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Saturday, 8 January 2011

.January Cool Shops! CLARES PLACE.

Cool Shop! #2 for January is Clares Place...
Clare is a young stay-at-home mother of a beautiful two-year old, Chloe.  With a Bachelor of Education and qualifications in Interior Design under her belt, Clare needed something more to help her fulfill her creative outlet and six months ago started designing and writing patterns for gorgeous quilts under her label, "Clares Place."
 
Clare's patterns are bright and bubbly, beginner-friendly and quick to sew - what more can a busy sewer ask for?!  I received a very generous package in the mail from Clare last month containing each of her six lovely patterns.  I know the time and effort that goes into writing patterns, it is tedious work and long hours in front of the computer and Clare's patterns are beautifully written.  I particularly love how the instructions are set out clearly and are easy to read and the addition of step-by-step colour photographs is awesome.
 
Clares Place patterns can be purchased from retail and online stores around Australia.  A complete list of stockists can be found here.  Clare has also recently decided to sell her patterns in pdf download format for a great price at her online store also.

Take a closer look at some of Clare's patterns...

Jayne's Love is made using Amy Butler's recent range "Love" - so pretty!
 I really love her Bubbles & Ruffles pattern...particularly the orange version

Wheels is a super cute quilt for little boys - check out the girl version too...
As part of her review, Clare is giving away a whole heap of patterns to 3 lucky winners.
FIRST PRIZE - Complete set of six pdf download Clares Place patterns
SECOND PRIZE - Four pdf download Clares Place patterns
THIRD PRIZE - Two pdf download Clares Place patterns
To enter, simply leave a comment on this blog post.  Winner will be drawn randomly on Wednesday 12th January.

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70 comments:

  1. Katie8 January 2011 at 07:30

    Oh! Those are fantastic! My husband is finishing building my new sewing table and these would be perfect to start with!

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  2. Holly @ Domestic Dork8 January 2011 at 07:54

    OMG! I love the idea of ruffles on a quilt! I may have to do that someday.

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  3. Melisa Jane8 January 2011 at 08:23

    Love the ruffles quilt! What a gorgeous range of patterns.
    melisa@codefox.com.au

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  4. Nettie's Blog8 January 2011 at 08:52

    she is a very clever designer and decorator and a super mum .. ....i love her quilts and HER

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  5. Dianne8 January 2011 at 09:06

    Wow - those are great patterns! My boys would love the Wheels quilt!

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  6. Melanie@Crafty Cupboard8 January 2011 at 09:14

    Oh wow, I love quilting, this is awesome! I love the ruffles, but those cars are great!

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  7. Kristin8 January 2011 at 10:07

    I love the ruffles! The birds are really cute too!

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  8. Leah8 January 2011 at 10:22

    Nice patterns - and I haven't seen them before either :)

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  9. Nic8 January 2011 at 10:42

    These are beautiful! Exactly the style I have been looking for. I have wanted to have a go at quilting but I really only like modern styles and hadn't seen exactly what I was after. I would love to win this giveaway but if I don't I will definitely buy some of her patterns anyway to make quilts for my two boys! Thank you for the opportunity!

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  10. Green Mama8 January 2011 at 11:11

    how gorgeous! and how very clever she is.

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  11. Emily8 January 2011 at 11:40

    Adorable patterns!

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  12. red in oz8 January 2011 at 11:49

    What lovely patterns. I love those little cars, need to find a little boy to sew for.

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  13. Megs8 January 2011 at 11:52

    These are lovely patterns! I actually purchased your Shearwater Kaftan Pattern from Clare!

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  14. AJ8 January 2011 at 12:02

    Lovely patterns...can't wait to win them!

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  15. SandyN8 January 2011 at 12:17

    Wow how cute are the patterns... Thanks for sharing another very clever designer....

    Thanks

    Sandyn

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  16. Unknown8 January 2011 at 12:53

    Patterns are great. I love the quilt with the cars on it. It is often difficult finding a good pattern for boys.

