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!
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
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
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