Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue #131 2025 i Quilters Companion

Putting this issue together has been tinged with sadness. My mum, well-known quilter Lorraine Moran, passed away a few days shy of her 81st birthday, in late September. She was always larger than life – those that knew her know what I mean – and I certainly wasn’t ready to say goodbye. There have been so many occasions where I think, “Oh, I will ask mum, I will tell mum that, mum will know the answer to that” … alas, I cannot do that anymore. She left all her fabrics, batting, tools, threads etc to me – AND – almost 20 completed quilt tops. Oh my, I don’t know how I am going to get through those. In this issue I share one of mum’s quilts that she made in…

This is an original pattern dating back to around the 1930s. The earliest published name seems to be Seven Stars, which the Ladies Art Company of St. Louis included in their early catalogues dating to about 1890. “Folklore has it that the seven stars in the block represented the first seven Southern States to secede from the United States before the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President on March 4, 1861.” – International Quilt Study Center & Museum’s website. This quilt is made by hand, a working knowledge of the technique of stitching fabric patches together by hand is assumed. You can find instructions for this method in the Basics Guide online. Remember – accurate pinning is a necessity! Lorraine always used a neutral-coloured thread – such as grey or…

Finished size: 180cm x 158cm (72in x 62in) @clvlasic Materials • Assorted print fabrics to total about 7m (8yd). You will need a strip at least 1½in x 26in (or equivalent) of each fabric• 70cm (¾yd) black and white stripe print fabric (bias binding)• 3.7m (4yd) backing fabric• Batting to measure at least 195cm x 173cm (80in x 70in)• Template plastic and fine permanent-marking pen• Erasable fabric-marking pen or fine pencil• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat• Sewing machine with ¼in foot• General sewing supplies Preparation and cutting 1 Trace Templates A–D from the Pattern Sheet onto template plastic using a fine permanent-marking pen. Label them and cut them out on the traced lines. These templates include a ¼in seam allowance. 2 To use these templates, lay them on the fabric…

We are excited to share a Homespun Favourite with you from 2015. We loved Janelle’s work then and we love it now. This gorgeous medallion quilt features hexagons, English paper piecing and needleturn appliqué. When selecting the fat quarters, Janelle recommends including a range of colour values and some prints that are suitable to fussy cut. If you don’t plan to fussy cut a stripe print fabric down the length of the fabric for Border 4, 30cm (⅜yd) of a different kind of print fabric is sufficient to cut the strips across the width of the fabric. Because this is a medallion quilt, accuracy is essential for the successive borders to fit. Finished size: 203cm (80in) square www.countrymattersdesign.com jillimar@bigpond.com Materials • 2m (2¼yd) cream homespun fabric (Basket block background and…

Finished size: 183cm (72in) square www.juliamcleodquilts.com juliamcleodquilts@gmail.com @juliamcleodquilts Materials • 2.1m (2½yd) orange and blue print fabric (cotton or silk) (background)• 35 dark blue silk neck ties (Dresden Fan blades)• 20 light blue silk neck ties (Flying Geese and border)• 40cm (½yd) white duponi silk• 40cm (½yd) red duponi silk• 40cm (½yd) peach silk• 40cm (½yd) orange silk• 40cm (½yd) dark orange silk• 40cm (½yd) rust silk (Dresden Fan centres)• 3.8m (4⅛yd) lightweight quilters muslin• 4.1m (4½yd) backing fabric• Batting to measure at least 200cm (80in) square• Lightweight fusible interfacing such as Pellon P44F, Pellon 906F or Pellon Shape Flex SF101• Template plastic and fine permanent-marking pen• Erasable fabric-marking pen or fine pencil• Silicon pressing sheet• Stiffening agent such as Mary Ellen’s Best Press• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat• Sewing…

Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making Ekta Kaul This is a beautiful book based on the tradition of kantha, a Bengali embroidery technique with a rich heritage rooted in storytelling and upcycling, with inspiration and techniques for contemporary makers. The word ‘kantha’ refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth: quilted textiles made from multiple layers of cast-off cloth, traditionally embroidered with threads pulled out from the borders of old saris and dhotis. These beautiful fabrics were created exclusively by women in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. In this richly illustrated book, textile artist Ekta Kaul explores the history of the kantha tradition and finds objects of extraordinary beauty. She goes on to look at how the kantha spirit is inspiring artists…

Kits and block of the month programs are popular choices for quilters for a number of reasons. How many times has a quilt caught your eye and you think “Wow I would love to make that exact same quilt with the same fabrics and colours”? When you buy a kit for a quilt you see you can do just that – make it exactly in the colours and fabrics you see. Kits also take the often difficult job of select fabrics and colours out of the equation. The hard part is done for you so you can just enjoy the sewing.…

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Artist’s statement: “Do you ever have quilts that whisper to you after you’ve thrown them into the naughty corner? Well, this one just wouldn’t stop. Thankfully, it didn’t. It’s as stubborn and persistent as its maker. This quilt embodies an honest flow of moving emotions, connections, and letting go again. Last but not least, it serves as a reminder to never give up!” ⬣ Champions both There’ll be a full gallery of quilts from the 2024 International Quilt Festival in Houston in our next issue, but we wanted to highlight here the two Australian quiltmakers – friends, both from Victoria – who took out major awards. Tania Tanti won the Janome Master Award for Innovative Artistry with The Naughty Corner. Linda Steele’s quilt, Citrus Zing, took out second prize in the…

