Sue Daley Designs

Photo Shoot

Lynette and I had planned a photo shoot a little while back. So the big day has arrived and we headed up to Kin Kin to see Sandra Faye at her studio.

She has a very large studio as you can see by the photos. The 2 of us have now decided that we both need a studio just like it. 

Oh how I wish.

We had alot of fun I was laughing so much that the photo is very blurry.

That could be why I need someone else to do it.

Sorry Lynette for these very badly taken photos

If you go over to Lynette's Blog you will see she is way better than me at taking photos.  

Never mind we did enjoy ourselves

Till next time 

sue x x x

 

Patchwork Angel Party

After the long journey home I jumped back in the car that night to go to the Paper Angels Christmas party at The Patchwork Angel.

Penny had invited me to attend to see what the girls had been up to all year.

We had some great show and tell as usual.

By now you can imagine I am feeling a little exhausted.

See you soon

Sue x x x 

  

Last leg of the trip

Straight up the Hume Highway and into Sydney.

Here we spent 2 days at Busythimbles.

I had a class to teach and some filming to do. That was a bit of fun.

It also gave me the chance to throw some ideas around with Annalisa for the finishing kit for Quiltaid next year. I have agreed to design it for her again.So stay tuned for the details on that.

Yes you are right that is a bowl of Lindt chocolate on the table.

From there we were headed for home but not before we added a couple of things to the luggage department.

Like - yep you guessed it 51 metres of fabric whoo hoo.

and 

You can see in the photo.

10kgs of bananas and a pumpkin from Coffs Harbour

The big brown boxes contained special gift boxes which I am going to use at some up coming retreats.

The things you pick up on a road trip?

We are now safely home.

See you tomorrow

Sue x x x 

Gosh I am so far behind with Posting

I am so far behind with my posting it's not funny so I am going to try and do a catch  up.

We left Blueberries and headed for Boatshed quilting at Lakes Entrance. We had a couple of beautiful days there. I taught a class on English paper piecing where the girls were experimenting with some fussy cutting.

How is this for the view outside the shop.

Lakes Entrance is a fabulous spot.

Into Melbourne we went.

First stop Patchwork House. I had a lovely day teaching. It has been a real treat seeing many of my designs that ladies have been working on.

Here is a photo of a Pie Quilt with a difference

 

So off to Riddell's Creek where I got to spend time with a very special friend. We visited all of the shops I used to teach at and many more.

The following weekend was in Melbourne at AQM. It is always great to catch up with some of my customers and lots of friends.

  All done for another year.

After the show we had to get everything back to the hotel room which was extremely small. So they upgraded us. All we could do was laugh as we had to fit all of this stuff into the car plus my dear friend who was coming home with me for a little holiday.

So now the trip was Thelma, Louise, and friend.

There was more

  Up early the next morning on our return trip

Till next time

Sue x x x

Blueberries

My first day at Blueberries was Melbourne cup day and boy was it hot outside.

What a fabulous shop. Very big and lots of inspirational quilts on display.

Jackie had packed up the girls kits beautifully in silver boxes and tissue paper and I of course forgot to take a photo. But I have to tell you I wanted one. She had even included lollies in the parcel.

We had a fabulous couple of days and I got to catch up with some of my customers and old friends.

I have never seen so many people visit a patchwork shop over a 2 day period.

I managed to do a little bit of shopping and I just have to call in there on the way home to pick up some silver boxes. Whoo hoo. Thanks Jackie.

On the road again and I will see you at our next Port of Call Boatshed Quilting at Lakes Entrance.

Till then

Sue x x x 

Next stop Porri Cottage

We  left Port Macquarie and headed for Pot Pourri Cottage at The Junction.

A beautiful little shop where I started a collection of new fabrics for a new design. You know how it is.

We had alot of fun with 2 days of classes.  The girls are alot of  fun and there are some great cooks among them.

We set off straight after the second class and headed south for Blueberries at Wyong.

More on that next time.

Till then

Sue x x x  

So Port Macquarie here we are.

Because we are on our way to Melbourne and it is Spring Carnival season we thought it only fitting to try on some more hats, and shoes of course.

Don't you just love these shoes.

We continued with the rest and relaxation for a couple of days.

Walking on the beach.

Sewing by the pool

And the odd cocktail. "Sails of Passion"

It's terrible but someone has to do it.

The real work starts on the next leg of the road trip 2 days at Pot Pourri Cottage, The Junction near Newcastle. A beautiful little shop owned by Barbara and Managed by her daughter Trudie.

I love teaching there the girls are alot of fun.

Till next time

Sue x x x 

Thelma and Louise have left the building.

Thelma and Louise have hit the road and have been seen heading south.

Loaded to the hilt. 

Just a little bit of room in case we need to purchase some fabric on our travels which we have been known to do.

Our first stop for coffee landed us in a shop trying on these beautiful accessories.

What do you think?

We spent the night in Grafton where I was introduced to Louise's family, She thinks that now I have been scared for life.

What a hoot we had a great time.

We are now in Port Macquarie for some R&R before 4days of workshops.

Stay tuned for the next episode of our journey south.

Till next time

Sue x x x 

On the road again

Well after being home from Houston for a week and being up to our necks in orders I am on the road again.

This time for about 3 1/2 weeks teaching at lots of shops along the east coast on the way to the Melbourne Trade show.

I love this trip I have done it a few times now and each year I add a few more shops. It's great meeting new people and catching up with old friends and maybe just a little bit of R&R thrown in.

I have been working on a number of new quilts as well. I will give you a little peek at one of them. Very different to what I normally do but I have loved doing it.

I can hear you all now saying "Gee that is nothing like what Sue normally does."  That's ok because the others are more in keeping with my usual style.

I will keep you posted with our little adventure.

Till next time

Sue x x x

Almost time to leave

Well we have had a fabulous time here in Houston. There are alot of Aussies here seems they are everywhere.

I had a quick look around the quilt exhibition yesterday

I have a couple of pictures but will show you more when I get home.

 

This is the centre of a Japanese quiltmaker"s quilt some of the pieces are 1/4" unbelievable.

How cute is this one

It was Happy Bosses day in Houston yesterday

Take a look at this giant cookie

 

Well that's all till we get home.

We leave this afternoon. It is always great to go away but always really nice to come home and I know that our neighbours have missed us terribly since we have been gone.

Till next time

Sue x x x