Flying North for the Winter Flannel Quilt

I just had to put this quilt top on the blog the minute I finished it! I'm calling it Flying North for the Winter Flannel Quilt. 80 flying geese blocks!! Mad you say but I have discovered an easy solution to so many flying geese, it's called the one seam flying geese, yes just one seam and you are done no ruling on the back of background squares.... i completed all 80 blocks in about 1 hour!! Yep it was that easy, stay tuned for more information regarding kits available for this fabulous coloured quilt. For those of you interested in our Spring Fling Retreat, I will be doing a workshop for those interested in learning how to do this amazing quick and easy block!!

Spring Fling Quilter's Gathering 2011

Well the year is slipping away from us with nearly two months of winter almost over it's time to think about our Spring Fling Quilter's Gathering 2011. A perfect weekend at another of Bright's most wonderful times of the year, the days are longer, the weather is beautiful, the trees are green , the daffodils and blossoms are out, simply breathtaking!! A great time to getaway before the silly season and the downward spiral to Christmas. A time to make or finish Christmas presents, the quilt that you just must finish before the end of the year or grab a project from our store, we have plenty!!!

By popular demand we are going back to River Lodge at the Bright Caravan and Camping Ground just off Cherry Street, first right off Delany Avenue after the Morses Creek Bridge. It has 10 rooms with 2 sets of bunks (2-3 people per room) Bathroom is shared between two rooms, very private, lovely and clean and bright and cheery. The large lounge and dining areas are perfect to set up for sewing or handwork lounging on the couches and window seats looking out at the lovely park or setting up your machine for some serious sewing!! Great natural lighting, Peaceful and perfect!!

New to this event we are including a Show and Tell Quilt hanging afternoon on Saturday 15th October, weather permitting we will be hanging your quilts through the trees outside the River Lodge. There will be prizes for the best quilt and wallhanging!! So don't be shy and bring some of your beautiful quillts for all of us to appreciate and admire.

We will have lots of great new projects available to purchase to create or you can use this weekend as a time to finished all those UFO's or Christmas presents.

SPRING FLING QUILTER'S
GATHERING 2011

FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER

TO

SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER

At

River Lodge, Bright Caravan Park

Cherry Street, Bright

On the banks of the Morses Creek set amongst the spring blossoms and under the beautiful Elm trees.

The cost for this fun weekend includes 2 nights accommodation (twin share), Friday night dinner, all meals Saturday, Sunday Breakfast and Lunch with departure in the afternoon. Cost per person is $199.00. Deposit of $50 to be paid by 25th August balance paid by 30th September.

Early bird booking discount, pay in full by 10th August for $189.00 total

Please see attached enrolment form for full itinerary, what to bring and more details, spaces are limited to 22 max and will be booked on a first in best quilted basis, rooms are bunk rooms with two sets of bunks (4 beds in each, we will only allocate the bottom two beds however if you don't mind the top bunk we can fit more friends in together, so please book in together with friends if possible just phone through your requirements. Please fill out the attached enrolment form and post to us as well ASAP. Payments can be made by cash in person, cheque with enrolment form, direct deposit or by credit card over the phone, call 0357501522.( Cancellations after 20th September will lose their deposits if place cannot be filled, after 1st October no refunds given on monies paid.)

Those wishing to come for the day only on Saturday 15th October, spaces will be limited to 10 and cost for day is $75, includes all meals. Bookings will be taken with payment in full by 30th September.

Sorry there is no provision available for 1 night only bookings, pricing and payments as above apply.

Either phone us on 0357501522 or email countryhearthome@bigpond.com.au for more information or bookings.

Christmas in Wintertime 2011

Dear Fellow Christmas Lovers,

You are personally invited to our

CHRISTMAS IN WINTERTIME 2011

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August

Well it's a chilly frosty morning here in Bright and can you believe it has already been snowing on the hills around Bright. I thought I'd send you a little preview (look up)!!!

