Make My Week #16 – Patching
I just finished another patchwork/ faux quilt using ‘granny’ sheets. This time I added a pop of pink. It’s very similar to the one I have created to giveaway for the ‘Unfolding Hope’ fundraiser. Hand quilted together just on the pink squares. *** actually there are some exciting new developments on the prizes front [...]
Make My Week #12 – Patchwork
Last year I learnt the ‘stack and slash’ method of quilting. I have finally applied it again! This top was made entirely from vintage sheets in my stash and is backed with super soft 100% brushed cotton. I also hand quilted some of the pieces so the layers stayed together. I love the softness of [...]
Make My Week # 38 Another Quilt
Ages ago I went to a ‘stack and slash’ quilting class at Stitch down the road. At my friend Kyleigh’s suggestion I decided to sash in between each square instead of sewing them together. I am pleased with the result. I just kept it simple and hand quilted it. Apart from the sashing it is [...]
Who Are These People??
A while ago in the bus shelters they had lotto ads which basically said ‘if I won this Saturday I would…’ and a range of people doing all the kinds of things people might if they won lotto. At the time I thought if someone asked me that question I’d say ‘I’d become a philanthropist’… [...]
Make My Week #31 – Doll Quilts
Flip and Bounce had a combined 3 and 5-year-old birthday party yesterday for 2 very cute little ladies. So using the stack and slash method of quilting I made 4 doll’s blankets and 4 little pillows (Flip and Bounce scored the practice versions!) I used their teddies to do the modelling for me. I’ll try [...]
Make My Week # 30 – Boy’s Quilt
Well I’ve finally completed Flip’s quilt as a kind of match to the quilt I made for Bounce last year. Using the lovely Cath Kidston fabric my friend Debbie sent me from the UK. This is the first quilt where I have also made the back a little bit interesting too. I made the squares [...]
What a Way To…
- Spend a Saturday - use some vintage sheets - have a nice day with a friend – meet new crafters take your pick! Today I had a great time at Stitch (gorgeous fabric shop and they run classes) learning the ‘stack and slash’ method of quilting. Kyleigh and I went together. It was AWESOME [...]
Make My Week #21 Baby Mat/Quilt
This is my first ‘whole cloth/ applique’ style quilt. I made it for my sister’s 30th birthday. In the hopes I will have niece or nephew one day to play on it. I used a thicker batting than I normally would. The tree trunk and branches are hand sewn and then free-motion embroidered with the sewing [...]
Make My Week #15 Stash Quilt
I finished the top of this quilt that I had up as a tutorial recently. Usually I machine quilt the pieces together using free-motion stitching in big strips. Then I sew the back sections together by hand. (BTW I realise this pretty much makes no sense if you’re not a quilty type) This is my first [...]
Super Easy Quilt Top Tutorial for Debbie
This is for you Debbie. I hope this gets you started. This is something I’ve just started to work my way through some favourite fabrics. It’s a good one for someone who wants to start but is too scared. My amazing friend Debbie in London asked me for a simple quilt tutorial and whilst I [...]
