Modern quilt teacher and patterns
The pattern sample for your quilt pattern is the cover girl – you want her to look the best she can be so that she’ll sell that pattern! In part 1, we talked about choosing the right kind of fabric for the pattern sample, followed up in part 2 about the work flow of writing a quilt pattern. And while… Read More
Spending time with fellow quilters (whether we are actually sewing or not!) is one of my most favourite things to do. I’ve shared before how important the online quilting community was to me during our years in Japan, but upon return to Australia, it was the in-person community that welcomed me with open arms and formed a major part of… Read More
Last weekend, I was in Houston, Texas attending Quilt Market for the first time. What an incredible adventure! I was there to promote my book, Mini Masterpieces, that’s coming out this month (in just 3 weeks!) and my publisher, Lucky Spool, captured this moment of me seeing my book in person for the first time… While there, Lucky Spool hosted… Read More
This time next week, I’ll be fighting off jet lag in Houston, Texas as I get ready for attending my first Quilt Market! I’m headed over to promote my book, Mini Masterpieces, and also the coordinating Aurifil thread collection. My publisher, Lucky Spool, is at booth 1541 and is hosting book signings on Saturday and Sunday. I will be signing… Read More
It’s an Aurifil-ed month around here, that’s for sure. Not only has my Mini Masterpieces thread collection launched, and I was interviewed about all things Mini Masterpieces on the Aurifil blog earlier this week, but today you can find me over on Auribuzz again as the Aurifil Designer of the Month! This year’s theme for their BOM sew along is… Read More
I have been using Aurifil thread for years; the quality of the thread had me hook, line, and sinker from that very first spool! And the range of colours and thread weights available have kept me hooked on tight. I’ve had the privilege of being an Aurifil Artisan for two years in a row, and this year, I’ve jumped ship… Read More
That’s right, after 5 years and 29 issues of writing the Maths & Methods column for Make Modern, that series has been retired. Can you believe that we found 29 different quilty math topics to cover?! I can’t, ha! If you’d love to have all 29 articles for future reference (plus 200+ modern quilt patterns, 40+ mini quilt patterns, 30+ cushions, 50+ other… Read More
This month, I’ve teamed up with Cotton Cuts to be their Featured Designer for the Classic and Modern Maker subscription boxes. What this means is that subscribers to those boxes will get their choice of one of 5 Blossom Heart Quilts patterns. Here’s a sneak peek at what fabrics are included in the Modern Maker box… they would work for… Read More
Have you ever wanted to learn foundation paper piecing? Are you one of those local Melbournians who’ve asked for a class in foundation paper piecing?! Then September is your month! I am teaching at Nuno Nuno in Mont Albert and making a paper crane wall hanging. WHEN: Saturday 21st September TIME: 10.00am – 1.00pm COST: $52 (includes pattern) TO BOOK: 9898… Read More
A huge part of getting any quilt pattern ready to launch is sending it off to be tested by other quilters. What this means is that a group of normal, everyday quilters from around the world with a variety of skill levels and fabric tastes put your pattern through its paces. Each of my full quilt patterns are first checked… Read More