Modern quilt teacher and patterns
The next instalment of the Tasty Treats patterns is here… proudly introducing Candy Crew! Buy the Candy Crew pattern here Whether you call them candy, lollies, sweeties or something else, this set of six candy quilt block patterns continues with my theme of cute, yummy food foundation paper pieced designs. This time with a variety of sweet treats found in… Read More
I adore star quilt blocks, as shown by the several star quilts I’ve designed over the years! One of my favourite patterns, Geode, was actually inspired by a Moroccan star design at a local restaurant. This quilt pattern first came out in 2017 and since then, I would like to think that I’ve improved in my pattern writing skills, haha!… Read More
I’m pretty sure I say it every time I release a pattern, but my absolute favourite part of the whole pattern writing process is seeing the pattern testers’ photos roll on in to my inbox! After having lived with my own colourings and visions of my patterns for so long, it’s just such a breath of fresh (and exciting!) air… Read More
Happy Monday – it’s new pattern day! The next set of adorable food-themed quilt blocks is now available for purchase. The Frosty Friends pattern includes six ice cream quilt block patterns – three scoops of ice cream, and three on a stick. Whether you call them ice creams, icy poles, popsicles, or any other name… these frozen treats are sure… Read More
I love teaching. Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a teacher. I assumed that would be a primary school teacher, and even studied it at uni, completing both my bachelor and also a graduate certificate. Except then I got married, we started our family, and moved to Japan for a few years. Now that we’re… Read More
Here we are, folks! We have made it to the final lesson in Mini Masterpieces! It has certainly been a long(er than expected) journey… thanks 2020, but we made it. A huge thanks to everyone who has stuck around this long, and also to those who have dipped in and out to make what they love and learn what they… Read More
We are at the penultimate month of the Mini Masterpieces quilt along! This month, we’re branching out into some hand sewing with English Paper Piecing. English paper piecing, also known as EPP, is the method of temporarily basting fabric to a small paper shape, and hand sewing the shapes together to create a larger design. Sometimes it’s making little blocks… Read More
Happy new year, lovely quilters! We made it through 2020… Let’s kick 2021’s booty, hey?! This month also marks the start of the final section of Mini Masterpieces – Piecing. We’ll be conquering applique, English paper piecing, and foundation paper piecing. We got this! BUY THE BOOK I have currently sold out of signed copies of Mini Masterpieces, but you… Read More
Ho ho ho…w is it December?! This has been the longest year of my life, but here we are, preparing for the festivities, and praying that 2021 is a heckuva lot better than it’s predecessor. BUY THE BOOK If you’re wanting to get your hands on a copy of Mini Masterpieces for yourself, I have signed copies of Mini Masterpieces available… Read More
The curve-alicious month continues today! Last week, I shared some tips on how to accurately cut curves for quilting, so now it’s time to move onto how to sew curves, and my 3-pin method. Yes, I sew most of my curves with just three pins. This method works for whatever type of curve you are sewing, whether it’s drunkards path… Read More