Since the NEC we have been flat out making quilts for the new book - we have thirteen pieced now and we are working away getting them quilted and bound. We want the new book to be as packed full of quilts as Jelly Roll Quilts so we have another few to make yet. Then [...]
Read more... Posted in: Sneak previews No CommentsWell I just couldn’t wait any longer to show you our new Blocks of the Month. This first one is called Pockets of Posies designed by Anni Downs of Hatched & Patched, Australia - finished size 73in x 73in. It is a fabulous combination of applique, English piecing (which is really making a comback) and [...]
Read more... Posted in: Sneak previews No CommentsI should have put this photo in the blog yesterday but I forgot I had it. When I mentioned matching tape, it didn’t sound quite as exciting as I wanted it to sound and then I remembered this photo that Nicky took when we were on the Seven Islands’ stand in Portland. We haven’t ordered [...]
Read more... Posted in: Sneak previews No CommentsLook at these gorgeous bags! They were on the Japanese Seven Islands stand at Quilt Market to display their fabrics. We have ordered some of their lovely fabrics which are ideal for bag making as they are a slightly thicker weave. They also have matching tapes for handle making and ties. Just can’t wait for [...]
Read more... Posted in: Sneak previews 4 CommentsWe are particularly fond of the fabrics from Blackbird Designs and have probably stocked all of their ranges over the years. In fact the quilt on my bed at the moment is one made from Rhubarb & Ginger. I made it from one of the Moda University patterns and I really love it. Anyway, back [...]
Read more... Posted in: Sneak previews No CommentsIt is so good to feel the sun on your face. I have to admit to having a very nice Sunday lunch in the garden. A siesta afterwards was called for and I fell asleep for half and hour or so with the sun on my face. Not a good idea I know but it [...]
Read more... Posted in: Sneak previews 1 CommentNicky has been getting very enthusiastic with her camera work and I hope you can see the little yellow flower peaking through the wooden slats above. I think it is a weed but it is certainly a very pretty weed! These are just a [...]
Read more... Posted in: Sneak previews No CommentsSoft mellow and desirable apricot, cream, aqua and plum. Here are a couple of peeks at the gorgeous new range from Fig Tree Quilts aptly named Fig & Plum. The fabrics on the left we have ordered specially for our new BOM which will be commencing in Sep/Oct -details of the BOM later on. The [...]
Read more... Posted in: Sneak previews No CommentsThe evening before market starts there is something known as ‘Sample Spree’ To put simply it’s where fabric companies set up trestle tables and sell the first print run of their new ranges. Make no mistake this isn’t a civilised evening - elbows are important! Imagine hundreds of women desperately trying to buy the newest [...]
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