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Contents QC No.68 Vol.13 No.4 July/August 2014

PROJECTS 26 34 48 56 64 82 90 100

Streaks of Rapture Michelle Marvig Willow Bag Sara Lawson Garden Friends Tablet Cover Lynette Anderson Sunflower Chris Jurd Blakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quilt Jessica Roze Stars of Verona Michelle Marvig Stars Aligned Wendy Sheppard Off Centre Log Cabin Table Runner Deb Layt

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Living Colour!

REGULAR FEATURES 6 8 18 42 76 78 106 112 114

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Editor’s Journal Letters In The Studio Jocelyne Leath Profile Sara Lawson How Did They Do It? Cradle of Life by Dale Robson Learn How To Use a Sizzix Big Shot Machine On The Road Top shops in New Zealand Loose Threads News from the quilting world Domestic Machine Quilting Advice with Deborah Louie This issue Deb makes and quilts a jelly roll race quilt Road Test This issue — Fiskars tools Diary Dates Machine Quilters’ Directory Basics Next Issue

RESOURCES 128 145

In The Market Stockists & Contacts

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Editor’s journal

o you ever get to a point where the mess around you makes your head feel messy? Writing this, I feel exactly that way. Looking around the house, there are just loads of half-done jobs. There are piles of paperwork and half-completed jobs on my desk and it all seems just a bit much! As soon as this issue is completed, it’s time for a BIG tidy-up and a throw out of everything that is not needed. I am hoping that with some major sorting and the writing of some serious to-do lists, I can get this office back in order. This has been a really enjoyable issue of Quilters Companion to put together. In the process we have been able to chat to a range of very talented quiltmakers, starting with our In the Studio feature with Jocelyne Leath — a very accomplished and awarded art quilter from Western Australia. We were also able to talk to Dale Robson, who is the first non-Japanese quilter to win the Brother International Quilting competition and you can read all about how she made her winning quilt on page 76. You will also get to meet Sara Lawson, the author of Big City Bags, and what’s more she has designed a lovely bag for you to make. There are also lots of other projects to sink your teeth into, starting with an adorable tablet cover by Lynette Anderson. There is also a lovely log cabin table runner by Deb Layt and a beautiful Christmas star quilt by Wendy Sheppard. Chris Jurd joins us again with a timeless sunflower block quilt, while Jessica Roze presents Blake’s Quilt, which she designed for her young son. Our final two projects come from Michelle Marvig. The first is a funky and fresh zig zag quilt made using Art Gallery Fabrics. The second is very different, a striking pieced quilt on a navy background made from Riley Blake fabrics but interestingly cut using a Sizzix machine. Michelle shows us how to use the Sizzix machine and discusses many of its benefits on page 78. Enjoy the issue and your sewing. Until next time, happy quilting!

QC No.68 VOL.13 NO.4 JULY/AUGUST 2014 Editor Clare Mooney Technical Editor Robyn Brookman Editorial Assistant Emma Bradstock Contributors Megan Fisher, Deborah Louie, Michelle Marvig, Donna Williams Pattern Artist Sue Cadzow of Red Pepper Graphics Designer Crystal Bernia Photography Mark Heriot Stylist Abbie Mitchell Advertising Rob Jordan (02) 9887 0359, 0411 424 196 Fax: (02) 9805 0714, email: rjordan@universalmagazines.com.au Advertising Production Kate Martin Marketing Coordinator Miranda Bagnato Associate Publisher Karen Day

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Letters

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Dress your bed with Leesa Chandler In the studio with Kay Haerland Top tips for fussy cutting Deb Louie shows you how to quilt with stencils

We had a great response to our Learn curved English paperPpiecing with Sue Daley DVD, which accompanied QC#65. I purchased the tools from Busyfingers to make the Applecore paper-pieced purse in QC#65. I followed the pattern in the magazine carefully. It was easy! Thanks Sue. Julie Kindleyside

Dear Clare, I thought you might be interested in a picture of a table runner that I made from a pattern by Tracey Peterson in Quilts From Precut Fabrics #2 called The Flock. I reduced the pattern size by half and have made this for someone overseas, so hopefully it will be a good showcase for the Aboriginal designs and of course Tracey’s pattern. Kind regards, Pat Fitzgerald Parker

Valerie Webb (via Facebook) wrote: “Loved the DVD. Hooked on English paper piecing. Just putting together ‘this goes with that’ for my daughter. Love the mag.”

Hello Clare, As a reasonably new subscriber to QC, I am really liking the magazine especially the DVD that accompanies each issue. I’m generally not a fan of English paper piecing but thought I’d give Sue Daley’s applecores a try. I really liked the simplicity of the preparation work and found it very enjoyable to sit and stitch in front of the TV. When the stitching was finished I decided to make it into a table centre, ideal for my hall table. Then I got busy and made a second one. I plan to challenge myself to try each new skill as the DVDs arrive. All the best for many more great magazines. Regards, Maralyn Wise (via email)

Hi Clare, I have just begun a subscription to this great magazine and low and behold, on page 10 of the Cool Tools page there was a pen product that I thought I would try. Well, what can I say? It’s fantastic. I purchased the Pilot Friction pen and, after a test run, I used it to mark out a quilt. It was quick, easy, and I know that when I’ve finished machine quilting my border, I will simply iron out the markings. Thank you so much for this great tip. I love my new magazine. Glenis

Tools Colour and Tone Guide Quiltmakers often struggle with putting together colour and fabrics for their quilts. Why not use one of the many handy colour and tone tools that are on the market to help you?

Teﬂon Appliqué Sheet These sheets are a great way to assemble appliqué pieces and prevent sticky residue getting on your ironing board and iron. Any build up on the sheet can be wiped or peeled off when dry.

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Magnetic Pin Cushion Such a simple invention but so handy. This is simply a super-strong magnet in a plastic casing. No need now to spend time stabbing your pins into a pincushion and your pins will be safe from spilling everywhere.

