SUZ'S Dandelion Wishes

On the Move!

2010-08-05T21:26:00.000-07:00

This is advanced warning to all my followers, friends and occasional visitors to my blog.Yes I'm talking to you Marg, Helen ( I think there are two of you!), Deanna, Katia, Christine, Elizabeth, Angela and all those anony-mice! (LOL)Also Kylie and my friends at Patchwork House!I am MOVING!To a new blog page, that is!This blog has been useful in giving my blog journey a kick start.However I was

Autumn Home

2010-08-05T16:22:00.000-07:00

I have entered the Quilting Gallery weekly quilt competition.This is my entry for the log cabin category this week.All my loyal followers might like to vote for me.This quilt was completed some years ago. (So long ago in fact that I had to trawl through lots of old files to find this ONE photo). Some of the fabric has cute little pumpkin motifs on it. It is entirely machine pieced, except for

A Winner!

2010-08-04T03:12:00.001-07:00

How lucky am I?I won a giveaway!Here!@ http://plushkacraft.blogspot.com/Check out her lovely blog and pretty cross stitch buttons!She has an Etsy store too.This photo is unrelated to my win but still 'crafty' and hopefully worth sharing.(Needed to make this page look pretty somehow!)I spied this window display (sorry about the reflection) in the Louis Vuitton window in Paris recently.Cute, hey!

A Productive Weekend!

2010-08-01T01:38:00.000-07:00

Melbourne's gloomy weekend is perfect!Perfect for SEWING!Apart from some functional work like joining backing and darning some sox, I had a very productive weekend!I completed this cot quilt -with my own simple, and somewhat sparse quilting! The binding is on and the quilt ready for gifting.Every year my local patchwork shop "Patchwork House" hosts a Mystery Quilt Challenge for the charity "Open

SOFTIES!

2010-07-30T01:15:00.000-07:00

Have I shown you my softies! These are two of my more recent creations!Both for friends having babies. I bought the pattern for the elephant at Amitie in Bentleigh.They have a photo of one on their website, but no pattern to go with it, so I can't give you any more info!Didn't do too well stuffing the feet, unfortunately.This is a "Melly and Me" pattern of Mrs Perkins.I love the paisley pattern

A parcel arrived!

2010-07-26T20:51:00.000-07:00

I received a parcel today!I have never ordered fabric from overseas! On the internet! So how exciting! And quick! It was only last week that I was checking out Etsy for some fabric to go with a swap I am doing!Not sure what I am going to do with it, but we all know how happy new fabric makes us!Have a happy day!SUZ

QUILT COMPLETE!!

2010-07-22T17:30:00.000-07:00

This is the back of my first machined quilt- done by ME!Don't look too close! It's far from perfect!I know I have blogged about this before, but I am so thrilled to have completed this one by my new Juki!Can you see the quilting? I hope not because its in 'the ditch'!Love that spotted binding! Really enjoyed hand sewing the binding on to finish it off!Also great to have another quilt finished.

Latest Creations

2010-07-17T23:14:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd share with you what I have been working on recently.I decided to do some cross stitch while I was away, as I am participating in an embroidery bee.Not sure what this will become, but I did enjoy the challenge of using linen, rather than aida.This is a needle case which I have also made for a swap. I managed to put it together today,completely from start to finish, on this wet,

A Fab Giveaway!

2010-07-17T01:34:00.001-07:00

Look at this beautiful fabric!It is being given away at this website/blog!http://mariemadelinestudio.typepad.comIt's a lovely place to visit, so check it out!See you soon,SUZ

More Fantastic Finds in Paris

2010-07-12T10:08:00.000-07:00

Look what I found!Thread, yarn, braid and the cutest pair of embroidery scissors!These are my latest purchases from Paris! This horse form a fairground merry-go-round and the 'mannequin' caught my eye!I bet they could tell a story or two.This is me, outside one of the stalls in the Les Puces Markets, just north of the MontMarte region in Paris, where I found most of these treasures!If you want it

