Eloise
"I have shared around 40 projects with Quilters Companion over the years and I am always delighted when they are on the front cover of the magazine. I have also filmed two DVDs and written a feature article with projects over six issues about the history of quilting blocks and techniques.
I believe Quilters Companion is the best quilting magazine to come out of Australia and it has been a fabulous platform for Australian designers. The magazine has helped me raise my profile as a designer and quilt artist as my business has grown from a part-time hobby to a full-time professional career. QC readers have always supported me and everywhere I go, they recognise me and my work from seeing it in the magazine.
Congratulations to QC on the amazing achievement of Issue 100. I am privileged to be a part of this issue. Best wishes for many more to come!"
Katrina Hadjimichael Quilt Design
www.katrinahadjimichael.com.au
Katrina Hadjimichael
Many of Katrina’s patterns are inspired by the repeat patterns of tiles, carpets, stained glass, furniture and gardens that appear in heritage buildings and property. In this bag she has used some of the 'circular' shapes that are popular. The pattern uses fussy cutting techniques for the elongated hexagons. The medallions are created by English paper piecing. To construct the bag, Katrina has employed hand appliqué, machine piecing and hand quilting, and she has added some ricrac embellishment.
Finished size: 25.5cm x 30.5cm x 10cm (10in x 12in x 4in)
Materials
• 50cm (⅝yd) cream print fabric (applique background and lining)• 40cm (½yd) pink floral print fabric (bag top and bottom panels• 60cm (⅝yd) dark pink print fabric (handles, ties, pocket lining and patchwork)• 20cm (¼yd) light blue print fabric (applique, patchwork and casing)• Assorted scraps of print fabrics (English paper piecing)• 60cm (¾yd) medium-weight fusible batting• 1m (1⅛yd) light blue ricrac, 12mm (½in) wide• Perle 12 thread in cream, blue, pink and brown (quilting and embroidery)• Pre-cut paper shapes: 16 elongated hexagons, with edges ¾in long and 16 squares, ¾in or template plastic, fine permanent-marking pen and stiff paper to make your own• Bodkin or safety pin• Water-soluble fabric-basting glue• Applique glue such as Roxanne Glue-Baste-It (optional)• Milliners and applique needles and fine thread in a blending colour• Spray starch• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat• General sewing supplies
