Welcome! Today I get to share with you what I made as part of the Dear Diary fabric showcase. Dear Diary fabric is the debut collection by Minki Kim for Riley Blake Designs. When I think of Minki, I think of exquisite workmanship, beautiful photos and gorgeous sewing illustrations. She has a unique eye for design. Her adventurous creative spirit allows her to explore everyday life, and find the beauty in small moments. Her fabric collection is a lovely reflection of how Minki ... Read More about Dear Diary Fabric Showcase
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La Conner Fabric Blog Tour – ‘Best Loved Memories Edition’ Quilt
Today I am excited to share with you what I made for the La Conner fabric blog tour :)! La Conner is Jera Brandvig's second collection for Lecien - you can read about her initial inspiration and see lots of images of the full collection, on her blog - Quilting in the Rain. Inspiration I love to know what inspires a designer to create their collection, and how they ultimately interpret that inspiration. I love the glimpse you get into the designer's personality. And, I love to see if a ... Read More about La Conner Fabric Blog Tour – ‘Best Loved Memories Edition’ Quilt
How to Sew an Envelope Pillowcase
The Perfect Pillowcase If you have an hour to spare and are looking for something to sew, or if you are in need of a quick gift, then a handmade pillowcase might be the perfect thing for you! My pillowcase making adventure began when deciding on a suitable handmade gift to add to my son's Christmas care package this year - a pillowcase seemed like the perfect lightweight option to send overseas. I glanced at a few different online tutorials (of which there are many), but what I found was ... Read More about How to Sew an Envelope Pillowcase
My Spring PDF Quilt Patterns are Here
This year one of my main goals was to release 4 original quilt patterns, and I am excited to say that these new patterns are numbers 8,9,10 & 11 for the year. (I also set a goal to finish off some of my WIPs, but let's just say that I am not doing quite as well with that goal, but that's okay ;) !! ) Alongside this new pattern collection release, I have also launched my own SHOP, right here on my website. Currently if you live in Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the U.S. you can now ... Read More about My Spring PDF Quilt Patterns are Here
Quiet Moments Quilt | Daisy Days Fabric Blog Tour
Daisy Days Fabric by Keera Job I was so excited when I heard that Keera Job would be releasing her first ever fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs, and even more excited when Keera asked if I would like to preview the collection and make something for her promotional blog tour. Having a soft spot for daisies, I only had to hear what Keera had named her collection and I knew I would be drawn to it. Daisy Days is a collection of bright, youthful and fun prints that remind me of summer. ... Read More about Quiet Moments Quilt | Daisy Days Fabric Blog Tour
‘A Piece of Cake’ Book Tour
If I had to pick a favourite precut, it would be 10-inch squares! So, it's no surprise that a book titled 'A Piece of Cake - Sweet and Simple Quilts from Layer Cake Squares' piqued my immediate interest! 'A Piece of Cake', published by Martingale showcases the talents of Australian quilt designer Peta Peace a.k.a. She Quilts A Lot. Together, Peta and the team at Martingale have created a beautiful book with great designs, gorgeous photos and easy to navigate instructions. 'A Piece ... Read More about ‘A Piece of Cake’ Book Tour