![Sew Along Treasures from the scrap bin. Week Two]()
October 24, 2019
Today I am going to start making my Shoo Fly blocks for the Treasures from the scrap bin pattern in my book Autumn Bouquet. There are a few things I would like to mention about my thought process. Firstly I do not cut all my fabrics in one go, I cut for each individual block. I have more tips to share here.............
![Sew along ! Treasures from the scrap bin Week One]()
October 17, 2019
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Hello Everyone Choosing fabric is a big topic to cover, there are so many options. I am going to go over how I choose my fabrics, and how to re-create the look of the quilt in my book Autumn Bouquet. Although please feel free to go with whatever fabric combinations you desire. I am so looking forward to seeing what you choose.
![Sew along ! Giveaway time]()
October 10, 2019
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Well, it's a good week for a giveaway! Martingale Publishing has been very generous to offer the first giveaway, which is, of course, an Autumn Bouquet book. Yay! For New Zealand winners you will get a printed copy in the post. For overseas winners, Martingale will email you a digital copy.
![Sew Along ! Treasures from the scrap bin]()
October 09, 2019
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Hello, everyone, I am excited to get started on a sew-along from my book Autumn Bouquet. I have given a lot of thought as to which quilt to start with, one of my all-time favorites is the treasures from the scrap bin pattern. As I will be re-making the quilt, this is the one I have chosen. I hope you will join me.
![Auckland quilt symposium 2019]()
September 30, 2019
The symposium starts this week, with the quilt exhibition open tomorrow and classes starting on Wednesday. I have been busy getting organized for the class I am teaching on Sunday. I am teaching applique, the sample quilt being Sharon's surprise. You can find this quilt in my new book Autumn Bouquet.
![Ever wondered how to remove the applique freezer paper templates, without cutting the background fabric ?]()
September 01, 2019
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While working on a new quilt for my soon to be born granddaughter I decided to do a tutorial. On some quilts, especially those with pieced backgrounds, I like to remove the freezer paper as I invisibly machine stitch down the applique piece. Instead of cutting away the background afterward. This little tutorial may help you.......
![Nine Patch blocks and an update on your book orders.]()
August 24, 2019
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The books have arrived ! They had a slight hold up in customs, which has caused the delay. But all good now! All the books are signed, if you pre-ordered Autumn Bouquet you should have it very soon. I have packaged and sent away all your orders. Read my latest progress on the Nine Patch blocks......
![I have a copy of my book 'Autumn Bouquet' in my hands and I can't wait to share what's inside.]()
August 03, 2019
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It's here ! It feels so different to actually have a printed copy to look through and see the final outcome of all my hard work. The book has instructions and lots of pictures for the two main methods I use for applique in my quilts, I hope you will give them a try. Read more.....
![The Humble Half Square Triangle]()
July 26, 2019
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The Humble Half Square Triangle unit is the basis for many great quilt blocks. Let me take you down memory lane, with some of pictures of my quilts, and tips on what I have learned so far. ( I am always learning, changing and trying out new things. )
The first method I learnt as a beginner quilter was the traditional method, sewing two triangles together to make a square unit. Read more....
![New Pattern ! Cat's Cradle Quilt]()
July 20, 2019
The Cat's Cradle Quilt Pattern is now added to the website. I know there have been some of you asking about this pattern, I apologize for taking so long getting the pattern ready for release. I made each Cat's Cradle block in a different colour, then when I put them all together I loved the result. Read more....
![Nine Patch Quilt Progress]()
July 12, 2019
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The recipe for the nine patch blocks is available as a free PDF download here
How cute is that. Warning ! they are addictive........
![Layering Flowers Tutorial | Invisible Machine Applique]()
July 06, 2019
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While sewing the flowers on the border of the Feathered Star Quilt, I thought it would be great to share my method
Here are the steps I used to complete the flower and stitch it in place.
For each flower shape, use freezer paper templates and iron the edges over the freezer paper. You can find more detailed instructions about this in my e-book Applique! Creating and Stitching here
There are two types of flowers in the border, I will start the Tutorials with the Pink and Red Daisy flowers.
