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Thursday, October 4, 2012
And the winner is!
Well drum roll
please......................................the winner of My Coffee Table Caddy
Pattern is.......SandyN, Congratulations Sandy I will be in touch today!
Patterns and Kits are now available in store or on my
website at www.countryhart.com.au. If you would like to see my patterns in your
favourite patchwork store get them to give us a call
Now for another give away.....yep that’s right another
pattern to give away you all know how it works just leave a comment and say Hi
and you could be our next winner......and the pattern is my latest Christmas
pattern
"Home for Christmas"
Home for Christmas will be available in store and through
the website next week
Now just a little news on the home front, we are patiently
awaiting the arrival of Heidi's (our gorgeous Schnauzer) puppies any day now.
She is off to the vet today to see how things are going ......I will share some
pics of the gorgeous additions to the family when they arrive
Well it’s off to work for me
Don’t forget to leave a comment for your chance to win
hugs
Robyn :) x
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Welcome Spring
A very big welcome to Spring, the blossom is out, new leaves are appearing on the trees and the roses, my African Ring neck Parrots are nesting....fingers crossed there and the big excitement in the house is that Hiedi and Kaiser our naughty Schnauzers are going to be parents again...hopefully to more than one puppy this time. So we are all looking forward to that little event in the first week of October.
A wonderful day was had by everyone at Spring into Stitches last Sunday there were lots of laughs and all the girls enjoyed the project, I would pop up some pics but I left the memory card in the camera which my son now has grrrrr!!!!
Any way lets celebrate Spring with a pattern giveaway. So if you would like to win a pattern for the Coffee Table Caddy which I designed for "Spring into Stitches"just leave a comment and we will announce a winner next week
I have also been informed by Santa's Official Site that we have only 104 sleeps til the big day.........nearly time to put the tree up at the shop yay!!!!...........yeah I know Steve will be hiding trying to put it off a little longer
But it does mean that you should all be busy Chrissy Stitching, I am Chrissy Pattern release coming next week!!!
til next time
hugs
Robyn x
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Spring is in the air
Well the bulbs are blooming, blossom is popping out on bare tree branches and new leaves are appearing everywhere it can only mean one thing Spring is around the corner YAY!!!!!
Don't forget this Friday 24th Aug is Daffodil day one of the Cancer Councils biggest fundraisers for the year so grab your self a huge bunch and help out
Last weekend we decided to have some fun and held a Jelly Roll Race at the shop, after plenty of laughs & lots of tangles everyone revealed a beautiful quilt top all ready for borders
check them out
Now it is time to celebrate spring and I have been designing ready to host Spring in to Stitches Next Month
Places are strictly limited so get in quick.....ring the shop now on 0886323172 and book your place NOW!!! Cost is $85.00 and includes Morning tea/ Lunch/ Arvo Tea and your requirements for the day
Registrations for
are coming in and many are choosing to come early and stay Friday night as well so if you would like to stay the extra night just let us know and we will arrange it for you
look forward to seeing you at
Spring into Stitches
hugs
Robyn :) x
Friday, August 3, 2012
Indulge in Stitches
Well here we go contract all signed, deposit all paid and registrations now open....would you like to relax in pure luxury while stitching in the company of 2 great Aussie designers Natalie Bird and Libby Richardson then Indulge in Stitches sounds like just what you are looking for
Registrations are NOW OPEN!!!!!!
All the details can be found at
or in-store
you can give us a ring on 0886323172
see you there
hugs
Robyn :) x
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The Big Reveal
Well I have been itching to let you in on our secret and now I can. Did you manage to put our face book clues together????? Well lets recap the clues shall we????
Relaxation, Inspiration, Indulgence, Chocolate, Scenic Views, Wine, Libby Richardson, Natalie Bird........can't guess??? Give up????? OK!!!
"Indulge in Stitches"
2 days, 1 night
Luxury Stitching Retreat
Includes
6 specially designed pattens
2 days of wonderful stitching fun with Natalie Bird and Libby Richardson
Morning Tea, Buffet Lunch, Afternoon Tea
Saturday Night 2 course buffet Dinner
Luxury Accommodation
Fully Cooked Breakfast Sunday
Goodie Bags busting at the seams
Give aways prizes and lots of fun
and were you may ask.......scenic views???? Wine????
The Barossa Novotel Resort at Rowland Flat
yep we are really going to kick back and be spoilt!!!!
