Hi everyone, thank you so much for your emails of concern for me and my families safety during the current flooding crisis here in my home town of Brisbane, Queensland Australia. Firstly, let me say we are fine, and in no danger of being affected by flooding.

But it’s been terrifying, so much rain, so much water, so much heartache for so many people. We can only wait until the water recedes, and then get busy helping others to get their lives back to some semblance of normal.

Because of the terrible situation, I’ve been very distracted this week, and unable to settle to any craft work. So I’ve been cleaning!! And cleaning!! Everything is spick and span, and thank goodness the sun is shining today and I have a line full of towels drying in the wind and sun. Others are not so lucky and I’m sure you all will join me in saying our hearts goes out to all those that have been so terribly affected by this dreadful climate event.

Quilting with the Color Red is the title of the latest article I posted on Sunday. It’s part of my series on Colour Theory for Quilters. It’s all about the color red and how it affects us in our daily lives, and how it’s best used in a quilt. Here’s the link: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art10168.asp


Well, I have some lovely little distractions for you this week. Hope you enjoy!

http://www.ctpubblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/ColorSplashTableRunner.pdf a gorgeous Table Runner pattern from CT Publishing

http://www.makeandtakes.com/diy-fat-quarter-bag make this tote using only two fat quarters!!

http://getyourcrafton.blogspot.com/2009/08/tutorial-sewing-machine-quilt.html I like this idea – and I’ll make it and let you know how it goes.

http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2007/11/mouse-pincushion.html eeeeeekkkk!!! Oh!, they’re only felt?

http://helenismostoshare.blogspot.com/2010/05/floppy-disk-treasure-box-tutorial.html a great tutorial on making your very own treasure box

http://www.wallflowergrownwild.com/2010/04/18/tutorial-bandana-bib/ bandana bib tutorial – very coooool

http://pm-betweenthelines.blogspot.com/2010/07/diy-colorful-wire-clothes-hanger.html another great use of scrap fabrics – knock yourself out!!

http://thatgirlthatquilt.blogspot.com/2010/08/binding-hexagons-tutorial.html a great tutorial on binding hexagons

Well, dear quilting friends, I must away. I’m hoping this newsletter finds you all in a happy place and coping with the daily ordeals that come your way.

Stay well, and remember have fun quilting!

Cheerio for now

Judie Bellingham, Quilting Editor
http://Quilting.bellaonline.com

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