Modern quilt teacher and patterns
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
When I first started quilting in 2011, I went to Spotlight to stock up on some tools. I bought a some fabric scissors, a 12″x18″ OLFA cutting mat, a 1″x12″ ruler (don’t laugh, I had no idea!), and an ergonomic OLFA rotary cutter. Six years later, the rest have long since passed, but that cutter is still not only going… Read More
In my pursuit of handmade this year, I jumped at the chance to sew some blocks from the Dutch Tulips pattern by Fat Quarter Shop. It’s such a fantastic block that whips up in no time, and not only looks great, but allows for some super fun colour play too. I made three blocks, as I will turn them into a table runner ready… Read More
I try to get my mini Milky Way Sampler blocks made by the middle of the month (yes, these ones I sew along each month!), but being away, then gastro, and now a bad cold has put a slight delay onto everything. Thank goodness these guys are so quick and cute to whip up! I’m using up scraps of Liberty and… Read More
Uh, how is it February already?! Crazy! But it does mean that it’s time for the second block of the Milky Way Sampler! If you want find out more about this foundation paper pieced sampler, you can check out this post for all the info. And if you need to brush up on your foundation paper piecing skills, I’ve got a post for… Read More
Last year at my needle turn applique class with Carolyn Friedlander, I started a Hesperides pillow top for my daughter. I chose my fabrics starting with the Heather Ross mice and unicorns, and then chose fabrics that pulled out the colours in those prints and kept to the fairy tale theme – a purple castle from Lizzy House’s 1001 Peeps, some more Heather… 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
Having fallen in love with needle-turn applique thanks to my class with Carolyn Friedlander last month, I decided to act on the momentum and start a new project to take away with me on holidays. I grabbed my leftover Essex linen in Natural, my stash of Liberty, filled my Fat Quarter Shop tin with a rainbow of 50w Aurifil thread,… 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
Foundation paper piecing is an invaluable skill! Yes, it takes a little bit of mental acrobatics trying to wrap your brain around how it all works, but the great thing about learning how to foundation paper piece is that once you’ve learnt the basic technique, it’s the same for every single pattern. It’s just that taking that first step can be a… Read More