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Quiet Moments Quilt by Aqua Paisley Studio

Lemon Tree Trip Around the World Quilt - Aqua Paisley Studio

South Bank Spin Pattern by Aqua Paisley Studio

Down Memory Lane Best Loved Memories Quilt by Aqua Paisley Studio featuring La Conner Fabric by Jera Brandvig for Lecien

Pieces of Home Quilt | Aqua Paisley Studio

Pink Lemonade Swiss Quilt | made by Aqua Paisley Studio | Pattern by Thimble Blossoms

Harvest Market Quilt by Aqua Paisley Studio. PDF download available now!

The Next Gen Quilt - Aqua Paisley Studio

At the Crossroads Quilt | Aqua Paisley Studio

Gypsy Lane Quilt Pattern by Aqua Paisley Studio

Aqua Paisley Studio - Bonnie & Camille Sampler Quilt

Mini Quilts

Down Memory Lane Mini | Aqua Paisley Studio

Trip Around the World Mini Quilt | Tutorial by Aqua Paisley Studio

12 Minis in 12 Months | Aqua Paisley Studio

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"There are stories hidden in the language we use, whether we are conscious of them or not they tell the truth of our heart and minds." - Cheryl Strayed
Aqua Paisley Studio is dedicated to the language of quiltmaking and 'the story behind the quilt'.
My goal is to inspire quilt makers everywhere to follow their bliss and create everyday with intention. Welcome! - Samantha

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Quilts are so much more than pieces of pretty fabric and thread. They are a tangible part of our life story, and a creative expression of who we are. They can showcase everything from our favourite colours to things we value and our hopes and dreams. Every quilt has its own story.

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If every picture tells a story, then my question is... ⠀
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Does this one tell you that my sewing machine died while attaching the binding to my #southbankspinquilt ? Which meant, in order to get a pretty picture or two in time for the #tildaoldroseshowcase I found myself glueing, tacking, and basically just improvising as best I could so it at least appeared to have an actual binding 🙈😂⠀
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Yep, don’t believe everything you see on Instagram!! 😉😂😂😂⠀
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#tildafabric #tildafabrics #tildaaustralia #tildausa #ilovetilda #tildaoldrose #tildaoldrosefabric #tildaoldroseshowcase #tildafabrics_usa #2greenzebras #southbankspinquilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #quiltinglife #quiltingfun #ilovequilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltinginspiration #australianquilter #aussiequilter #quiltmaker #aquapaisleystudio #apspatterns

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Today is my stop on the @tilda_australia Tilda Old Rose fabric showcase 😍⠀
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I really love this collection, and couldn’t wait to pair it with my South Bank Spin pattern, which makes these pretty fabrics shine 😍😍⠀
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See more on my blog, and grab a discounted copy of the pattern with the coupon code OLDROSE for a limited time 😍😍😍⠀
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If you are a shop owner who is carrying the collection, you are welcome to share your shop details in the comments to help quilters find you 👍🏻⠀
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#tildafabric #tildafabrics #tildaaustralia #tildausa #ilovetilda #tildaoldrose #tildaoldrosefabric #tildaoldroseshowcase #tildafabrics_usa #2greenzebras #southbankspinquilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #quiltinglife #quiltingfun #ilovequilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltinginspiration #australianquilter #aussiequilter #quiltmaker #aquapaisleystudio #apspatterns

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I’m working on a new quilt with the latest fabric collection from Tilda...⠀
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This collection is full of classic charm and character, and has the loveliest colour palette 😍⠀
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Can’t wait to show you more in the next few days...⠀
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#tildafabric #tildafabrics #tildaaustralia #tildausa #ilovetilda #tildaoldrose #tildaoldrosefabric #tildaoldroseshowcase #tildafabrics_usa #2greenzebras #southbankspinquilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #quiltinglife #quiltingfun #ilovequilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltinginspiration #australianquilter #aussiequilter #quiltmaker #aquapaisleystudio #apspatterns

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My original #bonnieandcamille Inside Out quilt and my latest #elealutz version side by side - they are definitely two of my favourite quilts! ⠀
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How often do you make a pattern more than once? I admit that I don’t do it often, but when I do, I love seeing them together! 😍😍⠀
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#insideoutquilt #bluebirdsonrosesfabric #rileyblakedesigns #pennyrosefabrics #iloverileyblake #quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #quiltinglife #quiltingfun #ilovequilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltinginspiration #australianquilter #aussiequilter #quiltmaker #aquapaisleystudio #insideoutquiltalong

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Do you ever play ‘block favourites’?⠀
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Sometimes it’s hard to choose, but today I’m definitely leaning towards this one with all its primary colour presence...❤️💛💙⠀
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Yet the soft pastel colours in the centre block are making it a close runner up...💝⠀
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Do you prefer to sew with strong bold colours, or do you lean towards soft pretty hues?⠀
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#insideoutquilt #bluebirdsonrosesfabric #rileyblakedesigns #pennyrosefabrics #iloverileyblake #elealutz #quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #quiltinglife #quiltingfun #ilovequilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltinginspiration #australianquilter #aussiequilter #quiltmaker #aquapaisleystudio #insideoutquiltalong