Clover Mini-Iron This little tool has been around for a few years now and is popular with quilters who can easily take it to classes or groups. It is also handy to keep beside the sewing machine if you don’t want to jump up and down to the iron all the time.

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Gallery

Living Colour! Celebrating life along the spectrum With its unique banner format (40 x 100cm w x h), the Living Colour! exhibition and its 32 contemporary textile artworks celebrating life across the spectrum is not to be missed. Curated by Brenda Gael Smith, the works feature a diverse range of techniques and materials. It premiered at the Australasian Quilt Convention in April and can still be seen at the following locations: O Sydney Quilt Show, Craft & Quilt Fair (http://quiltersguildnsw.com/quiltshow.html): 9–13 July 2014 O Bunker Cartoon Gallery (www.coffsharbour.nsw. gov.au/our-community/facilities-parks-andplaces/bunker-gallery/Pages/Bunker-CartoonGallery-Overview.aspx), Coffs Harbour, NSW: 8 August (opening 6pm)–13 September 2014 O Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair (www.craftfair.com. au/wp/Brisbane/): 8–12 October 2014 O South Australia Festival of Quilts (www.craftfair. com.au/wp/Adelaide/): 13–16 November 2014 O Grenfell Art Gallery (www.grenfell.org.au/ artgallery), Grenfell NSW: 22 November– 20 December 2014 O Quilt Symposium Manawatu (http:// quiltsymposium.co.nz), Palmerston North, New Zealand: 15–21 January 2015 O Northart Gallery (http://www.northart.co.nz), Auckland, New Zealand: Wednesday 28 January (opening 6pm)–11 February 2015 O Gosford Regional Gallery (www. gosfordregionalgallery.com), Gosford, NSW: 21 March (opening 2pm)–22 April 2015 O AQS Quilt Week Grand Rapids (http://aqsshows. com/AQSGrandRapids/), Michigan: 12–15 August 2015 For more information visit www.livingcolourtextiles.com Photography by Bård Haerland

Leaf Life by Robyn Eves, Australia

Buffalo Gourd by Betty Busby, USA

Autumn Colours by Caroline Sharkey, Australia

Summer Dragonfly by Charlotte Scott, New Zealand

Ordinary Folk are Amazing by Sue Duffy, Australia

Six Gouldian Finches by Linden Lancaster, Australia

Indigo Garden by Deborah Boschert, USA

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Unfurling by Annie White, New Zealand

Colour Them Vivid! by Alison Laurence, New Zealand

Joy of Life by Roxanne Murphy, Australia

Terra Australis 2 by emma jean jansen

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In the studio with Jocelyne Leath Have you been put off from creating because you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t got the picture-perfect workspace? Take a leaf out of quilt artisan, designer and teacher Jocelyne Leathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book and make the most of whatever space you have to get stitching

ocelyne Leath has been quilting for about 18 years, but says she has never quite had the ideal studio. Yet that has never stopped her creativity and she has simply improvised. “Improvisation is easy when you focus on the positive aspects of your chosen space. Any negatives are mere inconveniences that you learn to overcome or work around,” Jocelyne says. You don’t have to have every tool or masses of space to make great quilts. “Figuring out how to achieve a result without the necessary tools can be an exciting journey of discovery,” Jocelyne explains. “For instance,

creating a design wall without wall space was one of my challenges, especially as I don’t have curtain rods above the windows. It’s amazing what you can do with a sheet on the floor and a stepladder; not ideal, but it works. I also find that holding up work in front of a mirror gives a different perspective.” Jocelyne is happy with her workroom these days; she says it is a multi-purpose room used for designing, creating, painting, a variety of crafts, administrative work and committee and voluntary work. It is 5m x 6m, which is a far cry from one of her previous workrooms, which she describes as a “shoebox”. Even

that had its advantages though, as it taught Jocelyne to be orderly. “I knew where everything was. There was usually a bit of climbing or crawling about under the table to locate a box, and heaven forbid, getting rid of anything was never an option. Every nook and cranny was used as storage space. I actually had to climb onto my worktable to use the design wall. Not very practical, but it did keep me fit and agile,” Jocelyne laughs. Aesthetics are not overly important to this artisan. “Functionality is much more important to me than looks,” she says. “It is more important that my space be kept clean and relatively tidy and orderly.”

Jocelyne’s quilt style is varied and loosely described as “pictorial”. She utilises a wide variety of techniques, materials and styles from very traditional to very contemporary, all of which means there is a plethora of supplies to corral. Jocelyne is a big fan of stackable plastic storage containers. “I use them for absolutely everything,” she enthuses. “Each container is marked for easy identification and includes fabric, yarns, wool

tops, silk tops, works in progress, workshop samples and the list goes on. My sewing threads are kept in containers designed for office use. The threads are sorted by make, type and colour and stored in a single layer. Some of the thicker decorative threads are kept in larger boxes. I have a fairly small collection of fabrics compared to my fellow quilters, however these too are stored according to purpose, type of fabric, collection or theme.”

Unlike many of us who worry about the day they may feature in an episode of Hoarders, Jocelyne says she keeps her stocks purposely low, buying things only as she needs them or in preparation for a project. “This reduces the amount of storage space needed. I also borrow books from the library rather than purchase them,” she adds. That doesn’t mean Jocelyne doesn’t long for more storage like the rest of us. “I would prefer to have a floor-

“ Functionality is much more important to me than looks. It is more important that my space be kept clean and relatively tidy and orderly.”

