Innholdsfortegnelse for September - October 2015 i Quilters Companion

This issue of QC was a real pleasure to put together. As well as being able to compile a lovely assortment of very different projects for you to enjoy, we had a great day photographing the issue in the warm winter sunshine on a rural property south-west of Sydney. We have several new contributors to QC this issue, including Jessica Wheelahan with her interpretation of a strippy quilt, Jemima Flendt with a fresh and crisp pieced quilt, and Crystal McGann, who has cleverly combined Log Cabin and Drunkard’s Path blocks. Caroline Stanton has also contributed a lovely heart quilt that looked amazing on the spare bed in the house where we photographed the issue. If traditional quilts are your true desire, then you will love Katrina Hadjimichael’s Harrisburg quilt, which…

Best of Show High Rise Apartment with Garden View Made by Jan Rowe First, Traditional: Amateur Pretty Little Sister Made by Julie McAllister Runner-up Best of Show, Second, Pictorial Quilts, Members’ Choice, Viewers’ Choice Bush Saga Made by Joan Tuffin First, Small Quilts: Professional Eucalyptus Splendour Made by Jocelyne Leath Third, Small Quilts: Professional Autumn Made by Hilary Arber First, Modern Jazz Made by Tracey Bareli First, Theme: I Remember When: Amateur Linda’s Grass Roots Made by Frances Schifferli First, Theme: I Remember When: Professional ... the world was black and white ... Made by Philippa Thomas First, Student Quiltmaker: Junior Section Sweet Dreams Made by Sarah Mee First, Student Quiltmaker: Senior Section Lime Sherbet Made by Laura Mee First, Traditional: Professional Dear Angela Made by Philippa Thomas First, Mainly…

Finished size: 110cm x 110cm (43in x 43in) Finished block size: 20cm (8in) Materials • A variety of assorted scrap fabrics for the stars • 2m (2¼yd) shirting-style fabric (background and border) • 30cm (⅓yd) print fabric (sashings) • 40cm (½yd) binding fabric • 2.6m (2⅞yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 127cm (50in) square • Threads to match fabrics for piecing • Quilting thread • One set of ‘Little Stars’ acrylic templates or template plastic and a fine-point permanent pen • Pencil or light brown No 5 Pigma Micron pen • Sandpaper-covered board (optional) • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat Note: Carol hand pieced the blocks in her quilt and instructions are provided for this technique. If desired, the blocks could be machine pieced or pieced over papers. The…

Following the success of the first Modern Quilt Show in 2014, the Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild organised the second Modern Quilt Show Australia, which was held at the end of May in Kiama, on the south coast of NSW, in a fantastic gallery space overlooking the ocean. There were some really amazing and inspiring quilts on display. The show was judged by Deborah Laurie and Kathy Doughty. Entries were judged in six categories: Group, Modern Traditionalism, Improvisation, Minimalist Design, Negative Space, and Youth. GROUP 1st: Fusion by Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild 2nd: QuiltCon Charity Quilt by Greater Western Sydney Modern Quilt Guild — GWSMQG 2015 3rd: Bonza, Mate! by G’day Quiltcon Group Judges’ Commendation: Pink Improv by Brisbane Modern Quilt Guild MODERN TRADITIONALISM 1st: Clamshell Carousel by Rachaeldaisy 2nd: Yo Yos a la Mode by…

Finished size: 214cm x 214cm (84in x 84in) Finished unit size: 7.6cm (3in) Materials • 1.2m (1¾yd) plain white fabric (Fabric 1) • 20cm (¼yd) white/red fabric predominantly white (Fabric 2) • 1.5m (1⅝yd) red/white fabric predominantly red (Fabric 9), includes fabric for Border 1 • 2.2m (2⅜yd) plain rich red fabric (Fabric 11), includes fabric for Border 2 and binding • 90cm (1yd) each of eight red/white print fabrics gradating from predominantly white to predominantly red • 70cm (¾yd) dark red tone-on-tone print fabric (Fabric 12) • 4.6m (5yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 226cm (89in) square • Red and white threads for piecing • Red and white quilting threads. Caroline used rayon thread with a slight sheen • Freezer paper for transferring the quilting design • Chalk…

September 18–20 Tamworth CraftAlive Tamworth; Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre, Greg Norman Drive, Tamworth NSW. Bringing together both talented interstate and local exhibitors, focusing on creative hand-finished products, do-it-yourself products, craft supplies, homewares and creative workshops. Open 10am–5pm. More information: www.craftalive.com.au September 18–20 Singleton Singleton Quilters’ Quilt Show ‘Tall Poppies’; 74 George Street, Singleton NSW. Display of members’ work, raffle quilt with proceeds going to charity. Open Fri–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 10am– 3pm. Entry $5. More information: Phone Margaret Cox on (02) 6573 2405 or Ros Gray on (02) 6572 1708. September 19–25 Toowoomba The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Quilt Exhibition ‘Quilts, Flowers & Friends’; Salo Centre, St Ursulas College, Rome Street, Toowoomba Qld. Open Sat–Thurs 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–2.30pm. Entry $5. More information: Phone Betty on 0447 247 081 or on Facebook.…

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Hi Clare The first quilt I ever made was Michelle Marvig’s Kalamazoo (featured in Quilts from Precut Fabrics #2) in 2013. Since then I have been hooked. I love quilt-as-you-go. I fell in love with Jacquelynne Steves’ Evening Paradise from Quilters Companion #71 and had to make it. I made it quilt-as-you-go. This is how it turned out. I am so happy with it and I am sure one of my grandchildren is going to love it. I still have 13 more quilts to make. The projects in the magazine inspire me — I just have to work out how to do them quilt-as-you-go. Keep up the great work. Wendy Hale Hi Clare Among all the fantastic patterns, advice, reviews etc that make up QC, I would like to note…

