Bush Gum Blossoms Blog Tour

Today I am excited to share with you and maybe even introduce you to a new and exciting Aussie Designer, Amanda Brandl and her new collection,

"Bush Gum Blossoms"

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Amanda at AQM, Australia's only Industry Quilt Market, last November and see the collection in person on the Kennard and Kennard Booth.  Now I have to admit, I am not normally drawn to "Aussie themed" collections but Oh My, Amanda has blown this collection out of the water. Not a brown or rust in sight and the prints are so pretty.

and for a closer look .....

Amanda has also released a second collection for Kennard and Kennard called "Taking Flight".

Another gorgeous collection of Aussie themed fabrics.

I had originally planned to remake one of my existing quilt patterns but as soon as the fabrics arrived I knew that they deserved to be something new and I had the perfect Quilt already drawn up!

The feel of these fabrics is beautiful and sat. They were an absolute joy to work with.

Allow me to introduce my new Quilt, simply named,

"Summer"

This pattern will be ready for release after Easter.

We are nearing the end of the tour which is a little sad but it also means that you can follow the links to the blogs below and see all the amazing creations that have been made from both of Amanda's new collections.


Wednesday March 14th: Sarah Scott | Piccolo Studio
Thursday March 15th: Kylie | Wombat & Poss
Friday March 16th: Ali Phillips | Arabesque Scissors
Monday March 19th: Kellie | sewMimi.K
Tuesday March 20th: Robyn MacWilliam | Bumblebee Boutique
Wednesday March 21st: Michelle Hickson | Cole and Taffy
Thursday March 22nd: Anne Boundy | Said With Love
Friday March 23rd: Ange Hamilton | A Little Patchwork
Monday March 26th: Vickie Zaleski | Crocheting Vixen
Tuesday March 27th: Wendy Gontier |Wehago Designs
Wednesday March 28th: Elise Baek | Elise & Emilie
Thursday March 29th: Samantha Green | For The Love of Fabric
Friday March 30th: Sharon Burgess | Lilabelle Lane Creations YOU ARE HERE :)
Monday April 2nd: Rose Johnstone | Threadbare Creations
Tuesday April 3rd: Jess & Laura | Two of a Kind
Wednesday April 4th: Raylee Bielenberg | Sunflower Stitcheries
Thursday April 5th: Blog Wrap up and thank you!

Thank you so much Amanda, for allowing to to participate in your Blog Tour and the huge honour of playing with your new fabrics. I am super excited to see what you have planned for your next release. xx

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Lovely Little Patchwork - Blog Tour

Today it is my turn on the 

We are celebrating the first book by the lovely 

Kerri Horsley of "Sew Deerly Loved" / "Lovely Little Handmades" fame.

Kerri's Blog was one of the first I started following, long before I began blogging myself so to be asked to partake in her Blog Tour is a huge honour for me.  Kerri's book keeps with her vintage style and I always knew that it was going to be hard to choose a project.  I was very lucky that Tuva Publishing had sent me an advanced copy of Kerri's book so I have been enjoying for a little bit now and as such I have made two projects.

My first project was the   

"Oh Deer Wall Quilt"

I chose to mix "Backyard Roses" fabric by Nadra Ridgeway for Riley Blake Designs 

and some Essex Linen.

And I just love how it turned out.

For my second item I have made the 

"Back to School Pencil Pouch"

 For this one I decided to fussy cut Sedef's debut line "Sweet Orchard" for Riley Blake Designs
and mix it with some Red Chambray that I picked up from Ministry of Fabric.

Here is the schedule for the Blog Tour.

Be sure to go and check out what the talented line up of bloggers have created.

27.08.2016

Amanda Niederhauser

@jedicraftgirl

jedicraftgirl.com

28.08.2016	Sarah Edgar	@sarahedgarprettyfabrics	alittlehappyplace.blogspot.co.uk
29.08.2016	Heidi Staples	@fabricmutt	fabricmutt.blogspot.com
30.08.2016	Megan Jimenez	@QuiltStoryMeg	quiltstory.blogspot.com
02.09.2016	Cheri Lehnow	@tinkerellen	tinkerwiththis.blogspot.com
03.09.2016	Ange Hamilton	@alittlepatchwork	alittlepatchwork.wordpress.com
04.09.2016	Sedef Imer	@downgrapevinelane	downgrapevinelane.com
05.09.2016	Kimberly Jolly	@fatquartershop	fatquartershop.blogspot.com
06.09.2016	Samantha Dorn	@aqua_paisley	aquapaisleystudio.com
07.09.2016	Ayda Algın	@cafenohut	cafenohut.blogspot.com
08.09.2016	LeAnne Ballard	@everydaycelebrations	everydaycelebrate.blogspot.com
09.09.2016	Sharon Burgess	@lilabellelane	lilabellelane.blogspot.com
10.09.2016	Lauren Wright	@mollyandmama	mollyandmama.com.au
11.09.2016	Kate May	@thehomemakery	thehomemakery.co.uk/blog/
12.09.2016	Debbie Homick	@happylittlecottage1	happylittlecottage.blogspot.com
13.09.2016	Wynn Tan	@zakkaart	zakkaart.blogspot.com
14.09.2016	Kim Kruzich	@retro_mama	retro-mama.blogspot.com
15.09.2016	Jennie Pickett	@cloverandviolet	cloverandviolet.com
16.09.2016	Veronica AM	@VividFelicity	vividfelicity.wordpress.com
17.09.2016	Nadra Ridgeway	@ellisandhiggs	ellisandhiggs.com
18.09.2016	Amanda Woodruff	@acraftyfox_amanda	acraftyfox.net
19.09.2016	Minki Kim	@zeriano	minkikim.com
20.09.2016	Sharon Yeager	@daisycottagequilting	Instagram
21.09.2016	Peta Peace	@shequiltsalot	shequiltsalot.com
22.09.2016	Sarah Scott	@piccolostudio_sarah	piccolostudio.com.au
23.09.2016	Kristin Cobb	@goobadesigns	Instagram
24.09.2016	Erin Cox	@whynotsewquilts	whynotsew.blogspot.com
25.09.2016	Kerri Horsley	@sewdeerlyloved	lovelylittlehandmades.blogspot.com

