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    One bite, Paradise Lost?

    Dec 16, 2016 /

    ‘One bite, paradise lost?’ was my entry for the Australian Modern Quilting show. It was only a small, improv quilt, measuring 32″ x 35″. It was said that is was not my usual style but secretly I have many styles…

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    Liberty Gift Box Ornament

    Dec 11, 2016 /

    Yesterday, while I was tinkering in my studio, I decided to put my Liberty scraps to good use and make a English Paper Pieced ornament that also doubles as a tiny gift box. The little 2″ sided box could house…

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    How to make a Dresden Angel block

    Dec 9, 2016 /

    The delightful duo – Mary and Barb from Me and My Sister Designs stock this fabulous Dresden ruler and new patterns in their e-store. Being a big fan of Dresdens and not having a 36 degree wedge, I simply had to get one.  Christmas…

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    Making 4 and 6 HST at a time

    Nov 18, 2016 /

      I am writing a new pattern and the block involved 4 of the same 3″ x 3″ finished HST’s. I could have made 2 at a time but I thought wouldn’t it be easier to cut two pieces, mark…

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    Mini Charm Christmas

    Nov 28, 2015 /

    Mini charms are bundles of 42 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ squares from a Moda collection. They are a great pre-cut to use for smaller projects such as pouches, bags / totes and mini’s. Recently, I received a pack…

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    Summer Picnic

    Oct 16, 2015 /

      The weather is warming up and summer is upon us in the southern hemisphere. The silky oaks, jacarandas and flame trees are in bloom painting the landscape of Brisbane in a carpet of gold, red and purple. Summer Picnic…