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Moda Love Quilt sew-along
Valentines Day is around the corner so it’s time to get the quilting love on and sew-long with Moda. This versatile design can be made into a block (mini) or a larger quilt using a layer cake and some yardage.…
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Zakka Home book tour
Zakka (from the Japanese ‘zak-ka’（雑貨）or ‘miscellaneous things’) is a fashion and design phenomenon that has spread from Japan throughout Asia. The term refers to everything and anything that improves your home, life and appearance. (ref Wikipedia). I am very excited…
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The Splendid Sampler 2 – Pineapple Block
Today, my Pineapple block is available for download at The Splendid Sampler website. I am looking forward to seeing photos of your pineapple blocks. Let me show you how I made my little pineapple block using washable, fusible interfacing, sharp scissors,…
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Jelly Roll Rug – Decorative Edge
I love these rugs so I had to make another one. This time I used Coledale fabric from Moda. It has a nice mix of soft colours and some vibrant corals and dark navy. Many people have asked me how…
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The Jelly Roll Rug
Have you made a Jelly Roll Rug? Download @Romaquilts pattern from here and get a group of your sewing friends together and spend a fun filled day making this delightful rug. I have been wanting to make one for months and…
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How I love Blue and White quilts
Cleaning out my quilt room to herald the new year, I found my beloved blue and white Aurifil BOM 2015 blocks. These were 12 mini quilts I fashioned into a 75″ x 75″ quilt for my nephew and his wife…
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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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Spice up your binding
There are so many great fabrics and techniques out there that can be used to make interesting bindings. I wanted to reflect the splashes of colour in my almost monochrome quilt so I cut an assortment of fabrics and…
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Food and Fabric – Missing Market
@gogokim and @thesewingloft hosted the recent #missingmarket event. I was lucky to be part of the fun so I thought I would use the tag #foodandfabric and prepare 3 dishes that went well with Moda fabrics. Breakfast Homemade baked…
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Toothless Terrors
Things that go bump in the night! My new pattern for Halloween – Toothless Terrors, is now available for download. This is a lap sized quilt with 13 (yes 13) cheeky pumpkins and is the perfect size for your lounge…