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  17. Cass8 January 2011 at 13:17

    I love the ruffles quilt, especially the blue/green version.

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  18. Sarah Craig8 January 2011 at 13:17

    Such adorable patterns! I can't believe I haven't seen these before!!

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  19. Anonymous8 January 2011 at 13:50

    they are gorgeous!!!

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  20. Sarah. Splish Splash Designs8 January 2011 at 14:16

    They are lovely! I love the cars one for little boys :)

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  21. Mama24Monkeys8 January 2011 at 14:21

    I love the bubbles and ruffles pattern. I want to make it for me!

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  22. Rebecca8 January 2011 at 15:16

    LOVE these patterns! So cute and original! She has a lot of talent!
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  23. Melissa8 January 2011 at 16:48

    Wow what a generous giveaway. I love the Bubbles & Ruffles in green.

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  24. Beth8 January 2011 at 18:10

    Thanks for the introduction--I love meeting creative people!

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  25. Bec R8 January 2011 at 18:44

    Oh wow! Gorgeous patterns, would love to win :-)

    scottbecr(at)westnet(dot)com(dot)au

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  26. Karen8 January 2011 at 20:09

    My boys would love the 1,2,3 quilt, they are all just gorgeous!

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  27. Tanya8 January 2011 at 21:13

    ahh, inspiring- I too, love those ruffles. thanks for the giveaway

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  28. Unknown8 January 2011 at 23:47

    Again I love seeing Clares great talents! I love the orange bubbles and ruffles great colours! I think William would love the boys quilt and I may even manage to accomplish it!

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  29. babiesdoc9 January 2011 at 03:10

    I really like the jaynes love quilt and have a big half yard stack of that AB fabric. The border really makes the quilt unique

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  30. hamudale9 January 2011 at 03:58

    the "wheels" is so cute. my boys would love it. :)

    katz.gali@gmail.com

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  31. The Hungry Crafter9 January 2011 at 05:34

    very cool -- i am in the market for good beginner quilt patterns!

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  32. Becks9 January 2011 at 06:03

    Fabulous patterns, I would love one or all! :o)

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  33. Chocolate Cat9 January 2011 at 08:30

    Thanks I haven't seen Clare's patterns before but will definately be bookmarking them for next time I need a pattern!

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  34. WandaFish9 January 2011 at 08:31

    What a generous and lovely giveaway! The Bubbles & Ruffles quilt has got me smitten and I'm hoping that it's beginner friendly; the cars pattern is very funky looking too.
    Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  35. Elizabeth9 January 2011 at 09:14

    I absolutely LOVE the Bubbles and Ruffles pattern. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  36. Paige9 January 2011 at 11:15

    Such great quilt patterns!

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  37. Hazel Win9 January 2011 at 13:23

    Ahhh how gorgeous!! So inspiring! Love the ruffle/bubble quilt

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  38. hazel win9 January 2011 at 13:28

    Hi Toni,
    Hoping you see this, I've emailed you a few times, started stocking your patterns in my online store not long ago and wanting to do a Sew Along using your Lazy Day Sunhat as the first pattern - have emailed you regarding permission for this but haven't heard, sent them from November onwards - perhaps have gone to your spam folder? Are you able to email me quickly at some point (know your a v busy lady!) on sewaddictivefabrics@gmail.com
    Thank you so much! Hazel

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  39. Sallzy9 January 2011 at 14:46

    What gorgeous patterns - I have 2 little girls who would love to be the proud owners of a gorgeous new quilt. Stunning! xo

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  40. quilary9 January 2011 at 19:02

    I'm with you on the orange ruffle quilt! It's really gorgeous and would be beautiful for a girl who really isn't into pink. Thanks for introducing Clare's patterns - I haven't come across them before.

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  41. tini-uk9 January 2011 at 22:34

    Oh I love the patterns, too hard to choose a favourite one.

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  42. Lee10 January 2011 at 00:12

    Wow - thank you for such a lovely givaway! Such a talented designer.

