Honeysuckle Cottage

Dadaaaaa!!!!

The time has come to announce the winners of our Cotton Country giveaway.  Our computer is very happily renewed, purring along doing what it does best.  Thank you to the kind messages of encouragement.

So, with computer working well, I have managed to have a meeting with the Random Number Generator, and, dadaaaaa.... The winners are numbers 41, 31 and 2!!!!  How exciting.  Would, Niki, Karen C and May Britt please email your snail mail addresses, and Cotton Country will be on its way to you.  Congratulations ladies.  Thank you to all who left a comment and have shared your beautiful creations with me.  I will share them when next we meet.

have a great day, Kim x x

Is there a Dr in the house??

A computer Dr actually.  Living in a tiny community definitely has its' advantages.  Wonderful supportive neighbours, beautiful scenery, fresh air and sunshine almost everyday, a fabulous feeling of safety and freedom for our kids to play where ever they want.  However, one of the very few disadvantages is occasionally the power has a mind of its' own.  When this happens there is always a risk for electrical devices to be damaged. Ahhhh, our computer has been struck down with a rather large dose of unwanted electrical serge. 

The newest member of our team, Dymphia, happens to be intimate with a computer guru aka nerd.  So, did nerd get any sleep last night. NO... Not because of wayward hands, but rather because he has been busy working on salvaging all our files.  Fingers crossed all will be okay, it just may take a couple of days.  In the meantime, we are working on a laptop with no records.

I will be back with more news as soon as I have some.

Oh, just a thank you to all who have left comments for our giveaway.  It's not too late for you to enter.  I will announce the winner on Wednesday.  Good luck...

Oh, and how about a giveaway???

I would love to give you all an opportunity to own one of three copies of this gorgeous book.

Please leave a comment sharing what your favourite thing about Red Brolly is, and what you have, or what you think you might enjoy the most about Bronwyn's gorgeous designs. 

I would love to share some of your finished projects from Bronwyn's designs.  Please email pics of your finished projects or even those still in progress.  They just might be the way to inspire someone to join you in stitching....

Time for a change...

We have been doing a lot of reflecting and a lot of planning for the next twelve months.  We have set lots of things in motion to improve in all areas of Honeysuckle Cottage.  I would, once again, like to thank all who have supported my struggle and all who have sent their words and hugs of encouragement and support.  I am now in a place where I felt a face lift was in order.  So, our blog has a new look.  I am not computer savvy, so have chosen something safe, that I hope will take you to a happy place.

I would like to wish Rosie all things wonderful for tomorrow.  Rosie is launching her new book 'Gift' tomorrow and donating a portion of every sale to The Breast Cancer Council.  I am thrilled to say, Honeysuckle Cottage will be matching Rosie's donation.  I will update you from time to time with how that is going.  Our delivery of books should arrive Monday or Tuesday, so all of you who have taken advantage of pre-ordering, will have your books on their way to you mid week.  I can't wait to see 'Gift' and kit up Rosie's gorgeous quilt. More about that through the week.

I went off to Market Trends last weekend.  (A six hour drive from home).  The puppies went off to their own holiday, and Adam, myself and our boys, took off for Brisbane.  What a fantastic day Di put on!  A fabulous opportunity to rub shoulders, share time, with some of the most wonderful retailers we have here.  Proof yet again, this industry is built on hearts of gold and wrapped in the wings of angels.

Di had so many delicious new ranges of fabric to share, lots of news from Portland, lots of special goodies to share.  The day sadly came to an end, and off we went on our journey home loaded with treats.  Thanks for a great day Di.

I apologise for the lack of photos.  I am working on remembering to take my camera everywhere.  I just need to remember to to it!!!  Oh, and then I need to remember to use it....

thanks for stopping by, Kim

A little bit of love and support...

One of the most remarkable things I find amongst quilters is the level of support displayed when others are in need.  I would like to ask for the support of you all for a wonderful woman who I am sure you have all visited at one time or another.  I personally have admired this womans work for a long time, sometimes wondering if she must be a little crazy to constantly play with those little pieces of paper and fabric, making the most beautiful treasures.  I was fortunate enough to meet her in Sydney recently.  She is giving and passionate, and absolutely fantastic at what she does. 

