Quilters Companion

Welcome to the March issue of Quilters Companion. Inside you will find some great quilt projects that we hope will stimulate your creativity and inspire you to start a new creation! Talented quilt designer and long-arm quilter, Wendy Gleeson shares a

Phillip Island, just off the south coast of Victoria, is world-renowned for its fairy penguins, grand prix circuit and spectacular beaches. But it’s also home to a vibrant group of quiltmakers who held an exhibition of members’ work late last year to

There were more than 1600 quilts and other unique works of textile art on display at the Quilt Festival held in Houston, Texas, in November last year. Some of the special exhibitions for the festival can be previewed online at www.quilts.com/special-

info@margaretmcdonald.com.au www.margaretmcdonald.com.au Finished size: 168cm (79½in) square Finished block size: 20in square • 2.9m (3¼yd) orange-red tone-on-tone print fabric • 50cm (⅝yd) each of six print fabrics (whirligig swirls). Margaret used

Anita Ellis www.hillsidequilting.com.au In this issue I am going to cover a choice of subject matter and preparing the fabric to create the project. The second issue will involve the painting and colouring of the image and some easy techniques that e

thefriends@bigpond.com Finished size: 166.5cm x 134.5cm (65½in x 53in) Finished block size: 14in square • Assorted print fabrics to total about 2m (2¼yd) • 2.1m (2¼yd) grey print fabric • 1m (1⅛yd) dark turquoise tone-on-tone print fabric (sashings a

Eastwood Patchwork Quilters www.eastwoodpatchworkquilters.com Eastwood Patchwork Quilters @eastwoodpatchworkquilters Finished size: 204.5cm x 166.5cm (80½in x 65½in) Finished block size: 7½in • 20 fat eighths of black and white and grey and white pri

www.cleverducksquilting.com @clever_ducks_quilting_ Clever Ducks Quilting Co Finished size: 269cm (106in) square Finished block size: 12in square • 1.9m (2⅛yd) cream print fabric • 5m (5¾yd) large-scale feature print fabric (blocks, border and bindin

fimchc2@gmail.com @cherylfilby Finished size: 217cm (85½in) square Finished block size: 15in square • 4m (4⅜yd) cream print fabric • 1.7m (2yd) black print fabric (applique and binding) • 1.1m (1⅛yd) red print fabric (applique and Border 2) • 70cm (¾

37 Holmes Rd, Moonee Ponds 3039 Telephone: 03 9375 3575 Email: tranquilitycrafts@bigpond.com.au The perfect ‘young man’s’ quilt. This quilt measures 42” x 52” and is all rotary cut. Fabric kit contains all pattern, all fabrics for quilt top and bindi

The Queensland Quilters' annual quilt show was held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in mid-October 2023. The quilts hanging in the show exhibit the talents of individual members, affiliated groups and special interest groups. There was

kim_diehl_quilts Finished size: 161cm x 153.5cm (63½in x 60½in) Finished block size: 10in x 9in • 60cm (¾yd) each of six assorted cream print fabrics (block backgrounds) • 42 chubby sixteenths (25cm x 28cm/9in x 10½in) of assorted medium and dark pri

We are now able to offer the pattern for That Blooming Quilt which has been wholly and solely designed by Sharon and Alison at The Quilt Shop. We have a limited number of starter packs available and are also able to offer the sashing/binding stripe.

www.kittyrosecottage.com 0412 302 773 kittyrosecottage.com Strips, curves and appliqué by machine or hand make this bright quilt. Finished size: 160cm (63in) square • 10cm (⅛yd) each of 17 assorted print fabrics (strip piecing) • 1.4m (1⅝yd) white ho

If you’ve always wanted to make the back of a quilt as beautiful and interesting as the front, this is the ultimate guide for you. With a total of 30 pieced quilt backing designs, this book will inspire you to take your quilts to the next level. Feat

keryn@kerynemmerson.com @artisanartist www.kerynemmerson.com info@luccello.com.au @luccellomelbourne @luccello Proudly brought to you by Quilters Companion This quilt is a major undertaking, requiring accurate cutting and piecing to ensure each frame

• Fabric Pixie (Online) 0415 826 994 deanne@fabricpixie.com.au www.fabricpixie.com.au • Lotus Fabrics Maitland 0407 248 644 louise@lotusfabrics.com.au www.lotusfabrics.com.au • Lyn’s Fine Needlework Baulkham Hills (02) 9686 2325 sales@lynsfineneedlew

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

Have you seen the NEW Horizon Memory Craft 9480QCP? Workspace of 11in (280mm); New Superior needle threader 2 which pulls the thread through the eye of the needle; Maximum stitching speed 1,060 stitches per minute; Bright LED lighting illuminates the

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The Sewing Shoppe 6/51 Tennant Street, Fyshwick 2609 Ph: (02) 6239 1214 sales@sewingshoppe.com.au www.sewingshoppe.com.au Open: Wed–Sun 10am–4pm • Lyn’s Fine Needlework 2/9 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills, 2153 Ph: (02) 9686 2325 lynsneedlework@aol.

With the beginner in mind, each quilt block in this book is a different technique and the entire quilt making process is covered, from choosing fabrics to binding your quilt. From cushions to patchwork bags, Santa wall hangers and quilt designs for c

Blue Mountains Quilt Show Wycliffe School Hall, Rickard Road, Warrimoo More information: www.bluemountainsquilters.com Queanbeyan Quilters’ Exhibition of Quilts Bicentennial Hall, 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan More information: queanbeyanquilters@g

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

Don’t miss the 2024 BOM Sneak Peek in the next issue! We will introduce you to the designer and share some sneaky photos with you. We also share an article on the highly anticipated exhibition, A Century of Quilts, to be held at the National Gallery