Pattern & Palette Play – Black and Pink Fabrics
Pretty pink always has its place, but if you want it to pack a visual punch, try adding the might and power of black. Juxtaposing these giants of the spectrum bears stunning results, perfect for a Valentine’s Day project – Black and Pink Fabrics. Compiled by Janai Velez Black and Pink Fabrics: Left to right: […]
Getting Cosy with Designers – Chris Jurd & Sue Pinner
Be inspired by our truly amazing contributors and designers as featured on Cosy PROJECT! Chris Jurd “I make five or six quilts a year, on average – some by hand and some by machine. Playing with fabric and colour is the best fun ever!” Blog: www.chrisquilts.blogspot.com Do you like craft retreats? “Sure do, as a participant […]
How did they do it? Kangaroo and Wattle by Linden Lancaster
Winner of the 2017 AQC Challenge — Made in Australia: Flora & Fauna, Linden Lancaster chats with Quilter’s Companion about the creative process for her gorgeous red kangaroo and Golden wattle quilt and the subject’s reflection of the Australian spirit. This quilt was made for the AQC 2017 Challenge — Made in Australia: Flora & Fauna. Can I ask […]
Pattern & Palette Play – Sports Fabrics
Score points for your crafting with medal-worthy sports fabrics. Kick goals, swim laps, pedal push and be first over the finishing line with these no-sweat, ultra-energetic designs. Distributed by Millhouse Collections, Craft Project, PK Fabrics and others! Compiled by Janai Velez Sports Fabrics: Left to right: 1. Riley Blake Designs ‘Play Ball 2’ Main C5130-BLUE, […]
Celebrate Australia Day With These Cosy PROJECT Patterns!
Coming straight off the back of Christmas and New Years, it’s hard to even think about the next big holiday – Australia Day! But instead of the mad rush to organise a last-minute family barbecue, why not do something creative this year? Take advantage of the crafter in you and celebrate January 26 with these Aussie patterns from Cosy […]
Stories in the Seams – The Hannah Wallis Quilt
The DAR Museum is a part of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s headquarters in Washington, DC, just a few blocks from the White House. by Alden O’Brien The DAR was founded in 1890 by a group of women who, excluded from membership in the newly formed Sons of the American Revolution, formed […]
USA and Canada Quilting Tours Bookings Now Open
Travelrite’s international quilting tours are back again with two massive trips lined up in Canada and the US in 2018. Guided by familiar faces Michelle Marvig and Chris Jurd, these tours are sure to be a hit. Shop to your heart’s delight at a number of overseas crafting stores while visiting local museums and art […]
Pattern & Palette Play – Ocean Fabrics
We’re taking inspiration from the ocean floor – a flourishing aquatic flower garden alive with colourful coral, shells and starfish and flamboyant fish. Compiled by Janai Velez Left to right: 1. Windham Fabrics ‘Coral Reef’ 42666-1, designed by Whistler Studios. Distributed by Leutenegger. 2. Liberty Art Fabrics ‘Castaway’ Coral Camo B (137cm wide). Distributed and […]
Selvedge – Leni Levenson Wiener
“I consider what I do journalistic in nature. I think of myself as a storyteller in fabric,” says Leni Levenson Wiener. by Janai Velez Leni Levenson Wiener is a “people watcher” and has always been drawn to observing and immortalising everyday moments – people hunched over mobile phones or absorbed in their book, intimate glances […]
In the Studio with designer Christine Lethlean
With her home and studio surrounded by stunning scenery, it’s no wonder Christine Lethlean has found her creative sanctuary in rural Victoria. We call on her in Clunes to discover more about The Margie & Bert Design Studio. By Erica Spinks After recently relocating from Western Australia, Christine Lethlean says she is fortunate to have […]