Back in the land Downunder

Just arrived last night back into Melbourne, Australia.

I actually arrived in Australia on Thursday, but immediately went up to Cairns (North Queensland) for an Embroidery and patchwork conference, run by Kays Fabrics in Cairns. We had a great time, and met many passionate embroiders.

As soon as I got home, hubby took me up to my mother in law's house so that we could collect the kids (he had a camping trip for the weekend, so the kids wern't here). I have had lots of lovely hugs, and plenty of love yous coming my way.

I have begun unpacking my bags from the US, and cannot wait to get back to the drawing board. I found some great fabrics, a few new products, and heaps of inspiration.

Stay posted for heaps of new stuff coming out.

Columbus - Indiana - USA

Hello all. Here I am on the last stop of my US road trip, in Columbus Indiana. I have learnt a lot of new things on this trip, not the least of how to drive on the opposite side of the road to how I was trained.

Houston Quilt Festival/Market was amazing. 20 rows, each 60 booths long full of people passionate about crafting. I found some amazing new techniques that I am looking forward to implementing, as well as metting many wonderful people.

Over the next week I will be teaching at the Indiana Embroidery Conference, showing the wonderful stumpwork frangipani flower technique.

Whilst I have been over here, I have been working on some new designs that I am looking forward to bringing you, including Sketch Stitch African Animals, Redwork Birdies, feathers, candy cane holders, and some great applique designs.

Welcome to the Julie Hall Designs blog page. Here you will find interesting ideas for using my machine embroidery designs, as well as notifications of new designs, and opportunities to assist with design testing. Sit down, read a while, and enjoy the posts.