Amitie Girl

Sue Spargo, 2012

2012-03-12T17:11:00.001-07:00

Sue Spargo will be back with us before you know it, and I cannot wait! Her classes are always such a lovely day and this year I will be lucky enough to be doing one myself... but that's besides the point.

Sue will be teaching her wonderful ways of embellishment, giving students a choice of the following projects.

These birds are adorable!

Each embellished differently, having their own individual character.

Just like these flowers.

The circles are simple but effective, and have a certain something!

These projects are small - perfect for wall hangings or to be framed. They could even be turned into a center panel of a quilt.

Sue will be concentrating on embellishment during her class - probably best to have some or all of your applique shapes down onto your background before the class.
We will be looking into getting kits from Sue - let us know when you book what project appeals to you and whether or not you'd like to purchase a kit (please note: kits are not included in class price).

Dates and prices:
Sue's 2 day workshop will be Sunday 26th and Monday 27 of August. $290 per person.
Sue's 1 day workshop will be Tuesday 28th of August. $150 per person.

Both the 1 day and 2 day workshops will be working on embellishment. Students are able to come to both if class spaces permit.
Please note, these classes are booking up quickly and a $50 deposit per student must be left to secure your places.

I can't wait!

xoxo

amitie girl

A night with Sarah Fielke

2012-03-04T20:36:00.000-08:00

Missed out on Sarah's class? Want to see some of her beautiful quilts?

Join us for a trunk show with Sarah Fielke at 7pm on Wednesday the 11th of April.
Sarah will be bringing many of her creations, and she's also happy to sign books and encourages people to bring along any of her patterns they've made themselves!

Image taken from Sarah's blog, HERE

There will be a $25 fee per person for this evening, which includes a glass of bubbly to enjoy while ooo-ing and ahhh-ing!

Please call the shop or email us at amitie@amitie.com.au to book your place.

xoxo

amitie girl

To the BOMers

2012-03-02T15:57:00.000-08:00

Just a quick message to let you know The Circle Game, The Aunts Quilt and Gypsy Wife Block of the Months have been sent out. Sorry we were a few days late but they are now on their way!

To anybody who signed up for Gypsy Wife and has any questions please e-mail me at amitie@amitie.com.au.

Happy stitching.

xoxo

amitie girl

Today at work through Instagram

2012-02-28T19:37:00.000-08:00

And after a long Skype date with Mum I can say I am all....

xoxo

amitie girl

New beginnings

2012-02-22T20:45:00.000-08:00

Our new block of the month, The Gypsy Wife, starts at the end of this month.

I love this quilt. I'm so tempted to make one of these quilts for me, and doing the patterns for it doesn't help! The patterns are written for machine piecing, but we're also including the template shapes for you hand piecing types.

Something else that is new and exciting is the Dear Stella fabrics that have arrived in our store. These fabrics are so fresh and funky. We saw them at market in Houston and couldn't resist. They are so fresh and really suit many projects.

You should have seen the dresses they were wearing on stand made in Chevron (above). Love!

I am working hard to get these all online and I know at $18.50 per meter they'll be hard to resist, but I appreciate your patience!

As for the new beginnings in my personal life?
I moved yesterday. I've spent the last week or 2 packing my whole life into boxes and bags. The amount of unfinished craft projects that got carted to the new place was a little bit over whelming.

I now live close enough to work to walk everyday and I stumbled upon this picture on my way today... just love the colour combination!

xoxo

amitie girl

Vintage

2012-02-08T18:06:00.000-08:00

Picked up this lovely when I was in America. Always loved the Grandmother's Flower Garden design, and this one really combines my love of vintage fabric and solids!

It's just the quilt top, so when the time is right I will back, baste and quilt.

xoxo

amitie girl

Lovely Liberty

2012-01-26T17:27:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking of doing a Liberty of London quilt since I started quilting.
Judy from HERE visits the shop often purchasing Liberty from us. I couldn't help but ask what it was for, and once she told me I couldn't help but ask if she would bring them in to show me!

I was not disappointed!

Judy has a few lovely Liberty projects going at once. These paper pieced hexagons are quite big and really beautiful!

And then there was this lovely block, in the very early stages.

I am so inspired by all of these and can't wait to start an all Liberty of London quilt.

Just a reminder that we've got all our new Liberty prints online HERE.

xoxo
amitie girl

Lu Lu Loves Lou Lou

2012-01-23T20:07:00.000-08:00

Seeing these when I was in America I knew I had to have them. They are so beautiful to look at and soft to touch. Anna Maria's Lou Lou Thi range was a stand out favorite of mine and these velveteens are no exception!

The colours are so vibrant.

I can picture a quilt of just big squares of velveteens (thinking this MUST happen).

Or even a winter skirt.

We've worked really hard to get these in at a competitive price . They are a wide bolt at 137 cm and are on Amitie's shelves for $29.50.

These are also available online HERE.
(please note - the scale of print is quite large on all of these. Might not work in tiny piecing, but in big bits they are quite breath taking).

xoxo

amitie girl

Guess what's online

2012-01-11T20:48:00.000-08:00

Latest Liberty of London.

Check them out HERE.
A few more to come tomorrow!

xoxo

amitie girl

Favourite

2012-01-09T19:14:00.000-08:00

Betsy J
Liberty of London

I have always and will always love this print, in every colour!

xoxo

amitie girl

Hold up, wait a minute...

2012-01-04T17:56:00.000-08:00

All crafty projects have been put on hold. No piecing, no quilting, no knitting... Nothing, until further notice.

Makes one sad, sad Lucy.

But I can put stamps on Block of the Month mail outs. Don't worry BOMers, they are on their way.

xoxo

amitie girl

Photos from Christmas

2011-12-29T20:54:00.000-08:00

And this one isn't from Christmas day but....

Fabrics for a new quilt. This one will be fore me BUT not to be cut into until a few projects are finished!

Happy New Year!

xoxo

amitie girl

Growing up

2011-12-20T20:41:00.000-08:00

As another year comes to the end I start to think about the year gone past and also the year ahead.

First to the year gone past.
It's been one hell of a ride. I participated in my first Doll Quilt Swap and discovered my love of photography. I managed to finish (big deal for me) quite a number of projects, including my first ever gifted quilt. We moved the shop to a brand new location that we LOVE and I also got to go on my first ever work related trip.
It's hasn't always been ups unfortunately. Mum broke her shoulder which was probably more emotionally damaging for me than it ever was for her, and I also lost my Grandfather not that long ago.

2011 has been incredibly fun and hard at the same time but I guess that's always the way.
One thing I am realising is the older I get, the quicker time flies.

