Designer Edge – Megan Nedds
When you look at this cheetah in mid-chase, you’re struck by its realism. You’re taken along on its hunt for prey – its eye fixed on its quarry, its posture streamlined and its movement sleek and effortless. by Susan Hurley Similarly, a quick glance at the needle-felted foxes has you caught up in their play. […]
Look What I Made From…3 x Ribbons! With Cintia Gonzalez
A bit of floral buttoning, a bit of gathering and a couple of trimmed ribbon tails and voila… funky handmade rosette brooches that were made in no time. Here’s how you go about it: Materials (makes 2) * Striped ribbons: 1m (11/8yd) each of green and pink (2.5cm/1in width); 50cm (5/8yd) green ribbon (1cm/3/8in width) […]
Craf-Tex and In-R-Form by Bosal Foam and Fiber
Driven by Michelle Marvig I love how my quilts add colour and texture to my home. I once removed all the hanging quilts from the walls as I needed to showcase them at a trunk show. My husband’s first comment to me when I arrived home was that our house seemed cold and bland without […]
Designer Edge – Andrea Brokenshire
Flowers are at the very core of American artist Andrea Brokenshire’s life. Big, beautiful blooms! Even as a child, she was drawn to them. by Janai Velez When her mother was shopping for fabrics with her daughters, Andrea’s sisters chose pale, quieter designs, while Andrea made a beeline for the brightest bolt in the store – […]
Baby Goes Vintage
Some people are lucky enough to have heirloom baby outfits passed down the generations. For everyone else, lovely online stores that stock special vintage outfits mean that your little ones won’t have to miss out on 20th-century style. Let’s take a step back into the wardrobes of lace trims, puffed sleeves and whimsical appliqué. Compiled by […]
Quilting Advice from Deborah Louie: Open Feathers
Feathers, with a little practice and time, are a beautiful addition to your quilting repertoire. They add elegance to your quilts, and who doesn’t like the look of feather quilting on a project? What I really love about the open feather is that it is very quick to quilt. It suits both contemporary and traditional […]
Make or Bake!
Creative types step away from their craft studios and head for the kitchen to bake cakes that pay tribute to wondrously evocative, vintage Singer sewing machines. Good enough to eat – or maybe too darn good to eat! Compiled by Janai Velez MADE BY: Susan Spinks, from The Southport Cake Company (UK based) METHOD: […]
New 2018 Quilters Companion Diary and Tilda Calendar Out Now
Let’s face it – no matter how many quilting projects you promised yourself you would finish this year, it’s probably been impossible to complete everything you planned. However, the team at Cosy PROJECT believe that 2018 is your year to finally organise enough time for your passion. Take this opportunity to spice up your crafting […]
