Quilters Companion

The Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County (in the state of California, on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay) currently has 239 active members who gather to share and learn in different activities, workshops, programs and sewing groups. Their f

Kaffe Fasset fans — and isn’t that practically everybody? — are in for a treat. To celebrate Kaffe’s 85th birthday in December this year, FreeSpirit Fabrics has curated a new limited-edition collection. Entitled 85 & Fabulous, it will comprise eight

Finished quilt size: 142cm (57in) square @thimblestitch1 thimblestitch1@gmail.com • 1.7m (1⅞yd) solid red fabric• 2.9m (3¼yd) solid white fabric• 3.3m (3⅝yd) backing fabric• Batting at least 160cm (63in) square• 300 pre-cut 1¼in Eight Pointed Star di

Finished size: 48cm (19in) square www.pieceville.com.au michelle@pieceville.com.au michellemarvig • 9¾in square of feature print fabric. Michelle used Stone Flower by Kaffe Fassett Collective (PWGP173 in Beige)• 20½in square of black check print fabr

Finished size: 152.5cm x 133.5cm (60in x 52½in) Block size: 7½in • Scraps of fabric to total about 2m (2¼yd). Each piece needs to be at least 10cm (4in) square. Lorraine used an assortment of fabrics in dark and light values and large and small print

@the_strawberry_thief www.thestrawberrythief.com.au How did your quilting journey begin? My first memory is sitting on my Ouma’s lap in front of the sewing machine. Ouma was a very talented dressmaker, and my Granny was an extraordinary embroiderer a

There have been many changes and challenges in our country over the past few years. Many of us have spent a lot of time working in isolation, and experiencing minimal contact with family and friends. Oh, what joy it was to go the Australasian Quilt C

With his unerring eye, Kaffe has succeeded in finding the perfect location for his exquisite new collection of quilts, featuring both his scintillating new fabric designs and his classics, all in his unique colour palette. Set within the iconic 13th-

Finished quilt size: 161cm (63½in) square Finished block size: 18in square @patchworkfun @patchwork.fundamentals • Assorted print fabrics to total about 5.7m (6¼yd). To make one block, you will need six different fabrics:- one 6in square of fabric #1

Michelle Marvig – Pieceville www.pieceville.com.au michellemarvig A company that was founded in 1649 must certainly be doing a lot that is right to stay current in the market and grow its brand. Fiskars was founded in Finland and today is recognised

Ah, a river cruise! If, for you, it conjures up images of relaxed days with stunning views and great food, you would be on point. I have been fortunate to complete a river cruise on the Danube and it was the most wonderful experience. However, in Mar

Finished size: 204.5cm (80½in) square kookaburracottage@aapt.net.au @kookaburracottage www.kookaburracottagequilts.com.au • 2.6m (2⅞yd) white with pink large spot print fabric (applique background and Border 1) — see Note• 42 strips, 2½in x at least

Anita Ellis www.hillsidequilting.com.au The last issue covered some of the theory and practical considerations for whole cloth quilting designs in general. It would be a good idea to refresh your memory of this information before going forward with t

Finished quilt: 183cm x 137cm (72in x 54in) www.karenlewistextiles.com @karenlewistextiles @karenlewistextiles • 12 fat quarters of assorted print fabrics. Karen used the Blueberry Park collection that she designed for Robert Kaufman• 2.4m (2⅝yd) lig

The soft reds, greens and tans of the classic Fig Tree Christmas reminds you of your holiday memories. Distributed in Australia by PK Fabrics This range will fill your holiday season with striped wrapping paper designs, snowflakes, holly, Yuletide ly

Proudly presented by Quilters COMPANION Two Green Zebras T. (02) 9553 7201 W. twogreenzebras.com Available in complete kits Contact a stockist closest to you. Limited supplies. Book now! Makerie Gungahlin 0437 380 536 contact@makeriebyhand.com www.ma

Proudly brought to you by Quilters Companion and Two Green Zebras Note: Materials required for the entire project were listed in Part 1, published in Quilters Companion #116. Refer to the Fabric Key for the specific fabrics Karen used in her project

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See some fun summer stitching. Learn how to sew those pesky setting-in seams! Anita Ellis will continue to show you how to complete your own quilts on your domestic sewing machine. Michelle Marvig takes the fabulous JUKI sewing machine for a Road Tes

Finished size: 118cm (46½in) square Finished block size: 9in square @patchwork_bliss helen@patchworkbliss.com.au • 20cm (¼yd) each of six assorted print fabrics. Helen used two different rose prints, a blue floral+check print, a red stripe print, and