La Droguerie

2010-07-07T23:57:00.000-07:00

Look what I found!An amazing store in Rue du Jour in Paris!Managed to get a couple of shots off before being 'sprung'!Fantastic knitting patterns and yarn, braids, ribbons, buttons, beads for jewelry making! Crafter's heaven!I spent about 8 euro (12 Aussie dollars) on some braid and trinkets. Will post those next time.Have a great day !Suz

Mmmmm! Sunday in Paris

2010-07-04T07:19:00.000-07:00

Maxim's - no we didn't dine there!Mona Lisa- how she can still be smiling after all those photos, I don't know!Monet's Water Lilies!Macaroons from Laduree-yum!Material from Le Bonheur des Dames! (and braid from a little 'junk shop in St Paul Village)My Sunday was Marvellous- I hope yours was too!Suz

Bonjour!

2010-07-02T12:42:00.000-07:00

Found this beautiful shop today on the Viaducts de Arts in Paris!The Happiness of Ladies - or en Francais - Le Bonheur des Dames.What a lovely shop!What a lovely name!Lots and lots and lots of cross stitch and embroidery patterns!And fabric - of course!I bought five fat quarters of yummy red fabric for my stash!Yes - that makes me happy!Ont un jour heureux!Suz

Holidays

2010-06-30T17:57:00.000-07:00

I'm going on holiday!Can you guess where?Another clue!Yes, I am off to Paris for two weeks then a stopover in Singapore on the way home.I don't know if or how I will blog while I am away but I will be thinking of all my blog friends!I hope to have a very happy time and make new memories- it has been 30 years since I've been!Be Happy!Suzxxx

A New Quilt

2010-06-29T00:59:00.000-07:00

The lovely girl who does my waxing is having a baby!I don't need a better reason to make a new quilt!Lots of 3 and 1/2 inch squares in white and a variety of colors from my stash!(It didn't cost me a penny! Gotta love that!)And 3& 1/2 X 1 & 1/2 rectanglesAnd 1 &1/2 inch squaresAnd sewing ..... and sewing....... and sewing...... And you have a quilt!This is a traditional quilt called

A new quilt

2010-06-28T23:28:00.001-07:00

I have made a new quilt!My 'wax' girl is having a baby!What better reason to make a new quilt!This design is called "Puss in the Corner"I made this in rows, rather than blocks. Wanted a more scrappy look!Comments please???Apologies if this post appears twice. The other one (longer and more detailed) was 'scheduled' but some how has got lost (for the time being?) in cyber space or time.Love Suz

Cross Stitch

2010-06-28T00:32:00.000-07:00

As a break from hand sewing those pie pieces, blogged back here http://suzdandelionwishes.blogspot.com/2010/05/pie-piecing.htmlthought I'd try some cross stitch on non-Aida fabric.I am participating soon in an embroidery/patchwork bee I found on Flick'r so thought I should get some practice in !Never used this linen before. It wasn't too difficult- just don't look for the mistakes! Took the

Doll Quilt

2010-06-26T17:41:00.001-07:00

This is what I have been working on.Not sure of what the pattern is called, but it pops up quite often on various blogs.Although I am not officially participating in the current Doll Quilt Swap #9 I thought I would give something a try.Had lots of scraps left from my recent zig zag quilt, so rather than packing them away, and adding even more fabric to the stash, I decided to try to use them

Frankie I Love you!

2010-06-24T02:51:00.000-07:00

Those of you from Australia may know this magazine!Frankie is the best!Lots of indie stuff - often craft related.I believe the Urban Outfitters in the US stock this great mag!Don't you love this poster!More from this designer on http://www.apartment-story.blogspot.com/Claire Owen is one talented artist.What about these bobbins!I am aiming to buy some vintage braid to justify having some of these!