Now to the year ahead.
With a new year comes new beginnings. Resolutions and promises to yourself and already there's so much on the horizon. It's time to grow up just that little bit more and spread my wings. Yes, early next year I will be leaving the comfort and safety of Mum and Dad's place and living with some friends. It's a pretty exciting time because with a new house comes new DECORATING! I am already in planning mode. We need a quilt or 2 for the living room, and a new one for my room. Maybe some curtains, and colourful cushions too... and I can't forget some lovely fabric covered canvas' for the wall. This is quite a long list of things which is daunting for somebody who never finishes things but maybe that should be my resolution. Finish ALL craft projects before starting the new ones. Easier said than done as I have already picked some delicious fabrics to turn into a cushion for my new bed.

To all who are reading, I wish you a very happy and safe Christmas followed by a bright new year. I hope Santa is kind, but more so I hope you're surrounded by love and happiness.

I will see you in the new year and can't help but wonder... what is your resolution?

xoxo

amitie girl

Photos and pictures

2011-12-13T20:55:00.000-08:00

I'm still snapping things on my phone for Instagram.
Here's a few from the past month or so.

xoxo

amitie girl

Bundles and Bags

2011-12-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

New Liberty of London fabric bundle available online. A little bit of rainbow heaven.

Available HERE

Also, we have some fantastic new cherry canvas fabrics which we think will make incredible beach/quilt totes.

Kits coming soon to Amitie Online Store.

Have a fantastic weekend and don't forget about our sale starting on Monday.

In store only!

xoxo

amitie girl

Yes, we're having a sale.

2011-11-29T17:05:00.001-08:00

In store only.

xoxo

amitie girl

hand made birthday

2011-11-23T19:58:00.000-08:00

It's a friend's birthday this weekend and I knew she'd appreciate something hand made. It's been a while since I put my plaiting skills to good use so I thought I might made her a cosmetic pouch for her handbag.

And nothing says "Happy Birthday" and "I love you" more than a card that looks like this.

xoxo

amitie girl

A new friend, Colette

2011-11-17T15:09:00.000-08:00

Now I've tried my hand at dress making before and it never really stuck. I don't gravitate towards sewing on a machine, I don't find it as peaceful as hand but we've recently come across some new patterns (well new for us) that are pulling me straight back to my machine.

Meet Colette.

These patterns are beautiful. So retro, with fits that look so flattering.

With seperates to dresses, there's so to be something here for everybody.

And I have to say, I am a very big fan of the packaging too!

I cannot wait to sew myself into a new wardrobe.

Come in store and take a look.
Images taken from HERE

Patterns now available online HERE

xoxo

amitie girl

Inspiration

2011-11-13T21:25:00.000-08:00

Tulip fields.

Incredible.

xoxo

amitie girl

2011-11-02T20:56:00.000-07:00

Today I went to the Downtown Houston Aquarium.

This is Zulu, an African Grey Parrot.
He was hiding up high, but after clicking my tongue a few times he started to make his way down the wires to investigate.

After closer inspection, he gave me a wolf whistle so I think we're friends.

There were white tigers are the aquarium.

This is Nero - he was lovely. Sat very still for me to take photos. This is one of many... he stole my heart a little!

Aquariums are not photo friendly environments. Thick glass and dark spaces.

I walked back to the hotel in the sunshine.

There seems to be a lot of public art around the streets of Downtown.

Reminds me of Melbourne, in ways.

The only photo of me on this trip... hiding behind my camera.

More to come another day, I need to hit the sack for Festival tomorrow.

xoxo

amitie girl

New love... Felt.

2011-10-31T20:01:00.000-07:00

There's so much at Quilt Market here that catches your eye. So many ideas and inspiration for future projects. I've always been interested in felt, but I've walked out of market today loving felt and there's one reason why.

These lovely little felt creatures are from a new book, that we'll be bringing back with us (limited copies). I can't wait to try making these... No idea who for, but they're too sweet to say no to. Don't you agree?

xoxo

amitie girl

Houston... so far

2011-10-28T18:22:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Houston Texas. We landed safely a few days ago after a long, quite tricky journey with no sleep, 2 hours in customs lines and a missed connecting flight but we're here in one piece and in good health so can't complain.

My first view of America this trip might not have been the prettiest but it was exciting.

Houston has grabbed my attention in an interesting way. We're staying in the business district and when they say business, they don't mess around. There are few cafes, and pretty much no retail stores. Very different to my home town, Melbourne.

We're surrounded by high rise buildings, and car parks. There's not much to really take in yet but I've had little time to explore with my camera.

Today was Schoolhouse. You run around like a mad person all day listening to different speakers. There were some familiar faces, and lots of new ones with exciting products and ideas.

Tomorrow is day 1 of market where we get a chance to shop for new stock, I'll try and post again soon to keep you in the know!

xoxo

amitie girl

Don't I know it...

2011-10-20T16:40:00.000-07:00

Have a lovely weekend

xoxo

amitie girl

Cheating

2011-10-18T22:33:00.000-07:00

Hand piecing is my love. I adore getting home, putting my feet up and having a little stitch.

But today there's only one thing on my mind....
knitting.

Sorry stitching, but it's time to share the love.

Fabric love

2011-10-16T20:05:00.000-07:00

Just a few of my new favourites.

xoxo

amitie girl

Instagram love continues

2011-10-13T20:45:00.000-07:00

I love photos.

All taken in Gardenvale near work.

Have a lovely weekend.

xoxo

amitie girl

Want to go to a local quilt show?

2011-10-09T17:15:00.000-07:00

The Eastern Palliative Care Quilt Show.

It's happening 21-22 of Oct in Nunawading and will be displaying 70 (maybe more) quilts from metro Melbourne, regional Victoria and NSW. Not only will there be beautiful quilts to view but also a sausage sizzle, a raffle and some shopping!

So if you've got the time, head on down and check it out.
For more information click HERE and HERE

xoxo

amitie girl

Happiness

2011-10-06T22:07:00.000-07:00

So it's like 2 of my favorite things ever got together and made a baby.

Liberty of London Hello Kitty prints.
This is the best Friday ever!
Have a good weekend

xoxo

amitie girl

Cute, cute, cute... and then some!

2011-10-05T19:05:00.000-07:00

I am in love... yes, IN LOVE! With a new range we have here at work. It's so adorable, and with one of my best friends about to have a baby (and I mean literally about to have a baby... she's in labor) my mind is a whirl of all the cute projects I could make for the little bundle of joy from this range.

There's fabric for girls.

And, fabric for boys.

I am really into the rocket prints. I wonder if you could do a pieced rocket?

These fabrics have come in at $20, but now with our new $18.50 per meter price, they are as affordable as they are cute. Win/win right?!

xoxo

amitie girl

The move

2011-09-22T23:34:00.000-07:00

This week has meant long hours, high stress and a few tears for me. I knew the task of moving was huge, but nothing could really prepare me for what was to come. Starting work at 6 am and not getting home until well after 11pm is not my idea of a good time but I have to say it was all worth it. The shop looks incredible (If I can say so myself).

Considering it went from this.

To this...

Amazing.

And the new area?

It's pretty lovely!

xoxo

amitie girl

Delicious combos

2011-09-13T21:38:00.000-07:00

xoxo

amitie girl

Perspective

2011-09-12T22:47:00.000-07:00

It all depends on where you stand.

