Modern quilt teacher and patterns
As always, feel completely free to choose whatever fabric you like! Should you wish for some points and tips, read on… There are 4 main “zones” of fabric: the centre square, the inner star points, the outer star diamonds and the outer star points. For each zone, the minimum fabric requirements are fat quarters – 1 fat quarter for the… Read More
Wow, who knew you would be as interested as we were in the whole Frixion-on-quilts thing?! I have loved reading through your comments, and I thought I’d share some further tips some of you shared. – When used on dark fabrics, it can leave a bleached line, especially if it is left sitting for a while. Some have even had… Read More
So the other night, I had a minor stress attack when my iron transferred brown stuff onto a very important quilt with a white background. Essentially, it left a skiddy on my fabric. I KNOW! My darling scientist-husband got right to work to clean it off (soap and water did the trick) and then cleaned the iron too. Following his… Read More
I’ll be honest, when the Fat Quarter Shop first emailed me asking if I’d like to make their latest free pattern for a nail polish bottle mini quilt and blog about it, I was a little hesitant because I only like to sew things for which I have a purpose. And I’m not a huge wearer of nail polish. But… Read More
Last time I went shopping with Molli Sparkles, I was inspired to finally write up a proper post sharing all my tips for fabric shopping in Tokyo. This time I went to the Yokohama Quilt Show with him and had a blast! So this time I’m going to share some Japanese to help ease your fabric-splurging way. Japanese Yen Japan… Read More
I have loved slowly working through Caro Sheridan’s Craftsy class – Shoot It! A Product Photography Primer. It’s the kind of class you can mostly listen to while doing other things, as long as you can still watch it whenever she shows photo samples or diagrams. And she’s really easy listening too! Very casual and natural and engaging. Before getting… Read More
A part of owning an online store is working out how to do your packaging. You want to keep it cost-effective and practical, but also a little unique to leave a mark on the customer. As a customer and a shop owner, I’ve learnt some lessons along the way. Here’s what to look for in good, great, fantastic shop packaging!… Read More
This week I tackled my Sweet Pouch Swap pouch. I made the panels, and then decided what pattern to use – the Triangle Patchwork Box Pouch from Patchwork Please. Just obviously without the triangles and using my panels instead. I hadn’t tackled such a “3D” pouch before, but having made the Super Tote, I thought I could do it. I… Read More
With the Sweet Pouch Swap sign ups now closed (full in under 5 hours?! Wow, you guys WERE keen!!), it’s time to start thinking of what you might like to make! Here’s a few fabulous tutorials to help get you started: Zippered Pouches Zippered pouches can be made in any range of sizes and using anything for the fabric –… Read More
KIDS wall hanger Dear partners/husbands/significant others of quilters with kids, If the quilter in your life is anything like me, quilting is her escape. The place where she can zone out of the worries and stresses and busy bits of life and just create. Fabric is her addiction, quilt books are piled up, and heaven help you if you use… Read More