Hence it has got me in the mood for CHRISTMAS IN WINTERTIME!!!!!!! This year is proving to even top off last year, it that's possible. It just blows me away each year when I go buying how much quality, beautiful and unique Christmas decorations there are available and how exciting it is to piece it all together and show you how fantastic it all can look. Because our event is a month later the Christmas stock that will be in store is nearly TWICE as much as before, it's gonna be a tight squeeze!!!! But it is going to look FANTASTIC!!! There are lots of gorgeous tin decorations, new trees, glass decorations, garlands, ornaments, gorgeous table centres and so much more!!

Saturday will begin at 10am sharp with the big man himself SANTA!!!! We will have lucky door prizes, on the day specials and our first free raffle is drawn at 11am and every hour on the hour after that. (Winner or Friend must be present) Mid afternoon our INFAMOUS GLUHWEIN and ROASTED CHESTNUTS WILL BE SERVED.

Back by popular demand is our

CHRISTMAS IN WINTERTIME DINNER

Sat 27th August, 2011 7PM

Our infamous Christmas Celebration dinner will be held at Lawler's Restaurant on Saturday night at 7pm. Seating is limited to 80 so book immediately to avoid disappointment. For those of you who have attended previous years you will remember the fun games we have played in the past, well be prepared for more fun and games and a little Christmas Trivia this year too!!! Dinner will consist of three courses for the cost of $45 per adult and drinks are at bar prices, sorry no B.Y.O. So why not book a table of friends or if you are alone, tell them when booking and we'll seat you with other fantastic people. Lawler's restaurant is also the home for Coach House Inn accommodation which is convenient if you are needing a great close place to stay. Phone Jamilla or Brendan on 035750 1304 or email contact@coachhousebright.com.au to book your dinner place or accommodation today. Santa will be coming with presents for everyone and we will be holding raffles with some Huge fantastic Christmas goodies up for grabs with all profits going to Breast Cancer Research

Sunday will begin at 10am sharp with our yummy, yummy Egg Nog and candied chestnuts. We will continue with our raffles and lucky door prizes, first drawn at 11am and every hour after. We will also be announcing the winner of the Christmas Decoration competition at 12noon sharp. ( see below for details)

CHRISTMAS DECORATION COMPETITION 2011

1st prize Large Standing Santa (retail value $250)

2nd prize Large Sled (retail value $185)

3rd prize Advent Box (retail value $85.00)

Email or Send your best Christmas photos of your Family Christmas I.e.. Your Christmas Tree, your most special displays. Dinner table settings or Family gathering along with your contact details by 10th August, 2011, if the photos need returning please include a self addressed stamped envelope. These will be independently judged by our Santa and his elves and the winners will be notified on Sunday at 12noon sharp.

So come along, bring your friends, if you need help with accommodation ring the Bright Visitor's Centre on 1300 551 117 or visit their website on www.brightescapes.com.au .

Don't forget to RSVP so that we can make sure we have enough supplies for the weekend.

Be there or be square!!!!!! Looking forward to seeing you all again.

Amand, Brett and Team

Country Heart & Home

6 Barnard St, Bright Vic 3741 Ph: 03 57501522

A WOOLLY WINTER'S DAY WORSHOP

Hi Everyone,

Well we finally have room in store for classes!!! Yay!! Yep we have renovated again and I think we have finally come up with the perfect fit for our store, take a look on our blog for pictures of the renovations.

For those of you that came to our Autumn Quilter's Gathering, there was an interest in working with wool fabric and felt, so I have come up with....

A WOOLLY WINTER'S DAY WORKSHOP

You are invited to our next all day workshop on Wednesday 3rd August and Saturday 13th August. Spaces are limited to maximum 8 people per class (minimum 4 people to run class). Begins at 10am until 5pm. You will make a gorgeous wool felt and wool fabric applique pillow complimented with penny rug fabric backing. See above for finished product which measures approx 45cm square.

Cost for the day is $65 this includes kit for pillow ie. All felt, wool fabric, fabric, freezer paper, dmc thread, stuffing and a delicious lunch, morning and afternoon tea with endless tea and coffee.

You will need to bring:

Sharp fine Scissors

Pencil

Glue Stick

Needle

Please contact us at our store on 035750 1522 to book your place, payment can be made by credit card or direct deposit in full