Loose Threads: News from the Quilting World
A day in country Victoria The Colac Quilters, based in the Victorian city of Colac, 150km south-west of Melbourne, held their biennial exhibition earlier last year. It was a special occasion as the group was celebrating its 30th anniversary. The theme was ‘A Day in the Country’ and a number of vignettes featuring old vehicles […]
Pattern and Palette Play: Black and White Fabrics!
Think Aubrey Beardsley art and Cecil Beaton’s Ascot scene from My Fair Lady. Proof that high-style black and white simply can’t be beaten. Compiled by Janai Velez Top to Bottom, L-R: Art Gallery Fabrics ‘Lagom’ Etern Soot LAM-44286, designed by AGF Studio. Distributed by Melbourne Fabric. Art Gallery Fabrics ‘Here Comes the Fun’ Sprayed Doodles […]
Designer Profile: Rachelle Denneny
You started quilting in 2001 and teaching in 2005. What classes did you teach back then? I was visiting one of my local quilt shops and talking to the owner and she asked if I would like to teach a beginners’ class. I designed a simple pieced and appliqué quilt and taught one night […]
Pattern and Palette Play: Autumn Fabrics
Welcome the coming weeks of autumn with the best the season has to offer – crunchy leaves underfoot, cool breezes, light layers and bolts of golden-coloured fabric! You’ll fall for them. Compiled by Janai Velez Top to Bottom, L-R: Northcott ‘Stonehenge Maplewood’ 22019-36 (Scarlet colourway), designed by Helene Knott. Distributed by Lloyd Curzon Textiles. (To be released […]
Pattern and Palette Play: Picnic-themed Fabrics
Time for a relaxed alfresco lunch and some sewing in the Spring sunshine. In keeping with the spirit of the occasion, how about stitching with picnic-theme fabrics? Compiled by Janai Velez Top L – R Clockwise: Penny Rose Fabrics ‘Sunnyside Ave’ Main C7100-RED, designed by Amy Smart. Distributed by Millhouse Collections. Art Gallery Fabrics ‘Fiesta […]
Getting Cosy with designers Estelle Pemberton and Vicki Knight
Be inspired by our truly amazing contributors! Estelle Pemberton – Estelle of Brighton Website: estelleofbrighton.com “I just loved the idea of making bags. The possibilities are endless, and they feel like an ongoing art project.” MY STYLE IS: “I combine hand dyeing, appliqué, embroidery, crystals and bead work with leather, liberty fabrics, tweed and linen […]
Gallery: Quilt NSW 2018
The Sydney Quilt Show is an annual members’ exhibition presented in conjunction with the Craft & Quilt Fair with the support of Expertise Events, BERNINA and other generous sponsors. More than 400 quilts were exhibited at the annual guild members’ exhibition held in June this year, 73 of which were from new entrants. Best of […]
Getting Cosy with Leanne Milsom and Vicki Collumbine
Be inspired by our truly amazing contributors! Leanne Milsom Blog: www.lizzie-the-quilter.blogspot.com “My sewing machine is like my best friend – we spend a lot of time together.” My style is… “I’d say it’s modern, easy and fun. I love my garden, so I love to stitch flowers and anything with a garden theme.” Make this […]
Pattern and Palette Play: Wild Fabrics
Time to go wild! Let these fabrics transport you to the African plains and a tropical jungle, with fluorescent colours and friendly animal prints. Compiled by Janai Velez Top L – R Clockwise: Sevenberry for Robert Kaufman Fabrics ‘Island Paradise’ RK412912 (Maize colourway). Distributed by Two Green Zebras. Liberty Fabrics ‘Contemporary Classic’ Queue for the […]
Designer Profile: The Strawberry Thief founder, Robyn Shapiro
For as long as Robyn Shapiro can remember, she has had two creative loves — sewing and Liberty fabric. “My first memory is of sitting on my Ouma’s lap with a sewing machine going in front of me — I always grew up with pieces of fabric in my hand and I was always stitching,” […]