Hello… welcome along to the Island Batik November challenge, this month we have been asked to make a lap quilt or bigger using special quilting tools – rulers, templates and dies. Earlier this year, all the Island batik Ambassadors received a AccuQuilt ultimate cutting machine – wow… right!! … I know , I couldn’t believe… Continue reading Island batik Ambassador – November Challenge…
Today I want to share with you Block 6 of the #quiltandshine quilt-along, hosted by myself and Dawn @dawn_honeybeecloths Block 6 is called baubles – I couldn’t resist a Christmas themed block, as its my most favouite time of the year… Download this free PDF pattern at the link below Quilt and Shine block 6 Dawn’s… Continue reading Block 6 #QuiltandShine Quilt Along
Hello… thanks for heading over to read my next blog, I must apologize for the delay, I honestly don’t know where the days and weeks go, I do believe time gets excited at this time of the year, and just cant wait to reach the most magical time of the year… Christmas is my most… Continue reading November Catch Up…
October’s Island Batik challenge is called ‘Top it off’. The challenge is to create a holiday runner or table topper, using a applique technique… I instantly thought of Christmas, my late Nan’s favourite flower at this time of year was the poinsettia, I chose these beautiful fabrics; Plum, Storm and Sky from my Island Batik… Continue reading Top It Off…
The inspiration inside this months sewing and quilting magazines is sure to get you busy at your sewing machine… I would love to tell you where you cab find some of my tutorials this month… Inside this months issue of Love Sewing, you will find my ‘Let it Snow’ cushion. Using the beautiful Christmas fabrics… Continue reading Christmas and Autumnal Inspiration…
Follow my tutorial, to make your own Cosy Christmas Quilt. These gorgeous fabrics are all available from ‘Craft Cotton’. This tutorial can be found on the Craftcotton blog, where you can also find lots more inspiration Its been quilted using snowflakes using the beautiful metallic threads from Gutermann Download my free pattern here…… Continue reading Hot Chocolate Snuggles Quilt…
Wow, where is this year going… my apology’s for the late September Island Batik challenge post. September post was called ‘Child’s Play’, and i decided to make a Nursery Mobile… I used the stunning rainbow Kaleidoscope batiks I’ve also always wanted to try braiding, I’ve used the clever tool from ‘Pony’ – ply splitting… Continue reading September Challenge…
