We have reached the half way point in our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along!! It's so wonderful seeing the many blocks being made in our private Facebook group, and the many different colourways and fabric choices personalising them all! In fact we are already half-way through our block making!! This week is the 2nd week […]
This week rounds up the end of my current block of classes where we've been learning about twin needle quilting. My ladies had several patterns to choose from, and as always, they completely rose to the challenge of a new technique Just check out these amazing results! Mosaic Cushion (pattern available […]
Hello everyone, It's hard to believe that the summer is almost through, and attention is quickly turning to the new term of classes starting in September. This term our (optional) class project will be Twin Needling with Fusible Bias (incorporating Stained Glass Windows). As you can see above, there are a range […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've been enjoying some glorious sunshine in your part of the world! We have had several beautiful days here. Doesn't a sunny day just lift one's spirits!! Time got away from me a bit this week, but don't worry, I haven't forgotten to bring you the posts on my […]
Have you ever wanted to master satin stitch applique, but are too afraid to try on your own? Why not surround yourself with like minded creatives and spend a Saturday learning this technique with all the help and support you need! At the workshop you will not only learn how to […]
This was the last week of our 'Take Wing' Butterfly wallhanging series. 31 brave ladies have been diving into the exacting and at times demanding technique of foundation paper piecing using Lillyella's 'Take Wing' butterfly pattern. And just look at some of the results! Aren't they majestic! Each one a […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I love new year, even more than Christmas. A fresh start, a clean page, renewed focus and motivation. And of course, a little stretch more light in the day! I don't set new year resolutions, but I do choose a word for the year, a kind of theme to keep […]
It's getting much colder here! Brrrrr! Winter has most definitely arrived! And it's getting harder to photograph my projects outside - icy showers are never too far away! For a while now I have been wanting to make Lillyella's Take Wing Butterfly pattern. Butterflies hold symbolic meaning for me, and when […]
Hello everyone, we are well into Spring here, and the April issues of quilting magazines are hitting the shops! In keeping with the Spring theme, I designed a birdhouse wallhanging for British Patchwork & Quilting (April issue). One of the things I love about Spring is the sound of chirping birds […]
