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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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Ten + Mods Introduction
I wanted to try using the ribbon like effect and the easiest way to try something like that is to design some virtual quilts in a new Electric Quilt project file. This time I have gone back to EQ6 to … Continue reading
Autumn Daze 48
Probably my favourite series of them all. Interesting colours, nice assortment of blocks, not too garish so would be easy to live for long periods of time, what is not to like?
Posted in Applique, Autumn Daze, Pieced and Applique Quilt, Quilt
Tagged Applique, Autumn Daze, Patchwork, Pieced, Pieced and applique, Quilt
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EQ And Me OP 7
Another series with a rather boring title, but a lot of fun to play with. I selected blocks from the Electric Quilt library, then I modified them to fit in the designs as I wanted them too. In this particular … Continue reading
Posted in Electric Quilt, Electric Quilt Blocks, EQ, EQ and Me, Modified EQ Blocks, Quilt
Tagged Applique, Electric Quilt, Patchwork, Pieced, Pieced and applique, Quilt
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Floral Wedding 16
Just a thought … combine yesterdays design with the florals of today. I think it would be a winner. Might have to go play in Electric Quilt again!
Posted in Applique, Double Wedding Ring, Floral Wedding Ring, Quilt
Tagged Applique, Double Wedding Ring, Patchwork, Quilt
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Aunt Flo’s Patch 44 and 45
Pretty and dainty. I think of tatting each time I play with this series of designs … not that it visually looks like tatting, but Aunty Flo did tatting. I think that I could find a way to add a … Continue reading
Posted in Applique, Aunty Flos Patches, Quilt
Tagged Applique, Aunt Flo's Patch, Patchwork, Pieced, Pieced and applique, Quilt
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Applique Logs 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35
Love this series! Still love playing … moving the applique blocks around. While I was saving these designs as picture files I created about five more designs … and I think I will go back into EQ7 for a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Quilt
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Elevenses OP 3 and 4
I love that fancy chain surrounding the diamond. Love it with this different ‘background’ block too!
Posted in Applique, Elevenses, Patchwork, Pieced and Applique Quilt, Quilt
Tagged Applique, Elevenses, Patchwork, Pieced, Pieced and applique, Quilt
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Elevenses 50
I loved making sampler quilts when I started quilting because there was a lot of variety of techniques and designs to use in each quilt … anything but boring! I have made very few quilts where all the blocks are … Continue reading
Posted in Applique, Elevenses, Patchwork, Pieced and Applique Quilt, Quilt
Tagged Applique, Elevenses, Patchwork, Pieced, Pieced and applique, Quilt
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Iron Lace
I have been playing! Old project file created to see how some block designs, mainly intended for borders, would look around a quilt. The lace designs are based on old iron lacework on a buildings I photographed while touring around … Continue reading
Red and White 2 Block OP 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20
I feel as though I should get back to work … if you can call working with virtual quilts work! With this series I am working through combinations of two 9 patch blocks. The blocks are ones I have found … Continue reading
Posted in 9 Patch, 9 Patch Block Collection, Patchwork, Pieced Quilt, Quilt, Red and White 2 Block Quilts
Tagged 9 Patch, Patchwork, Pieced, Quilt
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