Sherwood Green Fabrics
Robin Hood and his Merry Men did more than rob from the rich and give to the poor – they inspired our whole range of Sherwood green fabrics. Compiled by Janai Velez Make a fun lap quilt with appliqué flowers, the Blooming Daisies Quilt Top L – R Clockwise: Art Gallery Fabrics ‘Heartland’ Pinetre Fog […]
Pastel Play Fabrics
Kid-in-a-candy-store sweet treats! Modern children’s fabrics have come of age and beg to be sewn into tiny garments, quilts and precious toys. Compiled by Janai Velez Windham Fabrics ‘Laundry Day’ 42416-X, designed by Whistler Studios. Distributed by Leutenegger. Windham Fabrics ‘Laundry Day’ 42417-3, designed by Whistler Studios. Distributed by Leutenegger. Riley Blake Designs ‘Happy Day’ […]
Westalee Ruler Foot & Quilting Templates for Domestic Machines
Michelle Marvig shows how to use Westalee ruler foot and quilting templates for domestic machines. In 2008, Leonie West designed her unique set of Westalee adjustable quilting rulers after becoming frustrated with traditional tools. These rulers went on to be featured on the ABC’s New Inventors in that year and won the Grand Final People’s […]
Award-winning Quilting Designer Rachaeldaisy
We catch up with Rachaeldaisy, an award-winning quilting designer who discovered patchwork and quilting in her mid 30s. By Erica Spinks The first question that comes to mind when meeting Rachaeldaisy is how she came to have such a playful name. “Daisy was my beloved pet dog and she was the light of my life. […]
How To: Spring Flowers Free-Motion
What wonderful inspiration for your domestic machine quilting — all those beautiful shapes nature provides for us. I would like to share with you some of my go-to designs for free-motion quilting, sashing and borders for floral quilts. By Deborah Louie These patterns are all continuous, using the free-motion quilting technique. The flowers are soft, […]
In The Studio With Brenda Gael Smith
Brenda Gael Smith has everything at hand in her purpose-built studio on the Central Coast of NSW. We visit her there to see how her workspace supports her abundant creative life. By Erica Spinks “I used to sew on the dining-room table and store fabric in plastic tubs under the bed,” says Brenda. “However, when […]
Weekend Quilting Bookazine with Jemima Flendt
Looking for a new book to inspire your quiltmaking? We take a look at Weekend Quilting – the first book from Homespun and Quilters Companion contributor, Jemima Flendt. Now available in stores. It’s the eternal struggle for quilters – time. We love trying new techniques, starting on new projects, finishing old ones and finding inspiration, but when […]
12 Tips and Hints For Working With Precuts
Using precut fabrics can make quick work for piecing a quilt top, since so much of the cutting has already been done for you. But if you’re new to using precut fabrics, there are a few things that will be helpful for you to know. Do you have left-over strips and shapes from your precut […]
Honey Bee Fabrics: A Cute Pattern & Palette Play
Get a real buzz this month by dipping into our sweet collection of bee fabrics. It features golden yellows, rich, syrupy ambers and warm ochres, all fresh from flower to hive! 1. Liberty Art Fabrics ‘Classic Collection’ Capel G. Distributed and sold by The Strawberry Thief. 2. Windham Fabrics ‘Evelyn’ D419884, designed by Whistler Studios. […]
Inside Karen Fulton’s Travelling Sewing Workroom
Karen Fulton mapped out her path – buy a van, furnish it for sewing and sleeping and then travel around Australia. Here, she shares the ups and downs of taking her fashion label on the road. By Janai Velez A sewing space spilling out from the back a van and into the great outdoors comes with […]