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Month: August 2010

— 1800s, Applique, Needle turn, Process, Reproduction —

New project!

August 17, 2010

Two years ago I made a vow not to start anything new until I had at least finished one of my medallion appliqué quilts that I had on the go, and I’ve only broken this vow three times! up ’til now. Each time its been absolutely necessary, of course! So anyway, a little while ago… Read More New project!

— 1800s, Applique, Chat, Quilt history, Reproduction —

My first visit to ‘The Farm’ for quilt history

August 15, 2010

Well I just got back from my first visit to ‘The Farm’,  for a quilt & fabric history day.  Hosted by Jan Baker & Robyn Falloon in Woodend, the day started off with Heather & Allison picking me up 8.15 on a Sunday morning.  No sleep-in today!  A quick stop at Elphinstone to co-ordinate with… Read More My first visit to ‘The Farm’ for quilt history

— Applique, Chat, General stuff, RJR Smithsonian Fabric —

My Smithsonian fabric collection

August 10, 2010

Back in 1994 when I first started patchwork & quilting I picked up 2 Fat 1/4 bundles of purple, green & brown fabrics. At the time I didn’t really know what I had, like most of us I bought them because I liked them.  So that was the start of my slowing dawning interest in… Read More My Smithsonian fabric collection

— Applique, Broderie Perse, Handpiecing, Machine pieced, Process —

My William Morris inspired quilt

August 2, 2010

A year ago I decided I needed some hand-sewing for my trip down to the 2009 Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair, so I ran into my LQS and found they had Barbara Brackman’s ‘Morris Workshop” fabric range from Moda.  Being a long time fan of William Morris I decided then and there that I would… Read More My William Morris inspired quilt

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