Quilters Companion

Although summer is officially over in the southern hemisphere, the days of March still bring a fair share of sunshine. While you savour the mild days ahead, you will hopefully enjoy making, or starting, one or two of the projects in this issue. Louis

Three new fabric ranges by Victoria Findlay Wolfe will be released in May: Playmaker (pictured), Neutrals and Stripes. The collection coincides with the release of Victoria’s new book, Playing with Purpose: A Quilt Retrospective. See a review on page

The ombre effect of colour and value can be achieved by following Michelle’s instructions to make this bright, bubbly quilt. Colour theory can frighten even the most skilled sewers, but Michelle has made it short and simple for you. Put simply, colou

As her interest in quilting grew, Tracey Bareli decided she needed a designated sewing space, so she got rid of all the furniture in her formal lounge and moved her supplies in. “I have a huge window looking out onto the street, which is great for li

This quilt was designed by Jemima Flendt in the same fashion as those that appear in her recently released book, Quilt Big. It follows the idea of the beauty found in single-block patterns that can be upsized to create big, bold quilts quickly and ea

Leanne has used 28 fat eighths of coordinated print fabrics to create this runner that can be used for either a table, or across the bottom of a bed. Basket, Four-patch and Crisscross blocks are combined to make this runner in black, red and white fa

Bernina Best of Show, Art Quilt – Advanced/Professional – First The Collective Language of Trees, 90cm x 90cm (35½in x 35½in), Cindy Watkins Artist’s statement: “This quilt was inspired by the book The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. The boo

A brand-new collection of beautiful quilted and stitched projects by internationally renowned designer Lynette Anderson. Lynette brings her distinctive style of patchwork mixed with exquisite hand embroidery and appliqué to the theme of nautical quil

The inspiration for this delightful baby quilt came to Louise from the Grandmother’s Fan block and its versatility. This lovely, happy sunshine shape is meant for a baby — the square quilt shape allows it to also be used as a playmat. Techniques used

Welcome to the Block Masterclass tutorial series where we teach you how to hand and machine piece some of the most famous blocks you’ve always wanted to learn to make. The Dresden Plate owes its name to the German city of Dresden, where porcelain pla

There is so much to love about this quilt, designed and hand-made by Helen Draper. It’s full of fancy! It combines two all-time favourite blocks, Dresden Plate and Double Wedding Ring, which have been placed on point to add further appeal. Helen has

Best of World Silver Linings, 145cm x 145cm (57in x 57in), Lynda Jackson, United Kingdom Artist’s statement: “It started as a doodle on a scrap of paper one evening and gradually evolved. The fabric is Kaufman Radiance and this particular silver colo

Vintage Dresden, 140cm (55in) square Jennifer Knol Made using English paper piecing and hand appliqué, this quilt features a scalloped edge and it is a very portable, hand-stitching project. Pattern available: www.cosyproject.com Seven Ringie Dingie,

This traditional red and green antique appliqué quilt is dated from the 1850s. Michelle purchased it from Julie Silber in America — with is quirky appliqué and whimsical border treatment it was too much for Michelle to resist. And she did not have a

Cutting mats have two main jobs: protecting your table surface and increasing your cutter’s lifespan. They are also used to measure and accurately cut fabrics. A closer look at cutting mats reveals a number of important things. In the early ‘80s, rot

Paula Storm @paulastorm paula.storm@gmail.com About five years ago I was asked if I would ever try machine embroidery. My answer straight away was “Nope, no, definitely not!” I was not interested in machine embroidery at all; my obsession at the time

Have I ever mentioned that I love my job? I adore taking a new product and trying it out. I have been doing this for a while now, and have often found it is the simplest-looking items that impress the most. I love to piece and a multifunction tool is

When making this quilt, Victoria Findlay Wolfe used the curve to give the simple braid technique a powerful twist. Bias is always an issue with curves, and this quilt is no different. Even when taking care to pin the centre and edges, you will still

Our sew-along with Deborah Dorward’s charming appliqué quilt, Baltimore Blooms, comes to an end. In the past four issues the 16 blocks have been presented, and on the following pages we feature instructions for completing the quilt. The amazing red a

Honshu is one of the four main islands that make up Japan, and it also has the highest number of visitors. Most people will arrive on the island at either Osaka or Narita airport. From Narita it is easy to take a bus or train directly into Tokyo. Thi

Every child would adore this bright and colourful Toy Box Fun quilt, designed with animals children love. Quilt Size: 45½in square. Available as a Pattern or Kit. Ph: (03) 9308 2699Email: contact@jemimascreativequilting.comWebsite: www.jemimascreativ

CraftAlive CraftAlive Newcastle Racecourse Darling St, Broadmeadow Featuring both local and interstate craft experts, the show is packed full of the latest craft supplies, kits and equipment. CraftAlive is a hands-on event, a chance to learn from wor