Friday, December 31, 2010

Killarney

This week, when all the snow had finally gone I met with my two good friends in Killarney  ( sherry nugent and Terri Mcneil from
http://www.irishquilting.ie/) . We had a nice chatter, and one of the sujects was face book! Sherry showed me her new phone, which she then downloaded facebook onto, after announcing her New Years resolution was to be more active with social networking!!
As you can see here, they are completley engrossed in their phones....technology where would we be without it..happy new year!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

mors bags

Our latest venture has been making mors bags, recycled fabrics sewn into bags to use for shopping or whatever you like using bags for...these are what some of the girls have made so far..www.morsbags.com to download free instructions and find out more.
All the bags we make are going to be given away at the Malton Chricstmas Craft fair  in Killarney on the 28th November, at the Irish patchwork society table....

Monday, September 27, 2010

This is a very old piece of patchwork, it was sewn by a young girl on her voyage to Austrlia in the 1800's . There is a very beautiful  love story attatched to it. My friend Jillian has lent this to me. it will be part of an exhibition in June 2012, of antique quilts. During The international quilt festival Of Ireland .

Monday, February 8, 2010

Jewellery for a change

This week Marie Williams held a Jewellery workshop At The Sewing Shed studio. It was a great success and everyone enjoyed it. They all finished a fab necklace and pair of earings. Pictured here is Sarahs finished piece. Personally i could not resist the lovely pink and pale blue coloured beads and shells.Mmmmmmm.
Maries next workshop is going to be 10 th April.

Saturday, January 30, 2010



It seems everyone is starting to come out of hibernation after the spell of bad wether, come on everyone wakey wakey, I know some of you are feeling slow to start, due to the current economic climate...we wont say the R word, but come on face facts. We can always cheer ourselves up with a bit (or alot of sewing) So if you are not doing a class, sign up for one. If thats not possible arrange a few sewing sessions with a friend. it will work I can promise you. Pictured here is the quilt that I am trying to finish before the 12TH Feb. If anyone is now feeling inpired, then I have a Jelly Roll workshop on Sat 27th Feb from 10 till 4 PM...roll on.....

Sunday, January 24, 2010


Happy New year.
This picture proves that patchwork and wine DO go together.
Is that picture a bit blurry or is it me.......?
Karen holding her quilt and nearly empty wine glass!