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.

Friday 5 July 2013

New and Exciting times............

The plan has been in the developmental stage for some time now and finally I can announce that Shiralee Stitches is up and running as a small supplier of patchwork fabrics, patterns and kits, as well as related supplies (the ones I love the most.....tried and tested).

I had my little launch at our local Beef Week here in Casino, NSW. It was a huge success and I have been enjoying my Tuesdays with many ladies joining classes at our local hall since then.

 The girls that know me will see that the bear quilt and those to the right on stage aren't mine, they belonged to another stall.
 Mum..........my hired help!!!!.......She was amazing.......
 So that was my opening stall.

I have been flat out making samples etc, etc and life has been very busy but I am enjoying doing what I love and so it seems like pure pleasure everyday.

Stuff in boxes arrives everyday and I really need to start showing you all the goodies. My good friend, Chookyblue is currently busy in her Chook Shed with this little Bird playing with one of the patterns I have just received in a boxful from the U.S. No doubt she will show it off very soon. I am sure she is "Angling"for a win with this design!!!!!......lol........

More on all this soon.........

9 comments:

Chookyblue...... said...

No pressure to get that top finished then...........lol.....love the ruler and book......slight side track at the minute but it is coming along.......

Congrats on your new venture.....you stand looks like a pro's so you have started on a good foot........best of luck with the dream job.....I am so jealous......wished I could come to your classes.......

Me and the bird girl wished you were here with us too......but we keep talking about you so it feels like your here.....only good stuff......

Chookyblue...... said...

PS....so pleased you finally blogged......

Jenny said...

Wow Sandy ,the stall looks great. As chooky says you would not think it was your first. You go girl ,I really admire you for making the change and going for it...Love the post too!

Susan said...

Good luck with your new venture.......being brave enough to do what we'd all love to do!

Anita said...

So exciting for you!! Wish I lived closer....

Deb R said...

Sounds like exciting times!!!

Sharon - Lilabelle Lane said...

Very exciting. Enjoy the journey. hugs

Unknown said...

Good Luck with your New Venture your Stall looked Great.How do we see your shop.
cheers

Nicky said...

Your stall looked wonderful Sandy, congratulations and good luck for your new venture.