Just a simple button repair people... nothing to see here!

xoxo

amitie girl

It's time to move...

2011-08-31T23:24:00.000-07:00

If you haven't already seen it on the Amitie blog...
WE'RE MOVING.

Yes we're packing up the Centre Road shop and we're off to to a whole new shop with a whole new look. I can't tell you much about the new shop as we want an element of surprise for your first visit to it but they do say a picture tells 1000 words, right? So here's a little photo clue to get those minds boggling.

What does it mean? You'll have to pay us a visit to the new shop and see! But we have to get to the new shop first...
The lovely Boss Lady has decided to continue the $16.50 per meter madness until we move (in store only, excludes Liberty of London, Linen and Organic Cottons). How we see it is the more stuff we can sell before we move the less heavy lifting... following?
So we've also put some stock out at 50% OFF: selected dress making fabrics, minkee, selected patterns, selected threads and mini irons.

I also assume as we start packing up some other things might be added to the list of super special discounts so keep your eyes peeled on the blogs for more amazing bargains!

Where are we off to?!
103A GARDENVALE ROAD, GARDENVALE.

When will we be there?!
Our last day at 281 Centre Road Bentleigh will be the 17th of September.
We will be closed 18th-20th of September.
The 21st will be the grand re-opening of Amitie in our beautiful new building so pop in and pay us a visit (I hear there will be champagne).

And you thought I complained about packing for the show... I will try and keep the whinging to a minimum over the next 21 days!

xoxo
amitie girl

Stashing

2011-08-22T22:19:00.000-07:00

Love getting new fabrics. Makes my mind start ticking with what projects I can start.
I've promised myself no new projects until I finish a few (don't hold your breath. I move at snail pace) but that doesn't mean I can't plan for the future... right?

Loving the beautiful blue French road map... with a little brown and mustard yellow, yum yum yum!

A girlfriend of mine is having a baby so these cute fabrics caught my eye.

I already have a cot quilt for her but maybe these stretched over some canvas' as a gift at the baby shower!

What have you got stashed away?

xoxo

amitie girl

Around the shop...

2011-08-18T21:29:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday

xoxo

amitie girl

Life

2011-08-17T23:09:00.000-07:00

Maybe it is this simple...

xoxo

amitie girl

Friends that paper piece together...

2011-08-11T23:36:00.000-07:00

I was pretty happy when my best friend Kath told me she wanted to start a quilt.
"I think I want to try it with papers, like you do?" - my eyes must have lit up when she said this!

Kath was in the store on Tuesday picking fabrics and went home to get started.
She popped in again today to show us what she'd done and to say I am impressed would be an understatement!

This was the pattern she picked - huge transformation when it's done in Kath's bright and funky colour palette!.

Can't wait to see it finished - she's aiming for it to be queen sized!

xoxo

amitie girl

Fabric for $16.50 - ALL AUGUST

2011-07-31T17:47:00.000-07:00

We've slashed our prices to reward our customers.

ALL* fabrics $16.50
ALL AUGUST!

Yes, you read right. $16.50!

Come in quick and grab yourself a bargain.

*Excludes Liberty of London, Linen and Organic cottons. In store only.

xoxo

amitie girl

Heading to the show?

2011-07-29T19:36:00.000-07:00

Yes, we'll be at the Melbourne Craft and Quilt Show this weekend and we're doing things a little differently this time!
30CM PRE-CUTS
$5.00 EACH

KAFFE FASSETT FABRIC
$17 per metre
usually $24.50

ANNA MARIA HORNER:
INNOCENT CRUSH RANGE
$10 per metre
usually $17.50
DESIGNER LAMINATED FABRICS
$26.50 per metre
usually $44

ECHINO FABRIC
$17.00 per metreusually $28.50

RED MUMMA PATTERNS
$10.00

We'll also have a beautiful range of kits and NEW fabrics from Japan.
We'll also begin sign ups for Gina's new Block of the Month and a teaser of Jenny's new Block of the Month.

Come visit us at stand H36!

xoxo
amitie girl

Can't blog... packing.

2011-07-21T16:42:00.000-07:00

The show is creeping up on us... it's always such a huge task packing for these things but hey, somebody has to do it!

Can't tell you what we're packing just yet but here is a sneak peek.

See you next week at the Melbourne Craft and Quilt show.

xoxo

amitie girl

NEW ON AMITIE ONLINE

2011-07-12T20:10:00.000-07:00

New Liberty of London fabrics.

Available at www.amitie.com.au under NEW PRODUCTS

xoxo

amitie girl

Melbourne Quilt and Craft

2011-07-11T20:52:00.000-07:00

Stock preperation is in full swing for the Melbourne Quilt and Craft show.

We'll have Liberty of London there including fat 1/16 rolls which is a great way to build your liberty collection at only $3.00 per roll.

xoxo

amitie girl

Cutting, classes and a few other things.

2011-07-07T21:52:00.000-07:00

Started cutting out my latest project - I am not the greatest with rotary cutters so I am trying very hard, and taking my time. All this cutting seems like a never ending project right now, but I will be happy (and pretty chuffed with myself) when it's done and I can start sewing it together.

I have a number of projects on the go at the moment so I have booked in to do a class at the shop on Monday night with the boss lady (a.k.a. Mum) to get some stuff finished.
On the list.
Binding for THIS quilt.
Long sashing and borders for THIS quilt.

Might book into a class more often and knock some projects out of the way. It's so great sewing in the shop, with the table space for sewing and cutting. I struggle with cutting at home because of my height - I get a sore back and shoulders if I am working on a table too low so the cutting tables here really help.
If you're interested in coming to classes - we have a huge range with some of the greatest teachers you'll find it Melbourne. Take a look at our class list on our website: www.amitie.com.au

For those that might have read on the Amitie blog - we have Jodie Carleton coming to teach.
She will be teaching her Reuben the Donkey pattern which I am sure will come with many tips and tricks on how to construct perfect and adorable soft toys! I couldn't resist this class so I have booked in to do it myself with one of my girlfriends.
There are limited places available so check out the details on the website and come along!

For those that don't know we'll be at the Melbourne Quilt and Craft fair, at the end of the month.
We have a lot planned for this one so make sure you pop past and pay us a visit!

Also - I have loaded our new, fantastically priced fabrics onto the website.
Check them out under the NEW PRODUCT section.

Have a lovely weekend!

xoxo

amitie girl

Our commitment

2011-07-04T18:24:00.000-07:00

There has been a lot of heat lately about shopping OS vs. Local. I had my say many months ago (if you'd like to read, you can find it HERE). I was obviously early with my post because back then it was not such a hot topic and now it's starting to come to a head.
I can't go over all the points again... there's really no use but what I can say is we get it! We see the huge difference in prices and we understand the draw so it's our commitment to our customer to get product on our shelf at a better price and we hope that by doing this it becomes our customers commitment to keep Amitie Textiles alive.

