Tuesday, December 16, 2008

The Upholsterers Gallery

I'm so lucky to have a friend at school that "inspires" me!  Today Ric Rac and I went out for a coffee at lunch time, to our favourite little place in Ballarat.
We order our coffee and then check out all the gorgeous things in the shop, drink our coffee talking ten to the dozen, and then continue checking everything out.  It is the most beautiful shop in Ballarat.


I was lucky to have my red quilt displayed in her Christmas window display.  The owner is a parent from our school, so we know her quite well.

oh, and seeing as I didn't make a report writing quilt this time around, I have been making up for it with a bit of night sewing.

Count down is on for holidays.  3 days to go.

24 comments:

Patsy said...

That coffee looks so good and your quilt is beautiful. Thanks for taking us on the shopping trip.

CurlyPops said...

Oooh you'll have to give me the address so I can visit next time I'm in Ballarat. it all looks so lovely!

Kate said...

That shop looks wonderful!

Locket Pocket said...

What a beautiful looking shop - and your quilt looks stunning in the window! I wish I had made myself a christmassy quilt now!

Lucy x

Anonymous said...

What a lovely shop. The colours on the Russian dolls are fab!

Well done for your quilt being part of a window display. It looks lovely.

Jodie said...

But it is you who "inspires" me as very well you know!!!

Carrie P. said...

Looks like a fun place to shop. Love the black and white products.

wonderwoman said...

what a fantastic shop and your quilt looks absolutely gorgeous.

xx

our shabby cottage said...

I must pop into that shop and have a sticky! Your quilt looks lovely in the window Annie!

Cass said...

That looks like a great shop and of course you are lucky enough to go there with a great friend and a very lovely crafty lady

edward and lilly said...

Wow, gorgeous quilt and cute shop!

Nic said...

I think i need to take another drive to Ballarat so i can visit this yummy shop too.

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

I am just sitting here drooling looking at your favorite shop! And at your new needlework project. New quilt?? Love the color and pattern combinations!
~Elaine~

Unknown said...

The quilt looks great in the window.

picciolo said...

what a wonderful shop, your quilt looks great in the window!
: )

Sandi said...

What a lovely looking shop, full of gorgeous things. Love your quilt in the window.

Jenny said...

How lucky you are to have such a lovely shop nearby your school. It looks like the type of place you could really grow accostomed to. Your quilt looks so nice in the window and your night time sewing looks lovely too. Enjoy the count down to the end of the school year!

Leanne said...

What a lovely shop and the window display is fantastic. I think you are now officially on holidays....how good does that feel.

windyhill said...

Its a beautiful quilt. I'm very envious. I can't sew!
Windyhill

little women said...

Hey Annie -Took your idea and found myself there!! It is such a lovely place to kill and hours or so!!

Bren said...

That's it...we are coming!!! When can you fit some time in for Dan and I???
We have a lot of catching up to do - it's been at least 8 weeks!!
Love B & D.xx

Melinda said...

I love your Christmas quilt. It has a modern, light and breezy look to it, which is what we need in our hot climate. A lovely change from the heavy dark greens and reds. I'm inspired to make a version for myself.

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

Hi, Happy belated Christmas Annie!!
Where in Ballarat is this shop, I've never seen it on my infrequest visits.
Love your after report writing quilt..and the new snaps. Enjoy your break!
Tarcey

Chocolate Cat said...

Oh can you share which shop it is, looks great!