My favourite quilt books are always those where I truly get a sense of the author and their style. From the first moment I paged through Weekend Quilting - Quilt and Unwind with Simple Designs to Sew in No Time, it was love! The book, by Jemima Flendt of Tied with a Ribbon is abundant with great projects, tips, images and beautiful watercolour diagrams. It's easily a quilting book you can get lost in, dreaming of all the things you want to make. The book contains 16 beautifully designed ... Read More about ‘Weekend Quilting’ Book Showcase
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Hand Care for Quilters
Have you ever thought about the complexity of the human hand? As quilters our hands are our most important tool, and it is vital we maintain good hand health. But more often that not, we don't think about taking care of them until something goes wrong! It is so important that we regularly nurture our hands in order to strengthen our fingers and our wrists, and help prevent any unnecessary pain or potential damage. If you already have concerns about your hands, then it is a good idea to ... Read More about Hand Care for Quilters
March/April 2017 Review
I know - it seems a bit late to be reviewing March and April when we are already well into May, but hey, better late than never! March and April seemed to have flown by at supersonic speed this year. My calendar has been overflowing with events and appointments - I imagine this is why the days seemed to have passed by so quickly! I have enjoyed birthdays, school holidays, and Easter with family and friends. I had to prepare my youngest son for a trek event he participated in as part of our ... Read More about March/April 2017 Review
Gypsy Lane – The Story Behind the Quilt
When I am not quilting I enjoy researching my family tree, and trying to discover all I can about the people who have paved the way before me. I am fascinated by who these people were, and the idea that I may have inherited many of their qualities through both my DNA and the family values that are passed down through generations. For some time now I have been trying to conquer a family history road block, and lately it has been weighing on my mind... One particular branch of my family ... Read More about Gypsy Lane – The Story Behind the Quilt
One A Penny Mini Quilt
Today in Australia, Hot Cross Buns are a common item in most bakeries almost as soon as Christmas is over; but growing up I remember them being a sweet treat exclusively reserved for eating on Good Friday. I remember being taught the significance of the bun, and my mother purchasing a dozen or so during the week leading up to the Easter weekend. The sweet bread made with spices and dried fruit was one of my mother’s favourite things, but while 10-year-old me loved the tradition associated ... Read More about One A Penny Mini Quilt
2017 New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop | Aqua Paisley Studio
Welcome! If you're a new visitor, courtesy of the blog hop - thanks so much for stopping by; and if you are an old friend, I hope you enjoy this little extra glimpse into my life. Okay, here goes... I made my first quilt 20 years ago, but I only rekindled my passion for the craft in 2013 as a means of therapy during a rather tumultuous period in my then professional life. During my lunch break one day I was browsing Pinterest and I noticed an image of Lori Holt's Mixing It Up quilt that ... Read More about 2017 New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop | Aqua Paisley Studio