Finished size: 153cm x 153cm (60in x 60in) Finished block size: 19cm (7½in) Materials • A variety of assorted black and white print fabrics totalling approximately 1.9m (2yd) • A variety of assorted solid colour fabrics totalling approximately 2.8m (3yd) • 50cm (⅝yd) binding fabric • 3.4m (3¾yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 168cm (66in) square • Neutral-coloured thread for piecing • Quilting thread • Spray starch • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com Cut the fabric From the assorted black and white print fabrics, cut: • 32 squares, 9in From the assorted solid colour fabrics, cut: • strips of varying width from 1in to 2½in • 32 squares, 2in From the binding fabric, cut: • seven strips, 2½in x width of fabric Make the pieced units 1 Stitch…

Finished size: 203cm x 203cm (80in x 80in) Materials • 50cm (⅝yd) each of five core fabrics • A variety of assorted scrap fabrics totalling approximately 3m (3¼yd). Scraps at least 5cm (2in) and wider are suitable • 2.1m (2¼yd) solid navy fabric (sashing) • 2.1m (2¼yd) apricot linen (sashing and binding) • 4.4m (4⅞yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 219cm (86in) square • Neutral-coloured thread for piecing • Quilting thread • Half-square triangle ruler or template plastic • Fine-point permanent pen • Pencil • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com Make the vertical panels 1 The four vertical panels in this quilt comprise groups of half-square triangle units, pieced strips placed vertically and horizontal rectangles. Each panel should measure 11in x 79in including seam allowances. 2 To make…

I had a lovely Sunday out in late May in the NSW town of Kiama to see the Modern Quilt Show Australia. My friend and I were greeted by happy smiling faces and a packed hall. The venue was perfect — right on the ocean front in The Pavilion. This event was organised and beautifully presented by a committee from the Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild. To find out more about this progressive group, go to modernquilters.com.au There were many categories for all different modern quilt styles — something for everyone to admire and linger over. It was a judged show and the winners received an amazing bag packed with a wonderful array of sponsored gifts. However, I want to focus here on the home-machine quilting that was on display. I…

Fiskars Phone: (03) 8645 2400 Email: australia@fiskars.com Website: au.fiskars.com Introducing the new Fiskars adjustable rotary cutter. This innovative rotary cutter has improved performance and comfort. The handle rotates to four different fixed positions, including a power position to cut through thicker materials more easily, left and right positions to relieve wrist pressure, and the classic stick position for that familiar feel. The enhanced blade position requires less force during cutting and makes it easier to cut through materials. It comes with an installed 45mm blade. This exciting new rotary cutter will be available later in 2015. Lloyd Curzon Textiles Address: 61 King William Street, Kent Town SA 5067 Phone: (08) 8362 2451 Fax: (08) 8363 3029 Email: admin@lcurzon.com.au Website: www.lcurzon.com.au Shimmer by Northcott Studio encompasses an extensive range of exquisite…

Next issue QC#75 We have a gorgeous line-up of projects for you in the next issue of Quilters Companion. First we welcome a very talented designer from Japan, Masako Wakayama, who has designed an adorable tote bag. We also have two other first-time contributors to QC: Michelle Long with her very fun Newspaper Roses quilt (pictured) and Anorina Morris with a set of cushions. There are also three amazing pieced quilts to make from Chris Jurd, Sharon McConnell and Wendy Sheppard. Finally we have the next instalment in Katrina Hadjimichael’s Harrisburg quilt. Michelle Marvig will be trialling a quick-points ruler and Deborah Louie investigates metallic threads.…

Fiskars scissor & snip designer set Fancy up your scissor collection with this pretty patterned set from Fiskars. Not only are these scissors and snips attractive, they are also functional with ergonomic handles and highest-grade, precision-ground, stainless-steel blades, which stay sharper, longer. Triumph rechargeable LED folding desk lamp If you struggle for adequate lighting when sewing away from home, this tool is the answer. It has 30 brilliant LEDs that can be set to three different light-intensity settings with a touch-sensitive on and off button. The light is easily charged with the included USB charger. Quarter-inch discs You can quickly and easily add a ¼in seam allowance to any template — curved or straight — with this simple tool. Just insert a sharp pencil through the hole on the quilter’s…

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Finished size: 55cm x 62cm (22in x 25in) Materials • 50cm (⅝yd) white background fabric • 90cm (1yd) pink background fabric, includes binding fabric • One fat eighth of green print fabric (centre appliqué) • One 25cm (10in) square each of pink and red tone-ontone print fabric (centre appliqué) • One 15cm (6in) square of blue tone-on-tone print fabric (centre appliqué) • One 7cm (2½in) strip each of approximately eight fabrics (pentagons) • Threads for assembly, appliqué, whip stitch and quilting, see notes • 72cm x 80cm (28in x 32in) rectangle of backing fabric • Batting at least 72cm x 80cm (28in x 32in) • 50, 1in pre-cut fusible pentagons (English paper piecing), see note • Two sheets of appliqué paper • Water-soluble glue pen • Water-soluble basting glue •…

Before you embark on any quilting project and especially if this is your first quilt, you’ll need to make sure you have all the equipment and knowledge necessary for a successful project. Many of the items required are normal sewing supplies and any special tools for quilters can be found in your local quilt shop. 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…