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Lisa Cantlay

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Interests: Being a mum, quilting, designing, enjoying time with friends and family, and the Fat Dog and Black Dog.

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Rochester... what a fantastic weekend I had teaching for Maureen at the Quilting Patch. Saturday was filled with stitchery and this was the project ' Snowy's Sleigh Ride'.. It is a little tablerunner completed using four different cottage garden threads. Then on Sunday the girls started an applique project 'String... Continue reading

Posted Sep 2, 2014 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Stitching Soiree...

Planning is well underway for the next soiree on the 25th of October. This time i am joined by the lovely Katie from Cottage Garden Threads - so you can be assured that there will be plenty of yummy cottage garden threads for you to see! there will also be... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2014 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Quilters Retreat

The quilters retreat is over for another year and what a fabulous weekend it was. It was lovely to catch up with some many of you who have now become friends and also some newies. Lots of laughing, eating and some stitching was done!!! The projects i gave the girls... Continue reading

Posted Jul 29, 2014 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Craft and Quilt Fair

Well it has been a fantastic four days at the Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair. It was lovely to meet so many of you. i released a few new quilts at the show. Here is 'Deck The Halls'. I really enjoyed doing the red work on this one. Here is... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2014 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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It has been so terribly hot outside lucky that there is always stitching to be done! I am well in to planning for the next soiree on the 5th of April. There are only a few spots left so if you would like to join me please email me for... Continue reading

Posted Jan 30, 2014 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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A long time coming...

Wow, it has been a long time since i last posted but i tend to post a lot more on Facebook these days! Anyway, i hope that everyone had a fantastic Christmas and New Years. I have a couple of new tablerunners to show you. This one is called 'Gathering... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2014 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Quilt market is over for another year - which means the year is almost over -yikes!!! It was great to catch up with other designers and see that we all had busy frantic years and next years diaries are already filling up. The buzz is always exciting and i walk... Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Stitching soiree...

What a fantastic weekend we had for the stitching soiree. Thank you to all of the lovely ladies who came along and made it such a great two days. The room was a hive of activity, although i have to say productivity wise the Sunday girls one - there must... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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What a beautiful place for a workshop. I would have been happy to stay down on the beach for a couple of weeks. Linda from Gum Valley Patchwork put on such a wonderful retreat with the girls all getting there very own handmade bag!!! It was my first time teaching... Continue reading

Posted Sep 15, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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A day in the country

I spent a lovely day on Sunday at Candleberry with a fantastic group of ladies. Everyone was excited and even the fact that it was fathers day didn't stop them!!! Nicole did a great job of decorating the hall with Tilda everywhere and the food was magnificent. We got to... Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Thank you to all of the lovely ladies who attended the workshop yesterday - what a wonderful day. It was the first time i had been to the Stawell Craft Shop and it was a wonderful surprise, lots of LOVELY things. If you are up that way or you feel... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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New patterns and a soiree...

I am back with some new projects that the girls made at the stitching retreat. What a fantastic weekend we had. I have been getting pics from you of your finished projects and it is great. I love seeing your projects finished. Here is 'Cottage Garden Thread Holder' which is... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Cottage Garden Threads

Loving Cottage Garden Threads 'Snapdragon'...yummy! Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Pakenham Quilters

What a lovely day i had on Saturday with the Pakenham Quilters. Thank you to the lovely welcome i received from all of you lovely ladies. It was lovely to meet so many of you for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and it looked like you all... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Stitching soiree...

And what a wonderful day it was. A big thank you to the 110 lovely ladies who joined Jen, Viv and I for a wonderful day of stitching, eating and laughing!!! The day always goes so quickly. Thank you for all of your lovely emails about the day i'm glad... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Frosty's Winter Wonderland...

It seems like ages since i have posted but i have been busy, busy, busy. It is only a few more sleeps now until the stitching soiree and i can't wait to see all of you lovely ladies. Here is a newie 'Frosty's Winter Wonderland' and it will be there... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Blueberry Cottage...

This is the front cover... If you are able to make it to the Monbulk Quilt Show on Saturday come and see the projects and me and say hi - hopefully i will see a few of you there. Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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New projects...

Well i have been busy doing lots of secret projects for workshops i have managed to squeeze in a couple of newies that i can share with you!!! The first is a new little wallhanging called 'Blueberry Cottage' which is going to be released as a little booklet with a... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Stitching day..

Just a reminder that if you are looking for an indulgent stitching day out i am having a workshop with Gail Pan at the end of June. You will learn some new techniques and have lots of yummy food - not to mention great company!!! If you would like some... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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This House Believes in Christmas...

Because it is never too early to start on Christmas... This House Believes in Christmas and matching tablerunner 'Around the Christmas Tree' Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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I have just put the finishing touches on to my iPad cover (or sewing pocket!!!). I have loved working with Lynette Andersons fabrics - i have got three projects on the go at the moment with her fabrics using the last two ranges. They are beautiful!!! I had fun playing... Continue reading

Posted Jan 21, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Happy New Year...

I hope that everybody had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!! We certainly did. We had a wonderful time with our family and, I think like everybody else, ate way too much! I think we have just got to the bottom of the leftovers... We went for a trip down... Continue reading

Posted Jan 3, 2013 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Two exciting events...

Firstly, i wanted to let you know the date for the next stitching soiree has been set for 27th of April. It will be along the same format as the last few times - here are the details... our annual Autumn STITCHING SOIREE with a day of stitching, fine food... Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2012 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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Australian Quilt Market...

I had a fantastic weekend at the Australian Quilt Market, here in Melbourne. It is a trade show so i was able to catch up with lots of other designers that i often only get to see once a year!!! I also met some lovely shop owners and booked in... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2012 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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The Christmas Beetle...

I am very lucky to have been asked by Michelle at The Christmas Beetle to teach a class up at her beautiful shop in Albury on Saturday 27th of July - aaah Christmas in July. I love it!!! I am going to be surrounded by all things Christmas... I will... Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2012 at Fig 'n' Berry Creations

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