Welcome to Shiralee Stitches. I live on a cattle farm in Australia with my family.
I am passionate about all things fabric so much so I started my own online and mobile store. Link is on the sidebar to my store. I teach patchwork classes and take my shop to quilting and patchwork groups and also attend various craft markets.
I love English Paper Piecing, applique, machine quilting, working with woven wools. I have started making my own designs which I love.

Wednesday 24 July 2013

My first custom made quilt is delivered .......

I was asked at my first market stall with my new shop if I'd make a quilt for a local lady...........well, it was a tricky process to gather through questioning just what would appeal to her, and I even visited her house to look at the bedroom setting............she wanted a rose in the centre and the colour needed to match her paintwork..........here 'tis..........
 
A lovely colourwash effect........

........the new owner was "thrilled to bits" with the result and I was so pleased with her and her husbands response...........
I am working overtime getting ready for our towns Qouta run Craft and Quilt Fair where I will have my stall.
There is heaps to do..........
I need to thank my newly acquired conscience for reminding me to make a post. Without the prompting I find getting to the computer is usually last on the list of things to do, and it really shouldn't be...........So thanks for keeping me on track Chooky.......you're the best.........do you do other things too like wash dishes via cyberspace, or even sew down bindngs??????.......could do with those things too.......lol..........
I'll be back soon...........maybe I'll beat the conscience reminder next time..........
If you're anywhere near Casino on Saturday pop into the Community Centre for the Craft Fair..........


9 comments:

Cardygirl said...

Beautiful work you clever girl! No doubt this will be the first of many!

Fairy Floss Stitches said...

Well done Sandy..no wonder they were thrilled!
I'm busy playing with my new ruler... its fun!

Michelle said...

The quilt is gorgeous! Well done! Is it from a pattern or did you design it yourself?
Michelle

Anonymous said...

Just lovely Sandy.

Chookyblue...... said...

the quilt is lovely......they should be very happy....goodluck at the markets.....

Cheryll said...

Your quilt is gorgeous! No wonder the new owners loved it! Good luck at the fair too :)

Anita said...

Wow - you did a fantastic job!! No wonder they love it.
Hope the market goes well for you!

Nicky said...

What a lovely quilt, congratulations on your first commission... may there be many more to come.

Jenny said...

Oh Sandy you are such a clever designer, the quilt is so different and just lovely. Well done you!You have taken the right direction........