to-ceiling cupboard along an entire wall for storage purposes. I would love to be able to open a cupboard door, locate exactly what I need, be able to see exactly what is in there and just pull it out, instead of shifting containers and digging through them to locate something. The cupboard could be shut and the sewing room would look beautifully neat, but the boxes are more cost-effective. I can’t have it all, but I can dream!” Even if her current space is not the sewing room of her dreams, Jocelyne does love it. “At the moment I love my sewing space, not because of its size, shape or colour, but because of its location. My bedroom leads directly into my studio, which means I can get up in the middle of the night and sew without disturbing anyone. I also love that it is very light, with three sets of windows and glass doors that lead onto a patio. We have potted plants and small trees on the patio … and the house is surrounded by native bush. If I look up or look out, I am in the bush. It is a very peaceful and calming environment, a comfortable space to work in,” she says. While the view from her workroom is inspirational, all kinds of things can trigger an idea for a new quilt. “As with all artists, anything can trigger an idea — a scene, a piece of fabric, an incident, an event, an action or statement,” continues Jocelyne. “I get inspiration from nature, the colours, the seasons, the weather, the location.” Once the inspiration strikes, the idea is then converted into a sketch — simple lines or naïve drawings to start with, then a more detailed drawing, A4 or A5 size. That drawing is then enlarged and Jocelyne says many things can influence her choice of size, from the dimensions of her fabrics to the stipulated size of a challenge, competition or commission. At this point Jocelyne adds detail to the drawings and selects the fabrics, techniques and method of

construction. But nothing is written in stone and Jocelyne believes works need to be flexible; she often makes changes along the way. Once she is happy with it, the final design is drawn onto interfacing. In a departure from tradition, Jocelyn does not construct the quilt in one piece; instead, she chooses to work on smaller pieces, joining them together like a jigsaw puzzle. She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work on the pieces in any set order, but on whichever section she feels like. Most of Jocelyneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is freemotion machine-quilted. She confesses to loving very dense quilting designs with fine thread, although on some quilts, where the quilting is itself a feature, she uses thicker cotton threads. Most nights she can be found hand-stitching in front of the television, adding details to her designs. For more information on her classes, visit Jocelyneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: www.jocelyneleath.com

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Streaks of Rapture Michelle Marvig, of Theresa Park, NSW, mixed the clean, crisp colours of the Rapture range by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics with other fabrics from Art Gallery to create this cheerful quilt. In addition to straight strips, only one simple triangle, cut with the aid of a 45-degree kaleidoscope ruler, is required to make the quilt. Finished quilt size: 153cm x 169cm (60in x 66in)

Materials O 15cm (!/4yd) each of three yellow print fabrics O 15cm (!/4yd) each of three light-value peach print fabrics O 15cm (!/4yd) each of three grey print fabrics O 15cm (!/4yd) each of four salmon pink print fabrics O 15cm (!/4yd) each of five teal print fabrics O 80cm (&/8yd) white and black swirl print fabric (includes binding fabric) O 1.5m (1%/8yd) multi-coloured floral print fabric

O 70cm (#/4yd) solid white fabric O 30cm (!/3yd) watermelon print fabric (binding flange) O 3.5m (3&/8yd) backing fabric O Batting at least 168cm x 183cm (66in x 72in) O Neutral-coloured thread for piecing O Quilting threads to match fabrics O Pencil O 45-degree kaleidoscope triangle ruler O Rotary cutter, ruler and mat www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com

Using a 45-degree kaleidoscope ruler 1

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To cut the pieces for this quilt using a 45-degree kaleidoscope ruler, place the 4!/2in line printed on the ruler on the lower edge of the strip of fabric. The tip of the ruler will extend slightly past the upper edge of the strip. (Excess seam allowance would be created if the width of the strips included this additional area.) To make the first cut, cut along both sides of the ruler to create a triangle. Turn the ruler around and place the 4!/2in line on the upper edge of the strip aligning the left, angled edge of the ruler with the previous cut. Cut along the right side of the ruler to cut a second triangle. Continue cutting triangles along the length of the strip, alternating the placement of the ruler. It should be possible to cut 19 triangles from one strip of fabric. Diagram 1

Cut the fabrics From each of the nine yellow, light peach and grey print fabrics, cut: O one strip, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 13 kaleidoscope triangles From each of the four salmon pink print fabrics, cut: O one strip, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 10 kaleidoscope triangles From each of the five teal print fabrics, cut: O one strip 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 15 kaleidoscope triangles From the white and black swirl print fabric, cut: O one strip 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 18 kaleidoscope triangles O nine strips, 2!/2in x width of fabric, seven strips for the binding and two for Row 13 in the pieced section of the quilt From the multi-coloured floral print fabric, cut: O three strips, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 56 kaleidoscope triangles O two strips, 6!/2in x width of fabric O three strips, 8!/2in x width of fabric From the solid white fabric, cut: O two strips, 6!/2in x width of fabric O two strips 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 37 kaleidoscope triangles From the watermelon print fabric for the binding flange, cut: O seven strips, 1in x width of fabric

Join the triangles 1

Mark the position for the crossover of the seam allowances at each corner on the wrong side of the triangles. If your ruler does not have appropriate holes for marking, following Diagram 1, use a normal quilter’s ruler. Align the !/4in marking with the raw edge and use a pencil to rule the last 1in of the stitching line at each end of the triangle. When all three sides are marked, these lines will indicate the

crossover points to be used as a reference for joining the triangles and for joining the rows accurately. The quilt is assembled in 14 horizontal rows and the zigzag effect is created by alternating two colours in the pieced rows. Each colour comprises a variety of the different fabrics. There are a few excess triangles that can be used for variety in fabric placement. Following the placement of fabrics in the photograph of the quilt and Diagram 2, assemble triangles for each row into two piles. There are 19 triangles of one colour with the base of the triangle forming the upper edge of the row, and 18 triangles of another colour with the base forming the lower edge of the row. The triangles at either end of the rows are trimmed after the row is assembled. Colour placement for the rows is: Row 1 — 8!/2in-wide strip of multi-coloured floral Row 2 — multi-coloured floral and solid white triangles Row 3 — 6!/2in-wide strip of solid white Row 4 — solid white and peach triangles Row 5 — peach and teal triangles Row 6 — teal and yellow triangles Row 7 — yellow and salmon triangles Row 8 — salmon and grey triangles Row 9 — grey and multi-coloured floral triangles Row 10 — 6!/2in-wide strip of multi-coloured floral Row 11 — multi-coloured floral and teal triangles Row 12 — teal and white and black swirl Row 13 — 2!/2in-wide strip of white and black swirl Row 14 — 8!/2in-wide strip of multi-coloured floral As multiple fabrics of one colour group are combined in a row, keep the fabrics in order to ensure the same proportion of each fabric is used. This also makes fabric placement in the following row easier. To assemble each pieced row, place two adjacent triangles right sides together, base to tip. Place pins

