called "Patchwork and Pies". I would have a few tables so that anyone who wishes to sit and have coffee and a fresh piece of pie could and also a front counter where you could purchase a whole pie for home. My materials would be close with samples of quilts and my quilting classes would be where everyone could see incase they were interested in taking a class. Angie

Pies to take home. What a great idea. Who wants to cook after they have been sewing all day at their favourite shop. Not me that's for sure.

And because of the "Pie and Tart" quilt what else would I call it.

If you could both send me your addresses so that I can send your patterns

Congratulations and I hope you enjoy them.

Here is a picture of the pattern you will be receiving. "Waterloo"

Made with the new "French General" fabric

My next post will be all the way from Houston

So stay safe.

Till next time

Sue x x x 

Stitchers' Angel

Sorry to everyone I forgot I had to actually post my little pattern here.

After I sent it to Helen, my head thought the job was done. Must be the excitement of going to Houston and all of the preparation that goes with it.

So here it is.

A little paper pieced needle case.

 

I am having a lot of trouble trying to get the diagram on to my post so pop across to here and all will be revealed.

Sorry again for the mix up but I am sure you all understand.

Don't forget tonight is the dead line for my little give away.

See my previous post.

I will see you tomorrow morning with the winners.

Till then

Sue x x x

 

It's time for a give away

Yes it is time for a give away.

I have 2 of my new "WATERLOO" patterns to give away.

INTERESTED????

Here is what you need to do.

No.1. If you were going to open an "Arts and Craft" centre with a focus on Patchwork what would you name it?

No.2.What special, interesting or different things would you offer to get people to come back time and time again.

There will be a pattern for the name I like the best and one for the idea that I like the best.

So just put your little thinking caps on and send me your ideas.

You have until midnight Australian EST Sunday 4th October .

Now, the Pies and Tarts quilt has taken the world by storm. I can hardly believe it.

Four of the girls in my sewing sewing group have now finished theirs. The others are hot on their tales.

Here is a photo of Avis's quilt quilted and bound. Isn't it beautiful. Well done Avis it's a job well done.

You may remember Avis, she came to me to learn patchwork and for her first quilt she chose a "Double Wedding Ring" no less. She hand pieced it, hand quilted it in 3 months and it was beautiful.

She is still very new to patchwork but just take a look at her quilt.

It has taken her just over 6 months to hand piece this beautiful heirloom quilt.

BTW that is not all she has done in 6 months.

Well done Avis you have been a pleasure to teach.

Till next time

Sue x x x

What a beautiful day it is today

We had some lovely guests in the B&B over the weekend. One lady was on a return visit and has rebooked for a retreat weekend next year.

It is so nice to see people returning time and time again. We must be doing something right.

They headed off early to see the Cooroy Quilt show which has been on over the weekend.

After a little tidying etc that goes hand in hand with having guests we decided to go and celebrate an "O" wedding anniversary that we just had but were too busy with retreats to do anything about.

So off to the floating "Boathouse Restaurant" on the Noosa river 

We had a 3 story seafood platter which I did take a photo of but alas it is gone. Gone where? Who knows. So you will have to take my word for it. It was very delicious.

You know, sometimes I just have to pinch myself as we have the most wonderful lifestyle having such a beautiful place to live, eating at great restaurants and doing a job that I am sooo passionate about.

I feel so blessed and am so very thankful.

After we came home I had to do some serious work. - Taking photos of my new quilts.

But firstly I will show you a photo of one of our gardens where we were taking a few shots.

This is my rustic garden. Have a look at the fence behind the plants. My neighbour was really kind and built this fence for me without realising how useful it would be for my photo shoots.

We added to the theme by hanging some old rustic bird houses which we bought from the Eumundi markets, some dead treefern stumps and another friend of ours made me a wheelbarrow so I could plant my orchids in.

Lucky? You bet I am.

So here is a full shot of "Spring Day"

Well that is a day in the life of Sue Daley on a Sunday

Till next time