A bit of sewing

2010-06-21T16:22:00.000-07:00

A bit of an up-date on what I achieved over the weekend!(Sorry about the quality of the photo - the light was surprisingly bright for a cool winter morning)These squares were made from leftover scraps. They are going on the back of another quilt.Pretty amazing really - they came together so easily!Could make for an interesting design for a complete quilt. I will let that bubble away in my

Process and Progress

2010-06-19T00:33:00.000-07:00

Have spent a productive day sewing!But not ready to share just yet!But this will give you a clue!This is my attempt at a zig-zag quilt, but constructed the easy way.It is rectangles pieced in lines, on the diagonal. I am also making a doll quilt (although not officially participating) from the scraps (that's what the first photo is showing!)So I am honouring the Process Pledge!Have a great

PS I Quilt

2010-06-16T04:33:00.000-07:00

PS I Quilt is having a give-away!Yah!I Live in hope of winning something someday! LOLI'm following too!Love Rachel's work!(Sorry no pictures today -Blogger is being difficult!)Suz

REFLECTIONS Scarf Festival

2010-06-15T03:23:00.000-07:00

I posted my child's scarf originally back here.I have entered it into a festival - not a competition although there is some element of that to it.Did it for the experience mainly!In the end, I really enjoyed the process - lots of design decisions were made along the way, that, thankfully, didn't cause too much angst.My scarf has a range of vintage and modern fabrics, mini yo-yos, herringbone,

44th Street Fabric

2010-06-14T00:25:00.000-07:00

I love this blog spot!http://44thstreetfabric.blogspot.com/Check out the beautiful fabrics and quiltsLots of lovely ideas and links too!Enjoy!Suz

Doll Quilt Swap!

2010-06-13T18:40:00.001-07:00

The Doll Quilt Swap!No- I missed out on this but I will be watching with bated breath to see the results!Good luck everyone!It sounds like fun!Suzxxx

A wonderful find!

2010-06-12T22:21:00.000-07:00

Not my usual post but wanted to share a lovely shop I found today! In Lygon Street, Carlton, a new store has opened."Gewurzhaus", which means Spice Shop in German, opened just yesterday and it is an amazing experience! (Sorry, photo quality doesn't do the store justice!) Aromatic spices of every kind!Purchased in 10 g lots in beautiful black and white paper bags.Salt from all around the

The process pledge

2010-06-12T03:03:00.000-07:00

Yes! I am more than happy to show the process, the design, the inspiration!

A Happy New Day!

2010-06-10T00:21:00.000-07:00

Hi, just a quick note to let you know what I found - a new template made just for ME! Aren't I so lucky! This new page layout makes me so happy!Have a great day too!

Mum's Medallion

2010-06-08T15:35:00.000-07:00

Laid up with the flu! A good opportunity to post!This is more of my medallion quilt, which I was making for my Mum when she passed away over four years ago.Time to finish it.I would really love some ideas to what I might add to the next 'round'; or is it a 'border'?I'm thinking it needs a narrow green border before the addition of something more interesting. (Then some more leaves and vines with

MmM -The footy (and a bit of sewing thrown in)!

2010-06-07T00:07:00.000-07:00

To all my Australian followers these memories mightn’t be too alien. However, apologies to readers elsewhere- this may all sound quite strange. Anyway – today’s Marvellous Memory of Melbourne (on a Monday) is about the great Australian sport of Aussie Rules. I remember Saturdays in winter were a favourite time of the year

Green Day (With a bit of pink thrown in)

2010-06-05T18:08:00.000-07:00

Firstly, another piece to the pie!What better way to celebrate World Environment Day than share one of my favourite colour combinations- Green and Pink!I have my dear Mum to thank for this obsession.These were the colours that she loved to use in her home decorating and I can remember many a cushion cover, curtains, paint effect and bedspread from my childhood.In fact the photo (

Another Piece of the Pie

2010-06-02T23:29:00.001-07:00

This is what the Pie Quilt looks like so far.Can't wait to get it finished!I have loved making it but there does some a time when a quilt is just screaming to be finished!A rather wonky photo of the latest pie piece. The photo is not only wonky but so is the piecing!Just as well I haven't stitched it down to the background yet!Happy stitching!Suz

Pie Piecing

2010-05-31T00:17:00.001-07:00

Hi friends and followers,Feeling a little like I have had my left hand chopped off! (YES- I'm left handed)My sewing machine is off on holiday and I am hand piecing!This is one of my efforts for the weekend!I have only another five of these planned before the Pie Quilt is almost complete. It can then be ticked off my 'must finish' list for 2010.Don't you just love that orange spot!Back to work

A Sewing Holiday!

