Rosalie Quinlan Designs

Be a Blessing

At Christmas time I like to think about being a blessing to others as I am thankful for the blessings in my own life. This Christmas stitchery was designed with a very special couple named Bobbie and Sarah in mind. For the last 25 years they have been helping the scavenger children who live on the Lapu Lapu city dump on the island of Cebu in the Philippines. Their organisation feeds, clothes and educates these kids in their school facilities, giving them a real chance in life. Bobbie and Sarah rely on donations to educate and care for these kids. A dear friend of mine made me aware of this situation and I really wanted to be a blessing to these children who have nothing. As a result, when you buy this pattern, you will know that my royalty payment from it will go to Bobbie and Sarah to help them in their work. In this way we can all participate in this blessing.

enjoy your creation!

Have spent the week stitching a new Christmas design. More news to follow about the charity to benefit from this design. I will show you all in the next few days!

Come join us in Wagga Wagga!

How would you like to join myself, Melly McNeice of Melly & me and Jodie Carleton of Ric-Rac in a great retreat which is heading to Wagga Wagga?  So excited to announce that "Urban Stitches" is going on a road trip! 

So if you are free on the 12th and/or 13th of October and fancy a wonderful day or weekend full of fun, friendship, food and great sewing projects then take a look here! or click on the Urban stitches button on the right hand toolbar to get the full brochure and information.  We really truly hope to see you there!

xx Rosie

Urban Stitches 2013 - Melbourne & Sydney!!

Yes we have finalised all of the details for our new Autumn "Urban Stitches" retreat for 2013!!  

And after so many requests we have added a Sydney Urban stitches as well!!  Yes, you can now choose to attend Urban Stitches in Melbourne on the 16th and/or 17th March at the Novotel Glen Waverley, or at the new location in Sydney on the 23rd and/or 24th March at the Novotel Darling Harbour.  We are so so very excited!

In 2013 you will recieive fully kitted designs and tuition from little old me of "Rosalie Quinlan Designs", Melanie Dekker of "Melly & me", Jodie Carleton of "Ric Rac" and Simone Gooding of "May Blossom"... too much fun!

Now make sure you get your bookings in early to avoid disappointment as this year's Urban Stitches sold out in a matter of only a few weeks.  If you click on the "Urban Stitches 2013" link on the right side bar you will be taken to the information flyer and registration form.  Or why not register immediately to secure your spot?! You can do this immediately at the "Under the Mulberry Tree" website here.

Also, if you happen to be making a weekend of the retreat, make sure you keep your ears open to find out about our fun "Pyjama, Pizza and Pina Colada" event on the Saturday night.  We can't wait and will let you know all the details a little closer to the date!

We truly hope you can join us in 2013.

Imagine.....

Can anyone see the imagine Mauritius button on the right of this post??? Look at the date! I'm off to Mauritius in the morning with Melly, Leanne, Annette and 31 other wonderful women! I can't wait! I will take some lovely photos to share upon my return.

Enjoy your creation,

Rosalie xx

broken computer

Hi Everyone, I must ask you to excuse my terrible, broken computer or should I say my computers spell checker. In my last post I said I would be back in a MONTH to announce the winner. My stupid computer spelled MONTH like this... W.E.E.K. What a silly computer. No wonder you were all so confused! Now that we have the appologies out of the way, I can announce the winner for real. The winner of the set of Scandinavian Rose patterns complete with screen printed linen is..........Phillipa of www.heartsandquilts.blogspot.com Congratulations Phillipa. Please email me your postal details and it will be on its way to you. Thanks everyone for the support and the understanding that I have been so snowed under. Only a few days until I leave for Mauritius with a wonderful group of girls for the wonderful Imagine Mauritius sewing retreat. Remember, join me on facebook if you are hoping to hear from me a little more than Monthly!

Enjoy your creation!

Rosalie xx

Scandinavian Rose is Here

I am delighted to share that the quilt is finished, the patterns are written and the linen is pre-printed! I have been a busy girl getting everything ready on my new red-work BOM "Scandinavian Rose".

This is a six part BOM including 14 pre-printed, cream colored linen panels all ready for you to begin stitching!

The patterns are on their way to quilt stores worldwide now so make sure you ask your favourite quilt store to get them in.

Now for a give-away! One lucky reader will win a whole set of "Scandinavian rose" patterns (including the linens) by leaving a comment on this post. I will be back in a week or so to let you know who you are!

Enjoy your creation!

Rosalie xx

p.s. for those of you who want to know a little more about my day to day crafting, why don't you friend me on facebook. I dont have a business page, just look up Rosalie Quinlan. I tend to get much more chatty over there!

In my hoop at the moment

I am busily working on 14 Red-work designs for a new quilt.

The quilt is stitched in my favourite red thread- Cosmo 346! It is worked on cream hanky linen.The vibe is kinda Scandinavian 70's.I am having heaps of fun with it. I also have a few stitchy "angels" helping me stitch some of the blocks. I will keepn you posted on my progress.

Enjoy your creation!

Rosalie xx

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Winners and Vintage Broderi

Hello All! Hope you had a great Easter break. I certainly did.

The winners of the creative cards give-away are Ulla Fredriksen, Christine and Tracee. Email me your postage addresses girls and the cards will be on their way! Congratulations!

I have been stitching like a crazy woman on my new project "Vintage Broderi".....

This is my latest stitchery kit which includes the screen-printed linen, the lovely COSMO threads and in this kit, the border fabric is also included as it is an exact colour match with the threads. The design is much bigger than it looks on the photo as it is wrapped around a 16" x 20" artist's canvas. The colours are so retro, I am loving them! The whole design reminds me of vintage scandinavian embroidery- hence the name.

I think that "Vintage Broderi" will hit the patchwork stores in about a week. I am just waiting on the threads to arrive and for feeling to return to my finger tips.....

Enjoy your creation!

Rosalie xx