through the marks at either end of the seam. Pin the triangles together and stitch the whole seam. Press the seam allowance in one direction. Continue to add triangles in this manner, pressing all the seam allowances in the same direction until all 37 triangles are joined. When all the pieced rows are completed and pressed, to trim the ends, turn to the wrong side and align a quilterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruler with the last triangle so the first solid line runs through the centre of the triangle and a !/4in seam allowance is left in place. Trim the excess with a rotary cutter.

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Join the rows 1 2

Join Rows 4 and 5 and press. Join Rows 6 and 7 and press and join Rows 8 and 9 and press. Keeping the order correct, join the three pairs of rows and press the seam allowances in one direction.

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Measure the width of the pieced section. It should be approximately 60!/2in. This measurement is the length required for Rows 1, 3, 10, 13 and 14. Join the three 8!/2in strips of multi-print floral fabric into one long length and press. From the strip cut two lengths for Rows 1 and 14 to fit your quilt. Join the two 6!/2in strips of solid white fabric and trim to the same measurement for Row 3. Join the two 6!/2in strips of multi-print floral fabric and trim to the same measurement for Row 10. Join the two 2!/2in strips of white and black swirl fabric and trim to the same measurement for Row 11. Join Rows 1, 2 and 3 and press the seam allowances towards Rows 1 and 3. Join the pieced section to the pieced section comprising Rows 4 to 9. Join Rows 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 and press the seam allowances towards Rows 10 and 14.

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Join the pieced section to the lower edge of the upper section and press the seam allowance towards Row 10.

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Cut the length of backing fabric in half, remove the selvedges and join the two pieces to make a backing for the quilt with one horizontal join. Press the seam allowance open. Following the instructions for Preparing the Quilt Sandwich in Basics on page 142, pin or baste the quilt top, batting and backing fabric together. Quilt as desired. Michelle quilted her quilt on her domestic machine. She began by stitching the triangles in the ditch to stabilise the quilt and then created different textures in each of the coloured zigzag sections. She stitched a free-motion swirling design in the solid white area. To make the binding flange, join the seven 1in strips into one long length. Press the seam allowances open. Press the strip in half along the length, wrong sides together. Measure the width of the quilt through the centre and cut two strips of this length. Place the strips along the top and bottom edges of the quilt aligning all the raw edges. Baste with a scant !/4in seam allowance. Measure the length of the quilt through the centre and cut two strips of this length. Place the strips along the left and right edges of the quilt, aligning all the raw edges and overlapping the strips with the top and bottom strips at the corners. Baste in place. Following the instructions for Binding the Quilt in Basics on page 142, use the seven 2!/2in strips to bind the edge of the quilt.

Michelle Marvig can be contacted via email at michelle@patchworkheart.com.au Her new website is pieceville.com.au. She blogs at piecedbymichellemarvig@wordpress.com

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Materials O 60cm ( /3yd) print fabric for bag exterior O 60cm ( /3yd) print fabric for bag lining O 1.4m (1!/2yd) Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex fusible woven interfacing O 60cm ( /3yd) ByAnnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soft and Stable (see note) O Thread to match fabrics O One metal D ring with 1in opening O One metal swivel clip with 1in opening O Tracing paper

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Attach the interfacing 1

Fuse the Shape-Flex interfacing to the wrong side of the strap following the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s directions. In the same manner, fuse the lining main panels, side panels, bottom panel, flap and the flap closures. Baste the Soft and Stable to the wrong side of the exterior bottom panel using a !/4in seam allowance. In the same manner, baste the exterior main panels, side panels and flap.

Assemble the strap and ďŹ&#x201A;ap closures 1 Diagram 1

Prepare the patterns 1 2

Patterns for the flap and side panel are printed on the Pattern Sheet. Trace the patterns onto tracing paper, label them and cut them out.

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Cut the fabric All cutting requirements are length x height of bag. Cut the fabrics in the order listed to make optimum use of your fabric. Label the pieces with Post-it notes as they are cut. From the exterior fabric, cut: O one strip, 36in x 3in (strap). For a longer strap, cut width of fabric x 3in O two rectangles, 12in x 8!/2in (exterior main panels) O one exterior flap on the fold of the fabric. Use the flap pattern O two exterior side panels. Use the side panel pattern O one rectangle, 12in x 4in (exterior bottom panel) From the lining fabric, cut: O two rectangles, 12in x 8!/2in (lining main panels) O two lining side panels. Use the side panel pattern O one rectangle, 12in x 4in (lining bottom panel) O one lining flap on the fold of the fabric. Use the flap pattern O two squares, 6in (pocket) O 2 squares, 4in (flap closures) From the Shape-Flex interfacing, cut: O one strip, 36in x 3in (strap). For a longer strap, cut width of exterior fabric x 3in O two squares, 12in x 8!/2in (lining main panels) O two lining side panels. Use the side panel pattern O one rectangle, 12in x 4in (lining bottom panel) O one lining flap on the fold. Use the flap pattern O two squares, 4in (flap closures) From the Soft and Stable, cut: O two rectangles, 12in x 8!/2in (exterior main panels) O two exterior side panels. Use the side panel pattern O one rectangle, 12in x 4in (exterior bottom panel) O one exterior flap on the fold. Use the flap pattern

