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How pleased was I to be asked by The Fat Quarter Shop and Gerri Robinson to be a part of her new book tour….

this book is choc full of things to make for your home… in fresh, bright or patriotic fabrics.

the invitation meant I got an early peek at my project of choice and the chance to make someone else’s pattern for a change  - which is very therapeutic to me..

We were asked to put our own spin on a pattern from the book. As it is coming into summer here and we are preparing our pool for the holidays I chose the Bursting Star cushion. I am thinking a whole group of these on the decking around the pool will be perfect for summer pool parties (I have a 17 year old who frequently has her friends around to enjoy the day)

I used my Primrose Sands Fabrics (for Red Rooster fabrics).

I left out the piping (because I didn’t have any large piping cord on hand) and instead of stuffing I filled my cushion with bean bag beans – won’t matter so much if it gets splashed and will be soft and squishy for sunbaking on…

Now, one would think that I would have taken lots of photos with the cushion around the pool! – but unfortunately today it is raining and dull and the pool is not looking inviting at all… this is typical of Tasmanian weather in Spring – so instead, imagine me lying amongst my roses in the spring garden reading a book and having a good cup of coffee….

If you have not been following the blog tour its not to late to visit everyone who participated and enter to win a free copy of Gerri’s lovely book… Leave a comment on this post for your chance to win from me – thanks to the Fat Quarter Shop and Gerri for the copy and for inviting me to take part…

November 11th

Fat Quarter Shop kicks off tour!

November 11th

Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings

Linda Hrcka of The Quilted Pineapple

November 12th

Gail Pan Designs

Erica Jackman of Kitchen Table Quilting

November 13th

Kathy Brown of The Teacher's Pet

Thearica Burroughs of Pigtales & Quilts

November 14th

Helen Stubbings of Hugs N Kisses

Gerri Robinson of Planted Seed Designs ends the tour!

dont’ forget – leave a comment for your chance to win..

hugs for today

Helen

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