Welcome to Gum Valley Patchwork
Hi Everyone
Welcome to June and the start of Winter. It's been a wet, windy and cold start to Winter, with no easing in to it gradually at all. On the up side it's perfect weather to be inside by the heater and stitching the nights away. It's days like this that make me not miss milking cows one little bit!
Two of my three pop up shop events over May / June have been and gone. I had an amazing time in Geelong and Myrniyong, and this Saturday I will join in the fun at the Colac Quilters Quilt In. I am getting rather good at packing up the shop, setting up and packing down my shop display, and then putting the shop back together again. Please note that the shop will be closed this Saturday 6th June while I am in Colac.
Thank you to everyone who registered for the Christmas in July. I do have a couple of spare places if you forgot to book in. It is on Saturday 18th July at the Simpson Public Hall (note change of venue). The cost of the day is $80, which is due by Friday 19th June. Please note that this is a hand stitching only day (no sewing machines).
I would also like to remind you all that I am once again a drop off point for the 'It's in the Bag' drive. I will be collecting new and unopened personal hygiene products including period products, deodorant (not aerosol), soap, body wash, tooth brushes and paste, lip balm, face wipes etc. I will be putting together bags for women, teens and mums & bubs once again. Last year I made up an incredible 44 bags from the generosity of my wonderful customers, friends and family.....yes the ute was full! As mentioned last month, I will be having some sewing days in Timboon to raise funds for the purchase of products. Check out the details on my Facebook Page.
Now let's talk fabric......
Tilda's newest collection 'Something Blue' has arrived and is available now. The remainder of the Liberty 'Emily Belle' basics arrived this afternoon, so I will try and get those listed on the website over the weekend. I have had word that Gail Pan's 'Friendship Garden' fabric collection is due to arrive mid to late June. I have 3 new projects just waiting for the fabric so that I can kit them up. As mentioned last month, June is meant to be a very busy month with lots of beautiful fabric due to arrive including.... 'Everlasting' by Liberty (June); 'Holiday Spirit' by Lisa Audit (June); "When Snow Falls' by Deb Strain (June); 'Chilly' by Sweetwater (just six prints in June); and 'Flannel Season' by Kansas Trouble Quilters (June)....but as we are heading away on a holiday (and closing the shop 24th June to 4th July), these now may not arrive until July.
Other fabric collections ordered include: 'Out & About' by Natalie Bird (July); 'Appleby Farm' by Anni Downs (July); 'Jardin D'Hiver' Flannels (July / August); 'The Wild Ones' (August); 'Honeycomb Hollow' by Marcus Fabrics (August / September); 'Meadow Flowers' by Liberty (September); 'Wildflowers' by Gail Pan (September / October); 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); 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, 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."