I've been playing around with the look of my blog. I change its look every year and this year I thought I'd go for a softer, more vintage look. I'm not sure if this is how it will be in the end as I must admit I love playing around with the colours, buttons etc. Hope you'll hang in there with me as this year's look evolves.
Last Friday I spent a fabulous day out and about in Melbourne's north east visiting quilt shops and eating delicious food. Here's where we went, just in case you are ever in Melbourne and want to take the same trip.
282 Wingrove St, Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia
GJ's Discount Fabrics
31 Steane St, Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia
The Quilt Shop
2/38 Bridge St, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia
Petty's Orchard
1 Homestead Rd, Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia
I had the most wonderful day with Christine, Ann, Gail, Allison, Carol and gorgeous little Angus. Thank you all for making the day so much fun.
I have two lovely panels to giveaway as a thank you for visiting my blog. One is for followers and one is for anyone. I am happy to post anywhere in the world. Just leave me a comment on this post some time in the next week. I'll announce the winners next Monday. Please mention if you are a follower and whether you would like the bear or the owl.
I bought these panels from The Quilt Shop in Eltham. If you love these panels as much as me you can buy them from the shop. They sell online and ship overseas too.
Wishing you a week filled with wonder
Love
So good to see you back! Love the new look. I hope that 2017 is better for you.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and love your blog! Either one. Surprise me if I win!!! lol
ReplyDeleteThe wonderful meeting. Visit in this store is the dream of every Polish seamstress.
ReplyDeleteI love your new look Melody! You look as though you had a fabulous time in Melbourne! Hope 2017 is a much better year for you! Christine x
ReplyDeleteI follow your blogposts by email meaning I don't miss a one. I don't always come over to leave a comment but have enjoyed your adventures and free projects so much. I love the bear more but like the owl a whole bunch too, so I would be happy for either I suppose! I am LeeAnna at not afraid of color and my email address is
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because my email will not show up in my profile no matter what I try!
Good to see you have a good day out with the girls. Don't include me in the giveaway...
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog look and hope you have a happy, healthy 2017. I love both the panels but the owl calls to me a little more.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a wonderful day out with friends Melody... And the food looks scrumptious too... The bear is my favorite. Thanks for your generosity and yes I read your blog all the time and have done for years now... Take care x x
ReplyDeleteQue bonito o blog! Amei! Gostaria que aqui no Brasil houvesse uma turma tão animada..... Gostei do urso, como gosto de tudo que fazes, parabéns! meu email:ekastecki @hotmail.com bjsssssss
ReplyDeleteEsqueci..... sou seguidora há um bom tempo!
ReplyDeleteI love the new look of your blog! here's to a happy 2017 for all of us. The panels are darling, I like the bear the most! And I follow your blog on GFC
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your day out .... all the best for 2017 ... if I have to (chuckles) the owl I do like
ReplyDeleteI'd love the bear :) :) he'd look smart on the side of a tote bag or zipper pouch :) I follow you with bloglovin and have done for quite a while:) you had a lovely shopping trip :) it looked fun, I'm jealous!! Haha :) I made it to spotlight this weekend though so I'm happy, I got a few fat flats and I'll interface them and set to work on using up some zips :) I am also hoping to cut out my stockings for the sew fresh sew-along this afternoon:) x
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you're feeling better, and you're out and about with your friends. I wouldn't mind visiting those shops!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day we had on Friday. I love your new look. Will have to get you to help me fix my one up! xxx (Don't count me in the giveaway)
ReplyDeleteIt was a fantastic day out. Good Luck everyone in the draw these gifts are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI just found you and added you to my Bloglovin list. Both panels are sweet but since I am in the US give them to someone closer to you. Look forward to reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteYou had a lovely day out, I am so impressed that you have more than one quilting shop within an easy distance. I have to do most of mine online. Thank you for a fun giveaway. I am a follower with Bloglovin' already. My favourite panel is the bear. x
ReplyDeleteOh Mel! You are looking fabulous girl!!! I love The Cutting Cloth and I have been to a couple of those other stores too. Good to see Gail too. Numerologically this year is a ONE year which means BEGINNINGS. So, I hope 2017 brings you brighter days and much better health. Angel Hugs.
ReplyDeletecontrats! I like your works! You are very smart!
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Eva
What can be better than visiting quilt shops and looking at fabric in person with friends that love to be there too. It looks like you had a great day. I love that owl and I follow you on my blogger dashboard reading list.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Glad to see you back, I've missed reading your blog. I love what you've done with your blog, it's lovely!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fabulous day out, my dear - I am sure that there was a lot of stash enhancement going on! Lol! Great giveaway but please don't count me in, this time.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a very happy 2017, Melody!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't visited The Quilt Shop Eltham yet but it at the top of my list for my next road trip. Pleased you are back and well. Love the new look.
ReplyDeleteI almost missed this! I think I was busy contemplating the state of the U.S. and our incoming president....scary! I would like the bear although I love both....my grandson and I share a love of bears so I would embroider it for him. They are meant to be embroidered or no?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day out! Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway. (shirparks@gmail.com)
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