We have some of the Tula Pink range, RRP $24.50, we have it for $16 per meter.

Also some of the new FreeSpirit plain voile at $19.00 per meter!

I have blogged before about our prices VS. craft superstore prices (have a read HERE). I am always so shocked at the difference!

Clover Magnetic Pin Caddy: Usually retails anyway between $26 - $32 ($32 at leading craft superstores), our price, only $20!

And the fantastic 'Frosted Donut', great for all hand sewing projects that requirements lots of coloured threads RRP $69.95, our price $53!

These are just some of the products we have for less - why not pay us a visit and see what else you find!
281 Centre Road, Bentleigh 3204

xoxo

amitie girl

Playing with 'vintage'

2011-07-03T23:50:00.000-07:00

Another quilt is being planned - I honestly can't help myself. I guess when you're surrounded by fabric and creativity all day, 5 days a week it is easy to get carried away!

I wanted to make a quilt for my 'Ichi Ban' - a best friend to me.

She has recently flown the nest and I thought a quilt would be a lovely house warming gift. She has a very unique style so instead of guessing I asked her to come in and pick one fabric I could start with.

She found two she loved...

Challenging at first but once Gina, Mum and I got into the swing of it we finally had ALL the fabrics I needed...

Can't wait to get this one started (but have to finish one or two first). Such a fun mix of prints and the colours are lovely and soft. I love all the vintage style floral prints!

I am going to turn this bundle into a version of 'Casual Comfort', one of our favourite patterns here at Amitie using a nice soft brown linen as the center square.
There are 3 kits available. If you're interested please call the shop on (03) 9557 8551 or e-mail: amitie@amitie.com.au

xoxo
amitie girl

Safe flight to my Spoonie

2011-06-29T18:40:00.000-07:00

One of my sisters is off on a whirl wind trip of Europe.

Hope it's the trip of a life time, Chicken Little!

xoxo
amitie girl

A little more from INSTAGRAM

2011-06-23T20:12:00.000-07:00

Instagram madness continues for me. I've always loved photography - both looking at images and taking them myself and this has just sparked my interest even more!

I spend a lot of time on foot or on a train because I don't drive, so I find myself always looking for things to snap.

And I've realised I am pretty obsessed with the sky.

I really recommend this APP for any body with an iPhone.

It's fun to share what we see.

xoxo

amitie girl

Machine Quilting with Deb Louie

2011-06-22T22:42:00.000-07:00

The past few days have been a bit of a blur with the whir of machines and handy hints.

"Slow hands"
"Frame it up"
"Count the stitches"

We've had Deb Louie with us teaching machine quilting and machine applique. This woman is a fountain of knowledge - it's quite amazing. Anything you want to know about machine quilting, she knows it! And even more amazing, she knows almost everything about ANY machine...I struggle with just the features on our Pfaff machines.

They've been fun filled days with lots of chatter and laughter. I was so impressed by how everybody took to the techniques - they were all such good students!

But of course not everything goes to plan.
Our dishwasher broke... which meant washing dishes for 12 students in the sink (URGH) and as anybody who has been to the shop will know: our kitchen here is TINY! Some very interesting balancing acts going on with cups on bowls, and bowls on plates!

Deb will hopefully be back again next year to teach this workshop for any who missed out!

xoxo

amitie girl

Breaking the silence

2011-06-21T17:59:00.000-07:00

Where have I been?
I'm not exactly sure, to be honest... sorry!

The new Storybook organic cotton fabrics are in and they are absolutely beautiful. The colours are just divine - with both a boy story and a girls story they are perfect for new baby projects!

I am currently quilting this paneled one for a quick cot size quilt!

We've also got new trims and ribbons in... and they are to die for.

From a range of designers.

Including Kaffe Fassett.

And Sue Spargo.

Pop in store today to see what else is new!

xoxo

amitie girl

As promised...

2011-06-05T22:55:00.001-07:00

ELEPHANT FABRIC AVAILABLE IN STORE
AND ONLINE HERE

xoxo

amitie girl

Back in stock

2011-06-02T22:28:00.000-07:00

This old gem is back in stock and will be online and in store on Monday 03/06/2011 in multiple colour ways in both the large and small!

xoxo

amitie girl

Instagram and the winner of the Liberty

2011-05-31T17:02:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the lovely Justine I have discovered Instagram. A photo sharing app for your phone.

I love taking photos and am always snapping things on my phone so this app has really caught my attention in a big one.
If you'd like to keep an eye on my Instagram pictures my user name is : xoxoamitie_girl

AND...
the winner of the Liberty of London fabric and badges from the Amitie Textiles Friendly Facebook competition is MEGAN NICOLSON! Congratulations Megan, please e-mail me your address and I will get your prize in the post ASAP!

xoxo

amitie girl

MORE ONLINE NOW!

2011-05-30T22:45:00.000-07:00

These plus many more available online HERE and in store.

xoxo

amitie girl

Received...

2011-05-29T22:28:00.000-07:00

On Saturday I was very lucky to have a visit from Pam who had me in the Down Under Doll Quilt Swap. She had hand delivered what she made me which was incredibly nice... and so was the doll quilt.

I love black and whites (I think I caught this from my mother) and this quilt really show cases how great black and whites are!

How great is that quilting!

This detail is removable and can be worn as a brooch.

I was also the lucky receiver of this pin as well, because Pam makes jewelery. How neat is that?!

Thank you so much Pam!

My first swap, and I really enjoyed it. I will be doing more, and for anybody considering you should really do it!

xoxo

amitie girl

Loading

2011-05-26T23:12:00.000-07:00

Been very busy today here at work. I've been loading the most delicious fabrics on to the computer for our online store.

Ones with flowers.

And some with stripes.

Funky geometric prints.

Panel prints (love the Ric Rac divide).

Let's not forget the numbers and letters (you know we love numbers and letters here at Amitie).

There's way more to come so keep your eye on the online store early next week to see what else there is (one print in particular I think you'll all be pretty excited about).

Be Careful not to drool on the keyboard!

www.amitie.com.au - NEW PRODUCTS
Did you know we offer free postage Australia wide.

Have a happy weekend!

xoxo

amitie girl

Finsihed

2011-05-25T21:45:00.000-07:00

My Down Under Doll Quilt Swap project is finished and in the post.

It's hand pieced using the paper piecing method and hand quilted in Perle 8.

I had a lot of fun doing this project!

I ran out of fabric in one of the stars... did you notice?

I hope you like it partner.

Made with love!

xoxo

amitie girl

GIVE AWAY

2011-05-24T21:12:00.000-07:00

For those that don't know we're running a give away.

Get your friends to like us on Facebook and WIN a Liberty of London Fabric Bundle (1m in total) and some Liberty badges made by me!

Just e-mail us at amitie@amitie.com.au who you got to 'like' us by MAY 31st and that prize is all yours!
Simple, right? But you must remember to e-mail us!

xoxo

amitie girl

A little something I am working on...