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Fold the strap in half, wrong sides together, along the length and press. Open it out and fold both long edges into the crease. Fold the strip in half, enclosing the raw edges, and press. Topstitch !/8in from each long edge. Fold and stitch each of the two flap closures in the same manner as the strap. Using an invisible fabric marker, rule vertical lines on the bottom edge of one exterior main panel, 5!/2in from both the left and right edges. Fold one flap closure in half and slide the D-ring to the crease. Place the flap closure between the lines on the exterior main panel, aligning the raw edges of the flap closure with the lower raw edge of the panel. Baste it in place with a !/4in seam allowance. Stitch approximately !/4in from the D-ring so it is held in place against the bag. Rule vertical lines on the bottom edge of the exterior flap 5in from both the left and right edges. Trim 2in from one end of the remaining flap closure and discard. Fold the flap closure in half, slide the swivel clip to the crease and place it between the lines on the flap, with the raw edges of the closure aligned with the lower curved edge of the flap. Baste it in place with a !/4in seam allowance. See Diagram 1.

Assemble the lining 1

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Place the two 6in squares for the pocket right sides together and stitch around the edges, leaving a 4in opening in what is to be the upper edge of the pocket. Clip the corners, turn right side out and press the edges of the opening in !/2in. Press the pocket. Topstitch the edge of the pocket with the opening with an !/8in seam allowance. Rule a horizontal line on one main lining panel 2in from the 12in lower edge. Finger press the main lining panel and the pocket to find the centres and place the lower edge of the pocket on the ruled line, matching the centres. The topstitched edge of the pocket should be at the top. Pin the pocket in place and stitch around the left, right and bottom edges with an !/8in seam allowance.

Assemble the exterior 1

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Pin the lower edge of one main lining panel, right sides together with one 12in edge of the bottom lining panel, aligning the raw edges. Stitch and press the seam allowance towards the bottom panel. With right sides together, align the lower edge of the remaining main lining panel with the other side of the bottom lining panel and pin. Stitch, leaving a 6in opening at the centre. Press the seam allowance towards the bottom panel. Fold one lining side panel in half to find the centre of the lower edge and finger press. Following Diagram 2, place the side panel right sides together with the lining main panels and bottom. Align the raw edges, matching the edges together at the bottom, and pin. Stitch the edges together, beginning with the bottom, and then stitch the sides. This assists with even distribution of the fabric. Add the second lining side panel in the same manner. Press and clip the curved edges. Leave the lining wrong side out.

Assemble and stitch the exterior panels in the same manner as the lining but do not leave the 6in opening. Use a walking foot if you have one to simplify the stitching. Turn the exterior bag right side out and press. Centre and align the raw edges of one short end of the strap with the left exterior side panel. Baste it in place with a !/4in seam allowance. Ensuring the strap is not twisted, position and baste the other end of the strap on the right exterior side panel. Pin the exterior and lining flaps right sides together and stitch around the three curved edges with a !/4in seam allowance. Leave the straight 11in edge unstitched. Clip the curved edges, turn right side out and press. Topstitch around the curved edges !/8in from the edge.

Finish the bag 1 2 3 4 5

Centring the flap, place it right sides together with the exterior main panel without the D-ring and align the raw edges. Pin and baste with a !/4in seam allowance. Place the exterior inside the lining so the right sides are together. Place the side of the lining without the pocket on the same side as the flap. With the flap and strap tucked inside, align the side seams around the upper edge and pin. Stitch around the upper edge. Turn the bag right side out through the opening in the lining, press and stitch the opening closed. Topstitch around the upper edge with a !/4in seam allowance.

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Sara Lawson Sew Sweetness Sara Lawson loves what she does and it shows in her approach to her sewing, her friends and her customers. In a few short years she has built on her sewing skills, begun designing her own bag patterns, released a book and launched her ďŹ rst range of fabric.

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have always been interested in creative work,” Sara says. “In college I mainly took art classes, but I feel like my creative interests have varied over the years and have included many different things such as printmaking and photography. I wasn’t proficient at them all but I enjoyed the process and learning different things. Sewing took off for me when I started my blog in September 2010 and I tried learning how to sew and quilt as an adult.” Sara first learnt to sew in third grade when her mother taught both her and a friend the basics of dressmaking. Sara recalls that at that time she loved all things crafty but she did not return to sewing until her son William (now seven) was born. “I started off sewing things like burp cloths and bibs,” Sara remembers. “I tried sewing dresses for my daughter Violet (now fiveand-a-half) when she was a baby, but as she grew a bit bigger she ended up being rather picky and didn’t like the things I would make her, which is why I eventually veered off into quilts and bags. Online free tutorials and indie pattern designers helped me so much as both were easy to understand and accompanied by many step-bystep photos.”

The first pattern Sara designed was a free pattern for Pellon’s website. “I called it The Naughty Secretary Bag,” Sara laughs, “but Pellon renamed it for their site as the Lindsay Bag, as Naughty Secretary was a bit, well, naughty for them!” From that first pattern, Sara’s designing has gone from strength to strength. “After that first bag, I just wanted to design more and more bags. I will admit that at first I was secretly ashamed that I was shaping up to be a bag pattern designer (all my friends were designing quilts or quilt patterns). But now I can see that being different has helped me,” she admits. “I choose different projects and different fabrics and that’s okay. I designed 26 bag patterns in 2012 (the year I wrote my first book), and 22 bag patterns in 2013, so I think bags are firmly planted in my life.” Sara first book, Big City Bags, was published in November 2013 by Martingale Publishing. “I’m working on my second book right now, which is due in October, and the working title is Windy City Bags. That one will come out in October 2015,” she adds. Sara lives in Chicago, Illinois (‘the windy city’) with her husband Danny and two children. “I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago but we now live on the outskirts; it’s more of a

