Hi Shari! I have thoroughly enjoyed this book tour, and it's been so nice to learn new things about Natalie in each interview. The book looks absolutely divine! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy! Warm regards! Vikki :-)

What a beautiful post Cheryl... thinking of you every day and always wishing you an abundance of love. Vikki xoxoxoxoxo

Thank you for the wonderful interview, Amanda. It is so nice to learn more about Natalie - and I smiled when you likened her childhood photo to a Sindy doll... they are two peas in a very pretty pod! The book looks beautiful, so magical and whimsical! Warm regards, Vikki :-)

Oh Natalie - I am absolutely rapt for you and yes indeed, doing the happy dance too!!! Gosh how you didn't implode with excitement I'll never know! Congratulations!!!! I look forward to purchasing some of your fabric when it hits the stores... I love the selvedge and I just know I'm going to love the fabric design! Can't wait! Thank you for sharing your positive thoughts on the 'achieving dreams' process! Way to go! :-) Hugs sweetie! Vikki xx

Congratulations on your latest book, Rosalie! Christmas is my favourite time of the year, and I never tire of Xmas crafting! To choose ONE thing is difficult... but I think the thing I love the most is the look of excitement and wonder on my kids' faces when they go to bed on Xmas Eve, while we have carols playing in the background. Kids never question miracles, and I love their trust and enthusiasm. Warm wishes! Vikki :-)

YAY!!!!!

Welcome home Gail!! Looks like you had an incredible time!! I'm looking forward to seeing more photos and learning more about your trip! We're not exactly postcard perfect here in Melb. at the moment are we?! *giggle*!! Hugs sweetie! Vikki xx

How utterly enchanting!! I am really looking forward to when this pattern becomes available, it really is beautiful! Warm wishes! Vikki :-)

Thank you for the gorgeous giftie! How exciting about the house!!! :-) Hugs sweetie! Theresa xx

Hello gorgeous!! Oh drat sweetie, I was looking forward to a bit of 'plaster of paris'.... we all love a bit of provincial sweetie! Ooh - another idea - a bandaged finger featuring appique birds? Bit of button-hole stitch around edges perhaps? The possibilities are endless!!!! Love your blog sweetie, and love you too! Catch you round like a rissole (just make sure it isn't burnt, sweetie!) Ha! Vikki xoxo :-)

Oh WOW Gail, I guess your three sleeps are up???? I hope I catch you in time to say Bon Voyage - and have a wonderful time! I look forward to hearing about all your adventures! Hugs!!!! Vikki xoxo :-)

Oh WOW Lynette - how exciting!! You look like the cat who got the cream, and that feeling is contagious!!! Congratulations! Can't wait to see this fabric in the shops!!! Hugs! Vikki :-)

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww sweetie (((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))) Forgive me for not reading the post, but I already have tears in my eyes - and want to give you the biggest cuddle ever! Loves ya! Theresa xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Cheryl - congratulations on another gorgeous project being published! Love, love, love your stuff!! I can't wait to get my little mits on a copy of that issue! Happy belated birthday too sweetie! (sorry for being a rubbish friend, I have forgotten a few special birthdays recently) But hey - that gives me some 'room' for surprise, eh?!! Hugs!!! Vikki xoxoxo :-)

Happy birthday Bloss! Sounds like a wonderful evening in store for you! Theo is just way too handsome in that shirt... dare I say... too sexy for it?!!! Lovely photos of the Japanese garden, Cheryl. I bet you were deep in thought while there, makes you wish it could be relocated as a sanctuary doesn't it? Lots of love sweetie! Have fun! Hugs!!! Vikki xoxoxo

Hi Amanda I too have struggled with the issue of consumerism, but like you say, there are definitely 'items' we would miss if they were not available to us. I have lived in Australia for seven years and purchased every issue of Homespun without falter... magazines are like books to me, something to keep enjoying and not to be banished to the recycling. The only problem? I'm running out of book space!!! Luxuries that can keep giving you enjoyment are priceless and well worth their money. I so wish I had seen Notebook now... I am sure I would have really enjoyed it! Have a wonderful day!! Vikki :-)

Hi Natalie! :-) WOW - this design is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! I am definitely stitching this one!!! I bet Lecien has sold heaps of Flower Sugar (one of my favourite lines) and Cosmo has employed a whole heap more people to manufacture thread, since you've had your faeries on display!!!! Divine!!!! Warm wishes!! Vikki :-)

Another beautiful design, Cheryl! I like the idea of it in a shabby picture frame... everlasting flowers to brighten a room! I love the pic of Ratty!!!! Maybe he's a bit like me... thinks he's smaller than he really is! LOL Every time I go to buy new clothes I think "nah, that's way too big for me" - only to find that in 'real life' it is usualliy too tight once its on!!! Hugs gorgeous gal! Vik xxxxxxxxxx

Hi Gail and Happy New Year to you too! Love the sneak peeks - do you ever sleep? *giggle* I hope all is well in your world, Warm wishes! Vikki x

Hello gorgeous, darling girl!!!! :-) So glad you had a lovely Christmas! I bet you're still on a high from that wonderful trip, eh?!! I was thinking about you on Xmas Day at half past three... enjoying a lovely brew! :-) xx I'm raising my tea cup now sweetie, toasting another year of friendship and fun for 2011! Bring it on!!!!! ;-) Hugs in abundance sweetie! Catch you round like a Christmas pudding!!! Theresa xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Happy Christmas/New Year to you too Kellie! Your children just keep getting more gorgeous-er with each passing year! Warm wishes! Vikki :-)

I have no doubt your gorgeous shop looks as fabulous as ever!! Merry Christmas, Karen! Warm regards!! Vikki :-)

Hi Linda! First of all - I'm completely thrilled to have won your beautiful giveaway - thank you! :-) Secondly, I had to giggle at the sign on the beach... that was quite alarming!!!! I haven't had the pleasure (giggle) of dealing with a girl's formal, yet. My son was happy to wear smart black jeans and runners... I think he's allergic to dressing up! Enjoy! Hope the french manicure works out for you both! Hugs! Vikki :-)

Hi Gail! :-) Gosh, you have been busy, busy, busy!! (Do you sleep???!!!) I love both colourways for your quilt - it's always great to see a project made up in different palettes. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you at the AQM... I didn't realise that I talked so much! TWO HOURS?!!!!! That's got to be a record!! Ha ha! I hope your fingers aren't sore from all that stitching! Hugs! Vikki :-)

I meant beautiful "creations"!!!