Inspired Stitches weekend

I have spent today unpacking and doing nothing sewing related after a weekend spent over in Adelaide with Sarah from Quilt Fabric Delights at the Inspired Stitches retreat, it was wonderful.

My plane flew in to Adelaide on Friday afternoon with suitcase and cabin bag overflowing with samples for display over the weekend, from memory the ratio of samples to clothes was 25:5 anyway, who needs clothes when you have quilts.

Here are a few pictures of the Cinderberry Stitches display & if you look hard you will see the two new designs (or 5 projects) made especially for the girls attending.

And a little more...

I will need to devote a whole blog post (or two) on the two new patterns so keep an eye out for "Just Darling" and "Gadget Bags" in the next few days.   Finally I can spill some of the beans I have been holding onto these last few months.  Yes, both pattern will be available to order from your favorite store this week.

Sarah has the most beautiful fabrics, bright, quirky, fun & now I know why Quilt Fabric Delights.

 

I love everything about these bias rolls and deep down I would love a few of them to store on my shelves in the studio.  No reason, just because.

And if I had more room in my case I am sure I would have squeezed these in among my samples.  Of course I didn't go home empty handed I managed to find some Modkids clothing patterns for Isabelle.  Now, I have never been one to sew clothes for myself but when you have such sweet designs (like this or this) for little girls it is hard to say never. 

Natalie Ross, Kim and I were roomies for the weekend and spent the evening laughing, talking and just being a little-lot goofy after hours.  Actually I know there is a goofy photo floating around of us so keep an eye out for it.

Now I have to say, this is the first retreat I have attended that the earth moved for me, seriously, it did. 

There was an earthquake in Adelaide on Friday night just as we were about to go to sleep, it was only small and I did actually wonder for a second if I had imagined the bed and curtains shaking and the earth growl...yep, the earth moved.

Here is a photos of the girls from Saturday

Thankyou Sarah & the QFD Family and everyone who attended the weekend, you have inspired me more that you can imagine.  As a designer who works in a home studio it is wonderful to see you enjoying and stitching the whimsical world I create. 

Till then,

Natalie x

Comments

[Allison Sutherland]

Hi Natalie

I had a great weekend and I am really enjoying my stitching and I hope to have time this weekend to finish the bag.
Thanks again for your beautiful whimsical designs.
Allison

[Chookyblue]

looks like a wonderful weekend....your display is beautiful.......

and update on the baguette bag I am going to make it with rouenerries and just waiting for the stitchery fabric to arrive and I can get stitching........

[Sharon]

Looks like lots of fun was had...and I just LOVE your new projects. Another MUST have - better finish my other Cinderberry Design projects first!! Always exciting...

[nike air yeezy]

Wow amazing! Your blog is my absolute favorite on the internet! Thanks again for a nice site.

[Kim]

Hi Natalie,

Thanks for a great weekend good company, lots of laughs and stitching what more could a girl ask for. Off to work on my projects.

"Roomy Kim"

[Kerry]

Hi Natalie, what a pleasure to spend the weekend with you at Inspired Stitches. Loads of laughs, fantastic projects, great company, expert teachers. We are looking forward to completing our projects, some are nearer than others!, and hope to meet up with you again.
Kerry- part of the Melbourne contingent!

[Julz at Simple Stitches]

wow, what a lovely display....all those goodies!
Julz
PS, love the little glimpses on the previous post...CGT are my new fav, they are beautiful to work with.

[Bari Jo Moore]

Your display is gorgeous! I love your work! I wish I could get across the ocean to take a class of yours! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! Can't wait to see the new patterns! :o} Have a great day! Bari

[pam]

That looks like a lot of fun!

[Sue]

Hi Natalie, It was lovely to meet you and the other Natalie at Inspired Stitches. My friends and I had the best time and met some fantatic gals from WA who were a real hoot and certainly made our Saturday fun. I was a bit sad not to return for more fun on Sunday. Sarah and her team did a fabulous job and the projects were gorgeous. Hope you return to Adelaide soon. Cheers Sue

[Quoizel]

It looks so great!