May 25th and 26th 2013
Complete Details and Registrations will be available August 15th
so are you coming to join in the fun????
well back to work for this chick
til next time
hugs
Robyn x
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Secret Surprise
Well winter is well and truly entrenched here in SA and Oh boy how cold is it??? But before I go and plant myself firmly in front of the fire I thought I would give you a couple of little hints as to what I have been up to of late.
We have been busy working on a Secret Surprise and we hope you are all going to join us, but for now I am going to keep you all guessing.....its OK I will give you a couple of little hints....how does........
indulgence, relaxation and fun
sound for a start???? ......should start you all scratching your heads.
Couple of other things I can tell you all about are our
"Let's Stitch Christmas"
stitching evenings which begin
Thursday 26th July and run for 12 weeks
the evenings will run from 5pm - 7.30pm
and include Mocktails and nibbles along with your stitchery for the week
Bookings are open Now!!
Sunday August 19th we are going to have a bit of fun at Country Hart with a Jelly Roll Race, there are limited places for this fun packed day so book you place quick
Well I am off to relax for the night in front of the fire, quilt a Tilda Christmas Stocking and laugh at Mrs Browns Boys on the telly
have a great night
hugs
Robyn
ps : thinking caps on.......Indulgence, relaxation, fun
oh yeah and Shhhhhhhhh!!!! Loz hehehe!!!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Seeing Red
Firstly I must say a huge thank you to all the customers and fellow business owners who joined us last week for Country Hart's Shop Warming party everyone had a great time and it was wonderful to be welcomed so warmly to our new home.
I've been seeing Red this week and plenty of it I have just finished quilting my first Chrissy project for 2012 which is stitched in Cottage Garden Threads Hugs and Kisses Red which is just gorgeous for any Christmas stitching. I will also be teaching this wall hanging in a weekly Let's Stitch Christmas Stitching Gathering beginning in July....so stay tuned for that one details will be out soon but for now just to start you all thinking about your Chrissy Projects here it is.......binding tonight
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The other Red I have been seeing is the NEW!! book from Natalie Bird of The Bird House
Red Home
which is on its way to us as we speak and copies are already being snapped up fast
For all you girls out there thinking of taking a road trip we are celebrating the opening of our new shop by offering any group of
5+
FREE morning/afternoon tea,
10% discount on all their purchases
and if you would like to sit a while and stitch you are more than welcome
One more thing before I go....don't know how I could have forgotten but I had word yesterday that Tilda is on its way so lots of gorgeous goodies making their way into the shop there
well I am off home to climb into my PJ's, settle back on the sofa in front to the TV and
Stitch my next Chrissy Design which will feature Country Hart's mischievousness reindeer's
til next time
stay warm
hugs
Robyn x
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
You are invited
Wooooo!!! I am on a roll been keeping up my blog posts even surprising myself.
We are nearly organised at the New shop "Lily"has done her first quilt and her second has just been loaded......can't wait its Nat Ross's Flowerpot People just gorgeous. Just a few back room bits to sort out and we are all set.
Stitch n Chat starts back next Wednesday at 10.30 am and Sit n Stitch starts back this Sat at 10am so if you are every near by drop in and join us everyone is very welcome
I have been busy designing a Chrissy project so thought you might like a sneek peek ......lots of gorgeous Cottage Garden Thread and Seasonal Little Gatherings Fabric should be all done in time for Christmas in July.
Now before i go I would like to invite you all to our
Shop Warming Party
Thurs June 7th
13 Alexander Street
5pm - 7.30 pm
Champers, cheese and bikkies.......chance to win a gift basket containing
over $200 worth of goodies
and just to top it off
15% off
all purchases made at the party
come on down and join the fun
til next time stay warm
hugs
Robyn x
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sneek Peek
Well what a full on 4 days don't think Steve and I even got time to stop and breathe but we have done it we are all ready to open the door of Country Hart's new shop tomorrow morning and I thought I would pop in and give you a little sneek peek..........only a little one though
So here it is at last!!!
our new address is
13 Alexander Street
Port Pirie
I didn't realise how much stock we actually have
I hope you all had a Great Mothers Day and all were spoilt rotten, my youngest Mr 14 cooked tonight....... practising his Kitchen Operations skills on us and I must say he did very well it was delicious I can't wait til he ices the cake he has over on the bench cooling.......yum!!!
