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Di
Brisbane Australia
I am a Freelance Textile and Craft Representative. I live in the beautiful state of Queensland, Australia, and I spend my days traveling all over the state selling patchwork, quilting and craft supplies to retailers withing the industry.
Interests: Travel, home decorating, reading, sewing, antiques, fabric, learning new things, early morning walks, patchwork & quilting, anything vintage, lazy Sunday moringings with my partner, Friday morning coffee with my girfriends!
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Posted May 1, 2013 at Di Mill
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Clothworks has just released a new fabric range called Daphne. It's very sweet and reminds me of all the vintage treasures that I love. Daphne has been designed by Skipping Stones for Clothworks and has become a quick favourite of... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Di Mill
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My favourite 5 finds on the web this week: 1. clutch bag 2. owl pin cushion 3. car organiser 4. pencil case 5. embroidered vintage hanky Take care...Di Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Di Mill
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I always admire it when people go outside of their comfort zone to achieve a goal and keep going no matter what. One of my girlfriends, Collette, is on the trip of a life time with her husband David, bike... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Di Mill
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My fave finds this week: 1. Skinny stripe quilt 2. Sparkles quilt top 3. Bella solids quilt 4. Pure colour table runner 5. Red Pepper Quilts design using Kona jelly roll Take care... Di Continue reading
Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Di Mill
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Wishing you a safe and Blessed Easter I hope you are enjoying the long weekend break over the Easter period. Below are some images of my Easter table. I had my girlfriends over for morning tea on Good Friday and... Continue reading
Posted Mar 29, 2013 at Di Mill
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Posted Mar 27, 2013 at Di Mill
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5 things I'm loving this week in blogland: 1. Gorgeous handmade clutches 2. Accordion frame purse pdf tutorial & pattern 3. Patchwork pouches using vintage linens 4. Embroidered vintage hankie wall art 5. Vintage blocks made into tea towels Take... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Di Mill
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Congratulations to Lynda. You are the lucky winner of the fabric give away from last week. I will email you shortly to get your details. Thank you to all of those who entered. I will be having another give away... Continue reading
Posted Mar 17, 2013 at Di Mill
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Posted Mar 13, 2013 at Di Mill
I've been to Mona - beautiful grounds, wonderful building, fantastic restaurant...but the art pieces just were not for me....way to confronting, sexual and disturbing for me. Hope you enjoyed your time in Tassie - beautiful part of Australia that I hope to visit many more times.
Toggle Commented Mar 12, 2013 on My Week In Tasmania... at Lynette Anderson Designs
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Here are my 5 favourite finds out in the web this week: 1. vintage linen table runner 2. hand stitched gift tags 3. sewing machine pin cushion 4. String flowers 5. Quilt block Take care...Di Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Di Mill
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Today I'm giving away some of my much loved fabric samples. After reading the comments last week on which samples you would like to have up for a prize...I've decided on Comma & Avalon by Moda. These are sales samples... Continue reading
Posted Mar 10, 2013 at Di Mill
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Posted Mar 6, 2013 at Di Mill
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I have been sorting through my sales samples & I have some I need to give away. I wish I could keep them all as I love them but I don't have the room to store them, or the time... Continue reading
Posted Mar 5, 2013 at Di Mill
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My fave finds this week are purses or pouches. There are lots of great tutorials around but I have also added one that is just for inspiration. 1. Airmail pouch 2. Patchwork purse (tutorial in Japanese but with photos) 3.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2013 at Di Mill
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I received a lovely parcel from 2 Green Zebras today, which was full of the most gorgeous fabric bundles & goodies. I have fallen in love with Tilda fabric and I'm over the moon that I get to sell it.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 28, 2013 at Di Mill
I never get sick of hearing this story. Callie was a special girl right from the beginning! xoxo
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Posted Feb 27, 2013 at Di Mill
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I love anything that has to do with being organised. Organisational books & tools always catch my eye and encourage me to have a clutter free, organised home. Having said that - I am far from being organised and it... Continue reading
Posted Feb 23, 2013 at Di Mill
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Every once in a while I have a small break inbetween customers where I can grab some lunch. The other day it was raining and I stopped at West Burleigh to have something to eat. I came across the quaintest... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2013 at Di Mill
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Just popping in quickly to give you a sneak peek at the new French General fabric range called Josephine. It will be arriving later in the year. Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2013 at Di Mill
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There are some really sweet pin cushions out in blogland at the moment. Below are some of my favourites: 1.fruity pincushions 2. scotty dog pincushion 3. pin cushion caddy 4. apple core pin cushion 5. tomatoe pincushion Take care....Di Continue reading
Posted Feb 18, 2013 at Di Mill
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I'm always on the lookout for a quick and easy baby project that I can whip up in an hour and give as a gift. I recently was told about this great tutorial on youtube by The Missouri Star Quilt... Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2013 at Di Mill