Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Yes indeed, I’m running the Aurora BOM again this year! I heard your interest when I was teaching the Aurora sampler quilt locally, mixed with the disappointment that you weren’t living nearby. But now you can sew along! This year’s Aurora BOM program is neatly timed so that the final email is sent out October 1st, giving you plenty of time… Read More
When I first started quilting in 2011, I went to Spotlight to stock up on some tools. I bought a some fabric scissors, a 12″x18″ OLFA cutting mat, a 1″x12″ ruler (don’t laugh, I had no idea!), and an ergonomic OLFA rotary cutter. Six years later, the rest have long since passed, but that cutter is still not only going… Read More
A year ago yesterday, we moved back to Australia. I thought it fitting to share an article I wrote for Make Modern (issue 13) about comparing Japanese quilting to Australian quilting. Having just spent four years living and quilting in Japan, I’m often asked how Japanese quilting differs from the rest of the world. It’s hard to say definitively, but… Read More
No April Fools here today! We’re right on track for block #4 of the Milky Way Sampler! Firstly just want to say a huge thanks to everyone who made use of the bundle sale last month – thank you so much for your support! So, next things next, if you want find out more about this foundation paper pieced sampler, you can check… Read More
In my pursuit of handmade this year, I jumped at the chance to sew some blocks from the Dutch Tulips pattern by Fat Quarter Shop. It’s such a fantastic block that whips up in no time, and not only looks great, but allows for some super fun colour play too. I made three blocks, as I will turn them into a table runner ready… Read More
I knew heading into designing Girt By Sea that I needed to make this quilt for myself (as opposed to just my border for the pattern sample!), but that I needed to make it in the colours of Australia. From a sunburnt desert centre through to the oceans that surround my island home, and deeply inspired by the poem My… Read More
Late last year, some friends approached me with an idea – to collaborate with five other Australian quilt designers to create a new and exciting medallion quilt pattern inspired by our beautiful country. My heart leapt at the concept! I’ve always said that upon my return to Australia, I wanted to dig deep and get involved in the Aussie quilting industry…. Read More
It’s taken 8 months, but at last I’ve finished the 100 Blocks 100 Days. All 100 blocks from Tula Pink’s City Sampler book are DONE. And it feels so good! Although, I’m not going to lie, I’m not looking forward to the amount of sashing I need to cut… I made a big push and got the final 11 blocks cut out… Read More
This week as I was doing some of my BHQ admin things, I noticed that the Milky Way Sampler patterns have collectively been downloaded over 3500 times. Um, what?! Mind. BLOWN! So I decided that I’d say a little thank you by putting the Bundle on sale for the rest of this week. The Bundle includes all 12 patterns, plus… Read More
I try to get my mini Milky Way Sampler blocks made by the middle of the month (yes, these ones I sew along each month!), but being away, then gastro, and now a bad cold has put a slight delay onto everything. Thank goodness these guys are so quick and cute to whip up! I’m using up scraps of Liberty and… Read More