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  43. sweet and lovely crafts10 January 2011 at 00:13

    Oh my gosh! These quilts are FANTASTIC. They are just beautiful. A quilt with ruffles- awesome!

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  44. Anonymous10 January 2011 at 02:38

    Wow, those are all so fantastic! Love all the designs. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  45. Anonymous10 January 2011 at 04:03

    Well, you have to be in it to win it, and maybe I will actually learn to sew this year, Maybe you can teach an old dog nre tricks.
    Love Lorraine.
    xxx

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  46. sew happy Stacy10 January 2011 at 09:19

    Those patterns are so cute. I really like the orange one too.

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  47. Julie R10 January 2011 at 13:24

    ah yes , one of these beauties would be just the ticket to bring me back to the world of sewing...

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  48. Narelle10 January 2011 at 15:29

    Lovely quilt design - bookmarked for my next crafty purchase. My almost 2 yr old needs a quilt for her new big bed!

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  49. kyliealysha10 January 2011 at 15:31

    Oh the car one would be perfect for my little boy! Too cute :)

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  50. Carolyn McPherson10 January 2011 at 15:53

    What lovely patterns and quilts. Love the one with cars for little boys!

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  51. Rach_Spencer10 January 2011 at 15:55

    Super cute....love them all.

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  52. Rach_Spencer10 January 2011 at 15:55

    Super cute....love them all.

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  53. amummy10 January 2011 at 15:55

    Lovely Patterns

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  54. Becky10 January 2011 at 16:24

    I love the orange quilt too :)

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  55. Karen Chaplin10 January 2011 at 16:44

    Hi there,
    I'm loving the quilts my New Year's resolution this year is to do a quilting course and make a quilt so this would be the perfect start yah...
    I've all my fingers crossed
    Karen

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  56. Cathryn aka Lollie10 January 2011 at 18:24

    2011.... the year to do some sewing. The simple patterns are probably just what is needed by me! heres hoping, because they are gorgeous

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  57. Scissors Paper ROCKS10 January 2011 at 21:22

    Ruffles on a quilt. Great idea. I'd love to have a go at that one.

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  58. Andrew & Beth10 January 2011 at 21:56

    FANTASTIC! I love the ruffles quilt with Blue & Green Especially! I love the circles. ~Beth

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  59. Karen D11 January 2011 at 10:45

    Oh cool, have never sewn a quilt but I'm keen to try, especially since I just found out we have our second bubba on the way!

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  60. Lisa11 January 2011 at 15:22

    Love the ruffles, my son would love the number quilt, and I heart anything Amy Butler! Too cute!!!

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  61. Sharyn11 January 2011 at 15:49

    These quilts are simply great. With my first grandson due in a few weeks would love to win the baby quilt pattern Thanks Sharyn

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  62. Kylie11 January 2011 at 17:33

    What wonderful patterns.

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  63. Christine11 January 2011 at 19:50

    So inspiring!!! Thank you for the give-away offer, so very generous.
    Best wishes,
    Christine

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  64. Steph11 January 2011 at 21:53

    hi, lovely patterns. Hope I win! xo Steph
    swhh@yahoo.com

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  65. Kirsty @ Bonjour Quilts11 January 2011 at 23:00

    Gorgeous, I love the ruffled one too, it would be great for curious little fingers. Thanks for the chance to win Toni and Clare!

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  66. PamelaJ12 January 2011 at 08:35

    What a lovely set of patterns Would make fabulous quilts for my grandchildren

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  67. Melissa12 January 2011 at 08:50

    What gorgeous patterns!

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  68. Kirsten12 January 2011 at 15:32

    Lovely patterns - I think the Bubbles and Ruffles quilt is my favourite!!

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  69. Kirsten12 January 2011 at 15:37

    Although the Amy Butler "Love" quilt really is gorgeous too:)

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  70. Linda13 January 2011 at 22:52

    I love these patterns, they are so fresh and unique. Very very appealing, they make me want to take out my fabric and sew! Thank you for sharing, thanks for the opportunity to win, and for the site to go dream

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