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Carolyn

Wodonga, Victoria, Australia

'Put quilts on beds in your lifetime'

Interests: Quilting, Patchwork, Cross Stitch, Gardening, Cooking, Family, Friendships

Recent Activity

Its always the best day to look in at Carolyn's because the Thursday girls work at a cracking pace! Last weeks show and tell was no exception. Robyn is progressing well with her version of Longbourne, started in a workshop with Katrina Hadjimichael, using this stunning print for the centre... Continue reading

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Another Great Blog to Check Out

Just spotted this terrific blog Needles, Sticks and Hooks that looks a treat. The author Deb has started Carolyn's George III Coverlet and shows her progress blocks. She is doing a great job, on this as well as some other repro beauties. If you want to get an idea of... Continue reading

Posted Jun 12, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Sydney Quilt Show Preview

For those lucky Sydney residents and visitors who can make it to the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair make sure you get to visit Carolyn at Stand K46. For the rest of us here is a sneak peak at the show coming together! And of course Carolyn's lovely creations. I... Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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More work from our girls.

Show and Tell is great therapy! I love to see the work others get done. In the photo below, the quilt at the back was made by Carolyn many moons ago. It is delightfully crinkled from being loved. Sitting on top at the left, is the beginnings of a lovely... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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George III grows!

Carolyn made good use of her travel time to the Perth Craft and Quilt Show and the pile of George III blocks is growing. Noelle has sent us a picture of her first George III block, and its a beauty. The start of an amazing journey I'm sure! Lindy@Carolyn's Related... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Another PHD weekend coming up.

The very popular PHD (Projects Half Done - for the uninitiated) will be held in June. Details as follows, PHD Weekend 22nd/23rd June 2013 Saturday: 10.30am to midnight Sunday: 10.30am to 3.30pm $10 per day, plus $5 for pizzas Saturday night. Bring a plate to share for lunch. Lucky Door... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Lovely Fabrics in Store

Just a little eye candy for you - calorie free (or do we talk kilojoules now?) of course. Apologies if my photography leaves a little to be desired. Some very adaptable Paintbox Prints by Laundry Basket for Moda. And some stunners called Wintergreen by 3 Sisters for Moda. Slightly out... Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Carolyn to see Alex and Ricky!

Yes, its true and very exciting! Carolyn has been invited to be a guest on the The Quilt Show (TQS to its fans!). The taping of the segment will be done when she visits America in November this year and we'll be sure to give you updates for when it... Continue reading

Posted Jun 4, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Shelley's Cross My Hearts Quilt

If the photos are any indication, Shelley's first installment teaching her beautiful Cross My Hearts Quilt was a great day! It is a lovely quilt and a terrific stash buster too. Look at what the girls put together. Terri Tonie Fran Michelle Genny Sharon Karen Lovely work girls, looking forward... Continue reading

Posted May 29, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Modern Quilting is the rage that is bringing a whole new crop of quilters to our obsession, so what is it? It probably defies a neat description but if you google it (or look here, I've done it for you) you'll see some amazing quilts. Some use plains, some are... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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More Busy-ness to report.

Here are three quilts that Lorraine is working on. The first was begun in a class with Shelley based on Carolyn's pattern for charm squares 'Pure Charm'. A quilt for a new grandaughter. And lastly, some lovely soft Batiks coming together. Wendy shared a lovely work in progress, using a... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Busy Girls at Carolyns

It has been a while, but the girls at Carolyn's never disappoint. There has been some lovely work being done! Here is the quilt Margaret is working on for her grandaughter's 21st. It's a stunner! And in her spare time she is busting her stash with Irene Blanck's Clam Shells.... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Posted May 23, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Happy Go Lucky!

Its the first thing you spot when you walk in the shop! Jan has done an update on Carolyn's Clotworthy Journey Crib Quilt. I loved the original but this fresh version in Moda's Happy Go Lucky range by Bonnie and Camilla is a lovely thing! We are carrying fat 1/8th... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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The Sundial Grows

Great news from Perth. Carolyn has spent the journey stitching and another 2 rounds are complete for the 1797 Sundial Coverlet! If you can get to the Perth Quilt and Craft Show you will be one of the first to see it hanging on stand G25. The rest of us... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Reproduction Fabrics

Its what we do best of course and after our big sale there is room for new fabrics! So here's what is new in store. Check out these Moda Laundry Basket Paintbox Prints. I really love the pink colourway on the bottom in front. Below is Sienna a Windham range... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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April Newsletter

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Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Evolution of a Masterpiece

These photos of Carolyn's Marriage Quilt Block of the Month need little commentary! Starting with this stunning centre. Add a little extra. A bit of this. Add this. And a master piece is on its way. Hope you enjoyed this as much as I did! Lindy@Carolyn's Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Posted Mar 20, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Newsletter Again

For those of you who found the Newsletter unreadable, and it was pretty small, I am trying a link so that it will open full size. Let me know if this is preferable. Click here to view the Newsletter for February 2013. It will open with Preview on a Mac,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Newsletter February 2013

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Posted Mar 14, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Scrummy Fabrics

Time to look away if you can't help yourself with fabric - that would make you like the rest of us! We have two colourways from the Royal Gardens Maywood Studio - selected for their stunning good looks and suitability for both borders and applique. Oops - shocking photo -... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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BOM's continue to grow

Carolyn must have metal tips on her fingers judging by the pace she has been working at! Aunt Green's Coverlet just grows and grows. The centre of Folk Art Baskets is all but together! And last but not least some more 'bits' for the Marriage Quilt. At this rate she... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Apologies to all concerned. Carolyn's Quilting...

Apologies to all concerned. Carolyn's Quilting Room will be closed this Saturday March 9th. Business as usual next week, of course! Lindy@Carolyns Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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Riley Blake Fabrics by Sue Daley

The full range of Prairie Rose is now in the shop at just $19.50 per metre, and what lovely range it is! This free project is on the Riley Blake website. We also have, just three left, of a pre-packaged project 'One Day at a Time' that includes the pattern... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2013 at Carolyn's Quilting Room

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