Lynette Anderson Designs

Taupes and reds..

I've been gazing at this little pile of fabrics and threads today.... and in between gazing I have been drawing... drinking tea and munching on chocolate.

Hopefully you have had a good day too?

 

Cheese, bubbles and a dog..

Mmmm...last night was a warm balmy evening so we headed out onto the deck..

taking with us some of the good things in life....... cheese, bubbles and some good company...perfect. Oh, and of course our faithful dog Hugo who was 'just helping look after all the good things'!

 

Its good to be home...

Back to Oslo..

Here we are back in Oslo almost at the end of our holiday. We wanted to visit Kathrine in her store because when I did my workshop and evening presentation it was not held in the store. We decided to enjoy the fresh if a bit chilly air and walk, on the we passed the residence of the King and Queen of Norway.

 

I got to play in some Autumn leaves.... dont you just love the swooshing sound they make under your feet when you kick them!!

 

Arriving at the store...

 

Inside the store there was so much to see...

Then we headed off to explore some of the city before catching our plane home, but first a stop at the bakers for something to eat.... but what to choose?

  

yummy bread and a coffee..... good idea, thanks Kathrine.

 

With coffee in hand we walked to the park to see the amazing sculptures by Vigeland.

 

 

 

 

A truly amazing sight, we could have stayed and enjoyed this park alot longer, next time. 

All aboard..

We headed to Tromso via coastal steamer..

We passed this amazing lighthouse which is probably one of the most photographed ones in the world! (its so beautiful...think I can feel a ocean themed stitchery coming soon!)

This was the view from the back of the boat at dusk.

 

After a wonderful nights sleep we awoke to scenery like this,

....and the houses, 'sigh' I loved them all and wanted to photograph each and every one!
 

There were the cute boat houses at the waters edge..

 

There were houses with grass growing on the roof, I guess for warmth but how cute does it look.

 

The moon was still up in the afternoons.

 

Here I am, dressed for the cool weather and enjoying every moment.

 

Well, enough photos I hear you all say...sorry...but Norway is a very very beautiful country and I do hope that I get to visit again one day.

PS. There may be a few more pictures tomorrow!

Next stop..Trondheim

 

We left Oslo by train heading for Trondheim, the train was a great way to see the scenery although I have to be honest and say I slept for much of the journey (trains do that to me, do they make you sleep too?). After checking into our hotel a visit to Siw at Quiltgarden was needed.

Such a pretty store, filled with all kinds of treasures

 

A lovely Kittens Tale quilt is on display in the shop, this one is slightly stronger colours than mine and I really liked it, Siw tells me its very popular.

 

There was a group of stitchers waiting to surprise me with some of their completed quilts and table runners, it seems that over the years Siw has held a few classes using my books and patterns. This lovely version of Friends For Christmas was so beautifully stitched, thanks for sharing.

 

A completed Noahs Ark... great colours.

Here Siw and I are having a discussion about the rather interesting background fabric she is using for her Crazy Christmas....

 

Heres a closer peek, its looking rather nice and very soft and subtle, I think I need to go hunting for this little check to have a stitch on myself.

 

Hurry up stitching Siw we all want to see the completed quilt, its going to be yummy.

Winners are grinners..

The winner for the 100 blocks magazine is:- SuzK who said: I think this cat is Freckles. There was great deliberating here - talked it over with my cat, Jacki, and she agrees.

Suz K, I think the magazine people will contact you for your postal address. Thanks to everyone else for their comments, it was fun. 

Here is Freckle in her favourite sleeping position! 

 

Wow, so many comments left for the Gathering of 

Crows book, thanks you for the wonderful stories 

we have enjoyed reading each and every one.

 

Michelle McConachie wrote:

I love all the projects, but would probably start with the small 

purse. I have what I like to think of as 'my house crow'. 

He steals bones from my little dogs and I find them in the 

front yard. It's very funny to watch. 

