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Scrap buster blocks
I belong to the most wonderful Modern Quilting Guild, BrisbaneMQG and on sew days I get to marvel at all the talented quilters projects. Justine, a new member, had a pile of colourful 25 patch blocks with 1″ finished black…
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9-patch up in the air
Imagine tossing 86 9-patch blocks up in the air and letting then fall (not so randomly). Let me introduce my new jelly roll friendly pattern – 9patch up in the air. A very easy, tilted 9-patch pattern using your favourite…
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‘Tis the Season
It’s a heatwave here in Brisbane and the agapanthus is blooming, sun is shining and the air-conditioning is on. Perfect pool and beach weather. This week I will be starting my first of many Christmas lunches with family and friends…
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Moda Bella Challenge
Are you up for a challenge using 12 Bella solids? To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Bella Solids, Moda is hosting a quilt competition with some pretty amazing prizes. All the details can be found here. Entry form can be…
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It’s all about Love
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and that means quilters everywhere will be sharing the love. It’s school cricket on Saturday’s for the next 10 weeks so I’m planning small projects to fill in the hours. The pillow finishes at 18″…
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A day in the life of a quilter – from screen to market
How many of us wake up every morning and say, ” I love my job?” I do. I work hard and have fun at the same time, enjoying something I am very passionate about. Quilting for me is a full-time…
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One bite, Paradise Lost?
‘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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Franny and Jane interview with Pat Sloan
Pat Sloan’s podcast is live with our interview from Spring Quilt Market. Visit http://www.creativetalknetwork.com/ or http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast to hear about our new collection – Manderley and how we became Franny & Jane. Joining Pat this week will be fellow aussie Gail Pan, Katarina Roccella and Susan-Claire…
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Fat Quarter Shop’s top 10 videos and giveaway
Over the years I have been lucky enough to make many of the Fat Quarter Shop quilts. To celebrate their top 10 free quilt patterns they are having a giveaway. Use #FQSTop10 and the hashtag for your quilt pattern when…
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Melbourne Cup and birthdays
Melbourne Cup – The race that stops a nation. It was a Tuesday morning 1964 and mum was making sandwiches for the race lunch when I decided to pop into the world. Ladies Day at the Races is a colourful…