Well its time to announce the winners of my pattern giveaway, Steve picked the winners randomly and they are
Nay of Nay's Place and pamkennison
Thank you so much for all the kind comments everyone I am working on a Christmas design at the moment so we will have another giveaway when that pattern is ready
Well thats all for now I am off to relax for a couple of hours before bed then its off to open the doors of the NEW!! Country Hart Store in the morning YAY!!!!
hugs
Robyn :) x
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Been a long time
I really didn't think it had been so long since I have blogged.....I got told off by Granny Loz last weekend and now looking at my last blog I know why.
Wow!! so much to tell you, so many exciting things happening since I last talk to you all.....the biggest being
WE ARE MOVING
yes Country Hart has a new home which we hope to be moved into in the next couple of weeks
more on that later
At the weekend we held A Weekend in Creative Company with the lovely Helen Stubbings and Melissa Grant.
Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to find a new venue and you guessed it we held it in the new shop premises and you can check out all the fun, including the Chicken Dance....amazing what girls will do for fabric hehehe!! in our slideshow
I also have 2 new projects which I am releasing today and if you would like to be in the running to win one of the patterns all you have to do is leave a comment and we will randomly select a winner .
Here are a couple of pics of my project which will be available in the shop, on my website www.countryhart.com.au or if you would like to see your favorite patchwork store stock them ask them to get them in
Stitcher's Pencil Roll holds 24 pencils for all your Colorque projects
and my Scalloped Project Bag and Thread Box
Well now for my promise ........ I promise to Blog more often
until next week when I will announce to pattern winners
happy stitching
hugs
Robyn :) x
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Exciting Weekend Exciting Week begins
Wow!! finally I have found my self with time to blog...been a while.
It has been a very busy time at Country Hart, last weekend we had a fantastic time with Gail Pan and Natalie Ross at our 2 day Stitching Retreat. With a heaps of fantastic projects to work on over the weekend, great food, good company and heaps of give-aways everyone had a wonderful time I have received so many phone calls and emails over the last couple of days so I am in no doubt that everyone had a great time.'
Our hectic and exciting weekend may be over but today not only brought with it the Melbourne Cup.....and no I didn't win....but also the Launch of Quiltaid and so far everyone seems to be really getting into it
With 12 blocks designed by 12 great Aussie designers and 6 different finishing kits all made from the gorgeous Ruby range of fabrics what a wonderful way to support a charity
We have Gail Pan's and Brenda Ryan's block available which are both beautiful
we also have our finishing kit available which is being very well received and is strictly limited so if you would like our finishing kit it would pay not to sit back as they are going quiet quickly
so head on over to
and check out what it is all about
well off to kit up some more blocks
til next time
enjoy
Robyn :) x
Friday, September 2, 2011
lots Happening @ Country Hart
Wow what a few weeks it has been, our gorgeous puppy has grown up so very fast.....where has the last 4 weeks gone??????
There is a lot happening at Country Hart in the next few months here are just a few
Lily is in full swing and if you get a quilt top quilted by Lily you will recieve a FREE Quilt Tote.....these bags are fantastic to store a quilt, transport a quilt or even to keep all of your current project together
If you have a quilt you are looking at getting quilted for Christmas book your space NOW to garentee getting it in time for Christmas.......its only 113 days til Christmas
October 29th and 30th sees Country Hart favorites
Gail Pan and Natalie Ross
coming over to teach at our 2 day Stitching Retreat.
these retreats are great fun, lots of giveways, great food, fantastic company and the girls design wonderful projects just for YOU! So don't miss out register NOW!! at www.countryhart.com.au
In November I will be teaching a Patchwork/quilting class for Beginners/ intermdiates over 4 weeks
Classes will be held Saturday 5th, 12th ,19th & 26th and will cover piecing, appliique, borders and machine quilting all the details can be found on our website.
2011 POM My Sewing Room has been such a success and everyone who has participated has had such a wonderful time and loved all the wonderful patterns that we are looking at our next POM for 2012 so keep an eye out for that one
well best get back to work
about to kit up Bronwyn Hayes new Christmas Quilt "Gift Quilt"
happy stitching
hugs
Robyn :) xx
Thursday, August 4, 2011
It's been a while
It has been a while since I have posted in blogland there has been so much going on.