2011-05-19T22:32:00.000-07:00

I've been busy putting something together.

A gift... simple, yet elegant.

Something to match her beauty.

Let's just hope she likes it!
Stay tuned to see how it turns out.

Have a lovely weekend.

xoxo

amitie girl

Beautiful fabrics, quilts and badges

2011-05-16T17:16:00.000-07:00

We see a lot of beautiful things here at Amitie. Of course we see beautiful bolts of fabric lining the shelves, but sometimes it's not until you see what a customer does with it that you stop and think "I need some of that..."!

This was put together for a customer in NSW... so lovely and fresh the colours are swoon worthy. While packaging it up I had a lot of other people ask "What's that for?", and "Is that a kit?", it's clearly a popular colour palette!
Yum!

This lovely creation is by Simone. Simone is a part of Andi's Monday Scraptacular class.

The colours in this quilt have a great vintage feel to them - it's got a real life with your eye constantly moving across it, noticing new things.

Andi's class still has places available, and looks like a lot of fun!
For more information click HERE.

I have been working hard on Liberty of London badges.

They are now available in store.

And a small selection are online... and will be growing as the days go by!

Keep an eye out HERE.

xoxo

amitie girl

Missing the Boss Lady

2011-05-15T16:47:00.000-07:00

She's overseas at the moment and I miss her a lot.

She's been there for every milestone in my life, but she'll miss one while she's away...
I'll be sewing on my first binding!

I guess I always have and will always be a Mummy's Girl.

And just a reminder, the Friendly Facebook competition is still running.

Get your friends to ‘like’ us on Facebook and win a LIBERTY OF LONDON FABRIC BUNDLE (1m of liberty in total from the new seasonal range)!

Just e-mail us at amitie@amitie.com.au (subject line: Facebook friends) a list of which friends you got to ‘like’ us before the 30th of May and if you have the most you’ll WIN!
Send your friends the link: http://www.facebook.com/amitie.textiles

xoxo

amitie girl

WIN LIBERTY

2011-05-09T22:01:00.000-07:00

Do you love Amitie Textiles? Spread the word and we'll show you a little love in return!

We’re looking for more friends because we're told you can never have enough.... so get your friends to ‘like’ us on Facebook and win a LIBERTY OF LONDON FABRIC BUNDLE (1m of liberty in total from the new seasonal range)!

Just e-mail us at amitie@amitie.com.au (subject line: Facebook friends) a list of which friends you got to ‘like’ us before the 30th of May and if you have the most you’ll WIN!

Send your friends the link: http://www.facebook.com/amitie.textiles

Let the Friendly Facebook competition begin!

xoxo
amitie girl

SALE SALE SALE

2011-05-05T22:21:00.000-07:00

Just a reminded that we're having a small sale on this Monday the 9th of May....

15% OFF
(In store only. Excludes Pfaff products, class fee's and already discounted stock eg. the 50% off shelf)
9.30 - 5.00 pm
One day only!
All you have to do to claim your discount is wish me a Happy Birthday!

I thought about finding an image of balloons online but then I thought of the one above...stitched, yup the red ballons are filled with tiny stitches, by me directly onto primed canvas (ouchie fingers) for my year VCE Art Folio. She hangs in the shop's office. She's looking a little battered and dirty but I still love her.

xoxo

amitie girl

Liberty of London - the love affair continues...

2011-05-04T22:46:00.000-07:00

I just love Liberty of London. But who doesn't, right?!
So thought I'd put a few packs online.

Just starting with a small selection - check it out HERE.
What do you think? Want to see more packs on Amitie Online? Maybe quilt kits?

ALSO...
15% OFF SALE
(In store only. Excludes Pfaff products, class fee's and already discounted stock)
Monday the 9th of May.
It's a sale to celebrate my birthday (insert big, excited grin here).
All you have to do to claim your discount is wish me a Happy Birthday!

xoxo amitie girl

The South East Stitching Group

2011-05-02T21:21:00.000-07:00

I'm new to the craft game. I am surrounded by it every day at work so it was only a matter of time before I started to experiment myself... AND I LOVE IT! I spend so much of my spare time sewing, creating and dreaming up future projects. A few of my friends are interested in what I do but none of them do any themselves... so I guess I am looking for like minded souls which is why I am really looking forward to next Wednesday night.
The Mulgrave Makers Market (which you might remember from HERE) is organizing a stitching group, The South East Stiching Group. It is for any crafter, no matter how long you've been in the game, to come along, meet, greet, stitch, knit, show, tell and maybe even learn! There will be demo's every month on different crafts.
For the month of May the focus will be on;

Paper Piecing,

and Knitting.

So come and say hi!
The group will meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the months.
To register, simply email Rosina on info@mulgravemakersmarket.com.au by this Friday May 6. Please note for security, only those who have registered will be permitted to enter the building.

ALSO...
15% OFF SALE
(In store only. Excludes Pfaff products, class fee's and already discounted stock)
Monday the 9th of May.
It's a sale to celebrate my birthday (insert big, excited grin here).
All you have to do to claim your discount is wish me a Happy Birthday!
p.s. I am pretty sure there will be cake on offer too!

xoxo
amitie girl

If I had a dollar....

2011-05-01T18:43:00.000-07:00

We all know the saying "If I had a dollar for every..."
Well... let me tell you about mine!

If I had a dollar for every time I picked up a thread from the floor/shelves/person I would be one rich little cookie.
If only I could sell my never ending collection of loose threads. Any takers?!

ALSO...
15% OFF SALE
(In store only. Excludes Pfaff products, class fee's and already discounted stock)
Monday the 9th of May.
All you have to do is wish me a Happy Birthday!

xoxo

amitie girl

A busy few days and a change to the class list.

2011-04-29T18:37:00.000-07:00

The shop was very busy for the days we were open over Easter, we're still trying to get all our bolts in a row! But there is no rest for the wicked... The past few days have been spent working on The Circle Game Month 9 mail out. There's lots that goes into getting this organized every month - a couple of days every month to cut, fold, collate, package and stamp.

Sitting and folding the fabrics can talk a lot of time... doesn't help that I am quite particular is how I fold but it's all for good reason! It helps during the next stage...

People have asked me "How do you do it?" and my response is "My iPod". My time upstairs spent laying out the piles is also time spent singing and hip shaking. This months play list was a lot of Mumford and Sons!

To all those waiting for their Circle Game package - On Monday they will be stamped, and then off to the mail box they'll go!

I love hearing from excited customers that they got their package and they love it, I've also been referred to as 'The Fabric Fairy' which put a huge smile on my face. The Circle Game BOM-ers are like a little community. Check out everybody's progress on Flickr: just search for 'The Circle Game BOM" in Flickr Groups. It amazing how the same block can look so different!

We have a new and exciting class here at Amitie.
THE MONDAY SCRAPTACULAR WITH ANDI HERMAN.
For more information please visit the class list page on our website or check it out on Jenny's blog HERE.

xoxo

amitie girl

Beautiful

2011-04-26T22:02:00.000-07:00

Lois visited us from Sydney today... and bought some treasures with her.

