Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Last weekend, I finally finished off my Modern HST Sampler quilt top! I decided to do something different for the setting, to step out of my comfort zone and try alternate gridwork. To do so, I simply added a 2.5″ x 12.5″ strip to one side, and then a 2.5″ x 14.5″ to a neighbouring edge to create an L-shape…. Read More
Oh my poor Farmer’s Wife quilt… it got a bit left behind in all that moving I did last year! I think I made one block after leaving Japan?! And then the 100 Blocks project took over my 6″ sampler timeslot 😉 But I am determined to get it done and finished this year. Like with my Tula Blue quilt,… Read More
I spent last year looking on at Jodie’s mini Modern HST Sampler in awe, and had been toying with the idea of making mini Milky Way Sampler blocks this year. When I saw that she was going to do mini blocks again this year, I just knew I had to do it too! In fact, as I had to wait… Read More
Alright, folks, step right up to start the Milky Way Sampler! To catch up on what this year’s sampler is all about, check out this post for all the info. And stop that freaking out about foundation paper piecing right now! I’ve got a huge tutorial post all about how to conquer it right here. First up, we have Sirius. Sirius… Read More
Oh my goodness, what a way to end this year with all your excitement about the Milky Way Sampler. I’m so excited too! I’ve begun piecing my blocks already, way ahead of “schedule” because I’m that excited. Which may mean I even end up making a couple of quilts! We shall see! I wanted to make sure that I answer… Read More
Oh my goodness, guys, we’ve made it!! We’re at the final block of the Modern HST Sampler!! This has been an incredible year, I’ve been so privileged to be a part of seeing you all grow in your skills. Thank you for coming along for the ride! If this is the first time you’re reading this, fear not, you can still… Read More
It’s been so much fun quilting along with you all this year, and it’s been so inspiring seeing you conquer half-square triangles! So I had a good hard think about what we should conquer next, and decided upon foundation paper piecing. When you have foundation paper piecing up your sleeve, it opens a whole new world of quilting. So I’m… Read More
Welcome back to the Modern HST Sampler quilt along! If this is the first time you’re reading this, fear not, you can join in at anytime. Start with this one or go back to the beginning, it’s up to you. This year, we’re making 24 modern half-square triangle quilt blocks, and by the end of the year, you will not only… Read More
Judging by the emails and comments, you guys are super excited to get organised for The Bee Hive 2017! Well, now’s your time, folks, because… *drum rolllllll* … sign ups are now open to get yourself into a Swarm for next year! If you have no idea what I’m talking about, let me explain. A quilting bee is a group of 12 quilters… Read More
Well now, hasn’t Instagram calmed down just a little, with the end of the #100days100blocks, haha! After my last update on my Tula Blue quilt, life got busy, and I had to prioritise a few things. It meant I fell behind a little, but I’ve still made progress, having made another 35 blocks or so, and working with my husband to design… Read More