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Project 48

Join me over at Project 48

One year Two quilters Twenty-four quilty friends Forty-eight blocks About Project 48 After much behind the scene planning and preparation, it is exciting to announce that I am partnering up with Linden from Vine Lines Quilting to deliver Project 48. Project 48 is designed to be an epic year long sampler, with four 9” blocks […]

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Mary Fons

I first came across the inimitable Mary Fons in 2013 while watching the Quiltcon Lecture Series.  Mary’s presentation was titled ‘Notes from a Quilt Mafia’s Daughter’. If that kind of heading doesn’t suck you in an beg to be watched, I don’t know what does. Mary spoke to me on a new kind of level and […]

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My favourite quilty podcasts

The last fews weeks as we really get into spring, I have been out in the garden (read pulling out weeds) and enjoying the sunshine. Over the weekend as Archer played beside me making cups of tea with dirt and an old mug, I soaked up the vitamin D and listened to Mary Fons rap […]

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Silver stacker rings

  For my birthday this year, I was lucky enough to attend a workshop at the Makers’ Hub. The Maker’s Hub is a local Canberra business, owned and run by Mikaela, who might just be as obsessed with craft as I am. Mikaela has built a beautiful space, full of amazing texture and crafty goodness. They […]

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Quilting classes in Canberra

I’m am hosting two local quilting classes in Canberra this year, which I am really looking forward to. The workshops will be held at Hobbysew in Belconnen, Canberra. Click here to book into the classes at Hobbysew! Modern Medallion quilt, monthly workshops The Modern Medallion quilt is always so much fun to make. We will make the modern medallion top […]

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Setting up the Juki TL98 sewing machine

A short video of me setting up my new Juki TL98 sewing machine. I’m totally in love with this sweet little video! Read more about my Juki sewing machine here.

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Beauty School Dropout Quilt

I’m so excited to share the Beauty School Dropout quilt, a modern New York Beauty quilt with you all! The Beauty School Dropout pattern is available to download from the Raspberry Spool online shop now. Are you singing away? Beauty school dropout, go back to high school… The name of this quilt is rather ironic for me (which is why […]

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Charm dash pillow

Today is my stop on the Charm Dash blog hop. The ever lovely Ms Midge took part in the Modern Medallion blog hop last year and I am very happy to be part of her first pattern release! The Charm Dash pattern is a great, no waste way to use up those special charm packs. If you […]

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Humans of Quiltcon

Meet some of the amazing people I met at Quiltcon and hear their stories with the Humans of Quiltcon. I would love to hear your stories of Quiltcon too! What was your favourite class? Did you learn anything new or maybe you had an awesome experience that you would like to share? Leave a comment […]

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Visiting Austin

Although my trip to Austin was a quick one, I was able to see as much of the city, just as far as my feet would take me from our downtown hotel. Our first day was taken up with gathering supplies while we waited for our bags to arrive after many hours travelling. After a quick trip […]

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