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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.'
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
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- Robyn
- I started designing applique patterns for the craft market in 2004 which I sold online through my website, at craft markets and through patchwork shops. In December 2009 along with my husband Steve we opened Country Hart's shop front in the main street of Port Pirie South Australia I have 3 children Dylan, Abbie and Brady, 2 very naughty Schnauzers Kaiser & Heidi and a beautiful long haired Daucshund who is the old lady of the house at 14 Chloe.
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