Amazing fussy cutting, so many beautiful patterns created.

A big part of me was jealous... Tonight will be spent sewing, me thinks.

xoxo

amitie girl

Liberty of London badges cont...

2011-04-20T18:53:00.000-07:00

Hope you all have a safe and happy Easter break.
Enjoy the choccie!

xoxo

amitie girl

Liberty Badges... YUM!

2011-04-19T23:11:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd do something a little different with the delicious Liberty of London prints we stock here at Amitie.

Badges seemed like a good idea.... so I've been busy cutting out circles!

Keep an eye out in store for these lovely little things!

xoxo

amitie girl

Pretty little paper piecing

2011-04-14T22:30:00.000-07:00

Gina and Mitali have been very busy paper piecing.

Proving that even the glue works with curves!

Gorgeous chubby Dresden's.

xoxo

amitie girl

Warning: This post contains lots of pictures!

2011-04-12T17:54:00.000-07:00

We have a new camera here at Amitie.

YAY!

I've always wanted a SLR to play with and now thanks to my lovely job I have one.

Meet our Nikon D90

Image taken on my Canon Ixus 105

Now I'm new to this taking photos thing but it's something I've always loved to do.

My Canon Ixus 105 is a pretty good little point and shoot digital camera and I don't mind it's performance.

and Mum's Casio Exilim isn't bad either considering it's 10 years old (being kind)!

But the new Nikon is just... well... a picture says a thousand words right?

A photo of linen on the Casio Exilim...

and the same linen taken on the new D90.

Perfection!

I know I probably could have taken a photo of something more exciting but this illustrates the point, right?

It's still early days with this camera but I can't wait to get to know it better, maybe take it out for a coffee... then out at night, maybe somewhere dancing.

Here's a few snaps I've taken around the shop.

My dream machine - The Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0

Liberty 16ths.

Liberty 16ths, Liberty badges, Liberty Packs and Liberty pre cuts... I am Liberty Obsessed.

I've also taken some pics of my Down Under Doll Quilt Swap project...

Fussy cut brights then paper pieced... safe to say I am having fun whether taking photos or sewing!

xoxo

amitie girl

Yawning

2011-04-10T17:52:00.000-07:00

I am so tried today... life's been pretty busy.

So many nights last week were spent being wined and dined, so really shouldn't complain about being tired! Left my camera charging at the shop so very few photos were taken... but I managed to capture a few on my phone.

Flowers from my lovely friend Dana on Thursday night.

Friday was busy here at the shop... the newsletter had to go out (forgive the blank emails guys, a PDF was attached to all but my computer still seems to still be sick from the dirty virus day. The newsletter can be viewed HERE.)
Friday was also spent packing a few tasty treats for the ladies at Bay Quilters Guild.

Scrap bags, pre-cut 30cm and bias binding rolls.

The badge machine came out of hiding to make some Liberty of London badges.

And also some Liberty of London half meter packs had to be put together. These are a great way to build your Liberty stash and are available in store for $25 per pack.

I wasn't able to join Mum on Saturday as I was off to discuss my future (YAY...more about this at a later date) but Sunday we were off together to pay the Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild a visit. We took some yummy things for for these ladies too and I was asked to give a quick demonstration on how I paper piece with glue. I was pretty nervous, I guess because I'm no expect but I did my best and the ladies seemed to enjoy it.

I didn't get a chance to take many photos but snapped a few before we left!

Loved the blocks on the ground. Part of a Online Quilting Bee - what a great idea! Might have to do an Amitie one at some stage!

It'll be early off to bed for my tonight - but not until I do a little bit of sewing. A little picture of what I'm currently working on...

xoxo

amitie girl

Extra, extra... read all about it!

2011-04-07T19:35:00.000-07:00

To view our

APRIL NEWSLETTER

please click the image above

If you'd like to join our mailing list please e-mail amitie@amitie.com.au

For information on classes please visit our website www.amitie.com.au

xoxo

amitie textiles

Lots of new fabrics

2011-03-31T17:49:00.000-07:00

We've had delivery after delivery the past few weeks. So many new fabrics in store, it's a struggle to keep up with the unpacking while we have customers and classes to attend to as well!

Birch, 100% organic cotton range.

Moda.

New Alexander Henry.

We've also got lots of new quilting templates, Perle 8 threads, and DMC machine embroidery thread in lots of colours... which, as silly as it sounds, this cotton is amazing for hand piecing! These threads don't tangle and are so beautiful to sew with, I recommend them to anybody who is doing piecing (with papers or without) and also applique. They are $5.95 for 500m at Amitie which is great value!

I've been busy sewing at home... my paper piecing has taken a back seat while I quilt a gift, but I still find the time to get some done. Below is my octagon and squares quilt that I blogged about in this post.

I have one more row to add, it's just going to be a cot size... it's in the shop at the moment and has got lots of compliments, which is so nice to hear because I am falling out of love with it (you know, the more you stare at something, the less it interests you... I'm sure when it's finished I will love it again)!

Hope you all have a great weekend!

xoxo

amitie girl

Happy busy friday!

2011-03-24T22:23:00.000-07:00

I've been a very busy bee these past few days.
Cutting, ripping, folding, sorting, collating... yes, it's the next piece of the BOM puzzle for all participating in The Circle Game! I am so grateful that the planning process was a little better this time around. Although Green Tea and Sweet Beans was an amazingly beautiful BOM, there was SOOOO much more cutting. Sending out pieces 2" by 4"sent me a little bit batty.

Doing BOM once a month is a pretty scary reminder of how quickly this year is going already... Cannot believe it is nearly April! Been busy quilting this very special quilt from this post. It's almost birthday time for that lucky lady so better have her present waiting!

Also keeping me off the streets is the Down Under Quilt Swap. This is the first swap I have ever done, and also my first doll quilt. I am having the best time, creating something I hope my partner will love!
The brief: bright and cheerful, very much her style... so here's a sneak peak of fabric selection!

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

xoxo

amitie girl

Hope

2011-03-20T21:55:00.000-07:00

While sorting through the mail...

One address caught my eye...

Hope this parcel puts a smile on a face during such a terrible time.

My thoughts are with Japan.

xoxo

amitie girl

Too cute

2011-03-09T16:59:00.000-08:00

We have lots of new fabric in the store at the moment but one has really caught my eye...

I love this new Kokka print.

The monkey actually made me squeal when I unpacked it from the box!

It is available in store and online here

Can't imagine it sticking around for too long!

xoxo

amitie girl

TO QUILT SWAP OR NOT TO QUILT SWAP?

2011-03-08T21:57:00.001-08:00

The Down Under Quilt Swap is happening again....

do I?
Don't I?

I've always wanted to... so maybe I should!

