Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Late last year, I was asked to make a quilt for Australian Patchwork & Quilting using some of their own fabrics. And it turned out to be a bit of a special quilt… You see, this was the quilt that started my love affair for the AccuQuilt fabric cutter. This quilt pattern requires a lot of squares, both print… Read More
Every now and then, I get to design a pattern to accompany my Maths & Methods column in Make Modern. Issue 18 is now out, my column is all about make four flying geese at a time, aka no-waste flying geese. It’s such a quick method to make lots of flying geese that it meant I whipped up this baby… Read More
When school holidays and life happens, you combine two months of BHQ By You into one post! But that just means double the eye candy of amazing projects made by you guys using Blossom Heart Quilts patterns and tutorials. So sit back and get ready to drool at the pretties… #milkywaysampler Milky Way Sampler block 6 for June was Capella,… Read More
It’s that time of the year again! The annual Christmas In July pattern bundle is such a fun event to be a part of, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it again. If you haven’t heard of it before, the Christmas In July bundle sale is when a group of quilters and sewers get together to off a… Read More
I can’t believe that Make Modern is about to turn 3 years old! I still remember back to the days when Jane, Kristy and Lara were discussing their plans, and I’m just so thrilled to see that they’ve achieved what they set out to do. And more! Gushing aside (as I’m sure there’ll be more to come with the next issue… Read More
It’s time for another quick round up of some of the gorgeous Blossom Heart Quilts pattern and tutorial makes popping up on Instagram! There were some fabulous projects in May (and this month is also full of beauties!), so let’s get started. #thebeehivequilts This riotous Wanta Fanta block was made by @dlluscombe for her bee’s May queen. I think this green… Read More
Late last year, I had the chance to play with a gorgeous bundle of Japanese themed fabrics – Little Harajuku by Benartex Fabrics. Such a lovely range of prints! I decided that they needed to become a table runner of lanterns, inspired by our time at Japanese summertime festivals, eating delicious festival food underneath long strands of lanterns. Finishing at 16″… Read More
Inspired by the logo of a local Moroccan restaurant, I’m thrilled to finally share my Geode quilt pattern with you all! What’s awesome about this pattern is that each block can use one fat quarter for the print. And with each block finishing at 16″, it means that you can easily use your hoarded fat quarter bundles to quickly make a decent-sized… Read More
There’s some pretty special makes to share that you guys were up to last month! Let’s start off with a bang… Sara from @sewsweetness finished her rainbow Milky Way Sampler quilt and it’s beautiful! She used Alison Glass fabrics to make her quilt, and finished it off with the setting instructions provided in the Bundle for her quilt. Talking of the bundle, @mkjoan.coles… Read More
In every issue of Make Modern, from the very start, you can find my Maths And Methods column, talking about all things quilty maths. Yes, that’s now 16 articles on quilt maths. With plenty more to come! And sometimes I get to design a project to coordinate with the article as a way of encouraging you to put those newly-learned skills… Read More