As a beginner quilter, diving into the world of quilting can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. With so many techniques to choose from, where should you begin? One method that stands out for its accessibility and versatility is paper piecing. M...
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In the vast landscape of fabric shopping, there's always another hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The main fabric companies have done a good job of keeping us buying each new collection, which seem to come and go from our Instagram feeds and inde...
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If you're new to quilting, chances are you've received advice on the "right" way to quilt a quilt. Traditionally, there are many rules in quilting, but it's common for beginners to feel apprehensive about sharing their quilting journey due to fear of...
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As a quilt block designer, one of the most common questions I receive is, "Can I make this block a different size?"I understand the need to resize quilt blocks to suit specific sewing projects. While I strive to include multiple sizes in my patterns ...
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I'm all for carving out more time to quilt, but being amidst the school holidays here in New Zealand sometimes it can be difficult to juggle the responsibilities of entertaining the kiddos whilst also getting the time I want to spend sewing up a stor...
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For many quilters and sewers, the very mention of a foundation paper pieced project makes them anxious and many quilters will actively discourage people from trying paper piecing as a method because of their own experiences or misconceptions. I've ha...
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I had a moment of quilty panic this month while I was working on the latest quilt block for my Space Quilt. It's a block that I called 'Kiwi Cosmos', because although it's a picture of Planet Earth, when I was designing it, it was...
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Lets face it, Quilting is an expensive hobby. So making sure that we utilise the fabric we have to the best of our ability is probably important to most people and this is just one of the reasons that I love fabric scraps. When it comes to fabric, so...
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Most quilters who love paper piecing will tell you that to achieve the best results when paper piecing, you need to change your sewing machine needle more frequently than sewing fabric alone. However, whether you're a seasoned paper piecer or just st...
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If you have read some of my blog posts, you are likely aware that at any given time I have a number of quilting projects in various stages of finishing. I know I’m not the only quilter who finds myself surrounded by stacks of half-finished quilting p...
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You might be aware that I have been delving into the world of fabric design of late. I don’t talk about it very often compared to my quilting and pattern designing. It’s something I tend to do quite sporadically. Despite that, I have created quite a ...
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One thing about people who undertake quilting (or any crafting activity for that matter), is that generally they are not solely focused on one particular craft, and are multi-talented in a host of different crafts. Commonly, people who make quilts al...
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I have a number of quilts that are almost finished. It’s a bit embarrassing actually having a quilt-in-progress pile that is for the most part just awaiting that final step for completion. The reason for this is that I am not a fan of binding quilts....
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This week I decided I needed to organise my sewing space a little bit better. If I am being completely honest it has become a bit of a creative mess. One of the things I had been meaning to do was organise my fat quarters so that I could place them o...
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Embarking on any new quilting or sewing project is always exciting for me. I love to let my creativity loose and watch as my fabric turns into something cute, quirky, or fun. But there is one aspect of every project that I always seem to overlook unt...
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