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Virtual Quilter’s Website Updates- Broomstick BuddiesI always knew there were better things to do with broom handles than sweep floors! Add some fabric, maybe some stuffing and some scraps of wadding for unique Christmas decorations.Some hand, some machine sewing, some gluing, some painting involved.
- New Pattern Timber T TreeA tree which will show off a wide variety of trims in a narrow space.
- TassellationsAll my scissors are easy to pick out at the end of a workshop ... every pair has at least one tassel.It is listed under Crafty Projects
- Champagne Poppers While cleaning up after New Years Eve look for those little plastic bottle shapes which go bang when a piece of attached string is pulled. Don’t pull the string on any unused ones too early or suffer the consequences. (Even if you didn’t have a drink others within hearing range may have!)
- A Cabin in Topeka 1Shopping list only ... with colour and outline layouts. Quilt Size 67 x 67 inches Pattern Sheets required ... available separately. Topeka Rose and variations 8 inch Log Cabin 8 inch These are pattern sheets only ... no instructions. They are also bargain priced ... $4Aus for all three. The block patterns will feature in future designs as well as this […]
- New Pattern ... Bundaleer Park86inches x 86inches Pieced and applique queen size quiltBundaleer refers to the reservoir, forest, creek and recreation area in the Mid North of South Australia. They are not all adjacent to each other, so I have used Park to group them all together.Tested by a friend, Margaret, from a virtual pattern ... one I had written without damaging fabric ... and her […]
- William and MicheleInspired by the work of William Morris and one of his greatest fans, Michele Hill. All applique can be worked by hand or machine, and instructions are given for both. Similarly, quilting can be by hand or machine. Size 66 inches (168 cm) square
- Bush GarlandsThis quilt revisits some patterns first published in Down Under Quilts several years ago, which have been tidied up and given a more up to date look with stronger colours than the original.The finished quilt is a great size for throwing over a lounge or placing on top of a double bed.Instructions for both hand and machine applique are included, also hand and […]
- Monet's Garden in Close-upThis design can be made in either 9 inch or 12 inch blocks regardless of the size of the project. The 12 inch blocks are more suitable for beginners, and will make a large quilt in a minimum amount of time. Smaller quilts will look more effective with 9 inch blocks, but it will take very little time to piece nine 12inch blocks. You may choose either size blo […]
- Ready for a HugSize 45 inches x 50 inchesThis Cuddle Rug designed for Kindy and Primary School children.Ideal cuddle rug which will sit on top of a single bed but could be hung on a wall.
- Broomstick Buddies
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- Stuffups
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Category Archives: Mid Week Retreat
Logs on Point 17, 18, 19 and 20
Why are Log Cabin blocks so rarely used on point? There are some rather incredible designs possible. So much fun for designers. Though this designer thinks that maybe I would put solid triangles around the edge of the designs to … Continue reading
Log Jam 41, 42, 43 44 and 45
More designs using basic Log Cabin blocks, with some of those blocks made without the usual contrast. I am always a little disappointed that most Log Cabin quilts use just a handful of designs … and I just love … Continue reading
Log Heap 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
What do you do when a project files gets too unwieldy? Save as part 1 and 2, then delete the first half in one, and the second half from the other one! The second project file has been sitting in … Continue reading
Log Court 51, 52, 53 and 54
Last week I used the City Courthouse series, which differs to this series in that it uses more blocks. All the designs in this series are limited in size. They are not limited to being on the straight and narrow though! … Continue reading
City Courthouse 43, 44,45 and 46
Courthouse Steps blocks with a slight adjustment to the placement of colours within the blocks. Almost looks like the second one is on point. Now there is a very formal courthouse! Now we have an inner courtyard! PS I would like to … Continue reading
Cornerstones + Extras 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50
There are more virtual quilt designs in this project file than any other … it is also the only one which loads slowly! It is also my favourite project file using Log Cabin blocks. There are some stunning … Continue reading
Cornerstones + 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25
Mayday … and I am midway through the list of project files using Log Cabin variations. Today’s designs use Cornerstones and Chimney blocks, and the plus is that some are made with all dark fabrics, some with all light fabrics. … Continue reading
Cabin Fever Christmas Edition 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25
Don’t panic! It is not getting close to Christmas … not even half way! I am working my way through all the series of virtual quilts featuring Log Cabin blocks … and this is one of them, and there were … Continue reading
70s Log Cabin 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45
I inherited a heap of fabrics from the seventies … well, Mum inherited them but wanted me to take them off her hands. The fabrics were from the seventies and had small floral prints on them. Would have been OK … Continue reading
Cabin Fever 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75
Pretty much every design using Log Cabin block variations I have shared on this site have used 64 blocks. Each and every one of those blocks is constructed like the usual Log Cabin or Courthouse Steps blocks. I have taken … Continue reading
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