Firstly I would like to thank those who have been able to take part in the first auction for one of my handmade quilts, thank you so very much.
My second auction will begin tonight and both will continue to run until the 24th Januaray 2011.
If you are not sure what I am talking about pop over here to read about Auction #1 - I am looking forward to the master list appearing on Make it Perfect's blog tonight and at the same time so very proud to be Australian and see these images on our TV in the evenings.
Still it is heart breaking
I look at my little girl and I want to do more.
I guess by now you have seen my Tail Feather's Quilt. This is it, the images on my blog header above are close up images of the quilt.
You can view more here or the making of here.
It is sold around the world as a ten part block of the month quilt and uses just two Moda Patisserie sweet rolls + stitchery fabric, border fabric, binding and threads.
It is my favorite design.
YUM.
Did you know I still had a few Patisserie sweet rolls sitting in the studio?
Do you know how hard they are to come by now, almost impossible. Yeah, you read right - almost.impossible. It get's better, I also have the original fabric I used in the applique birds in my studio stash - the 'Sampler’ fabric from Madeira range by Blackbird Designs for Moda.
*modasigh*
I contacted my amazing distributor - Creative Abundance and asked it they would be able to dontate the FULL set of Tail Feather's patterns (10 in total). The answer was, YES.
My next step was to find border and binding fabric, I wanted something a little different from the original. Something that breathed new life, hope.
It was perfect. Sunkissed by Sweetwater for Moda, the binding followed soon after.
You know what that means? It makes a Tail Feather's Quilt Kit.
This is what you are bidding for:
1 x FULL set of Tail Feathers patterns (10 in total).
2 x Moda Patisserie sweet rolls.
1 x Moda Madeira sampler fabric for applique birds.
1 x Cream stitching fabric for embroidery and border.
1 x Moda Sunkissed ivory life for final border.
1 x Moda Sunkissed limeade skinny lines for binding.
2 x Skeins of each DMC thread color required for the emboridery (12 skeins in total).
All the requirements you need to make your own Tail Feathers quilt top plus the binding.
Priceless, right?
So this is how it works - please read carefully...
How this auction works:
1. There is no reserve on this auction.
2. You can place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address. Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder.
3. Your bid must be in whole dollar increments (Australian dollars please) .
4. This auction is open to everyone. I will cover the cost of postage.
5. The auction begins NOW and will END at midnight 9pm on Monday 24th January 2011.
6. At the close of the auction, I will contact the winner (please ensure your bid comment includes your email address). The winner will pay the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal and send me proof of payment via email. Once proof of payment has been received, I will post your Tail Feathers quilt kit and patterns to you.
7. Happy bidding everyone and be thankful your feet are dry.
Any other questions, please feel free to ask me.
Till then,
Natalie xo
NB. Auction closed 9pm / 24th January 2011
i bid 560 for the quilt
Posted by: chris lindre | January 24, 2011 at 09:06 PM
I would like to bid $555.00 XX Caroline
caroline@kidzfunfactory.com.au
Posted by: Caroline | January 24, 2011 at 08:56 PM
AUD$520
Posted by: Nicole | January 24, 2011 at 06:19 AM
I would like to bid AUD$510.00 many thnkas
Posted by: Sharon | January 24, 2011 at 04:12 AM
i would like to bid $500
Posted by: Kerrie | January 22, 2011 at 07:44 AM
$460
Posted by: Nicole | January 21, 2011 at 07:53 AM
you continue to be very kind thankyou for this I would like to bid AUD$450.00
Posted by: Sharon | January 21, 2011 at 12:08 AM
What a fantastic and generous auction! Thank you!
I bid Aus$430.
Nicole
Posted by: Nicole | January 18, 2011 at 06:03 AM
You have a wonderful heart and a giving spirit - thanks for allowing us to participate - I bid $400. Teri Dingler, USA
Posted by: Teri Dingler | January 18, 2011 at 04:17 AM
Natalie, this quilt has been a dream of mine forever. I bid $350.
anderson.jenniferc@gmail.com
Posted by: Jen | January 18, 2011 at 02:37 AM
Hi Natalie, I bid $310. Love your work and thanks for being so generous.
Posted by: Chriss | January 18, 2011 at 01:27 AM
what a fantastic auction...........i was going to bid but it's out of the budget now........so your raising some great funds.........welldone.........
Posted by: Chookyblue | January 17, 2011 at 09:29 PM
what a fantastic auction...........i was going to bid but it's out of the budget now........so your raising some great funds.........welldone.........
Posted by: Chookyblue | January 17, 2011 at 09:29 PM
I am from the US and it has been heartbreaking to see what is happening in Australian. I love your patterns and would very much like to make Tail Feathers. Your generosity in making the patterns and all the fabric available is outstanding. I bid $300 Australian dollars. Cynthia
Posted by: Cynthia Rhodes | January 17, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Natalie... that's an amazing and generous offer for an auction. I don't need another complete kit of Tail Feathers... I'm still plodding away on the bom I've had sitting around for a bit!! ;) But I did just want to say how much everyone will appreciate your generousity and how much every little bit helps for the fund raising for the flood affected people. THANK YOU.
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyard Crafts | January 17, 2011 at 07:46 AM
I bid $270,isocole@hotmail.com
Posted by: Denise P Dennis | January 17, 2011 at 05:19 AM
I agree Leah - $270
Posted by: Tracee (Quiltkitty) from Perth | January 16, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Okay $260 always wanted this pattern!
Posted by: Leah | January 16, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Love this one! $250.
Cheers
Anne
Posted by: Anne Davis | January 16, 2011 at 10:57 PM
$210, but I'm sure it will go way higher.
Posted by: Marg | January 16, 2011 at 10:36 PM
No reserve - I don't think you need a reserve!
$200
Posted by: Jessica | January 16, 2011 at 10:20 PM
A wonderful auction Natalie! I've loved this quilt for the loooongest time. I would like to bid $120.
melissa.odim@gmail.com
Posted by: One Day In May, Creations by Melissa Grant | January 16, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Natalie, what a fantastic auction.. I will start the bidding at $75. As Kiwis living in the UK with family and friends living Queensland the news footage has been heartbreaking. Fiona
Posted by: Fiona | January 16, 2011 at 10:05 PM