Innholdsfortegnelse for March - April 2015 i Quilters Companion

In 2014, commemorations were held in Europe and Australia marking the centenary of The Great War of 1914– 1918. In Europe they marked the start of battle between the nations and here in Australia we marked the sending off of the first wave of Australian troops from Albany in WA. The soldiers aboard those ships believed they were headed for Europe, but instead they were sent to action in Turkey. This year, Australia’s commemorations of WW1 take on an even more poignant significance as we mark 100 years since the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli. WW1 was meant to be the war that ended all wars, yet in less than 21 years the world would be back at war. This was then followed by conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and the list…

Finished size: 174cm x 174cm (68½in x 68½in) Finished block size: 24cm (9½in) Materials ♦ 4.5m (4&/8yd) shirting print fabric (background) ♦ A wide variety of assorted scrap fabrics. Chris used reproduction-style prints ♦ 60cm (_/3yd) striped fabric for binding ♦ 3.9m (4!/4yd) backing fabric ♦ Batting at least 190cm (75in) square ♦ Cotton threads to match fabrics for piecing and appliqué ♦ Cotton thread to match background fabric ♦ Quilting thread ♦ Template plastic ♦ Lightweight cardboard ♦ Fine-point permanent pen ♦ Mechanical pencil ♦ Sandpaper board ♦ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat Note: Chris hand pieced the blocks and pieced border for her quilt. Refer to Making Templates, Using Templates and Hand Piecing in Basics on page 142 for information on these techniques. www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com Prepare the templates 1…

Thanks to the generosity of Berrima Patchwork, Superior Threads and Lloyd Curzon Textiles we have five prize packs to give away. Each pack contains a copy of Tamsin’s new book Constantinople Quilts, a pack of Kimono Silk Thread and a pack of Shadow Play 10in fabric squares and is valued at $130 each. To be in the running to win, please send us a short statement of 25 words or less on what you would like to make with the winning pack. Entries close 6 May, 2015. Please include your name and address on your entry. Post entries to: Universal Magazines, QC#72 Giveaway, Locked Bag 154, North Ryde NSW 1670 or email to: clare_ qc@bigpond.net.au with the subject line “QC#72 Giveaway”…

We were exceptionally lucky to have brilliant autumn weather at every destination. Due to the mild temperatures, the glorious coloured leaves were still on the trees in most places. Striking reds, vibrant oranges and even the brilliant yellow of the gin kgo trees coloured our days. Meeting and making new friends as we travelled our way around America. Patchworkers are a fun bunch of people to travel and shop with. We may come from different places and have different jobs, but the love of patchwork and textiles unifies us as a group. Did I mention shopping? Apart from the stands at Houston, we visited 11 different quilt shops, several Walmarts and a few malls. Yes, we did need more suitcases to come home! The Painted Pony has so much fabric…

Finished size: 193cm x 193cm (76in x 76in) Finished block size: 38cm (15in) Materials ♦ 2.4m (2%/8yd) gold tone-on-tone print fabric ♦ 1.4m (1!/2yd) light gold tone-on-tone print fabric ♦ 40cm (#/8yd) brown print fabric ♦ 2.7m (3yd) green print fabric (includes fabric for binding) ♦ 15cm (!/8yd) each of orange, red and purple print fabrics ♦ 90cm (1yd) leaf print fabric ♦ 4.2m (4%/8yd) backing fabric ♦ Batting at least 208cm (82xin) square ♦ Felted wool in a variety of colours. Tammy used deep pink, purple, gold and green ♦ Neutral-coloured thread ♦ Quilting thread ♦ Stranded embroidery threads to match felted wools ♦ Fusible web ♦ Pencil ♦ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com Cut the fabric From the gold tone-on-tone print fabric, cut: ♦ three strips, 4in…