Michelle can you email me with your postal address so 

I can send you a copy of Gathering of Crows.

PS. back tomorrow with a bit more of my travel adventures.

100 Blocks, late posting... opps

I do hope you will all forgive me for being late with this very important post but as many of you know I have been visiting Norway and for the last 30 hours have been either on a plane or at an airport waiting for a plane!!

So, let me tell you about this wonderful magazine, as you can see it contains 100 blocks from some very well know designers and I was delighted to be invited to participate, to read more visit this site.

 

Guess who featured in my block! I also chose to use fabrics from my 'Hedgerow' fabric collection which is available from this store right now, I do hope you like the block?

There are lots of prizes to be won so be sure to follow the 100 Blocks Blog Tour daily Nov. 9-13 at quiltmaker.com/quiltypleasures for inspiration, ideas and giveaways galore! Look for 100 Blocks from Today’s Top Designers in your local quilt shop, or purchase it at quiltmaker.com/100blocks.

I am able to offer one lucky reader a copy of the magazine, so just let me know which of my cats is starring in my block??? Is it Fatcat, Freckle or the naughty Felix? Be quick with you answers as I only have 24 hours to take your comments for this wonderful gift.

We arrived safely in Oslo after a short flight from Goteborg on thursday. We had dinner at a wonderful Sushi resturant, it was fun to watch the chefs preparing all the food.

 

We started the day with an informal workshop for 32 ladies and although there was alot of chatter the ladies did manage to get a bit of stitching started! This is what we were working on, its a new pattern called 'Happiness Is.....' and will be available in your favourite quilt shop any day soon so be sure to ask.

 

We had some show and tell and it was a very proud moment for me was when Grethe unveiled her completed Kittens Tale quilt. Kathrines Quilt Stue is going to be offering this BOM, starting in January. Kathrine has been very clever and found the original fabrics for her kits so if your interested it may be a good idea to contact her soon. 

Here I am with two very famous bloggers, May Britt and Hanne, there are lots more wonderful photos of our busy day on these ladies blogs so please visit them for a real feel of the day. I felt so honoured to meet Hanne and May Britt who like so many of you, my blogging buddies it feels like I have known you all for ever and for that gift of friendship I am truly thankful.

 

Here is a group picture of the students for the day, it was so lovely to share a few hours together. (This photo session took a while as my DH, Vince had everyones camera to use! Eventually my poor knees had had enough and we had to stop!)

 

Ok, I have to stop now as the internet connection here is very sloooooooow and in any case its time for breakfast.

talk soon

Lynettex

Meeting Quilt Friends in Goteborg

Friday afternoon, Pia the owner of Quilt Studion picked me up from my hotel and took me to her quilt shop here in the city. As the day progressed I got to meet lots of ladies who popped into the store for some essential shopping and to meet me. 

Andrea kindly offered to take me for a view of the city before dropping me back at my hotel.

That evening in conjunction with Vince's conference organisers we had a wonderful dinner at Borsen, the exchange (city hall). It was an amazing building and the food was divine, we got to try herring prepared three ways and some shrimp.

 

Saturday morning (brrrr very chilly) I had been invited to 'hang out' with the Goa Gummor quilting ladies who meet monthly. There was lots of sewing activity and lots and lots of talking and laughter. 

 

Many of the ladies brought show and tell, it was so nice to see how much they love the Australian designers work, this quilt design is by Natalie Bird of The Birdhouse.

 

 

This lady is working on one of Bronwyn Hayes BOM's and is having fun changing the colours to suit her home, her stitching was so neat.

Here we are standing in the chilly Swedish air just before I headed back to my hotel.

 

Thanks ladies I had the best day and your spoken English was brilliant!

Lynettex

Halloween in Goteborg...

Yesterday was wonderful and whilst walking around the city in the early morning I found all sorts of wonderful Halloween displays..

This wonderful bare tree was part of a big display in an arcade.

How about some of these spooky cakes?

 

back soon

Lynettex