Quilters Companion

Welcome to our special Machine Embroidery issue! Some of you would own sewing machines that also have embroidery functions. If so, you may like to try one, or both, of the machine embroidery projects. Bernadette Shearer from Melann’s Sewing Machines

Due to the pandemic, the annual QuiltNSW Guild show was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021. However, the Guild committee decided to produce an online event, and encouraged all quilt entries to be sent for judging and photography. If you would like to se

~ Folders for storing your sewing projects, special mementos, journal, tablet, or anything special ~ “Little Things” Journal Keep (inside pocket holds iPad or tablet) Pattern $25 + $4P&H ~ Kit: $49 + $9 P&H Size: 12” x 20” (Open) Two Pockets, appliqu

Texas-based quiltmaker and natural dyer Maura Ambrose has had one of her works immortalised as a jigsaw puzzle. She collaborated with Canadian jigsaw publisher Four Points Puzzles, which focusses on producing jigsaws that showcase contemporary artist

Finished quilt size: 183cm (72in) square Country Matters Design janellenoack@gmail.com @countrymattersdesign • 1.25cm (1⅜yd) cream dot print fabric (applique background and Borders 2 and 4)• 25cm (¼yd) light grey print fabric (Border 1 corners)• 25cm

Finished quilt size: 220cm (86½in) square @cheryl filby • 1.4m (1½yd) navy print fabric #1 (Border 2)• 1.2m (1¼yd) navy print fabric #2 (Units 2, 4, 5 and Border 1)• 1m (1⅛yd) navy print fabric #3 (Units 1, 7 and 8)• 70cm (¾yd) navy print fabric #4 (

Finished quilt size: 168cm (66¼in) square veronique@wattlebird.com.au @wattlevero • Assorted scraps of light and medium/dark print fabrics to total about 2m (2¼ yd) (half-square triangle units and Border 3 applique)• Fat quarter each of one blue and

Anita Ellis www.hillsidequilting.com.au Hello fellow quilters! When it comes to quilting, we often look for a quick and easy avenue to finish our projects. A visit to the local long-arm quilter is one speedy solution, but fast continuous quilting des

By Becky Goldsmith Make striking quilts designed by Becky Goldsmith that use the colours you love. Select one of two gorgeous colourways - warm (reds, oranges, and yellows) or cool (blues and greens) - and begin your perfect paper-pieced quilt. Sew e

@megnormoyle megnormoyle.com • 1.5m (1¼yd) white homespun (block frames and Border 2)• 1.9m (2yd) novelty caravan print fabric (sashing and Border 1)• Eight assorted fat quarters to coordinate with the novelty print (applique backgrounds)• 50cm (⅝yd)

This quilt shows you how to combine the joys of machine embroidery with patchwork. The construction method is quilt-as-you-go. The blocks are made in the hoop of an embroidery machine, and the quilting is done with the downloaded embroidery design. I

Finished size: 18.5cm x 25.5cm (7¼in x 10in) Melann’s Fabric & Sewing Centre www.melanns.com.au melanns@bigpond.com • 30cm (⅜yd) solid orange fabric (inner roll)• 30cm (⅜yd) black print fabric (backing)• 30cm (⅜yd) black and white fabric (pocket)• Fo

All combination embroidery/sewing machines are capable of freehand embroidery, quilting and appliqué, with most being capable of producing a selection of decorative machine and embroidery stitches. Sewing machine technology has evolved, with most top

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www.deborahlouie.com.au deborahlouie deborah louie tutor Deborah recalls her earliest textile memories as, “Playing with and making clothes, for my doll named Diane with hand dyed guipure laces and fabrics my father brought home from work.” Her fathe

Finished placemat size: 30.5cm x 45.5cm (12in x 18in) deborah@deborahlouie.com.au @deborahlouie Deborah Louie To make six placemats • 2.3m (2½yd) light blue check print fabric (front and back of placemats)• 45cm (½yd) solid black fabric (appliqué and

Finished size: 198cm (78in) square rachelled@iprimus.com.au @rachelledennenydesigns Rachelle Denneny 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

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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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Looking for a larger work area? Our Continental M7 Professional is a must see. Workspace: width 343mm (131/2in) x height 140mm (51/2in); Lighting: Nine white super bright LED lights; Speed: up to 1,300 stitches per minute; Sewing Feet: 22 feet includ

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 2022 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

You can download it and save it to your computer and/or print it out for easy reference. You will find your Free Basics Guide here: www.cosyproject.com/blog/quilting-guide ■

Sneak Peek 2022 Block of the Month with Karen Styles Don’t miss our special feature article about Indigenous fabrics and see swatches from new fabric ranges. We introduce fabric designer and talented quilt designer and maker, Kim Hurley of L’uccello.