When author Michael McCormick was a young child, he looked forward to spending time with his mother reading books together. So much so that he has established a new publishing company that focuses on books that will connect adults and children in a special way. Gabby Quilts for Friends is the first in the Little Sewer series — books about sewing, quiltmaking and other creative activities that will promote these interests to children and provide an opportunity for parents and grandparents to bond with the children in their lives. It’s a delightful picture book, whimsically illustrated, about how a little girl makes a quilt. And if your audience decides that they, too, would like to make a quilt, the publishers have provided a free pattern on their website so the…

Students regularly ask me, “How long does it take to become a good and competent free-motion quilter?” First, I always offer encouragement to keep quilting, and then I say that in time (honestly — lots of time), it will happen. You have to do the hours. But instead of just endlessly doodling away, practising on scrap fabric, why not try some stencil work? I have found that most new free-motion quilters really enjoy following a line. When you are starting out there is so much to think about — needle speed, foot control, even stitches, tension, hand movements — the list goes on. At times, free-form work is harder, as you have to visualise the design before you start moving the fabric. Lots of energy goes into making sure your…

AUSSIE AUTHORS Creative Journeys Book 1: Fun & Easy Textile Surface Design Techniques By Lisa Walton This is the first is a series of new ebooks from award-winning Australian quilter Lisa Walton. If you have ever wanted to try your hand at fabric surface design, this book is packed with ideas. It includes techniques such as rubbing, thermofax printing, stencilling, stamping, sun printing and fabric painting. The book has more than 140 photos and links to videos to support your learning. Where to buy: Amazon.com Sew a Little Fabric By Paula Storm This book is filled with beautiful projects and beautiful photos. Paula teaches how to make a wonky Log Cabin block, a Dresden Plate using a wedge ruler and then customise the end shape of your wedges, how to…

Amelia Kates 186-188 Princes Highway, Beverley Park NSW 2217. Ph: (02) 9553 7457, email: sales@ameliakates.com.au, website: www.ameliakates.com. Annie’s Cottage Crafts PO Box 2, St Helens Tas 7216. Ph: (03) 6376 2727, fax: (03) 6376 2789, email: info@anniescottagecrafts.com.au, website: www.anniescottagecrafts.com.au Annie’s Designs The Village Green, Shop 16/22-24 Kenthurst Road, Dural NSW 2158. Ph: (02) 9651 2256, email: info@anniesdesigns.com.au, website: www.anniesdesigns.com.au Appleyard Cottage PO Box 5595, Minto NSW 2566. Ph: (02) 9603 4671, email: veronica@appleyardcottage.com.au, website: www.appleyardcottage.com.au Asia Discovery Tours Suite 1302, Level 13, 370 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Ph: (02) 9267 7699, fax: (02) 9267 7866, website: http://asiadiscoverytours.com.au Aussie Hero Quilts Email: friendsofAHQ@gmail.com, blog: aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com.au Bernina Australia Unit 10, 15 Carrington Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154. (PO Box 268, Castle Hill NSW 1765). Ph: 1800 237 646 or (02) 9899…

In 2006, Tamsin Harvey travelled to Turkey specifically to visit Gallipoli, where her great-grandfather had fought during World War One. “Like many Australians, I was interested in visiting Gallipoli to see where the ANZAC tradition began,” Tamsin explains. “In total, I spent a month travelling around Turkey and had a great time.” Memories of that journey came flooding back to Tamsin several years ago when she decided to embark on an appliqué quilt and was looking for inspiration. “I remembered taking photos while I was in Istanbul of the beautiful tile designs I had seen,” she recalls. “Reviewing the photos, I instantly had a flood of ideas and saw many quilting patterns come to life. I started to design a quilt.” Little did she know that that first quilt and…

