Brisbane Craft and Quilt Fair 2011. Feedback.

Hi Everyone,

Libbie and I are so tired! 5 days of Pin Basting and talking! 

Due to a recent unexpected  illness in my family I got behind on my piecing so sent out an SOS for Quilt Tops which was answered by the local branch of Project Linus, Libbie and I managed to Baste about 10 quilt tops for them. We could have done a lot more in the time but were also busy demonstrating "Millie" to all her admirers. The words brilliant, wonderful, smart, clever, genius etc are still ringing in our ears

What a lovely time we had and so many orders - that will keep me busy making frames for a while.

I have placed another order for my aluminium and fabric and will have to get down to work so this is a very brief Post.

Don't forget to keep an eye on my YouTube Channel.

Happy Quilting Ann.

Brisbane Craft and Quilt Fair 19th - 23 October 2011

Quilt in header: Galaxy by Shirley Gillam
	Coming Soon: Brisbane's biggest craft event! From October 19 - 23, Brisbane Exhibition Centre will come to life with the fun and excitement of Australia's favourite craft event. The Craft & Quilt Fair has it all - free workshops, hands-on classes, shopping, guest artists and quilts on display - all under one roof! Check out the Queensland Quilt Show, see the eagerly awaited Best of Australia quilt display and the 'Seven Deadly Sins' in quilts from the AP&Q AQC Challenge. There will be loads of workshops, craft circles, bead fair - make & take and live demonstrations. And there are prizes to give away. Last but not the least, the Craft & Quilt Fair combines all this with every woman's favourite pastime - shopping! There'll be more than 170 exhibitors selling unique and hard-to-find products - guaranteed to make a crafty minx of all of us! Click on www.craftfair.com.au for more information, so you can plan your day and buy your ticket now.   Online ticket sales close 5pm, Monday, October 17. See you there! Craft & Quilt Fair October 19 - 23, 2011, Wednesday to Sunday Brisbane Exhibition Centre, South Bank 9am to 5pm daily www.craftfair.com.au

Envelope Clips

                                                                Hello Everyone,

This is just a quick post to show you a photo of the new clamps I am using to assist in tensioning the backing during Basting, these "Envelope Clips" as described by one seller are fantastic to hold the backing in place and allow for easier tension adjustment. I have also found that I do not need to fully pin the Fabric Pinning Panels in place if I use clamps/clips.

These clips are the best I have found to date, and unlike the others I have used these ones can be used on the lower bar when it is in it's lowest position (on the floor).

I purchased mine from a Stationary Store, I have tried two sizes 75mm and 63mm, both work well on the lap size quilts, I have yet to try them on a Queen size.

I hope you find them helpful -  I know I have!

Happy Quilting,

Ann.

PS Libbie will be here next week to help me get ready for the Brisbane Craft And Quilt Fair which starts on the 19th October.