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This week Fiona sent me her finished quilt top – what a wonderful job she has done, not just putting it together but spreading the Aussie Spirit and following its progress on her blog.. a big hug to Bubzrugz

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If you were stitching a block to go to Tracee can you please let her know of your progress – she is still waiting for several to be returned. Our third quilt which was being made by Pauline and her girls in the USA has been assembled by Limbiana and is on its way to Jane for quilting. – you girls the worldover are just wonderful!! I cannot say enough…

And for those of you who helped out, or just admired the blocks they are now all available for sale in my latest BOM pattern release Truly Aussie.

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This quilt is double sided done in a quilt as you go method – its has 36 Aussie themed stitcheries on the front AND

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40 Aussie slang verses on the back! like…

P1070432It uses just two colourways – reds and blues plus the tan sashing and stitchery fabrics. It comes in a specially printed folder to hold everything safely in one place and the 52 page book included has step by step instructions for the piecing, quilt as you go method, transferring of designs and stitchery elements. It also includes the wonderful iron on transfers for all of the designs (plus a couple of extra verses thrown in so you have a choice). The quilt measures 58” x 58” so is not too big to manage and will be just a nice stitchery a week for your regular therapy…

Its available here now and at several of your local stores – if it’s not there yet, just ask them to order as they are packed ready to go.

There are lots of peeks and progress popping up around blogland, check here and here for some more uses for the Truly Aussie designs.

Mmmmm. shall we have a giveaway?  why not? send me in your favourite Aussie slang verse – warning – I may use them publicly! AND put this badge on your blog – don't forget to leave me your blog address and email in your comment.

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Lets share the Aussie Spirit around the world and

I’ll choose my favourite verse for a full pattern set of Truly Aussie patterns. I’ll draw the prize when I return from a little family holiday next Friday..

Aussie hugs for today  (and that just reminded me – I have finally succumbed to Twitter – yes, find me at aussiehugs – sorry I’m not yet a very good tweeter….)

Helen

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