Also, be sure to keep your eyes open for future Tuva Publications.

I know there is one coming that I am particularly interest in!

More on that one soon I'm sure.

Thank you for stopping by,

Happy stitching,

Sharon x

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Southern Aurora Quilt - Bittersweet Blog Tour - GIVEAWAY

Today is my day on the 

"Blog Tour"

I had the absolute pleasure of starting to playing with this new range from Sue Daley back in November last year.  When you English Paper Piece you need a LOT of lead time!

I had this design sitting here waiting for the perfect fabric and once these arrived I knew it was the right time to dive in and write my first EPP Pattern - Southern Aurora.

Sue has designed this range with the fussy cutter in mind and has worked the colours to team beautifully with Riley Blakes Basics Range.

I find keeping my secret sewing to myself really hard and during the making of this quilt I did let the occasional pic sneak through to my social media :)

I designed this quit to allow for as much or as little fussy cutting as the maker would wish.

I also designed a NEW SHAPE!

I wanted the hexagons to stand out in their own right so I designed the "Lilabelle Polygon" to frame the 4" Hexagons perfectly.

Here are just some of the examples of the fussy cutting within my Quilt.

This Quilt is pretty special to me. Not only is it my first (yes there are more coming) EPP Pattern, with my own shape, this one also made it Debut at the International Quilt Market in Salt Lake City.

 Linda at Ladybug Quilting has quilted this one for me.

Linda is very clever at choosing a design that works with the quilt.

This design gives Souther Aurora a nice flow and movement. 

The pattern for Southern Aurora can be purchased with the templates and papers.

Ask at your Local Quilt Shop or visit some of the stockists that I have listed on my stockets page HERE. If you are a retail outlet that would like my Wholesale details please email me at sharon@lilabellelanecreations.com 

I also have it available as a stand alone hard copy pattern in my ETSY Store HERE.

(No papers and Templates)

These photos were taken here in Bendigo before my quilt left for its adventure at Quilt Market.

If you are in the Ballarat area, my quilt is currently hanging at Cotton Factory and if you are in Queensland it will be on show on the 22nd and 23rd October in Roma and the following weekend at the Gympie Show.  Just look for Janeene at the stand for  "Fabric Patch".

**GIVEAWAY**

Giveaway is now closed - Thank you

To celebrate the release of my first EPP pattern and the Blog Tour I have two copies of my

 Southern Aurora Pattern to GIVEAWAY.

(Pattern only - no papers or templates)

All you need to do is leave me a comment below, ensuring you have a valid email attached to your profile and I will randomly draw two winners next Thursday.

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Here is a list of all the stops on the Blog Tour.

Some amazing things have been created so be sure to pop on over and visit to see for yourself.

28 August	Sue Daley	http://www.suedaleydesigns.com/
28 August	Amanda Herring	http://www.thequiltedfish.typepad.com/
29 August	Anorina Morris	http://www.sameliasmum.com/
29 August	Carrie B	www.beribeedesigns.com.
30 August	Sedef Imer	http://www.downgrapevinelane.com/
30 August	Marissa Rae Gun	http://www.raegunramblings.com/
31 August	Sharon Burgess	http://blog.lilabellelanecreations.com/
1 September	Deanne Coombes	http://www.fabricpixie.com.au/blog.asp
4 September	Peta Peace	http://shequiltsalot.com/
5 September	Keera Job	http://livelovesew.com.au/blog-2/
6 September	Alison Von Bibra	https://cottonfactory.wordpress.com/
7 September	Lorraine Lovell	http://www.hettiespatch.com/
7 September	Leonie Bateman	http://www.leoniebatemandesigns.typepad.com/
8 September	Leanne Ivanoff	http://www.sewfab.com.au/blogs/news
8 September	Jina Barney - US	http://www.jinabarneydesignz.com/

Thank you for stopping by,

Hugs, Sharon

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