Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Don’t forget, 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 that too! I got you covered on all bases! Vega is block number five, and yes, you guessed it, it’s the fifth… Read More
Uh, excuse me, how is it nearly the end of April?! We’re a third of the way through 2017, guys. So I’m just scraping it in with my mini Arcturus block for the month! This month, I cut into some larger pieces – some fat sixteenths from Ava & Neve. The latest bundle had some perfect prints that were still pink-based but… 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
There’s been some fantastic creations on Instagram under the various hashtags! Remember, you can always use #blossomheartquilts for anything and everything if you can’t quite remember the right tag for your project 🙂 #aurorabom @quiltingbystarlight made a block from Aurora for Maze + Vale’s booth at AQC! I’m going today, so I’ll have to hunt it down. #thebeehivequilts I love @pieladyquilts’… Read More
This past Easter weekend here in Australia was a 4-day long weekend. Practically everything is shut on Good Friday, and Easter Monday is also a public holiday (although a lot of retail is open). While many people go away, we had the most wonderful, relaxed weekend at home. Also, after a week with us, my mother-in-law left on Saturday. So… Read More
Yes indeed, I’m running the Aurora BOM again this year! I heard your interest when I was teaching the Aurora sampler quilt locally, mixed with the disappointment that you weren’t living nearby. But now you can sew along! This year’s Aurora BOM program is neatly timed so that the final email is sent out October 1st, giving you plenty of time… 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
A year ago yesterday, we moved back to Australia. I thought it fitting to share an article I wrote for Make Modern (issue 13) about comparing Japanese quilting to Australian quilting. Having just spent four years living and quilting in Japan, I’m often asked how Japanese quilting differs from the rest of the world. It’s hard to say definitively, but… Read More
No April Fools here today! We’re right on track for block #4 of the Milky Way Sampler! Firstly just want to say a huge thanks to everyone who made use of the bundle sale last month – thank you so much for your support! So, next things next, if you want find out more about this foundation paper pieced sampler, you can check… 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