Die-Cut Applique Shapes

I now have these cute die-cut applique shapes for sale on my web site. The fusible web has already been added to the shapes, so you just iron them in place and stitch around the edges. Each cupcake is approximately 3" x 2.75". Click here for more information. I used the cupcake shapes for my "Calorie-Free Cupcakes" pattern but you can use the shapes in many different quilt, craft and scrapbooking projects.

I also have some ice cream cone shapes for sale and am working on a new design for them called "How Sweet It Is!" (Pictures and more information coming soon)

Girlfriends Fabric by Northcott

This great fabric from Northcott and Lyndhurst Studio has just arrived! It is called Girlfriends and was designed by Jody Houghton. There are 2 panels that will be perfect for small wall hangings, bags and clothing.


The co-ordinating fabrics are in black and fresh-looking pinks and greens.

This fabric will be arriving in quilt shops sometime in August. I think it is going to be a hot seller!

Click here for more information about this collection.

Canada Day in Brockville

Brockville is a small city (population 20,000) but there is always a wonderful Canada Day celebration on Courthouse Green.

The Brockville Rifles is Canada's fifteenth most senior Reserve Infantry regiment. This year, for the first time since World War 2, the Rifles sent men to war. The officers shown below have recently returned from Kandahar and are returning the City of Brockville flag to the mayor. The flag was taken with them to Afghanistan.

The Brockville Legion flag bearers

Our wonderful City of Brockville Pipe Band entertained on Courthouse Green.

The kids had their pictures taken with the RCMP officers who were on duty.

The Canada Day cake was supplied by our local Tait's Bakery.

And a good time was had by all!

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day everyone!

This year the Dairy Queen company made an amazing Canada Day cake that was served in Ottawa. Weighing in at 1540 pounds, it consisted of 453 litres of vanilla and chocolate softserve, 264 pounds of chocolate crunch and 75 litres of cold fudge. The cake served 3,500 people!

Click here for more information and pictures.

A Time Capsule for Quilters

My friend and fellow quilter, Sharon, recently put a post on her blog about some renovations she is doing to her house. She also decided to put a "time capsule" in the wall. Here is a picture of some of things she included. Notice the fat quarter, quilt block and thread. What a great idea!

You can read more about Sharon's time capsule here.

Artists' Studio Tour: Art in the City

On Saturday and Sunday I will be one of the artists in the "Art in the City Brockville" artists' studio tour. My quilts have taken over my sun room and family room!

If you are around this area, please come and visit. The hours are from 10 - 5 on Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21. Click on this link to see more information about this great studio tour. Tomorrow all the artists will visit each other's locations, so watch for more pictures of the work being offered. Here are some pictures of the quilts that I will have for sale this weekend.

Oakdale Fabric by Mark Lipinski for Northcott

I have just started designing a table set pattern (placemats, table runner etc) using the new Oakdale fabric line by Mark Lipinski. What a great fabric to work with! The contemporary colours and designs are just what I need for this project.

Here are a couple of pictures of the placemats that will be part of this new pattern. The rick rack was fun to play with too!

You can tell that a couple of my fellow Canadian patterns designers are enjoying this fabric too. Check out Janet's blog and Daphne's blog. Not only do we enjoy working with the wonderful folks at Northcott, we now have Mark's great fabric designs as well!

More New Fabric

I have also just received this fabric from P & B Textiles. It is the new fabric line called "Always and Forever" by Alex Anderson. It is so hard to find red and white fabric for Redwork designs. I was really happy to find this new line being introduced at Quilt Market in Pittsburgh. It also comes in black and white which continues to be a popular colour choice for many of the new quilts being made. Thanks Alex!

New Fabric!

I have just received this bundle of new fabric from Northcott. It is the new Mark Lipinski line called Oakdale. I love the stripes! I think they will make wonderful borders. A new project is in the works! Check back soon to see the progress.

The Latest News about EQ Printable Fabric Sheets

If you use printable fabric sheets be sure to read the EQ Blog post from June 5 about rinsing printable fabric sheets after they are printed. Click here for all the details.

I use a lot of these printable fabric sheets in my work for both pictures and text and have never had a problem with them - but you never know!