Modern quilt teacher and patterns
No, don’t fall over in shock, I haven’t made any further progress through the 1930s Farmer’s Wife quilt book, I’ve just had this post sitting in my drafts for months and months. This was actually one of the first blocks I ever made from the book! Seriously, this draft has been sitting here since October 2015. Far out! And now, it’s… Read More
It’s been a fun month of seeing all your projects! Milky Way Sampler blocks are flying all over the place, with the standard full-sized blocks happening in full force. Canopus was block number two, and the range of colours and fabrics being used is just amazing. From top, L-R: @thebaronessdesigns, @thisgirlssewdestructive, @katgraycraft, @sarahr0408, @youngtexanmama, @astitchinbetween Not to mention many mini blocks… Read More
This month, I’m the guest designer for a fun project – the International Association of Quilters! And for my month, I’m (finally) sharing the pattern for my Rapt quilt. No, not “raptor” as I kept accidentally typing, although using dinosaur fabric for this would be super fun… This quilt was in part inspired by Laurie Wisbrun’s beautiful fabrics, but also… Read More
Last year, I had the challenge of creating something applique for the Handmade magazine. So I collaborated with Ava & Neve to showcase the Little Land Of Rhyme Liberty collection together with some Essex linen to create a play mat. It features eight different prints, fussy cut where possible, to create world of imagination – eight different lands connected by stepping stones. There’s animals… Read More
Hey hey hey! With this block, we’re a quarter of the way through the Milky Way Sampler already, how awesome is that! Although if you’re sewing the bundle with the 13 blocks, you’re not quite a quarter there… unless you’ve already sewn the Celestial block, and then you’re more than a quarter of the way through… Ok, anyway… If you want… Read More
Hands up who loves planners?! ME! Not only is it the only way I can keep myself organised, but it’s fun to use pretty pens and some stickers #plannernerd So when planner love combines with my handmade goals plus supporting a wonderful sponsor, I’m so in. Fat Quarter Shop asked if I’d like to join in the sewalong with the… Read More
It’s a new year, and it’s time for new classes! I’m thrilled to announce that I will be teaching at Amitie again this year. Machine Piecing – Free style workshop Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, I will be in store 10:30 – 1:30pm for a free style machine piecing workshop. What does that mean? It means that you can bring… Read More
It has been thrilling to see so many of you jumping on board with the mini Milky Way Sampler blocks! They’re so much fun at such a little size, and it’s a great way to use up scraps. I’m using up scraps of Liberty and Kona Oyster to make my 4″ (finished) mini Milky Way Sampler blocks, which I do… Read More
Oh my goodness, you guys! I have absolutely loved seeing all your different Modern HST Sampler quilt blocks and tops! I just love how there’s so many different fabrics and colours and choices happening; it makes my designer’s heart so happy to see you make the patterns your own. Luckily winners are chosen at random, because dang it would’ve been so… Read More
Last year, I had a flash of inspiration when a few ideas collided to form one big idea. I heard about the Australasian Quilt Convention’s challenge theme for 2017 – Made In Australia: Flora and Fauna – around the same time that I was just so in love with the Rajah quilt at the exhibition at the NGV. The big… Read More