Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Hands up who loves planners?! ME! Not only is it the only way I can keep myself organised, but it’s fun to use pretty pens and some stickers #plannernerd So when planner love combines with my handmade goals plus supporting a wonderful sponsor, I’m so in. Fat Quarter Shop asked if I’d like to join in the sewalong with the… Read More
It’s a new year, and it’s time for new classes! I’m thrilled to announce that I will be teaching at Amitie again this year. Machine Piecing – Free style workshop Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, I will be in store 10:30 – 1:30pm for a free style machine piecing workshop. What does that mean? It means that you can bring… Read More
It has been thrilling to see so many of you jumping on board with the mini Milky Way Sampler blocks! They’re so much fun at such a little size, and it’s a great way to use up scraps. I’m using up scraps of Liberty and Kona Oyster to make my 4″ (finished) mini Milky Way Sampler blocks, which I do… Read More
Oh my goodness, you guys! I have absolutely loved seeing all your different Modern HST Sampler quilt blocks and tops! I just love how there’s so many different fabrics and colours and choices happening; it makes my designer’s heart so happy to see you make the patterns your own. Luckily winners are chosen at random, becauseĀ dang it would’ve been so… Read More
Last year, I had a flash of inspiration when a few ideas collided to form one big idea. I heard about the Australasian Quilt Convention’s challenge theme for 2017 – Made In Australia: Flora and Fauna – around the same time that I was just so in love with the Rajah quilt at the exhibition at the NGV. The big… Read More
As you may remember, one of my goals of this year was to give handmade, to stockpile some gifts ready for the right occasion. So there is nothing like a quick baby quilt you can whip up in a day! I spent 30 minutes cutting the fabric on the day it arrived (Tuesday), spent 45 minutes before school drop off… Read More
Read the title of this blog post once more, aloud… *giggles* Yep, I gathered a bunch of my top-notch quilty buddies to join in this year’s quilting bees sewing from the quilt blocks from The Bee Hive! And it’s a fantastic group of ladies, if our name doesn’t already give that away š In January, I was queen bee and… Read More
Woohoo, ladies and gentlemen! It’s time to officially wrap up the Modern HST Sampler on the blog. Whether you’ve made a finished quilt, or just a few blocks, we want to see those today! As I shared the other week, my Modern HST Sampler quilt top is finished and off to the quilter to work her magic. Prizes But what… Read More
Last Thursday night, I dropped my husband off at the airport so that he could fly to Japan for 5 days. And yes, I did send a shopping list with him! For those who are new here, my family lived in Japan for four years, returning to Australia in April, 2016. So while I was quite jealous that he was… 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 thisĀ foundation paper pieced sampler, you canĀ check out this post for all the info. And if you need to brush up on your foundation paper piecing skills, I’ve gotĀ a post for… Read More