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The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt – Block 22 Ornamentallist
Welcome to week 22 of the ‘The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt’. Todays block is about adding appliqué to create an illusion of a curved block. Remember, this is not a quilt-a-long. Just follow the blog every week and pick and choose which…
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The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt – Block 21 The Star
DHWQ goes Festive Over the next 6 weeks I will be sharing Festive blocks that do not use Christmas fabrics. I will be exploring Christmas quilting designs that combine any colours, textures or patterns used with the shapes and concepts…
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Remembrance Day
The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month. At this moment we all bow our heads for a minute of silence. The Last Post plays. I would like to share with you this beautiful video of a…
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The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt – Block 20 Talkin’ Turkey
Welcome to week 20 of the ‘The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt’. Todays block is about piecing and curves. . It has unlimited possibilities. Remember, this is not a quilt-a-long. Just follow the blog every week and pick and choose which blocks you…
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The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt – Block 19 Lightning
Welcome to week 19 of the ‘The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt’. Todays block is about foundation piecing. I cannot get enough of this technique. It has unlimited possibilities. Remember, this is not a quilt-a-long. Just follow the blog every week and pick…
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Birthdays – The Generosity of Friends
I did my usual run to the local Post Office today and made sure the whole of the Coles shopping centre knew it was my birthday. Jason at the check-outs made a store wide announcement, our resident musician, Michael Mangan…
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The first 18 weeks of The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt if you Wish Along
1. DHWQ Week 12 – Diamonds in the Rough, 2. DHWQ Week 11 – Kiss Kiss, 3. DHWQ Block 10 – New from Old, 4. DHWQ Week 9 – All washed up, 5. DHWQ Week 8 – Board Games, 6.…
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The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt – Block 18 Reflective Surface
Welcome to week 18 of the ‘The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt’. Todays block is about 60 degree angle cuts and a whole lot of slicing and dicing. It has unlimited possibilities. Remember, this is not a quilt-a-long. Just follow the blog every…
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Pezzy Prints have arrived
American Jane for Moda has released another fun collection – Pezzy Print. A carnival of bright colours and patterns to make any quilt come alive. It is now available as a pre-release in my little e-shop. Jelly Roll Layer Cake…
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The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt – Block 17 Swing me around on the Hills hoist
Welcome to week 17 of the ‘The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt’. Todays block is about foundation piecing. I cannot get enough of this technique. It has unlimited possibilities. Remember, this is not a quilt-a-long. Just follow the blog every week and pick…
