I've been very neglectful in keeping you up-to-date here on our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along! Apologies! I think perhaps Christmas put paid to my QAL rhythm and blog routine!! Since I last updated you on the QAL we have made.... 1 Light of Life Lantern (18" Drunkard's Path) block: 2 Flying Geese borders: 2 Spools blocks […]
This week in the Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along we are making three 9" Crossed Paths blocks. This block column will add a dramatic geometric contrast to the softer curves and sharp points of its surrounding blocks. The technique focus in making these blocks is how to successfully sew long strips together. For […]
Welcome to the final part of my Log Cabin Family of Blocks series. Part 1 (Log Cabin) available here Part 2 (Courthouse Steps) available here Part 3 (Pineapple) available here (All sample blocks were made using Handmade fabrics by Makower) Now in my introduction to this series, I described this part as the Mystery […]
In my classes last week, I gave another '5 minute demo'. This month the demo was all about Disappearing Blocks! No, not magic tricks or a trick of the eye. But how to turn a well known quilt block into something rather special (without lots of intricate piecing)! The following are pictorial instructions on […]
A few months back, a good friend approached me with an idea for her 50th birthday celebrations - a 'Sew-In' at The Mill. Her wish was to gather around her closest friends and equip them to each make a personalised quilt block for a birthday memory quilt. Isn't that a lovely idea! […]
Hi there, These weeks are rolling past so quickly I'm struggling to keep up with blog posts about my magazine commissions! The February issue of Quilt Now is out this week, but I haven't gotten around to telling you about my quilt in the January issue yet! This is Crossed Paths, […]