2010-05-28T00:56:00.000-07:00

My dearly loved Brother Sewing Machine is off on holiday! It is well overdue for a service. So with other pressing matters, which I get well paid for, I have decided to take a break from machine sewing. (There's always my English Paper Pieced Pie Quilt by Sue Daley to work on!) My machine hasn't missed a beat in so long, I don't really want to jinx myself. Also I want to have it in tip top

Monday Melbourne Memories (or MmM)

2010-05-24T00:24:00.000-07:00

An occasional reminiscence of growing up in Melbourne in the Sixties! Today's topic is Transport- Tram Tickets – the hard cardboard type that was clipped off by a conductor to indicate it had been used! And travelling to and from our holiday destination.The car breaking down coming back from the beach at Rosebud- generally the radiator had overheated! Then waiting, on the

Bloggers Quilt Festival

2010-05-23T00:53:00.000-07:00

I am hoping this works- I am joining the Bloggers Quilt Festival @ Amy's Creative Side! But I am not too sure what to do from here! So stay tuned! I am really only a learner who is displaying all my 'trial and error' for all the whole world to see!This is a hand pieced and hand quilted quilt which I made over 15 years ago ! And in those the only batting was polyester, that's why its so "

What do you think?

2010-05-23T00:33:00.000-07:00

(I have managed to totally mess this post up- its all back to front! Sorry!) I tried to fussy cut the fabric, especially the smaller squares surrounded by that cute orange print! The next design decision to be made is the border. I have taken it back to the girls at Patchwork House for some more advice but couldn't make a definitive choice. I thought maybe I might piece some half-square

2010-05-23T00:26:00.000-07:00

I have been saving a special piece of fabric which I purchase from my neighborhood patchwork shop - Patchwork House in Hawthorn, Victoria. Kathy heard I loved owls so when she showed me this Alexander Henry fabric I knew I had to have it. The hardest part of making this quilt was choosing a design. Kathy gave me good advice by suggesting I not cut it small. I had an unsuccessful attempt at

Latest Creation

2010-05-23T00:19:00.000-07:00

I thought it was time to show the world, and especially my loyal following, what else I have been working on.My latest quilt is from this book (above). This is the first book I have made from my Material Obsessions book, but have also made one from their second book.The pattern I have chosen is called Strawberry Fields-

Hello Again!

2010-05-21T20:50:00.000-07:00

Two posts in one day!I have just checked out the beautiful blog by Angela. She is one of my 3 (YES 3!) followers so I must thank her for her faith in me by announcing her 'giveaway'. Visit her and be in the draw for a stash of Amy Butler fabric. (Of course I hope I win, but as we know its all in the luck of the draw!)http://www.amuse4me.blogspot.com/Thank you also to my other two followers. I

2010-05-21T19:56:00.000-07:00

Where have I been? Helping with our school production of Wizard Of OZ!! Writing school reports!And finishing my quilt for the Scarf Festival held in Geelong, Victoria next month! Couldn't manage anything creative and competent in the knitting line, so resorted to sewing a summery type scarf from vintage fabric and notions.Until next time,Suz

Monday Musings

2010-04-25T23:08:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone-in fact, is there ANYONE out here! (LOL)What an amazing weekend- I really thought this beautiful Melbourne weather was over for sure, and even though this morning was cold our three day weekend has ended finely! I managed another cycle ride again - three days in a row is almost a record for me! A total of 140km clocked up along Beach Road and the Boulevard. And because my other half

Why?

2010-04-20T23:45:00.000-07:00

Why "Dandelion Wishes"? Growing up in Melbourne, Australia on of the significant memories I have is picking wild, fluffy dandelions and making a wish as the delicate seed pods floated off through the air! What a magical sight that was to my innocent eyes!Other fond memories of the floral kind include finding buttercups, also growing wild and using them to see if we liked butter? The reflection

Hello!

2010-04-19T20:22:00.000-07:00

The first day of the rest of your life - or the first day on your new blog! Here goes! Hi and welcome to my blog! I am a seamstress (Yew, what an old fashioned word!) with over thirty years of amateur, very amateur, sewing experience who just wants another challenge of sharing my ideas and projects.As this is my first day, I am keeping it brief, to just see how things go!