I guess I'll sleep on it and know by tomorrow morning!

xoxo

amitie girl

Stock explosion

2011-03-08T17:01:00.000-08:00

Just because the boss is away doesn't mean things around the store stop... we're still here chugging along.

But things are looking a little chaotic because we've got SO MUCH STOCK!

Liberty that doesn't fit on a shelf (not complaining)!

Same goes for the reds and pinks (still, not complaining)!

Extra shelves to make room for our huge selection of Kaffe Fassett, Brandon Mably and Phillip Jacobs collection (again... not complaining)!

Pre-cut Kaffe prints, kits and Reece Scannell shot cottons.

And something I'm very excited about... Papers of all shapes and sizes just arrived in the mail (definitely not complaining)! Can't wait to plan my next paper pieced project but until I do that better get them priced and on the shelf.

xoxo

amitie girl

More Liberty of London online now!

2011-03-06T17:27:00.000-08:00

Visit our online store here.

xoxo

amitie girl

A slight delay...

2011-03-01T21:59:00.000-08:00

No new Liberty's online today... I swear it isn't my fault!
DAMN COMPUTER VIRUS!
What a panic!!
I just kept asking: what about the internet orders? What about all the patterns? And templates? And Pictures?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Thank god for clever friends who work in IT (same one from THIS post) we are back on track and it looks like nothing has been lost!

More Liberty of London Seasonal prints online tomorrow!

xoxo

amitie girl

NEW ONLINE!!

2011-02-28T20:58:00.000-08:00

LIBERTY OF LONDON SEASONAL PRINTS

AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.AMITIE.COM.AU UNDER NEW PRODUCT!

Tuesday Trees in Bright

These are just the beginning - more to come over the next week!

xoxo

amitie girl

So much to say, so little time!

2011-02-23T20:23:00.000-08:00

Been a while since I've blogged... life's been pretty flat out. Balancing a visit from Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably with rearranging the shop and glandular has been a little touch and go but here I am on the other side still breathing!

Start with the most exciting... Kaffe and Brandon!!!

Talk about inspiration! These boys find beauty in colour and print everywhere they look. I feel like I've been walking around Melbourne with my eyes closes... so much I've been walking past and missing!

The lecture last Saturday was a huge success - 250 people, all sitting in awe. Some brilliant questions were asked, and a lot of laughs were had. Was lovely to see so many smiling faces leave the venue!

I've walked away thinking I'll design this quilt and that one, do some mosaic and try a little tapestry (some more unfinished projects ahead in my future me thinks)!

The excitement was too much, and all I managed to capture was a series of blurry photos!

The boys enjoyed a look around The Ian Potter Art Centre with the Boss Lady (a.k.a Mum) and myself. The Fabulous Jenny R (all the way from Sydney) taxi'd us around.

I particularly loved this one. Hot pink, black and white. YUM!

Being in the city I couldn't help myself and had to show Kaffe and Brandon a little bit of Melbourne street art, so we made the quick trip from Fed Square to Hosier Lane (it's across the road but Jen still drove us, thanks Jen!)

Kaffe and Brandon were quick to jump out of the car and take a look around.

Here's some of the amazing art that caught my eye.

Great stripes!

Unfortunately on the Sunday of the workshop I wasn't feeling the best so spent the day in bed. For the hot gossip check out here and here.

Now onto some more fabric related news...

LIBERTY OF LONDON, NEW SEASONAL PRINTS ARE IN STORE!

OH ME OH MY!

I will be loading them onto the website starting Monday... just have to tidy the shop, package block of the month and find time to sleep!

xoxo

amitie girl

Little helper

2011-02-15T21:31:00.000-08:00

We've been flat out at Amitie this week in preperation for Kaffe's Visit.

Luckily we had a little help!

xoxo

amitie girl

The great debate...

2011-02-06T20:36:00.000-08:00

I've umm and ahhed over whether or not I should write this post. It's something I have discussed with many, on many occasions and have always hoped that things would swing back around but I am not sure that's the case!

I know I am biased... but I thought my point of view might be an interesting one because this hits so close to home.

Overseas online shopping VS. Your local store.

Now writing this, I don't just mean in the fabric and patchwork industry but of course this is the one I can pull most examples from because it's the industry I work in and love.

I can understand the pull to O.S shopping - everybody can! It's cheap, and easy. The range of stock presented on the web is greater than you'd find in your local independant store... but I also see the draw backs.

Anybody who comes into Amitie can feel the warmth. I am so proud to work with the women I work with because the service they give is outstanding. We are known for free advice, a helping hand and a warm smile (majority of patchwork shops are) ... what if this was to disappear? What if there was no store to go into and touch and feel, to get the true colour value, to ask for advice and opinions?

Here at Amitie we do try really hard to keep the prices down... but it can be quite difficult remembering we have a small population that's quite far away so fabric needs to be brought in via a distributor. These distributors do put a mark up on, yes but remember they also employ people.
I was greatly offended when a debate started on a local blog. Patchwork shop owners were referred to as "greedy" and called "fat cats". It hurt me to know people think patchwork shop owners are laughing all the way to the bank. Unfortunately, this is a labor of love not money!

I am also afraid for the future of this country - we don't see any growth from the money sent overseas. I feel blessed to live in a country where I get paid a good wage, I get superannuation and I have a good health care system available to me. We've seen a lot of industry die because it's cheaper to get things done overseas. I would hate to see small business' go and the unemployment rate increase.
This is something that effects all sorts of small business' - my friends get a pretty fierce rant from me when I find out they go into a sunglasses store to try on the sunnies they like, and then go and purchase them online for cheaper. They've wasted that shops time and resources just to cut them out of the market.

I'd never tell anybody where they should spend their money - people's finances are their own. This is just a patchwork shop employee's/young woman's point of view on something that is constantly on her mind.

xoxo

amitie girl

Stand up, scan, sit down... repeat!

2011-02-02T21:45:00.000-08:00

Today I started loading our Kaffe Fassett, Brandon Mably and Phillip Jacobs fabric collection onto our website.

I've only loaded our red prints so I'm about 1/3 of the way there, so keep an eye on the website over the next couple of working days to see more!

xoxo

amitie girl

Just call me Nigella

2011-01-30T17:02:00.000-08:00

Taking it easy has never been so sweet...

I decided to use my down time on the weekend to explore the world of desserts.

And to my surprise I was quite successful.

I will add this one to the very short list of things I can cook!

Now on to something a little more crafty!

This is a planning photo. It is the beginning of my first quilt, a bit of a Gee's Bend that I thought would be a quick project, and it'd be whipped up in no time.

How wrong I was.

That photo was taken 2 years ago (maybe even longer)!

This quilt has been something I held close to my heart, then something I couldn't stand to look at but it has come full circle again (thank the lord). I love it's use of plains, and the big stitch quilting.

This photo was taken a week or so ago and although still not finished, it's pretty damn close and I am pretty damn proud!

xoxo

amitie girl

Eat, sleep, stitch... repeat!

2011-01-27T18:28:00.000-08:00

So - Life has been a little lop sided since NYs. Well, actually longer than that...