Finished size: 140cm x 140cm (55in x 55in) Finished block size: 23cm (9in) Materials ♦ One fat-quarter bundle or 24 fat quarters, see note ♦ 2.1m (2!/2yd) of white background fabric ♦ 50cm (!/2yd) striped fabric for binding ♦ 3.1m (3#/8yd) backing fabric ♦ Batting at least 152cm (60in) square ♦ Neutral-coloured thread and white thread for piecing ♦ Quilting thread ♦ Pencil ♦ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com Cut the fabric From the fat quarters of print fabric, for each of the 25, 1941 Nine Patch blocks, select two fabrics. From the main fabric, cut: ♦ one square, 3!/2in ♦ four rectangles, 2in x 3!/2in From the second fabric, cut: ♦ eight squares, 2in Janelle used spot prints included in her fat-quarter bundle to cut the cornerstones in…

How often do you hear about quilts that have been made as gifts — for weddings, anniversaries, special birthdays and the like — that aren’t appreciated or looked after? When the recipients have no knowledge of quiltmaking themselves, it’s little wonder many of them don’t understand the time, thought and effort that has been invested in making a quilt especially for them. Margaret Eagles has come up with a wonderful way of sharing the background story of a quilt; she’s published a book that quiltmakers can fill in to record their creative process. Entitled Made with Love: The Story of Your Quilt, it can be used to hold fabric swatches, “in progress” photographs and information, becoming a loving record that adds extra meaning to the gifted quilt itself. For more…

I am guilty of being a collector of rulers! I love the fact that they make my life easier and make cutting more accurate. And don’t get me started on the gadgets … So I was very happy to hear that I would be receiving the Perfect Adjustable Square from Karen Kay Buckley for a Road Test. Karen has designed some of my favourite patchwork tools. First of all you notice the beautiful, strong storage box for keeping the pieces of the ruler together — very practical for this ingeniously designed ruler. When you slide out the internal drawer, 20 interlocking acrylic puzzle pieces that make up the adjustable square are located inside. There are four pieces each of five different shapes, one corner shape and four different-length, straight-edge sections.…

Fiskars Australia Address: 39-41 Fennell Street, Port Melbourne Vic 3207 Phone: (03) 8645 2400 Email: australia@fiskars.com Website: au.fiskars.com The RazorEdge Easy Action Fabric Scissors from Fiskars are a true innovation for table-top cutting of fabric. The unique handle shape allows more accurate cutting, with the fabric staying flat as you cut. With an easy-to-use springaction function and ultra-sharp blades, cutting fabric is effortless and neat. The contoured handle is comfortable to use and fits the shape and movement of the hand. The scissors are functional for both left- and right-handed people and the spring action reduces hand strain. This product was awarded the USA Arthritis Foundation Easeof-Use Commendation for design for people with arthritis or limited hand strength. Available from Spotlight. Price: RRP $29.99 The Patchwork Box Phone: (02) 4861…

Finished size: 90cm x 112cm (35½in x 44in) Materials ♦ 1.9m (2!/8yd) mottled blue fabric (background, Border 3 and binding) ♦ 30cm (!/3yd) mottled red fabric (Border 1) ♦ 40cm (!/2yd) white tone-on-tone print fabric (Border 2) ♦ A variety of fabrics for the appliqué including 40cm (!/2yd) of white for flowers and fleur-de-lis motif, 30cm (!/3yd) red for flower centres, vase and tulips, 10cm (!/8yd) black for flower centres, 20cm (!/4yd) turquoise for vase and tulips, 30cm (!/3yd) brown for tree branches and assorted green fabrics for the leaves, see note ♦ 1.3m (1#/8yd) backing fabric ♦ Batting at least 105cm x 130cm (41in x 51in) ♦ 1m (1!/8yd) fusible web ♦ Threads to match fabrics for assembly ♦ Threads to match fabrics for hand or machine appliqué. Tamsin…

