Hi quilters, it’s that time again, pour yourself a cuppa and let’s catch up. St Patricks Day is almost upon us and I know that pretty much around the globe, where ever the Irish gather, there will be some serious celebrating going on. In Brisbane, even though it’s as far away from Ireland that you could possibly get – there is a strong contingent of Irishmen and women and they make themselves heard all the way around Oz.

Lots of green beer, and green faces the following day, but all in fun. Did you know that the Irish have a very strong Quilting fraternity? Here’s a few links to see what’s happening quilt wise in Ireland at present:
http://www.iqfoi.com/ The Irish Quilting Festival 2012
http://www.irishpatchwork.ie/ The Irish Patchwork Society
http://theqgi.com/ The Quilters Guild of Ireland

I posted an article on Quilt & Fabric Challenges for 2012 last week. I had lots of fun searching the web for interesting fabric challenges. Here's a great selection of fabric and Quilt challenges for 2012, from around the globe. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art175130.asp

Don’t forget the Quilting forum is there for you to use. You can post queries, comments or just have a chat with other quilters. To participate in free, fun online discussions, this site has a community forum all about Quilting located here –
http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=43

So onto my goodies for you this week. Have fun!

http://patchworkpottery.blogspot.com/2008/09/fabric-labels-tutorial.html these are great for marking not only quilts but other textiles

http://www.craftleftovers.com/blog/archives/1281 this is a great storage holder and looks nice in your lounge

http://fibermania.blogspot.com/2011/11/radiant-orb.html This is simply eye candy at its best.

http://greenstitchblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/greenstitch-episode-49-care-for-some.html I love this idea for a teabag holder

http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/?cat=21 basic but very useful for flosses

http://thequiltedfish.typepad.com/the-quilted-fish/2011/02/hug-me-a-charm-bracelet-tutorial.html covered button bracelet to make

http://byyourhands.blogspot.com/2010/07/tuesday-tutorial-cupcake-wrist.html I’m speechless - just gorgeous

It’s beginning to rain again, must rush and bring the clothes in from the line. Hope all’s well at your place, and I’ll pop in again next week.
Cheerio for now

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

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