Bonnie and Rose Journal

Like many of you, recent events have had us re-evaluate certain aspects of our business and life in general. We've been basically forced to slow down and take stock of things; those that need to be a priority and those we need to let go of. At Bonnie and Rose we are grateful for the important things in life and are very fortunate to have everything we need; a roof over our heads, food on the table and our beautiful family and friends. Things don't always go as planned but as the bigger picture unfolds in front of us, it...

I first met Anna Maria Horner 2 years ago when Alise and I attended a shop owners retreat in beautiful Bowral, in the Southern Highlands, NSW. I had been in awe of her amazing talent as a designer for ages so the retreat was a great opportunity for us to both take a class with her. When John and I attended Australian Quilt Market in Melbourne 2019, I was lucky enough to again meet up with Anna Maria and was even able to sign her beautiful Heart Quilt. At AQM Anna Maria unveiled her stunning Wheelhouse Quilt, using her latest...

The days and nights are getting noticeably cooler as we edge ever closer to Winter ❄ Time to get out that unfinished rug from last season and get some more rows happening (and keep my knees warm at the same time). I love making crocheted corner to corner rugs and the one I've started to make from our Patons Sierra 8ply yarn would have to be one of my favourites. This stunning, self patterning yarn does most of the work. The colourway I'm using is called "Nevada" with rich blues, golds and reds. I started this one in the shop...

Just got off the phone to my Mum, she's busy finishing off a quilt that she's had put aside for a while now, waiting to put on the binding. Speaking to her just now made me happy as well as sad; happy that she's keeping busy and will soon have a brand new quilt just in time for the cooler weather and also sad that I can't go see her and her quilt in person at the moment. While we are limited to essential travel only due to Covid19, we talk on the phone every day and look forward to...