Designer Edge – Meet Heather Everitt
After a visit to an English museum’s butterfly room, Heather Everitt’s embroidery style took flight. by Janai Velez “Instead of the traditional Victorian displays of butterflies, impaled with pins, they had a butterfly room with the gorgeous creatures cleverly suspended under Perspex so they looked as if they were flying.” And the spirit of their beauty […]
In the studio with Deirdre Bond-Abel
In the studio with Deirdre Bond-Abel By Erica Spinks Since settling in her farm-based studio, Deidre Bond-Abel’s creativity has expanded. We visit her at Hat Creek Quilts in Tasmania to explore how a long-held dream has become real A copy of the American Country Living magazine set Deidre on a creative path that enhanced […]
The Secret Superpower of Starch By Cassandra Madge
We all know that starch stiffens, stabilises and smooths fabric, but that’s not all it does. By Cassandra Madge It’s your worst nightmare. Blocks that were cut the same size suddenly don’t fit together or line up. That 121/2in block you spent all afternoon sewing is now only 121/8in. The quilting gurus will tell you […]
Cool Tool’s for Patchwork and Quilting
This page is devoted to bringing you all the trusted old favourites and brand new tool/s to the patchwork and quilting market. Udderly Smooth This tool has long been favoured by sewers as its non-greasy formula doesn’t leave residue on fabric and threads and doesn’t stain. Create the perfect tool bag for all your sewing […]
Welcome to Michelle Holme’s Workroom
What do you do after the horses have bolted? Fret or think a little creatively? Let’s turn to the inspirational Michelle Holme for the ultimate solution – a fabulously moody old-stables studio that puts all others in the shade. By Susan Hurley Michelle Holme’s romantic stables studio is actually part of a creative co-op of […]
Designer Edge with Cathy Jack Coupland
Sydney artist Cathy Jack Coupland goes with her instinct when choosing a colours for her art quilts. And the upshot is a glorious feast of eye-candy colour. by Janai Velez For her work with circles, she packs in as much visual punch as possible. “Vibrant, passionate, colourful, original and unique” is how she accurately puts it. […]
Quick Stitch: Henya and her Chicks by Trixi Symonds
Get clucky over this Easter hen and her brood of chicks. Their designer, Trixi Symonds, specialises in projects that kids can do by themselves and with adults, so next rainy craft day … Make an outfit pop with the Brooches in Bloom embroidery! WARNING These softies are not suitable for very young children, as they contain […]
Crafting with Conviction At Coffee Creek Quilters
Forget jailbird stereotypes! We’ve discovered a new (and surprising) side to prison life. Sewing. Specialised programs (Coffee Creek Quilters) have been designed to teach handcrafts in jails, where the therapeutic qualities of craft are most called upon. With needlework supplies, guidance and encouragement, offenders are taking part in creative pursuits and filling their stretches with […]