quiet neighbourhood about 30 minutes from downtown, so it’s easily accessible to any of the downtown amusements. There are so many quilt guilds in the suburbs, which I’ve discovered from the lectures and workshops I’ve been invited to. There is the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild as well. Because of all the guilds in the suburbs, there are a lot of independent local quilt shops, none of which I live near but I think it is great for local sewers to have access to both the guilds and the shops. I think community is very important for people who sew; it just happens that my community is mostly online as opposed to local.” Daughter Violet has not yet started school so Sara juggles her creative pursuits with caring for Violet and the rest of the family. “Since my kids were born, my sewing has largely been delegated to nights when they are asleep,” Sara explains. “I previously had a part-time job on the weekends, but sewing has now become my full-time job. My first line of fabric came out in June with Art Gallery Fabrics, and I also have a thread collection coming soon with Aurifil Threads. I’m still taking care of my family during the day but now I also have to spend an hour or two during the day to do sewing-related work, which is usually spent answering emails or doing other work on the computer. Night time is still the best time to sew.” Sara takes great pride in her work, stating, “I personally care about the people who read my blog and use my sewing patterns. I have a little blurb at the end of my patterns for people to email me any time with a question, and I mean it. I love seeing photos of their finished bags and I respond to all questions myself. You’re getting the real me, not a customer service rep,” she laughs. When discussing her designing, Sara says, “I feel like my bag patterns are always structured and detailed. I like to put a lot of different things into each bag, such as threedimensional pockets, zippered pockets, purse hardware etc. And I switch them up. I like designing bags and writing up instructions because it gives my brain a workout, but in a good way. I almost rub my hands together with glee at each new pattern challenge.” As well as the bags, Sara also enjoys making quilts. “I make several quilts a year. My favourite is the Butterfly quilt that I pattern tested for Tula Pink. I made it for my daughter’s birthday. My friend Thomas Knauer designed a fabric just for me that I had printed on Spoonflower, from a letter I had written to my daughter, and my friend Lisa Sipes longarmed it for me. She quilted her name and Thomas’s name into the quilt, so it’s very special.” This year, Sara is focusing on developing her fabricdesign skills. “As time progresses, I think I am beginning to be more well-rounded as a sewer, which means I can’t spend all my time making bags, but I guess it is good as I am learning about different aspects of the sewing

industry and about individual sewers and their needs,” Sara explains. “I really enjoy teaching classes as well. I do my interfacing lecture combined with a trunk show, and I will also do an all-day bag workshop on any of my patterns. I travelled for a few teaching gigs in the past, but this year and next year I have many more things planned as far as teaching goes, which is exciting.” Sara feels fortunate to have met so many wonderful people along her sewing journey. “It is great that I can call any number of people with a worry or personal victory, and they can completely understand where I am coming from,” she shares. “I have never had friends before like the friends I have now, and I really feel ‘at home’.” And that includes some friends in Australia. “I would love to travel to Australia some day,” Sara enthuses. “I have a few friends in Australia, like Jane Davidson (Quilt Jane) and Laura Lochore (Quokka Quilts). I’ve met them in person when they’ve come stateside, but it would be fun to see where they live. I’m also really interested in all the bird species that are native to Australia.” We hope to be able to welcome you here one day soon, Sara! Visit Sara’s blog and pattern shop at www.sewsweetness.com

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Garden friends tablet cover Why not make your tablet or iPad stand out from the crowd with this adorable cover by Lynette Anderson of Marcoola, Qld? As you make it you can try your hand at Lynette’s needleturn appliqué method. Finished size: 20cm x 27cm (8in x 10½in)

Materials 30cm (!/3yd) cream tone-on-tone striped fabric (front and zipper pull) One fat quarter of grey tone-on-tone print fabric (front and back) 30cm (!/3yd) print fabric (lining) One 30cm (12in) square of brown spotted fabric (binding) Seven 6.4cm (2!/2in) squares of assorted coordinating print fabrics (hexagons) A variety of scrap fabrics for the appliqué Small scraps of felted woven wool (flowers and leaves) 22cm x 56cm (8!/2in x 22in) firm double-sided fusible batting (Lynette used Peltex) Stabiliser for embroidery, optional A variety of stranded embroidery threads to complement fabrics. Lynette used Cosmo threads — dusky pink (234), aubergine (765), charcoal (895) and blue grey (982). For DMC equivalents use: 3861, 154, 844 and 3768

A small piece of fusible web Four pre-cut #/4in elongated hexagons Three pre-cut #/4in hexagons 25cm (10in) metal zipper to match fabrics. Lynette used beige Two 24mm (1in) plastic domes One parrot clasp attachment for zipper pull Roxanne Glue-Baste-It, optional Fabric glue pen, optional Hot glue and glue gun Template plastic Fine-point fabric-marking pen Pencil Lightbox, optional Rotary cutter, ruler and mat Note: Lynette used needleturn appliqué to make her cover, however any preferred appliqué technique could be used. For fusible-web appliqué, the shapes should be reversed before they are traced. www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com

Cut the fabric Taking care with the placement of the stripes, from the cream tone-on-tone striped fabric, cut: one rectangle, 7!/2in (length) x 8!/2in (width) (background for appliqué and embroidery) two squares, 3in (zipper pull) From the grey tone-on-tone print fabric, cut: one rectangle, 8!/2in (width) x 14!/2in (length) (front and back) From the lining fabric and the fusible batting, cut: one rectangle, 8!/2in x 21!/2in From the binding fabric, cut: bias strips, 1!/4in wide

Assemble the exterior 1 2

Following Diagram 1, join the cream and grey rectangles to form the exterior of the cover. Press the seam allowance open.

Make the hexagons 1

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Diagram 1

Using the precut elongated hexagons and hexagons as templates and adding !/4in seam allowances, from the 2!/2in squares of assorted fabric cut four elongated hexagons and three hexagons. To prepare each shape, following Diagram 2, centre the paper shape on the wrong side of the fabric and baste or glue baste the seam allowances to the wrong side. Using the photograph of the cover as a guide, whipstitch the shapes together to form a strip by making tiny stitches through the edge of the fabrics. Press well and remove basting threads and papers. If necessary, repress after the papers have been removed. Place the row of shapes over the seamline in the exterior and appliqué with a blind stitch.

