Modern quilt teacher and patterns
With the Stellar BOM now wrapped up, that means that I’ve been working with AccuQuilt Australia for over two years… what?! Time flies when you’re having fun! It also means that it’s time for a new block of the month using the AccuQuilt Qube system. The first BOM series was Patisserie, and inspired by all sorts of yummy pastries. The… Read More
Another year, and another AccuQuilt block of the month! This is my third BOM quilt that I’ve designed for AccuQuilt Australia using the AccuQuilt Qubes, and don’t tell Patisserie or Stellar, but this one’s my most favourite so far. Petals is different from the previous two BOM quilts I designed. Why? Previously, I’ve used the Qubes as-is, that is, the… Read More
I love seeing sneak peeks and hearing the process of how other designers design their quilts… and I’m a quilt designer! I know what it takes! And I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in that… right? So I thought I’d share about my design process as I create the Origami quilt pattern. The Design Process The inspiration for quilt designs… 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
Another month and another row added to our Sunset Isle quilts! There’s been a fun flurry of activity on Instagram on #sunsetislequilt (see below). Not to mention being able to take this gorgeous photo of three Sunset Isle quilts together while on quilting retreat a couple of weeks ago. From left to right: Kara who’s making a scrappy rainbow with… Read More
Whirling and twirling, this quilt block is a fun one using the parallelogram die from the AccuQuilt QUBE set. These ones always trick me at first with how to orient them when piecing the half-square triangle pieces to the ends, but thankfully I didn’t need to pull out the seam ripper on this one. Download the free pattern for Block… Read More
The classic sawtooth star quilt block is a big favourite of mine. In fact, did you know that waaay back in the day it was my first blog header logo?! This month’s block for the Stellar BOM that I have designed for AccuQuilt Australia is a cute little twist by adding an extra little detail in the centre. It would… Read More
For years, I’ve avoided making clothes. I’ve very occasionally dipped my toe in with mixed success, but only ever with great trepidation. But no more! No more fear, I’ve found a pattern that is easy to make, comfortable to wear, and looks pretty darn good on me too, if I may say so! Enter the Box Top by Frankie &… Read More
Obligatory disclosure – this post is sharing my experiences on these specific routes on these specific planes on these specific days with these specific security people… it will give you a good guide of what to expect, but don’t take this as official advice! A couple of months ago, I flew from Melbourne to Adelaide for a quilting retreat, which… Read More
Is it a supernova? Or Saturn? I’m not 100% sure! Saturn was my original inspiration, but in bright, sunny yellow, I’m now thinking perhaps it’s more a supernova… Download the free pattern for block 8 here If you’re making this kind of block design for multiple blocks, it is so perfect for chain piecing – log-cabin style of sewing the… Read More