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Today is a beautiful spring day, and my Inside Out quilt seems perfectly suited to the season... 🌸🌺🌼 ⠀
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As much as my overly sensitive nose doesn’t like the spring weather, I’m so excited for some summer sunshine in the near future 😍 - and in the meantime I’ll just survive with an antihistamine or two 😉😂 ⠀
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Anyone else suffer with terrible hay fever?⠀
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#insideoutquilt #bluebirdsonrosesfabric #rileyblakedesigns #pennyrosefabrics #iloverileyblake #elealutz #quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #quiltinglife #quiltingfun #ilovequilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltinginspiration #australianquilter #aussiequilter #quiltmaker #aquapaisleystudio #insideoutquiltalong

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Binge watching Glee and quilting makes for a perfect Saturday afternoon!⠀
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What are some binge worthy shows on your must watch list?⠀
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#insideoutquilt⠀
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#quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #quiltinglife #quiltingfun #ilovequilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltinginspiration #australianquilter #quiltmaker #aquapaisleystudio

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It’s week 2 of the #insideoutquiltalong! 😍⠀
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If you are trying to follow the program then by now you should have all your fabric prepared and be ready to sew some blocks 😍😍⠀
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As you can see I’m a little behind 😂, but today feels like a good day to catch up 😍😍😍⠀
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Wherever you are in the process I hope you are enjoying it!⠀
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#insideoutquilt #bluebirdsonrosesfabric #rileyblakedesigns #pennyrosefabrics #iloverileyblake #elealutz #quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #quiltinglife #quiltingfun #ilovequilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltinginspiration #australianquilter #quiltmaker #aquapaisleystudio ⠀

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Today is the day!! The #insideoutquiltalong is officially underway - this week it’s all about choosing and cutting your fabric.⠀
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I’ve decided to use this sweet bundle of Bluebirds on Roses by Elea Lutz - and I’m so excited 😍😍😍⠀
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Share your fabric and a few things about you so we can get to know each other better ☺️⠀
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Here’s three things you may not know about me...⠀
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I used to be a designer in the home renovation industry, but a severe side effect to a prescribed medication left me with chronic fatigue and ended my career. It was then that I started quilting and found my passion. Colour and pattern are two of my favourite things 😍😍⠀
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Just recently, I have started to practice yoga again after a couple of years away from the mat, and even though I’ve lost so much of my flexibility, I’m enjoying the movement once again 😍⠀
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I’m learning how to convert my hand drawn sketches into digital art in the hope that one day I can make a quilt out of my own fabric - it’s a challenging process learning new computer skills but I love how it helps me to stretch my creative skills even further 😍😍😍⠀
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#insideoutquilt #bluebirdsonrosesfabric #rileyblakedesigns #pennyrosefabrics #iloverileyblake #elealutz #quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #quiltinglife #quiltingfun #ilovequilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltinginspiration #australianquilter #quiltmaker #aquapaisleystudio ⠀

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At times, creativity needs solitude!⠀
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I don’t know about you, but I benefit from some alone time to quiet the inspiration overload and allow my design choices to come from a focused place of authenticity.⠀
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I need the psychological space to hear my own creative voice - and so some days I show up on social media platforms and some I don’t - and both types of days fill my creative well!⠀
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Creativity is about the process, and that’s going to look slightly different for everyone - so embrace your process, and be true to what works for you!⠀
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I’m currently working on some new patterns in the background and preparing for the upcoming #insideoutquiltalong, so more fabric sharing will commence shortly - but until then I hope you enjoy my sweet little bird who’s enjoying her solitude 😉😍⠀
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#apsillustrations #creativehappylife #createmakeshare #livecreatively #showyourwork #doitfortheprocess #herestothecreatives #createjoymanifesto

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I’ve had a few questions about choosing solid colours for the #insideoutquilt, and while there’s no hard and fast rules, I thought I would share some thoughts...⠀
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The pattern calls for 5 different solid fabrics. If you are using a fabric collection such as #vintagepicnicfabric like I have done here, then the simplest solution is to choose colours that directly relate to the designer’s collection. I chose red, coral pink, lime green and navy directly from the patterned fabric, and then added teal which isn’t technically a colour in the collection, but does has similar blue-green undertones and gives the quilt a little more contrast.⠀
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Of course, there’s nothing to say that you can’t have all your arrows the same colour, or alternate two different colours between blocks. Or have every block unique and use your scraps!⠀
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My biggest tip is to not get too hung up on the ‘perfect’ colours! The solid colours don’t have to match exactly - in fact, as long as the undertones (warm or cool colours) are similar, then a slight variation in hue usually adds more interest.⠀
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So have fun choosing your palette and know whatever you choose you are creating a one of a kind original, unique to you and your creative style - I can’t wait to see what you choose 😍⠀
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If anyone has any other questions - don’t hesitate to ask! 😊⠀
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#insideoutquiltalong #quiltalong #quiltalong2019 #modafabrics #bonnieandcamille #quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #quiltinglife #quiltingfun #ilovequilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltinginspiration #australianquilter #quiltmaker #aquapaisleystudio #aussiequilter

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