I absolutely loved making the 'Modern Blossom' Quilt Pattern, every time I made a new block I just loved it even more. I found there were so many possibilities to show off my favourite fabrics in really appealing combinations. This led me to design a new pattern using these same blocks but adding in some cute buds and leaves, all using the same templates. Making it a garden setting was … [Read more...]
The Big Log Cabin Quilt
The big log cabin quilt came about because I wanted to make a new couch quilt quickly. I have always loved a log cabin quilt. I have made another one in the past with Alison Glass fabric that I loved, but for this one I wanted to make it quickly because I had so many projects on the go and deadlines to meet. I had been given some beautiful Aquarelle fat quarters from a fabric distributor and … [Read more...]
Modern Blossom Quilt
Just over four years ago I travelled with a group of friends to the country to see an exhibition on the history of Marimekko. It was a fabulous exhibition and it is where I first got my idea for the Modern Blossom Quilt. I loved the Unikko fabric and wanted to recreate the design in a quilt. On the 21st of June 2019, I received the prototype of the templates for the pattern that I had made … [Read more...]
Harlequin Garland Wall Hanging
Quite a few years ago I made my first applique wall hanging, it was the first time I had experimented with raw edge applique and I loved the whole process. This is the wall hanging. So many quilters have asked if there was a pattern for this one, so I decided it was time to write one. My Harlequin Garland is based on this design but I made it a bit different by adding additional applique … [Read more...]
Fleurs European Cushions and Bed / Table Runner.
I was updating my bedroom and decided I needed some nice big cushions and a bed runner. I fell in love with the ‘A day in Paris’ by Zen Chic Moda. I knew it would be perfect for both. I used the 'faux' appliqué method to make my petals and leaves. Once I make up the petals and leaves, I play around with different layouts until I find one that is aesthetically pleasing. I like to … [Read more...]
Blossoms Table Runner
I love fresh flowers on my table but I don't always have them, so I decided the next best thing would be to make a table runner filled wth beautiful blossoms. So I chose some of my favourite floral fabrics, a selection from Bari J and using the 'faux' appliqué technique I made some beautiful petals. I lay a background fabric onto my table and then started laying out my flowers, auditioning … [Read more...]
Flowering Wreath Quilt – AMH Fabric
I love my 'Flowering Wreath' quilt and I never get sick of making it, this will be the fourth one I have made. I wanted to make this one dark and moody, so I chose Anna Maria Horner fabrics and a dark blue for the background. I love sorting the fabrics into colour ways, seeing what works and what doesn't. I love to make up each flower as I go along, they make me happy and it helps me to see … [Read more...]
In 2 Stars Quilt – Kaffe Fasset Fabric
Sometimes you just want to make a super simple quilt. One that comes together quickly but still makes an impact when finished. That's why I designed the 'In 2 Stars' Quilt. I was obsessed with Kaffe Fasset fabric when I first started quilting and I still have loads of it in my stash, so I decided to put it to good use, teaming them with a beautiful dark grey essex linen. lots of cutting up … [Read more...]
In 2 Stars Quilt – Alison Glass Fabric
The 'In 2 Stars' Quilt comes together so quickly, I decided to make another one using my stash of Alison Glass Fabrics. The difference with this one is the background squares are made up of various low volume fabrics, instructions for this layout are included in the pattern. I gathered my selection of fabric, this quilt uses four fat eights of four different colour ways for the star. It … [Read more...]
Mandalightful
Mandalightful is my second mandala quilt. I thought since I had the templates for the 'Mandalicious' quilt, it would be a good idea to make a full mandala quilt using those same pieces. I chose the Me+you batiks again from Hoffman fabrics because they are perfect for raw edge appliqué. The tight weave of the fabrics means there is not much chance of the fabric fraying. I hand cut the … [Read more...]
Indah Blossoms
I received a beautiful package filled with Indah Batiks from Me+You Hoffman fabrics. I knew I wanted to make another applique quilt but this time I thought it would be more interesting if I made a pieced back. I thought the back should be fat quarter friendly, so I used 11 fat quarters of low volume fabrics and 9 fat quarters of blue fabrics. It is important to lay out … [Read more...]
Mandalicious
My Madalicious quilt was an ambitious project that included cutting by hand, a huge number of appliqué pieces. I decided a mandala in two parts would be more interesting that a full mandala and when it was finished it reminded me of the sun and the moon. I used all Hoffman Me+you batiks which were perfect because of the tight weave of the fabric. I used a clear monofilament thread for … [Read more...]
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