After days at work spent yawning, and the usual evening routine being nap, dinner then early to bed.

A few weekends where my sleeping pattern has been entertaining/worrying (one weekend managing to sleep for 24 hours straight, only to wake up and nap two hours later). I finally made it/was dragged to the doctor! I survived my blood test and discovered I have glandular fever.

Nothing to worry about - my bank account is singing after very little social activity and i have been using the much needed down time to further my love of craft and explore the world of paper piecing.

White fabric on a white table ; not great for photos!

This lovely little thing will be small cot sized quilt; a shop sample for when we start to sell papers. It's been a really enjoyable and incredibly addictive project. Tips of fingers are looking a little dodgy (Thanks Mum for the new thimble) and anytime spent on the couch without a needle in my hand feels like a complete waste of time!

xoxo

amitie girl!

Special

2011-01-26T17:32:00.000-08:00

A very special friend.

Deserves a very special gift.

Now, I just have to get it together in time for her very special birthday!

Quilt Pattern: Partarre.

Fabrics: Liberty, Cloth, and Printed Linen all available online or in store now!

xoxo

amitie girl

So these aren't really relevant but there's some news down the bottom that is!!...

2011-01-24T19:09:00.000-08:00

Hello all in blogland, sorry for the silence - had been a busy start to 2011!

Thought I would kick the year off with some great pictures that have caught my eye!

I can't knit and cats are not my animal of choice but how adorable are these guys!

For more of these little cuties click here.

Now for the relevant news

NEW KAFFE FABRICS IN STORE NOW!

xoxo

amitie girl

A New Year...

2010-12-30T19:28:00.000-08:00

Can't believe it is the 31st of December.

What's on my mind?

Fireworks!

I hope you all have a very happy and safe new year.

See you in 2011, thanks for reading!

xoxo

amitie girl

This Little Piggy

2010-12-19T15:33:00.000-08:00

5.45 am start. YAWN, but thank god it was the soft gentle sounds of my Mother's voice calling and not the awful screeching of the alarm.

We were out of the house by 6.15 am and off to our very first market stall!

The Mulgrave Markers Market.

What a great place!

We loved the 30 minute set up rather than the 4-7 hours we're use to at the big craft fairs!

And there were lots of familiar faces...

Jane from Thunder Road who works at Amitie but had her own stall selling beautiful hand made things and Andi from Patch Andi who had popped down to check everything out for herself.

I had a great day down and recommend it for any local Melbourne-ites who want to pick up some cute and hand made (or even something tasty from the Farmers Market that's there the same day)!

xoxo

amitie girl

Debating...

2010-12-15T19:59:00.000-08:00

Lucy says:
I think I would be bored at your job... my job is colours and creativity.
Lucy's computer programmer friend says:
My jobs all that and more!

Lucy says:
colour? creativity?

Lucy says:
... I win!

xoxo

amitie girl

Around the store

2010-12-12T19:31:00.000-08:00

2 visitors last Friday - Ron R from Sydney and little Daisy (who you might have seen over here). Lots of games and giggling coming from these two. Adorable!

Below is Jenny R's version of Judy's Saville Row.
It was being basted in the store so I had to take a few pics!

I've been busy getting ready for this weekend.
Amitie will have a stand at the Mulgrave Makers Market this Sunday morning.
We'll be selling fabric bundles, scrap bags, kits for kids, cushion kits and of course badges!

Come down and see us! I've heard great things about this market and can't wait to pick myself up some beautifully handmade things!

xoxo amitie girl

My life Monday...

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Feeling: Relaxed...

After a weekend away at the beach for a special friend's birthday.

(She likes to pull her "Stink eye" in photos!)

We were lucky enough to stay at her Mum's cottages up on the Great Ocean Road.

Look out the front door you see beach.

And look out the back door you see rolling hills.

Dotted with the cutest farm animals.

And also some craft.

It's really a unique spot that I can't wait to revisit soon.

For more information on the cottages click here.

xoxo

amitie girl

B O M revisited.

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xoxo

amitie girl

Finished!

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Remember this old post.

WELL

The dress is finished (it has been for a while but it's been at a show and displayed in the shop)

It's perfect for summer - light and comfortable and fits like a glove!
Pattern is the Round About Dress available at in store and online.

Enjoy the weekend!

xoxo

amitie girl

Organising...

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Yesterday was a day off for me. After working Saturday at the sale so I managed to score an RDO which was spent at home relaxing, doing house work and organising my wardrobe.

A task easier said than done!

The past few days in the shop have had a similar theme... organising! After such a busy 4 days during the sale the shop has looked like a bombs gone off but thankfully things are starting to look a little less chaotic.

Bolts off the floor!

Neat and tidy shelves!

Empty shelves!

Even the unruly black and whites are looking good!

What a good feeling!!

Just a reminder about the Christmas Charity afternoon Tea. It's this Sunday!!

xoxo

amitie girl

Sale - Day 3

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30 cm cuts are a big hit at $4.50 each!

Image by to Patch Andi - Thanks Andi!

xoxo

amitie girl

Amitie Girl

Sue Spargo, 2012

A night with Sarah Fielke

To the BOMers

Today at work through Instagram

New beginnings

Vintage

Lovely Liberty

Lu Lu Loves Lou Lou

Guess what's online

Favourite

Hold up, wait a minute...

Photos from Christmas

Growing up

Photos and pictures

Bundles and Bags

Yes, we're having a sale.

hand made birthday

A new friend, Colette

Inspiration

New love... Felt.

Houston... so far

Don't I know it...

Cheating

Fabric love

Instagram love continues

Want to go to a local quilt show?

Happiness

Cute, cute, cute... and then some!

The move

Delicious combos

Perspective

It's time to move...

Stashing

Around the shop...

Life

Friends that paper piece together...

Fabric for $16.50 - ALL AUGUST

Heading to the show?

Can't blog... packing.

NEW ON AMITIE ONLINE

Melbourne Quilt and Craft

Cutting, classes and a few other things.

Our commitment

Playing with 'vintage'

Online now...

Safe flight to my Spoonie

A little more from INSTAGRAM

Machine Quilting with Deb Louie

Breaking the silence

As promised...

Back in stock

Instagram and the winner of the Liberty

MORE ONLINE NOW!

Received...

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Finsihed

GIVE AWAY

A little something I am working on...

Beautiful fabrics, quilts and badges

Missing the Boss Lady

WIN LIBERTY

SALE SALE SALE

Liberty of London - the love affair continues...

The South East Stitching Group

If I had a dollar....

A busy few days and a change to the class list.

Beautiful

Liberty of London badges cont...

Liberty Badges... YUM!

Pretty little paper piecing

Warning: This post contains lots of pictures!

Yawning

Extra, extra... read all about it!

Lots of new fabrics

Happy busy friday!

Hope

Too cute

TO QUILT SWAP OR NOT TO QUILT SWAP?

Stock explosion