Today I was showing the girls here the divine Pie quilt on this blog, and was saddened by the news shared.  I am a bit of a Daddy's girl, (I think I will always be Daddy's girl even when I am much older), and the words shared of her loss really hit me hard.

I ask that those touched by her loss be kind enough to share Lynette and I in showing a bit of unity and support.  Please take the time to contribute to a quilt, which we hope will show the beauty of women, and the warmth of that special love between father and daughter. Something to remind Sue she is surrounded by support at those times when she may feel all alone. 

Requirements are to make a heart block, 6 1/2" square.  Background fabric to be cream on cream.  Heart fabric to be pretty, perhaps resembling Mrs March Antique.  Apart from these simple guidelines there are no rules.  Stitch from your heart to anothers.  Please send all hearts to PO Box 433, Eumundi QLD 4562 Australia.

Thank you x x x

'Gift'

I had a quick chat to Rosie earlier today.  Always a pleasure.  The exciting news is that Rosies' new book 'Gift' is hopefully only days away from being available at Honeysuckle Cottage. 

The actual price will be $35.00 plus postage.  However, as a way to say thank you to those ladies who have pre-ordered, you will receive the book for $29.95 + postage.  There might even be an extra little surprise for you!!

It is not too late ladies.  There is still time to order before the postie delivers our box of gorgeous 'Gift's.

Oops, how could I forget????

Just needed to add a very special faerie to our list of valuables at the Honeysuckle Cottage home.  Our delightful bookkeeper is the dynamic Tanya.  Please all take a moment to be upstanding, do a little happy dance, and welcome Tanya to our wonderful team.  (Okay, forget the upstanding, happy dance thing, just add a stitch or two extra tonight to your project and think of Tan).  Love ya' Tan!!!

Home safe and ooh lala!!

What a fabulous weekend!!  I hope you all had the pleasure of being surrounded, and indulged, by all things delicious.

We arrived home late last night, unloaded the car and straight into bed for a good nights sleep.  Oh, was the weekend exhausting. 

Sydney is a good 8 or 9 hour drive from here at Honeysuckle Cottage.  We (DH and I, and Little Bear) arrived at the lovely home of our hostess for the weekend.  Our dear friend Robynn lives in a beautiful home on gorgeous acreage.  This is a little part of Robynn's Haven.   A little further down her driveway is this. It really is an oasis of Australian beauty.

Thank you Robynn, we love you.

Oh, where was I?  Oh yes, off I went to the Trade Fair, full of excitement.  It is that rare opportunity to see all that is gorgeous in the industry.  There are our favourite designers (unfortunately not all can make it), the most amazing fabrics and wonderful sales reps.  So many new goodies are revealed.  Just breath taking.  So, what goodies will I share with you today.  Hmmm, here is a little taste of some new things coming our way.  

These are just a taste of the delicious goodies Lynette has been working on that will arrive shortly.

Here is a taste of a new book from Natalie Bird.  How cute is this quilt?

That's all for now, I hope you have enjoyed a sneak peak into my weekend...

Off to the Trade Fair....

Just a quickie to let you all know I am off to Sydney for the long weekend.  I will be back on deck on Tuesday.

Have a safe and wonderful weekend.  I will be thinking of you all as I am discovering new fabrics and designs.

Kim

Time for an update...

Hi.  There has been lots going on around here at Honeysuckle Cottage.  Lots of new stock, lots of cutting and packing and sending.  Yay!

We are now a team of some really fantastic ladies.  We have Anna in the shop, Maria in the cutting and packing room, Dymphia (the newest member to our family, and most desperately needed) in the office.  All angels delivered to me with skills, passion and good humour.

What this means is we are now in a great position to continue improving in all areas.  It really is a relief to have such a great team working together to help Honeysuckle Cottage bring parcels of joy to all who have supported it for so long.

Anyway, it is time to tuck my little Bear into bed. 

I hope your night is full of all you love...