Leaving on a Jet Plane

I'll be off the air for a week while I enjoy a break in Hong Kong. I am not a big shopper and have no idea what I would buy if I could. I think I am at that stage of my life where I just want to declutter, with the exception of fabric, of course!

When I get back I will be forging ahead with all my WIP's and reducing the back log so I can get on with some new and exciting adventures.

In the meanwhile, tell me what your thoughts are on this interesting blog post I discovered this morning - http://www.lovebugstudios.com/2013/05/21/the-dumbing-down-of-the-quilting-and-sewing-industry/

Blogger's Quilt Festival - Refractatorium

The Blogger's Quilt Festival is on again over at Amy's Creative Side. Come join in the fun and show the blogging world your beautiful quilts.

I was lucky to be part of the AusModBee group co-ordinated by Heidi, where we had to chose or design a 12" finished block and send the pattern and fabric to each member of the hive. This is the first Bee I have participated in and was so happy to receive all the blocks ready to be made into a quilt.

The block is a foundation pieced pattern which can be found here. It looks harder than it really is. I used sketch, Madrona Road, Michael Miller Dots, a variety of black on white designer prints and Spotlight text fabrics. I used a splash of lime, turquoise and hot pink fabrics to highlight parts of the pattern. 

Backed in an IKEA print and Kaufman Quilters Linen. Quilted with Aurifil 2530 Hot Pink 50Wt using a digital pattern from It's a Quilt Thing. 

I really love this quilt. Thank you Bee Members for giving me such a wonderful gift.

• Lorena
• Charlotte
• Jeannette
• Belinda
• Catherine
• Penny P 
• Kirsten
• Julie
• Bronwyn H
• Jess
• Jessica R
• Danielle
• Julie Mc

It now hangs in my sewing space.

Refractatorium Progress

Yippee! All my blocks are back from the AusMod Bee group. I can now attached some borders, quilt, bind and keep it all to myself. ( I usually give away all my quilts ). Refractatorium block can be found here.

Groovy, Baby

I fell in love with Carnaby Street from Pat Bravo and just had to spread the grooviness of the collection by making a totally hip quilt. The quilt top is done and now I am just waiting to do some psychedelic quilting in my favourite Aurifil thread colours.

 I'll have to load up the iTunes with hits of the 60's to get my groove on. Yeah, Baby!

Until then, peace, love and happiness!

Aus Mod Bee Blocks March / April

The Aus Mod Bee organised by Jeannette is into its fifth month and already we have had AMH Feathers ( Jan ), Refractatorium ( Feb ) and now two months of sampler blocks, one in 3 Kona colours and the other in a variety of reds, turquoise prints with a slash of white. May is going to be another feathery month using DS prints. Thank you Bee members for making this Bee a most enjoyable and fun project. I love all the choices.

April Block 1

April Block 2

March Block 1

March Block 2

Now back to a little Carnaby Street quilt I am working on .......

ANZAC Day

Source

Take a moment to think of all those who are affected by war this ANZAC day.

Lest we Forget.

All things French

I just had to share this gorgeous quilt I just finished quilting for a client. I am in love with it. Do you think they will want it back?

P.S I did a search around the internet and found the link to the original pattern 'Mon Ami' by The Vintage Spool.