Firstly for my exciting news, last night at 12.30 after a long labour my beautiful Schnauzer Heidi was taken to the vets hospital for a c-section. To our total amazement Heidi returned home an hour later very tired with 1 single male puppy......Yogi (we reckon he will look like a little bear with that endless supply of Mum's milk all to himself) as he has been affectionatley named is absolutley gorgeous looks just like his mum, I don't know that dad is overly impressed with his offspring but I am sure in time they will get along and have lots of fun together
Mum and Yogi are getting along wonderfully I took this pic with my phone when he was about 2 hours old so its not real flash.....sorry:)
On another exciting note as you all know "Lily" our A1 Longarm is in residence at the shop and she has started earning her keep everything is wonderful with Lily and she is ready to quilt your quilt tops
This was "Lily's" first quilt
If you would like to know more about our long arm quilting service feel free to give us a ring on 0886323172 or pop into the shop at 176 Ellen Street Port Pirie where you can see Lily in action
There is lots happening at Country Hart in the next few months with Natalie Ross and Gail Pan set to return at the end of October for a 2 day retreat, Registrations for the retreat are opened now so don't be disappointed register now all the details are on our new look website .....yes we had a little facelift over at www.countryhart.com.au
We are also one of the shops involved in Quiltaid this year we are very excited about being involved and I look forward to filling you in more over the next couple of months so keep a watch out for that it will be something you don't want to miss
Out Sit n Stitch afternoons are going really well and if you are looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon Sit n Stich is held every other Saturday from 1pm - 4.30pm at the shop
Augaust dates are 6th & 20th
we would love to have you join us
Well I am off now to check on the new Mum and Yogi and to hit my studio
have a wonderful day
hugs
Robyn :) x
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
ANNOUNCING
the long awaited arrival of
"LILY"
isn't she beautiful?? She is so quiet and graceful she just had to be called Lily. So
CONGRATULATIONS
to
on being the winner of winner of Naming Lily
Now Clare is going to learn a new skill.......patchwork......so she can make a quilt top for Lily to quilt... hehehe!!
On another exciting note registrations are now open for our next retreat
A Weekend in Creative Company
with
Country Hart Favorites
Gail Pan and Natalie Ross
October 29th & 30th
all the details are at
well I am off to play with Lily have a great day
hugs
Robyn x
Friday, June 10, 2011
Hi everyone
I hope you are all managing to stay warm, it is very cold here winter has really hit.
There is Lots happening here at the moment I really don't know where to start.......OK best let you all know that I have just pressed the button and opened up the registration to our next retreat in October
Yes we are going to have more laughs and a great time with Gail Pan and Natalie Ross jeeeeez we might even learn something hehehehe!!!
all the details and registration forms can be found on the website
so get in quick as we only take 60 registrations
so don't miss out reserve your place
NOW!!
We have been very busy getting ready for the arrival of our NEW baby..........yeah you guessed it our beautiful NEW Long Arm machine is being delivered on Sunday.......yay!!! only 2 sleep to go can't wait
Will post a pic and announce its name (along with the winner) next week......have to see a baby before you name it hehehe!
I have also been very busy at the design table lately
I have just realeased a Jelly Roll Pattern
GeorgieLu's Jellyroll
and Pretty Petals which features some gorgeous felt 3D flowers ......I used the gorgeous Cottage Garden Felt and threads
I am also just putting the finishing touches on a table topper which I used Cottage Garden Threads and the gorgeous Antique Fair range of fabrics so keep an eye out for that one in the next week or so.
Along with these I was given a jolt when I realised I am July's designer for My Sewing Room so it was off to the studio to make what i had in mind come to reality......nearly finished ...but its a secret hehehehehe!!!
The lovely Leanne Knell of Petals and Patches is our June designer and her pattern is just gorgeous......that one will be mailed out on the 28th June.....here's a sneek peek your going to love it
Thats all for now best get back and make sure I have everyhting ready for our Sit n Stitch afternoon tommorrow
Remember
Sit 'n'Stitch @ Country Hart
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month
Please book before hand
til next time hugs
Robyn x
Sunday, May 15, 2011
The Excitement's building
The excitement is building at Country Hart there is just so much going on.
The names are coming in for the comp to name our new long arm and there are some wonderful names in the mix it is going to be so hard to choose, so if you have a name for our long arm machine post it here on my blog or email me at
entries will close at the end of May.
While on the subject of our Long Arm......everything is on track and now it is just a waiting game, we are all eagerly awaiting Tracey's return from the US.......then it should be all go...will keep you posted.