Transfer the design 1 2 3

Using a lightbox or a well-lit window, place the upper section of the exterior right side up over the appliqué and embroidery design on the Pattern Sheet. Trace the embroidery design and the appliqué shapes with a fine-point fabric-marking pen. Simply mark the centre positions of the flowers and leaves. If stabiliser is to be used, fuse it to the wrong side of the fabric following the manufacturer’s instructions. Stabiliser fused to the wrong side of the fabric before the embroidery and appliqué is stitched will prevent shadowing on the front of the work.

Complete the appliqué 1

Needleturn is used for the main appliqué shapes such as the dog, cat and bird. The flowers and leaves are cut from felted woven wool that does not fray and is fused to the background with a small piece of fusible web.

Diagram 2

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Trace the appliqué shapes onto template plastic and cut them out on the line. With a pencil, trace around each shape for needleturn appliqué on the right side of the chosen fabric and cut them out with a scant !/4in seam allowance. Cut out the flowers and leaves on the line. Pin the needleturn shapes to the background and glue baste if desired, taking care not to glue close to the edge. Roll the edge of the appliqué shape under, matching the line on the shape with the line on the background fabric and, using thread to match the shape being stitched, appliqué with small blind stitches.

Work the embroidery 1 2

The embroidery is stitched with backstitch, satin stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, chain stitch and French knots. Two strands of thread are used. Using dusky pink thread, stitch: flower centres with French knots dog’s mouth with backstitch numerals 3 and 4 with backstitch and French knots. Using aubergine thread, stitch: numerals 1 and 2 with backstitch and French knots heart with satin stitch string with backstitch.

Using charcoal thread, stitch: cat’s eyes, mouth and whiskers with backstitch cat’s nose with satin stitch bird’s eye with French knots bird’s beak with satin stitch bird’s legs with running stitch bird’s wing and tail feathers with backstitch flower stems with chain stitch veins on leaves with running stitch. Using blue grey thread, stitch: dog’s collar with satin stitch dog’s eye with French knots arch with backstitch dots in background with French knots.

Quilt the cover 1

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Working on your ironing board, place the rectangle of lining fabric right side down and place the rectangle of fusible batting on top. Place the appliquéd and embroidered exterior right side up on top of the batting. Iron to fuse the layers together. Quilt the layers together. Lynette machine quilted the lower area of the front and the back with lines of cross hatching. Trace the tablet cover template from the Pattern Sheet onto template plastic and cut it out. The template includes a seam allowance around the edge. Fold the cover in half and pin mark the lower edge of the cover. Working on the front and then the back, centre the template over the quilted layers and trace a line around the template with a pencil. Cut it out on the line.

Bind the cover 1 2

Join the 1!/4in bias strips to make a length approximately 58in long. Bind the entire outer edge of the cover in the same manner as a quilt.

Insert the zipper 1

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Diagram 3

Fold the cover in half with the lining sides together and matching the upper curved edges. Place the zipper against the upper edge and pin mark the positions where it will begin and end. Hand stitch the side edges of the cover together. Lynette covered her hand stitching with a decorative herringbone stitch worked with two strands of blue grey thread. Turn the cover to the lining side. Following Diagram 3, position the zipper carefully and backstitch it in place on each side. Stitch the selvedge of the zipper to the lining fabric to neaten the edges.

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Make the zipper pull

Embroidery stitches

Backstitch, satin stitch, running stitch, chain stitch, French knots, herringbone stitch and lazy daisy.

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The zipper pull is made with two 1in plastic domes. Trace the circle template for covering the domes from the Pattern Sheet and cut it out on the line. Trace the embroidery design for the pull onto the centre of each of the two 3in squares of cream fabric. If desired, fuse squares of stabiliser to the wrong side of the fabric. Using two strands of thread, use dusky pink and blue grey to stitch the designs with satin stitch, French knots and lazy daisy stitch. Centre the template over each design and trace around it. Cut out the circles on the line. A seam allowance is included in the template. Following Diagram 4, stitch a gathering thread around each circle, draw up the threads firmly around a dome and fasten the threads securely. Following Diagram 5, using a hot-glue gun, glue the end of the clasp to the centre of the wrong side of one dome. When the glue is dry, align the edges of the second dome with the first wrong sides together and use two strands of thread to herringbone stitch the edges together. Attach the other end of the clasp to the zipper.

French knot

Chain Stitch

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Backstitch

Herringbone Stitch

Diagram 4

Running Stitch

Diagram 5

Lazy Daisy

Satin Stitch

Sunflower In this quilt by Chris Jurd of Blaxland, NSW, the petals of each sunflower are assembled over cardboard and then the petals are joined to form the flowers. By overlapping the petals, the sunflowers look almost as if they are moving in the breeze. We have provided instructions for a single background fabric in each block but look carefully at Chris’ quilt and see how she has added interest by using several background fabrics in some blocks. Finished size: 192cm x 192cm (75½in x 75½in) Finished block size: 37.5cm (14 √in)

Materials 3.4m (3#/4yd) or 16, 40.6cm (16in) squares of lightvalue print fabric (block backgrounds) A wide variety of assorted scrap fabrics for the sunflower ‘petals’. 192, 15cm (6in) squares of medium/dark value print fabric are required 60cm ( /3yd) or 16, 16.5cm (6!/2in) squares of lightvalue print fabric (centre circles) 50cm (%/8yd) of black small-scale print fabric (leaves at block centres and sashing cornerstones) 1.6m (1#/4yd) grey tone-on-tone print fabric (sashing background and border centres) A wide variety of assorted scrap fabrics for the diamond shapes in the sashing. 168, 7.6cm (3in) squares of light/ medium-value print fabric are required 1m (1!/8yd) large-scale print fabric (border) 4.2m (4%/8yd) backing fabric 60cm ( /3yd) binding fabric