At My Little Patch, we carry a diverse range of fabrics from quality suppliers to inspire you. Coupled with our friendly service and advice, a visit to My Little Patch will get your creative juices following We have an inspiring gallery of Quilts from local Quilters, rotating monthly, so there is always something new to see. We’ve recently introduced a Hexi Club, meeting on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month, and our beginners Patchwork classes are a lovely way to introduce a new Quilter to the craft, giving them the basic skills to explore with confidence Open Monday to Friday 9:00-3:30 and Saturday 9:00-12:00 or by appointment Groups Welcome Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @mylittlepatch_australia Stockists of Imprezzio notions, Cosmo Sashiko threads, DMC Stranded threads and Tapestry…

Its that time of the year, when the sun is out and there is lots of joy for the summer and the holidays. A variety of prints in low, medium and high values to achieve a successful scrappy result. This quilt includes curved machine piecing: just place the convex and concave shapes together and align the centre marks and outer edges and pin them extensively. As you sew, gently ease the fabric to avoid puckering. This quilt has been made from Anorina’s scraps, to achieve the best result use a variety of low, medium and high value fabrics in assorted colours. Finished size: 159cm (62½in) square www.sameliasmum.com @sameliasmum @sameliasmum Materials • Assorted print fabrics to total about 3.6m (4yd)• 1.3m (1½yd) blue tone-on-tone print fabric (border and binding)• 3.7m (4yd)…

Island Quilts is the annual showcase of the wonderful work of the Tasmanian Quilting Guild and its members. At the heart of this exhibition are the quilts that guild members submit. From beginning and amateur quilters through to more advanced and professional quilters, their submitted quilts range from traditional through to modern and in size from miniature to large. Quilting and piecing techniques may be by hand, by domestic machine or done on a longarm quilting machine. We share a few of the winning quilts from the quilt show held in early September at the MAC02 venue in Hobart. You can see all the winning quilts at: www.tasquilt.com.au/island-quilts-2024-winners-gallery BERNINA Best of Show Pictorial, Open – First Quilter, 142cm x 176cm (56in x 69in), Katherine Jones Artist’s statement: “Based on a section…

Proudly brought to you by Quilters Companion and Lloyd Curzon Fabrics kathy@materialobsession.com.au @matobsgirl www.materialobsession.com.au Note: This quilt is a major undertaking, requiring accurate cutting and piecing to ensure that each border fits precisely around the edge of the quilt. Materials for the entire project were published in Part 1. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide, except for the backing fabric, which is 275cm (108in) wide. Refer to the Fabric Key for the specific fabrics Kathy used in her project if you wish to create a quilt identical to hers. Be economical in the use of your fabrics. Hold on to offcuts from earlier parts as they may be used in later parts. Seam allowances of ¼in are used throughout for the piecing. Finished size: 225cm (88½in) square This…

Finished size: 183cm (72½in) square Finished block size: 9in square www.mylittlepatch.com.au mylittlepatch@bigpond.com Materials • 2.4m (2⅝yd) dark blue tone-on-tone print fabric• Assorted print fabrics to total about 2.6m (2⅞yd)• 2.1m (2⅜yd) extra-wide (275cm/108in) backing fabric• Batting to measure at least 205cm (80in) square• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat• Sewing machine with ¼in foot• General sewing supplies Cutting From the dark blue tone-on-tone print fabric, cut: • four strips, 9½in x width of fabric. Cross cut them to yield 16 squares, 9½in • five strips, 9⅞in x width of fabric. Cross cut them to yield 18 squares, 9⅞in From the assorted print fabrics, cut: • 30 squares, 9⅞in • strips, 2½in x various lengths. You need sufficient to create a strip at least 300in long once they’re joined end to end…

This playful quilt is bursting with colour and love. Inspired by a pot of flowers, this design combines modern flair with classic charm. Experiment with your favourite blooms, like the striking echinacea and add a touch of tradition with Dresden Plate blocks. Needleturn appliqué with Aurifil 80wt thread adds a touch of elegance, while big-stitch hand quilting with Aurifil 8wt thread (from the new Anna Maria Textiles Indelible range) brings a fun, modern touch. This is the perfect project for quilters of all levels. Happy Anniversary! If you make this quilt and upload it to Instagram Barbie encourages you to tag her or use the hashtag #barbiemitchellquiltdesign so she can find you. Finished size: 148cm x 165.5cm (58¼in x 65¼in) www.barbiemitchell.com.au barbie@barbiemitchell.com.au @_ barbiemitchell Materials • 1.15m (1¼yd) pink spot…

Peter Rabbit Large Peter Rabbit quilt panel measures 90cm x 110cm and would make a lovely addition to any nursery. Border it with the matching allover fabrics illustrated or visit the website for more options in the range. Soft Toy panel makes five toys of Peter Rabbit and his friends about 25cm high. Just cut out on the dotted line, sew together and fill. Makes a soft and cuddly toy for baby or toddler. Panels $36.60 plus postage, matching fabrics $40.65m plus postage. Email sales@littlepatch.com.au | www.littlepatch.com.au…

Beth and Trevor have lived in Canberra for the past 42 years, but both grew up in Melbourne and surrounds and have always had an interest in textiles. They met in 1971 and created their first pieces together. Listening to Carol King’s Tapestry, they painted their jeans, very much the go in the ’70s — one pair with a fantasy theme of castles and rainbows and another pair that was impressionistic, with eyes like peacock feathers all over. The castles and rainbows are still around, though they no longer fit. The colours have stood the test of time and are still crisp. The pair married in 1972 and in 1973 they had the bold idea to create a bedspread in 5in hexagons, made up mostly of fabric scraps and a…

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