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The Story of the Stripey Dresden Quilt
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a group of royal quilters. They were a very clever bunch of quilters who delighted in making blocks for others and collectively called themselves the QCA Bee #2 (Quilt…
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Bee Block Catch Up
These are the finished blocks from the AusModBee recipents for July and May (a little behind). Jessica sent each member strips of Moda Sweetwater fabrics and a white solid to make these great foundation pieced stars from the ADD crafter…
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The NYC MOD, Double Wedding Ring Challenge
The NYC MOD quilters are excited to announce the Double Wedding Ring Quilt Challenge! We have partnered with EZ Quilting/Simplicity, Interweave and Juki to Use the Double wedding ring template/or pattern to create a project, then enter it to win amazing prizes from…
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My top 10 Favourite Backgrounds
Background fabric plays a major part in the staging of your quilt. It can blend in with the block and make it float or provide a stunning contrast to lift the pattern out of the block. Currently, my Top 10…
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Quilts from the Victoria and Albert Museum 1700-1945
How excited am I that the Quilts from the V and A Museum in London are coming to the Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane. Raja Quilt 1841 The exhibition runs 15th June – 22nd Sept 2013. Tickets and information can be…
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Modern Mini Challenge – Architexture of TangledZen
It’s the Modern Mini Challenge month and Jennifer is hosting once again this great event. Lots of wonderful prizes to be won by entering your mini quilt, pillow, mug rug, table topper ……. This year I am entering my Pillow…
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Yeah Baby! Groovy
The groovy quilt is finally done and gone to it’s new home. This quilt was inspired by the fabrics of Pat Bravo – Carnaby Street – with it’s psychedelic patterns and groovy colours. I used a combination of applique…
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Changes
Many people visiting my shop will have already noticed that there are no pre-cuts. Don’t worry, they have just moved to a new home with Lesley at Blue Lily Quilting. Lesley will be taking over from me and providing Moda…
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All things Kate
Alyce has invited me to join in on the Kate Spain blog hop. Kate Spain is not only one of the nicest people in the world but is bursting with creativity and imagination, notably reflected in her beautiful designs. Over…
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Leaving on a Jet Plane
I’ll be off the air for a week while I enjoy a break in Hong Kong. I am not a big shopper and have no idea what I would buy if I could. I think I am at that stage…