Welcome to Gum Valley Patchwork
Hi everyone
Well here we are almost at the end of another year. I swear that they seem to be going faster with each one that passes. I guess that when you are busy the days blurr into weeks, weeks into months, and then bam it's Christmas time again! Apologies for not getting a November newsletter out, but I have been spending some time in Melbourne with Hannah. We welcomed a new addition to the family on the 1st November, and everything is going along well. Thank you to everyone for your congratulations, it is very much appreciated.
Just a reminder to everyone of my trading hours over the Christmas / New Year period. I have decided to have a little break so will be closed from 4pm on Saturday 21st December and will reopen on Wednesday 8th January 2025. I know that I will be busy stitching up some new samples over this break, in readiness for the many events in the first 3 months of 2025. I also hope to spend some time with the family, and in the garden (if the weather isn't too hot).
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the years and in particular the last 12 months. Whether you visit the shop in person or online, drop by at the Shows, attend my events, or traveled with me to Hobart, I really appreciate your support. Without it I wouldn't be able to continue what I do, and do what I love. We have some big things planned in 2025, so make sure you stay in touch to hear all of the news.
Now on to the fabric news!
In store, the recent new fabrics include....... 'Melrose' by Studio M has arrived, along with 'Chirp' by new Moda designer Elena Amo, 'Dots & Dashes' Flannel (12 prints), and the rest of the 'Grand Haven' collection by Minick & Simpson. I have had to do a little bit of juggling to fit it all in, but the shop is looking lovely and full....full of beautiful fabric!
I received word that the new Hush Hush 4 collection by the designers at Riley Blake is on it's way and will be in the shop on the 11th December, so I see some more tetris work will be required in my very near future.
Of course there is always fabric arriving, and I am hoping that 'Bloom & Grow' by Kathy Schmitz Studios for Moda and 'My Type' collection of 10 prints will arrive before the companies close for the year.
Due in 2025 are: 'Serenity Blooms' by Ginger Deverell for Poppie Cotton (January); 'Sunday Brunch' & 'Tipsy' by Tilda (February); 'Love Me More' by Lisa Audit for Riley Blake (February); 'Sacre Bleu' by French General (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 (June); 'Gentler Times' (a huge collection) by Lori Holt (July); plus more beautiful Tilda collections on 1st June and 1st September.
So much fabric.....so much inspiration......so little time. We definitely need that extra day in the week called Sewday....lol!
Please don't forget to follow along on Facebook for more up to date happenings.
Til next time...
Linda
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