The Quilted Crow Girls

Daley Demo Day . . .

We've had fun today setting up for our free "Daley Demo Day" which will be held at Crow Central on Friday and Saturday.

An overwhelming response to say the least . . . we have a few little tempters awaiting them . . .

Not to mention some 'must have' paper piecing products . . .

All of the ladies who have booked will each receive a complimentary pincushion pattern complete with papers.  They'll even get to choose their own fabric to use from two large drawers full of some great leftovers that have been thrown open on the table! 

Check out these two quilts of Sue Daley's . . . I'm busting to get started on these just for me!  The one hanging over the trolley belongs to one of our customers who frequents Crow Central . . .
Some yummy morning tea will also await them . . .which reminds me, it should be ready to come out of the oven just about . . . . now!

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

 

You're invited . . .

To our free "Daley Demo Day" this Friday and Saturday 24th & 25th February between 10am and 12 noon here at Crow Central.
Having just recently returned from our shop owners retreat where we became "specialists" in english paper piecing using Sue Daley's technique, we thought it would be nice to share this information with you in the shop, so . . .come along between 10am and 12 noon on either Friday 24th or Saturday 25th February and see how easy and addictive paper piecing can be!

You will be given a complimentary pincushion pattern including papers and fabric to make your very own there on the day . . . nothing like hands on!

A complimentary morning tea will also be provided.

You'll need to RSVP though so we can let our tea lady, Dot, know how many to expect and cater for.  Give us a call at the shop on (03) 6228 3319 or drop us an email to let us know you're coming along.

Hope to see many of you here - it'll be fun!

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

Some new fabrics . . .

Who can resist this bundle of beauties . . . "Prairie Crossing" by Julie Hendriksen . .
This range has just arrived along with Jo Mortons "Bridgeport", "Crimson Bouquet" and "Delectable Mountains".  They're all there on the website to tempt you, so go take a look!   We'll be making up bundles of each range on Monday if you'd like the full range - or if you prefer, just pick & choose - but that's just like having to choose one kitten from a whole litter !!

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls 

A Great Few Days . . .

We have just returned home from a fantastic few days away with other shopowners at Sue Daley's B&B in sunny Queensland.

Full of inspiration, learning new techniques, saving the patchwork world, eating lots of delicious food, laughing so much that we ached . . . you can't go wrong really!

We were surprised with the beautiful gift box waiting for us on arrival . . .look inside . . .are we excited or what!!
And then came this yummy plate of nibbles . . .

And a drink or two . . .

We have come away with lots of samples made for the shop, a nice big delivery on its way of all things needed for paper piecing, needleturn applique and english paper piecing and a bunch of new shop owner friends whom we can share ideas with.

Thanks to Sue, her wonderful family and staff - a fabulous weekend had by all - roll on next year!!

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

 

Keeping me busy . . .

I'm thoroughly enjoying working on this new project - keeping it simple and using just a couple of colours, mainly reds and browns . . .

Don't you just love that border fabric!   And those little stars . . . they do take a little while to stitch and get just right, but once you've done a couple, you get through them pretty quickly . . .

This is one of my projects that I will be teaching at "A Gathering in the Barn" on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th March.  My other one is all complete with just the pattern to write now . . . Deirdre has completed one of hers and I love it!   Beautiful Autumn tones but you'll have to wait now until we get home from our shop owners retreat next week to see a little peek of that one! 

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

Sue Daley's new book has arrived!

Just arrived in store is Sue Daley's new book titled "New English Paper Piecing".

This book is a must have on your shelf at home.  All of our copies have been personally signed by Sue, so if you've been wating patiently for it, now is the time to come in and pick one up!  Or you can order them on our website by clicking here . . .

But be quick!

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

The Crows are back in the nest . . .

But not for long!!

We both had a very restful break over Christmas and we're fully refreshed and ready to leap into the new year with already lots planned!

Next week will see us both heading over to the mainland to spend time with other shopowners at a shopowners retreat, hosted by Sue Daley of Patchwork with Busyfingers.   We will be learning her paper piecing techniques and doing a bit of brainstorming - it's always good when you can get together with other shops and nut out a few things . . .

We've both been working on our Gathering projects and they're coming along nicely.  Here's a little look at some of them here.

Sorry, can't give too much away!   There are a couple of others that aren't in the photo but it gives you an idea anyway. 

We still have places available for our Autumn Gathering here at Crow Central on Saturday 3rd March - Natalie Lymer and Kerry Gillespie will be our guest designers so if you haven't booked and would like to come, you'd better get in quick!  There aren't many places left . . .

And to our Mainland friends, we'll be seeing you real soon at "A Gathering in the Barn"!!!  We're so looking forward to it!  Friday 16th March is booked out but there are still a few spots left for Saturday 17th, so hurry and book if you want to come and haven't done so already!!  

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

Merry Christmas from The Crows . . .

Hope you enjoy our little Christmas dance that we have made especially for you to celebrate the festive season!

To play the video (that took months of practice to get all those moves just right!) you will have to go on to our Facebook page and click on the "Elf Yourself" link (cos I just can't get it to work from here!).

Merry Christmas to you and your families and thanks so much for all your support over the past twelve months.

We will be closed from Thursday 22nd December 2011 until Monday 2nd January 2012 inclusive.  We'll re-open on Tuesday 3rd January.

Looking forward to a fun and fabulous 2012!

Until next year,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

 

 

 

 

 

 

New English Paper Piecing . . .

Not far away now will be copies of Sue Daley's new book titled "New English Paper Piecing", put out by C&T Publishing.  It will be arriving at the shop real soon!

Here is the proud lady herself holding the newly released book and looking quite chuffed about it all!  Sue has very kindly signed each of the copies for us so if you are one of the people eagerly awaiting this new title, be sure to reserve your signed copy by phoning (03) 6228 3319 or emailing (thequiltedcrow@dodo.com.au) us.

We will also be stocking the accompanying templates and paper packs to make each project from the book and they will also arrive early in the new year, so look out for them.  Please note that these packs don't come with the book, they are an optional extra and must be ordered separately.

Just last week, Sue was invited by Mark Lipinski from the States to speak on live radio about her new book!  How's that!!!  Doesn't get much better does it!  If you want to listen to it, click here and scroll down to Wednesday 14th December and click on the title "CREATIVE MOJO". 

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls

 

Deirdre's little corner at home . . .

Now it's Deirdre's turn to show you a little corner at her home . . . her collection of old bikes, wagons and scooters . . .

Her antique quilts . . .

A little bit of greenery from the garden sitting in an old tool box . .

Her Christmas display in her sewing room . . .

These little santas have obviously been very naughty . . . or they think they are birds . . .

And lastly, who wouldn't want all of this . . .

Hope you've enjoyed this little look into Deirdre's place!

Until next time,

Leonie & Deirdre - The Quilted Crow Girls