Crochet Liberty Flowers

As I have said Mum has to keep busy. At the moment she is making these flowers from 1/2" liberty strips that I have torn. we have the strips for sale at the shop and they have been used for many other things, jewellery, wrist wraps and hair ribbons.

UFO

The term UFO has always been part of my vocabulary, anyone who doesn't know this term is usually a finisher.
I am a much better starter than a finisher, hence the many unfinished objects (UFO) in my cupboards.
I came across this cute project today while sorting though boxes, is a great example of how you can get inspiration from a fabric design. I started making it to sell the fabric, and intended bordering it in the fabric. Sadly it will probably stay unfinished as we no longer have this Liberty Seasonal fabric anymore, it obviously did it's job at the time.

Liberty Love

Well I will be very glad when this month is finished and the massive job of clearing out the warehouse is finished.
Thanks again to anyone who came and bought again today. It was a bit crazy this morning with all the usual dealers swarming in after it was advertised in the Age.
This made me realize how lovely my normal customers are who came along to the warehouse sale last week and this week are. Thanks again.
I am loving looking at at the new Seasonal Liberty fabrics that came in last week planning a new quilt. To make it even more tempting for you all, a new shipment of the covetable French fabrics from Les Olivades arrived yesterday. They certainly know how to get it right.
I will take a photo when I work tomorrow.

New Week

New Japanese fabrics in Patchwork on Central Park

New dress made by the talented Kate (one flew over) (Thanks Kate it is gorgeous) Shannon from Auntie Cookie has made a new pattern for a simple sun frock $8.80 available in Patchwork

It has been a pretty busy week around here, Patchwork has been so busy as we are getting a constant stream of new fabrics, today's were Echino.
I saw some great skirts made up in Echino fabric using the Amy Butler Barcelona skirt, it looks amazing and the fabric suits clothing really well.
Effie is on holiday so I am working in the Patchwork shop, I always love doing this as it gives me a fresh look and I usually see all the things I choose to ignore when I just flit in and out.
Mainly my back room! I am a bit guilty of using it as a place to put anything I don't know where to put things, hence the mess it gets in!
I spent yesterday sorting it out and making room for a lot of fabrics that have been replaced with newer ones.
I have put a huge pile of fabrics out for $12 a metre, they are also on the web now in the sale section. I am sure there are quite a few surprises there.
Have a great week and enjoy the rest of the school holidays.
We are eagerly awaiting the huge new shipment of liberty fabrics due, including the new seasonals and many of the classics we are out of.
I will keep you posted.
P.S. We just have all the Oliver + S patterns arrive, I will have some sample made up in the next few weeks.

Sale on Friday and Saturday including LIBERTY

Emma and Ben looking over Cottesloe Beach in Perth
Getting ready for Sydney Needlework Show 1th to 20th June at Darling Harbour



I am sorry to see the end of my favourite season in Melbourne but everything good always comes to an end.
So I am having a Welcome Winter Sale at Patchwork. There is 20% off everything inside the shop.
There will be some great clearance fabrics as I have heaps of new fabric coming in, due in the near future. (I will keep you posted)
It is always a great time to work out what backs you need to finish quilts.
As usual I will have hugely discounted fabrics on the sidewalk.
Note *Cash only and 1m minimums on the $5 and $10 fabrics only.
For web customers you get 20% off for the two days but may not be able to fill all orders as they may be sold at the Sale.
Look forward to seeing everyone there.
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This is the only way apart from the blog we let everyone know.