Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Far too often, I fall into the trap of believe that “true creativity” must be spontaneous and on a whim. And sure, sometimes creativity is a sudden spark of inspiration you just can’t help but act upon and that spark keeps you going until the end of the project. But sometimes, perhaps even most times, we need to be deliberate… Read More
About two years ago, my dear friend Jodi and I were chatting about writing our quilting books while our kids were mucking around outside in the garden, wondering how we were going to get it all done with families and businesses to take care of too. And now here we are, with our books are about to be released at… Read More
Today is my daughter’s 8th birthday, and I could’ve sworn she was already at least 10 years old… She is such one clever, cheeky, strong, creative, sassy, little independent young woman, and she never fails to make us laugh! One of her presents today, at a long last, is a quilt for her bed. Warning: this post is long, and… Read More
I am so incredibly chuffed with how my Pollinate quilt is coming along. It’s definitely one of those projects where I had a spark of inspiration as to how I wanted the quilt to look, but have had my fingers crossed the whole time I’ve been stitching, hoping that it’s going to turn out like what I had planned. And… Read More
I am plodding incredibly slowly through my Cherish quilt. And my deadline keeps getting pushed further and further back, to the point where I HAVE to get it done by my daughter’s birthday in March or I run the risk that she’ll have outgrown it! Thankfully, she still likes seeing peeks of it, and she doesn’t care if it’s a… Read More
I have quite the temperamental relationship with EPP, but I think we’re starting to come to terms with each other. It turns out that I enjoy EPP when I’m not a sewing machine churning out the same block over and over, which is why my Cherish quilt is taking for.ev.er. But when there’s small blocks, and larger blocks, and varied… Read More
It’s certainly been the year for Aussie quilt designers and their books! It’s such a thrill to see my friends succeed, and I know that there’s more to come. We’re too talented a bunch here Down Under to stop us 😉 Today, I’m excited to share more about one in particular – Fussy Cutters Club: A Boot Camp for Mastering… Read More
Last week, my family went for a road trip holiday. It was such an awesome time of visiting quilty friends and having some quality family time together. And we don’t even mind the driving (especially as we load up the iPad with movies, thanks to Netflix’s download option!). My husband does most of the driving, as he gets car sick… Read More
When Lauren from Molly And Mama messaged me and asked if I’d like to make her Hettie Hexie Mini pattern, I won’t lie, I kinda stared wide-eyed at the cover showing a whole lotta English paper pieced hexies… and then said yes. And now, I’m glad I did, because I’m in love! I ordered my papers from Tales Of Cloth,… Read More
The Girt By Sea quilt along has begun! I’ve shared before about this modern medallion quilt pattern, and my plans for my own version of the quilt. But now the official community fun has started, and there’s quite a lot of amazing quilts being made! From top, L-R: @thebaronessdesigns, @talesofcloth, @coleandtaffy @quiltbystarlight, @nightquilter, @laura_procter_makes @sharingthegoodstuff, @jackiegillies, @ladybugquilting I am in total awe of… Read More