My name is Deb...

Hello Ladies
I know I have met most of you attending but for those that haven't. I am a wife, mother, foster carer, nanna and quilter...All titles which I juggle and suit me well. I gave up the corporate life of a Manager for a major Pharmaceutical Wholesaler after the birth of my last baby Maddi ( who is 15 next month OMG)...

I bought a property on the outskirts of Australia's oldest gold Mining village, Sofala NSW and haven't looked back. I used to be a workaholic in Sydney,who flew interstate weekly; to become a stay at home mum. I was bored ( creatively). My mum told me of a new designer Anni Downs who sold patchwork online...and the rest was history. I love all sorts of the quilting techniques but just lurve my EPP... I have many UFOS and do not hesitate to start something new. I love reproduction fabrics, but finding the modern/brights starting to sneak into my stash. I am starting a new business with a friend called Lost in Play, handmade educational play materials for children. Our goal is to create toys and games that will foster a love for nature. 

I started my own patchwork pattern business Frog Cottage Designs (named after the B&B on our property) a month before three gorgeous kids came into my life.  In 2008 Zac 2.5yrs and Taylor 1.5yrs needed a forever home and I raised my hand...Holly came 6 months later as 5 month old. They are 12, 11 and 10 this year and although our lives are hectic I wouldn't change it for the world. Frog Cottage fizzled out a few years ago after I broke my leg (yes the family goat pushed me down a embankment)...

 I am also a proud Mumma of Amanda, Taryn, Caden and Madison..Nanna of Joshua and Lachlan ( who live in Perth sniff sniff) and a Jamie ( who lives in Bathurst)...No pics of her daddy ( my son hates photos lol)

 and last but not least, my hubby who hasn't been well of late, but is now on the road to recovery... hes my biggest supporter whether I'm sewing, quilting, writing or off for another sewing day, he just smiles....and in turn I ignore all (most) of his ebay purchases .....hehe

Cant wait for Baradine!