Quilters Companion

Hello to you all. As we shake off the winter blues and look forward to spring and summer, we are also anticipating how to live our lives with a pandemic. I have finaly had the jab and I hope you have too, it is a key to our future freedom. It hasn’t

Do you own a machine that has embroidery functions? Perhaps you would like to explore some of the fabulous techniques that can be achieved. If so, don’t miss the second issue of Machine Embroidery magazine, now on sale in newsagents or online at Zini

Finished size: 244cm (96in) square Finished block size: 6in square • 256 assorted scraps of print fabrics at least 3½in x 7in (star points)• Assorted cream, beige and light tan low-volume print fabrics to total approximately 7.4m (8yd); you need to b

Finished quilt size: 152.5cm (60in) square Finished block size: 12in square • 25 fat eighths of assorted batik print fabrics — see box below• 2.3m (2½yd) beige batik print fabric• 50cm (⅝yd) black batik print fabric (binding)• 3.5m (3⅞yd) backing fab

Batik is a type of dyed fabric to which removable wax has been applied in a design or pattern. This creates a ‘resist’ that keeps dye from reaching the areas that have been covered by wax. After the fabric is dyed, the wax is boiled off, exposing the

• Subtle tone-on-tone designs make excellent background fabrics against which other prints can shine. These batiks provide more visual interest than plainer background fabrics, but don’t overwhelm your patchwork or appliqué The aqua batik border on C

You don’t need to use any special techniques to make quilts with batik fabrics. You can also happily mix them with standard quilting cotton fabrics without any difficulties at all. However, there are some characteristics of batiks that you should kee

Finished quilt size: 174.5cm x 134.5cm (68¾in x 53in) Finished block size: 10½in x 5¼in • 88 squares, 6½in of brightly coloured medium- and dark-value print fabrics• 176 rectangles, 6½in x 4½in of light value print fabrics• 1m (1⅛yd) check print fabr

“But I can only do straight-line quilting …” I hear this all the time. There should not be an ‘only’ in this sentence. If you can quilt a straight line, there is so much you can do. The variety of quilting designs using a straight line is endless, li

Finished quilt size: 183cm (72in) square • Scraps of assorted brown print fabric to total about 90cm (1yd)• Scraps of assorted cream print fabrics to total about 80cm (⅞yd)• Assorted dark blue tone-on-tone print fabrics to total about 2.3m (2½yd). Yo

At the end of Aprilthis year, 24 excited participants joined Michelle Marvig on a memorable Travelrite/Quilters Companion Outback Tour. COVID-19 has changed the world in many ways and the travellers felt fortunate to be able to journey within Austral

Finished quilt size: 210cm x 157.5cm (82½in x 62in) Finished block size: 14½in square • 2.6m (2⅞yd) black and grey spot print fabric (background)• 2.45m (2¾yd) black tone-on-tone print fabric (background)• 30cm (⅜yd) red and white spot print fabric (

Finished size: 117cm x 112cm (46in x 44in) Finished block size: 16in square • 60cm (¾yd) yellow tone-on-tone print fabric (block background)• 70cm (¾yd) medium red print fabric (piecing and Border 2)• 45cm (½yd) dark red print fabric (piecing and Bor

Finished quilt size: 193cm x 152.5cm (76in x 60in) • Three matching charm packs (each with at least 32 squares, 5in) OR eight fat quarters or scraps to total about 1.8m (2yd) of assorted print fabrics — see Note• 3.7m (4⅛yd) solid navy fabric• 1.1m (

By Clare Hunter Delve into this globe spanning history of sewing, embroidery, and the people who have used a needle and thread to make their voices heard. From the Bayeux Tapestry, WWI soldiers coping with PTSD and the maps sewn by schoolgirls in the

Q: How do you decide on the colours and fabrics that go into your quilts? Do you refer to colour theory or do you work intuitively? Do you like to work with a fabric range or dive into your fabric stash? Is there a limit to the number of different pr

Available in complete kits Contact a stockist closest to you. Limited supplies. Book now! Lloyd Curzon Textiles A. 8 Hender Ave, Magill South Australia, 5072 T. 08 8331 3691 F. 08 8331 2185 E. customer.service@lcurzon.com.au W. lcurzon.com.au ■

Kits and block of the month programs are popular choices for quilters for a number of reasons. How many times has a quilt caught your eye and you think “Wow I would love to make that exact same quilt with the same fabrics and colours”? When you buy a

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Finished size: 198cm (78in) square Note: Materials required for the entire project were listed in Part 1, published in Quilters Companion #110. Refer to the Fabric Key for the specific fabrics Rachelle used in her project if you wish to create a quil

Simply Stunning! Stunningly Simple! An original design by Carol McSherry and Liz Toth. Approximately Size 78in x 78in. Individually packaged pre-cut blocks and lace. No planning, organising or cutting required. Available in cream/white, all white or

During these unprecendented times some of the businesses listed on these pages may be operating in a different way. Most are ‘open’ for business, but they may be offering less hours, online only, mail order and/or virtual shopping. Go online or call

It is hoped that the quilting events planned for 2021 will proceed and provide the joy and motivation that they usually do. Organisers will be incorporating COVID Safe Plans, larger space for displays and easy access. However, please check with the i

The Basics Guide provides information and explanations about tools and techniques required to make a quilt. Many of the items needed are general sewing supplies, and the specialist quilting tools can be found at your favourite patchwork shop. The Bas