Welcome to Gum Valley Patchwork
Hi everyone
Is it really March already? I can't believe that we are now in Autumn, but some of the leaves on my trees are starting to turn so I know it's true. I really love Autumn as it means that I can spend more time in the garden, pruning back unruly and half dead plants. It's also a great time to get mulch on to the garden, and as Stewart, my wood chip delivery man is thinking of retiring, I have ordered another load (to go with the part pile that I haven't used yet!).
But before I can spend any time in the garden, I have a very busy March ahead of me. Next weekend is a long weekend here in Victoria, and it is also Timboon's 150th Birthday Celebration. As many of you know, I was born (and grew up) in Timboon. I have always had strong ties to Timboon, with Mum and Dad living here their entire married life, and more so now that we have moved the shop to Timboon. I remember attending the Timboon Centenary Celebrations back in 1975 when I was just 12 years old and in Form 1T at Timboon High School (Year 7 now), so I am looking forward to joining in the celebrations. The shop will be open (Wednesday to Saturday), but I will be closing it for an hour or so on Saturday while the Street Parade is on. And don't forget the Market and Tracks Music event are being held on Sunday, both free, so if you are looking for something to do why not come to Timboon!
Once I close the shop on Saturday 8th March at 4pm, I will be closed until the 26th March. I will be attending Craft Alive in Ballarat from the 13th to 15th March, and then the following weekend is my Weekend Retreat in Simpson.
Now on to the fabric news!
The new French General fabric collection 'Sacre Bleu' has arrived and is listed HERE.
Other collections due in 2025 are: 'My Type' collection of 10 prints (really not sure when this will arrive!); 'Love Me More' by Lisa Audit for Riley Blake (March); 'Bee Garden' by Gingiber (March); 'Till the cows come home' Flannel collection by Riley Blake (March); 'Flossies Flowers' by Janet Rae Nesbitt of One Sister Designs (March/April); 'Wildwood Dwellings' by Sheri McCulley for Poppie Cotton (April); 'Mixed Bag of Bon Bons' & 'Mixed Bag of Lollies' by Jen Kingwell (April); 'Purrfect Christmas' by Elena Amo (May); 'Pocketful of Posies' by Gail Pan Designs (May); 'Wallflower' & 'Bellflower' by Tilda (1st June); 'Gentler Times' (a big collection of 51 prints) by Lori Holt (July); 'Sherbet Sunshine' Flannel by Corey Yoder (July); 'Atelier' by Makower Fabric (sewing themed due July); plus a beautiful Tilda collection on 1st September. There are a few other bolts of fabric due in....more widebacks and basics, not to mention some extra bits and pieces from Lori Holt.
Please don't forget to follow along on Facebook for more up to date happenings.
Linda
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