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That's right.....so far so good with my promise to make a new project up every day that the Great Australia Craft Show is on. While technically not 100% 'new'........it is a new version of a table runner that I made... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Great Australian Craft Show

Yes it's on again........and I have been a wee bit busy over the past week, so I forgot to blog that this online event was coming up. This is the fifth GACS that I have been involved in, and it... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Closing.......again

With the recent high number of Covid-19 cases in Colac, I have made the decision to close my shop doors once again. I will be closed until further notice, but as with my first closure back in March/April/May, my website... Continue reading

Posted Jul 28, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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The Frolicking is finished

Well what a week Lenora and I have had with the Friendship Frolic. It was a case of third time lucky with running our 5th Friendship Frolic. Last year we decided to cancel it because Lenora's husband had had a... Continue reading

Posted Jul 27, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Warm Wishes

I have just received a small selection of the new Christmas collection from Hannah Dale of Wrendale Designs called Warm Wishes. It was the little robins that caught my eye as they were so very cute........but when I unwrapped the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Masking up

We have just finished day 2 of our Friendship Frolic and what a busy 2 days it has been. We have had people participating both online and in the shops, and are thankful to those who have followed our guidelines... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Friendship Frolic Eve

Firstly we would like to thank everyone who has participated in our very first online Friendship Frolic. It has certainly kept both Lenora and I....and the Post Office!.....very busy over the last couple of days. Don't worry if you forgot... Continue reading

Posted Jul 21, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Friendship Frolic 2020

These are certainly unprecedented times that we are currently navigating our way through, and the logistics of coordinating our Friendship Frolic event with the safety and well-being of all of our customers, as well as our own families, is paramount... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Whatchya Got Wednesday

I'm back again for another edition of Whatchya Got Wednesday. I have lost track of what I have posted on my WGW posts.......I must make a list........but I don't think that I have spoken about my Bargain Bundles yet. I... Continue reading

Posted Jul 14, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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A Peaceful Garden

No this is not another post about my garden and how I love being out and about in it, rather it is a post about fabric. Eleven months ago ........yes last August!.....I placed an order for a lovely soft and... Continue reading

Posted Jul 12, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Crazy Sister's Sewing Day

It was our first sewing day for for the year for the participants of the One Crazy Sister Club. It was a drizzly cold day outside, but inside the classroom was buzzing with everyone working on the first project, the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Whatchya Got Wednesday

With everyone so time poor these days, we are always looking for short cuts or things to make our stitching experience easier. This especially applies when it comes to tracing off stitchery designs. Iron on transfers have been warmly embraced.......who... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Great Australian Craft Show #4

It's back again, and I am geared up for a big weekend at the Great Australian Craft Show #4. The online event runs from Thursday 2nd July though to Sunday 5th July. While face to face craft events/shows will not... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Raspberry revamp

Although I have a self imposed ban on using the spade at the moment (due to a little back soreness), I did venture out into the garden yesterday afternoon to make the most of the sunshine. I decided to focus... Continue reading

Posted Jun 24, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Whatchya Got Wednesday

A plan to spend 2 full days in the garden was scrapped yesterday afternoon when I strained a muscle in my back. Those trees that I had to dig out and transplant were bigger than I thought....ouch.....but I did get... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Heartstrings

I received some fantastic fabric related news this afternoon.....the new fabric collection from Natalie Bird called 'Heartstrings' is on it's way to the shop! It wasn't due until next month, so it was a lovely surprise when I got the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Furr-ever Friends Quilt

Today is the Winter Solstice in Australia, and what better day to reveal the newly finished 'Furr-ever Friends' Quilt. It's made from the Flannel fabric collection of the same name.........Furr-Ever Friends.......it's soooo warm and soooo snuggly! Just perfect for these... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Relocation garden

It's my biggest gardening flaw........apart from buying too many plants......planting plants too close together and not allowing for the growth of the plant. It's so easy to do when the plants are small, and the area is big. About three... Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Whatchya Got Wednesday

My so called weekly 'Whatchya Got Wednesday' blog posts fell by the wayside, but I have decided to resurrect them as I try my hardest to remember which day of the week it is! Today I want to tell you... Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Best of Days

This new fabric collection by Janet Nesbitt arrived while the shop was closed due the isolation period. It has been on display in the shop for the past 4 weeks, but now that I have cut all of the kits... Continue reading

Posted Jun 15, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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The Santa, The Tree, The Turkey and Me.

I am excited to be able to let you all know that this gorgeous new Christmas Block of the Month designed by Anni Downs of Hatched & Patched will be available through Gum Valley Patchwork. This one will be fun... Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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A little bit of gardening

I have really been missing my garden lately. It has been so hectic in the shop, that I really haven't had a chance to get out and get anything done. Yesterday, as I sat inside catching up on paperwork, I... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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Plumcute Patterns

As they say.......good things come to those who wait......and believe me I have been waiting....and waiting......and waiting! Over 7 weeks ago I placed an order with Tracy from Plumcute Designs for some of her patterns. You might remember my blog... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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On the 12th Day

June is not only the start of Winter, but it is also that special time of the year when the Christmas fabrics start to arrive in the shop. This year I have 3 different Christmas collections coming in, and the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 3, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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The Great Australian Craft Show #3

Tomorrow morning the third (online) Great Australian Craft Show kicks off, and Gum Valley Patchwork will be 'attending' once again! There will be over 140 exhibitors listed, with links to their websites and featured products. There are also classes, live... Continue reading

Posted Jun 3, 2020 at Gum Valley Patchwork

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