If you haven’t yet heard of Jan-Maree of Aussie Hero Quilts and her monumental effort to supply quilts to members of the defence force, then let us fill you in. At the end of 2014, Jan-Maree and her team of volunteers at Aussie Hero Quilts had supplied more than 3500 quilts and over 5500 laundry bags to members of the defence force. Since 1 January, 2012, Jan-Maree has worked tirelessly to ensure quilts are made to fill the long request list. “I don’t have time to work,” Jan-Maree laughs. “This is my full-time job!” Jan-Maree spent a total of 15 years in the defence force, seven-and-a-half years in the RAAF and seven-anda-half years in the navy. She left 18 years ago when she had her twin boys and now dedicates…

Finished size: 183cm x 183cm (72in x 72in) Finished block size: 12in Materials ♦ 25, 2!/2in strips of print fabrics, see note ♦ 2m (2!/4yd) light-value background fabric ♦ 30cm (!/3yd) each of light- and dark-value plain linen fabric ♦ 1.4m (1!/2yd medium-value plain linen fabric (blocks and Border 2) ♦ 60cm (_/3yd) small-scale print fabric (Border 1) ♦ 60cm (_/3yd) binding fabric ♦ 4m (4#/8yd backing fabric ♦ Batting at least 198cm (78in) square ♦ Neutral-coloured thread for piecing ♦ Quilting thread ♦ Pencil ♦ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat Note: Jelly Roll strips are suitable for this project. www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com Cut the fabric From each of the 25, 2!/2 in strips, cut: ♦ 10 squares, 2!/2in to yield a total of 250 squares, 2!/2in From the light-value background fabric,…

The Quilters’ Guild of NSW & Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, in the southern Sydney suburb of Gymea, invite entries for an exhibition of contemporary quilts entitled Evolution, Change, Challenge — A Contemporary Quilt. Quilts juried into the exhibition will be displayed at the Hazelhurst gallery from 29 August-8 September, overlapping the gallery’s Labours of Love. Australian Quilts 1850–2015 display, which will include quilts sourced from The National Gallery Australia, Canberra, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, and noted quilters and fibre artists from across NSW. Evolution, Change, Challenge is open to all quilters and fibre artists; membership of the Guild is not a requirement of entry. Visit www.quiltersguildnsw.com for further information and an entry form. Victorian Quilters is opening its annual challenge this year to all quilters, not just members of…

March 13-15 Barwon Heads Seachange Quilters of Barwon Heads’ Quilt Show; Barwon Heads Community Hall, cnr Hitchcock Ave & Ozone Rd, Barwon Heads Vic. Open Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Entry $2, children free. West Auckland, New Zealand Western Quilters’ Circle Annual Show “Quilts Across the Ranges”; Kelston Community Centre, cnr Great North and Awaroa Roads, Glendene, West Auckland New Zealand. Open 10am-4pm. Entry $5, children free. More information: Email westernquilters84@gmail.com March 14 Monbulk Monbulk Quilt Show; Monbulk Living and Learning Centre, cnr Moores Road and Main Street, Monbulk Vic. Open 9.30am-3.30pm. Entry $5. More information: Karen 03 5968 3360 or mrsmquiltshop@internode.on.net March 14-15 Nowra The Lioness Club of Shoalhaven Quilt and Craft Show and Tea Cosy Competition; St Michael’s School Hall, North Street, Nowra NSW. Open 10am-4pm. Entry $5, children…

Tools Of The Trade Sewing Machine – Any machine can be used for quiltmaking. It is helpful to have a darning foot as an attachment for the machine for free machine quilting. Iron and ironing board – Make these readily available near your sewing machine so that all seams can be pressed to assist in accurate piecing. Needles – Most quilters favour a ‘between’ needle, size 8-12 for both hand-sewing and hand-quilting. Size 12, the smallest size, is usually used by very experienced quilters. Sewing Thread – Use any cotton or cotton-covered polyester thread. For machine quilting, use cotton, cottoncovered polyester, monofilament or decorative threads. Scissors – Have one pair with sharp points for cutting fabric and a second pair for paper. Marking Tools – Quilters use marking tools for…