Welcome to Gum Valley Patchwork
Hi Everyone
Can you believe that we are already over half way through the year and in the middle of Winter. As an optimist, that means less than 7 weeks until Spring, and warmer weather. I'm sure that it will be here before we know it. September also means the start of a crazy 3 months for me. The first of my 3 Craft Tours kicks off my Silly Spring Season. We head to Sydney mid September for a craft and fun filled 4 nights. We had a wonderful time last year, and have added a couple of extra stops (and shops!), which I am really excited about. The following week, I pack up the shop and head north to Myrniyong to Chrissie's Grand Gathering for 3 days. I'm not sure if Chrissie has any vacancies, but you can attend for just one day, or two, or go all out and have 3 full days of stitching. Sounds like heaven doesn't it! I'm home for 2 days and then I re-pack my bags and head south, this time to Tassie for Craft Tour #2. This is the third (and possibly the last) time we are doing the Tassie trip, which I am sad about as Hobart is such a great place to visit. I then get a little 'rest' for a couple of weeks.....I think that I will need it!.....but Russell will be going to Bathurst for his annual motor racing week away. Throw into the mix our annual Harcourt Retreat (with friends), some babysitting, a guest speaking gig at Geelong Quilters, going to see Bill Bailey, my Spring Retreat weekend, and to round it all out our Craft Tour #3 to Adelaide with 24 ladies. For the most of it, the shop will remain open, but there will be a few times when we will have to close. I have posted all of the closed dates on my website (Events tab) and will keep you all updated via my newsletter, Facebook page, and of course my Live@Five posts.
Now let's talk fabric......
Gail Pan's 'Friendship Garden' fabric collection arrived in early June, and I have already had to restock a couple of the bolts including the panel. There are four projects made using this collection and we have cut more Fat Eighth bundles. Another new collection that arrived just prior to us leaving for our holiday was the festive collection by Lisa Audit called 'Holiday Spirit'. This collection has 18 prints plus 2 beautiful panels.
The next couple of months is going to be very busy with lots of new fabric due to arrive. These include 'Everlasting' by Liberty; "When Snow Falls' by Deb Strain (Christmas fabric); 'Chilly' by Sweetwater (4 have arrived but 2 more to arrive); 'Flannel Season' by Kansas Trouble Quilters; 'Out & About' by Natalie Bird; 'Appleby Farm' by Anni Downs; 'Jardin D'Hiver' Flannels (August); and 'The Wild Ones' (August);
Other fabric collections ordered include: 'Honeycomb Hollow' by Marcus Fabrics (August / September); 'Meadow Flowers' by Liberty (September); 'Wildflowers' by Gail Pan (September / October); New Tilda Collection (October); 'Bug Collector' by Sweetwater (9 prints in October); 'Romantic Florals' by Liberty (November); 'Panache' by Renee Nanneman (November); 'Cottage Treasures' by Darlene Zimmerman (January 2027); 'Lollie Jar' by Jen Kingwell Designs (January 2027); 'Return of the Bluebird of Happiness' by Janet Nesbitt (February 2027); New Tilda Chambrays (February 2027) and another Tilda Collection (February 2027).
The best place to see and hear about everything new at Gum Valley Patchwork is to follow along on Facebook or Instagram, and tune in for my regular Live@Five on a Thursday afternoon.
Til next time...
Linda
TESTIMONIALS
"What amazing service and beautifully wrapped as usual. It is so much appreciated. It is always such a pleasure to deal with you and I have had so much enjoyment making items both in Kits and with fabric that I have got from Gum Valley Patchwork. The patterns and instructions are well set out and so easy to follow. ( and that is my school teacher background giving it 5 stars ! ) Everything I make is always a success with your kits, patterns and fabric. ( and this has not always been the case with items purchased elsewhere in the past. )"
"I just wanted to let you know that my parcel of Bluebird of Happiness fabric arrived today. It really is stunning. Thank you for packaging it so well and thank you so very much for the ruler! It was a beautiful surprise and I will definitely put it to good use :) Thanks again for your great service. You are my new favourite shop :) "
"A couple of weeks ago I placed an order for some fabric from you. It arrived today and I just wanted to thank you so much for it. I am thrilled with what I ordered and it was packed so beautifully.....you also have a beautiful selection of material and with the wonderful service you provide, I know I will be back on your site again !! "
"Just wanted to say thank you, my fabric arrived today and I'm super happy as a first time shopper with you...(wont be the last lol) the care you took with the parcel and the little extra gift meant a lot."
"Just wanted to let you know that my fabric arrived today. I'm very excited and look forward to completing the quilt. Thank you for your friendly and efficient service and when I'm next down your way I'll definitely call in."