My Sewing Room has been a huge success and all of those who are participating should have the second project designed by the lovely Natalie Ross by now and I bet you are all loving it,
I can't wait to see some of your finished projects so don't forget to take a piccy, email them in and i will open up a show and tell page over on the website
and
yes you guessed it I have the patterns for project number 3 by Janelle Wind so I thought I would give you a little sneek peek.....Janelle's project will be posted out on May 28th.
We are working on lots of new things happening in store..............lots of surprises for a couple of the resident Stitch 'n' Bitch girls when they return from their trip to Canada......that will teach them not to take us!
seriously we hope that Louise and Barb are having a great time on their trip....
We are planning
Sit 'n' Stitch
afternoons at the shop on the 2nd & 3rd Saturdays of every month
all the details will be posted on
Lots more will be happening at Country Hart this year including a Christmas in July Workshop and the return of Country Hart's favorite 2 fun loving designers for another retreat
yep
Gail Pan and Nataile Ross
will be back on
October29th & 30th
registrations will open in June so keep an eye out for that one
Well I am off to do the house work...yuk!!!.....no fairies around here, then I have Somerhill House by Gail Pan to quilt, might even take that one outside it is such a beautiful day here today and after a week of rain I think I might have to take advantage and enjoy
til next time
hugs
Robyn x
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Where to begin??????????????
Where do I begin.....at the start I hear you say.
Well Ok I am soooooooooooooooooooooooo excited over Easter there is to be some deconstruction and renos happening at Country Hart.......I am really good at the deconstruct part...lol
Why I here you ask and I know you are all thinking I am expanding the shop need more room for fabric...well I always need more room for fabric but NO I have to make room for the A1 Long Arm which I have just ordered from the lovely Tracey Browning......I am soooooooo excited.
So in my last blog post I said there was to be a competition well here goes
Our beautiful new long arm needs a name and I am going to let you do it so get those thinking caps on and fire up those imaginations, post those names the winner will get one of their quilt tops quilted FREE on our new machine
So go to it Good Luck
As most of you would know due to popular demand we are begining a 2nd mail out of My Sewing Room next week so if you have been pondering over weather or not to join us I thought we might be able to help you out with a look at project no 1 from the lovely
" When Stitches are Sewn"
rememebr too Gail will be followed by Natalie Ross (I have Nat's patterns and her project is just gorgeous), Janelle Wind Leanne Knell, Amanda Bergamin, Linda Haigh, Melly Hurlston, Helen Stubbings, Leonie and Diedre of the Quilted Crow and yours truly.
Come on jump on board and get some great projects for your Sewing Room
all the details can be found at
Well thats enough excitement for today get those thinking caps on and help me name my Long Arm.
Oh one more thing before I go keep an eye out in June when we will be opening registrations to our next Retreat with Gail Pan and Natalie Ross which will be in October
I hope you all have a wonderful Easter and you all get loads of choccies talk soon
hugs
Robyn
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
lots happening
Well what a time I have been having.... My Sewing Room has been so popular we are all really amazed at the response we have had. The first mail out with Gail Pan's gorgeous design was mailed out on March 28th, since then we have had so many enquiries that we have decided to do a second mail out which will begin on April 28th so if you would like to join up its not too late ....head on over to the website
and find out how.
Natalie Ross is designer number 2 and her patterns are on their way here is a sneek peek
I attended a machine quilting workshop on Saturday with the girls from the Pirie Quilters and we had a great time......oh we learnt lots too such a great group of girls off to quilting with them tonight can't wait for the laughs to begin
With all the fundraising finished up Relay for Life was held last Saturday. I had a great time did lots of laps, did the yellow walk, the pink walk, the prom walk and even played circle gap which I hadn't played since primary school which is far too many years ago to admit. We did however come 2nd which wasn't too bad we may have even done better if it hadn't poured with rain ....we were drenched.
The candle light ceremony was very sad and extremely hard for my kids and I watching the empty table and remembering who is missing from ours
So I had a great time although I didn't see the whole thing out....I went home early not by my own choosing but that of others who decided to act very nastily upon what thoughts they had going on in their heads instead of the facts which they could have found out quiet easily if they did the civilized thing and asked.
Oh well enough of that far toooooooooooooo many positives in my life to be worried about the negitivity some people thrive on there is not enough time for that.
I will be back later this week with some very exciting news........BIG news and a competition so keep your eyes peeled for that one
til next time keep on stitch'n
hugs
Robyn
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