Batting at least 210cm (82in) square Basting thread Threads to match fabrics for appliqué Neutral-coloured thread for piecing Quilting thread Template plastic Lightweight cardboard for paper piecing Lightweight paper for foundation piecing Fine-point permanent pen Pencil Glue stick, optional Spray starch Rotary cutter, ruler and mat Note: Each of the 16 blocks in this quilt is made with a combination of English paper-piecing and appliqué. The sashings between the blocks are made using the foundation-piecing technique. www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com

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Prepare the templates

Cut the fabric

From the background fabric, cut: 16 squares, 16in If one light-value fabric is to be used for the centre circles, cut: three strips, 6!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 16 squares, 6!/2in From the black small-scale print fabric, cut: one strip, 3in x width of fabric and cross cut nine squares, 3in (cornerstones) From the grey tone-on-tone print fabric, cut: 12 strips, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 96 squares, 4!/2in. Cut each square twice across the diagonal to yield a total of 384 triangles (sashings) four rectangles, 3in x 4in (border) From the large-scale print fabric for the border, cut: eight strips, 4in x width of fabric From the binding fabric, cut: eight strips, 2!/2in x width of fabric

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Trace Templates A, B and C for the blocks onto template plastic with a fine-point permanent pen. Label the templates and transfer the markings. Cut them out on the line. These templates do not include seam allowances. Trace around Template A on lightweight cardboard 12 times and transfer the markings, particularly noting the side of the templates to be placed against the wrong side of the fabric. This ensures the petals flow around the circle in the same direction. Cut out the shapes on the line. Trace around Template B four times and Template C once on lightweight cardboard and cut out the shapes on the line. All seven foundation templates will fit on an A4 sheet of paper. Make 24 copies of the page, one for each strip of sashing.

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To make each of the 16 blocks, select 12, 6!/2in squares from the variety of assorted fabrics for the petals. Pin a cardboard Template A to the wrong side of each square and cut it out adding a generous seam allowance around the shape. Except for the two marked edges, turn the seam allowances, English paper-piecing style, over the edge of the cardboard and baste or glue baste in place. Arrange the 12 petals in a circle and join them by overlapping and pinning the petals following Diagram 1. Ensure the centre edges are aligned by feeling the cardboard through the fabric of both petals. Appliqué the curved edge of the upper petal to the lower petal. When all 12 petals have been joined, spray starch them and press to dry. Remove the basting threads and the cardboard. Fold a 16in square of background fabric in half twice and press lightly to create guidelines. Following Diagram 2, arrange and baste the circle of petals on the background square, aligning four petals with the guidelines. Appliqué the petals to the background around the outer edge. Place the cardboard Template C circle on a 6!/2in square of fabric for the centre circle and cut it out with a generous seam allowance. Stitch a gathering thread around the edge of the circle. Place the cardboard at the centre of the wrong side of the fabric circle and draw up the gathering thread evenly. Secure with a knot, press well and appliqué at the centre of flower. Leaving the cardboard in place while the circle is appliquéd ensures a perfect circle.

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”Gossip in the Garden” our gorgeous new Block of the Month, designed by Anni Downs. Our version is made in beautiful reproduction fabrics. Priced at $37 a month plus P&H, the program will run for 9 months.

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Make a small slit in the background fabric behind the circle and remove the cardboard. Pin the four cardboard Template B leaves to the wrong side of the black fabric and cut them out with a !/4in seam allowance. Turn the seam allowances, English paper-piecing style, over the edge of the cardboard and baste or glue baste them in place. Spray them with starch, press to dry and remove the basting and cardboard. AppliquĂŠ the leaves to the centre circle following Diagram 2. Press the block well. Trim it to 15!/4in, square taking care that the flower is centred.

Make the sashings 1

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To make each of the 24 sashing strips, use one copied sheet containing Foundations A to G. Cut out the foundations with a small margin around the outer lines of the seam allowance. Use the 3in squares of assorted scrap fabrics for area 2, the diamond shape, on each foundation and the grey quarter square triangles for all the other areas. To foundation piece each strip, with the marked side of the foundation facing up, place the pieces for areas 1 and 2, right sides together beneath area 1 with the fabric for area 1 against the foundation. Stitch along the line between the two areas, continuing the stitches on either side of the outer seam allowance to the edges of the foundation. Trim the seam and press the pieces open, ensuring the fabrics cover the numbered areas. Add a second triangle to cover area 3 in the same manner and a third triangle to cover area 4 to foundations A and G. Press and trim to the outer edge of the seam allowances. When all seven foundations have been covered, join them together following Diagram 3. Carefully remove the papers from the sashings only when you are ready to join the blocks.

Assemble the quilt 1 2

Following the photograph of the quilt, arrange the blocks in four rows of four blocks and add the sashing strips and cornerstones. Join the blocks and the vertical sashing strips and press the seam allowances towards the blocks.

Diagram 4

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Join the horizontal sashing strips and the cornerstones and press the seam allowances towards the cornerstones. Join the rows of blocks and sashings and sashings and cornerstones, butting the seam allowances together at the intersections. Press the seam allowances towards the blocks and vertical sashings.

Add the border 1

To assemble each of the four pieced strips for the border, following Diagram 4, join two 4in-wide border strips to opposite sides of 3in x 4in rectangle of grey fabric. Press the seam allowances towards the rectangle. Measure the width of the quilt through the centre and, centring the grey rectangle, trim the pieced strip to this length. Join the strips to the top and bottom edges of the quilt, butting the seam allowances together so the centre rectangle continues the lines of the centre sashing across the border. Press the seam allowances towards the border. Measure the length of the quilt through the centre and, in the same manner as the top and bottom borders, trim the two remaining pieced strips for the border. Join the strips to the left and right edges of the quilt and press.

Finish the quilt 1

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Cut the length of backing fabric in half and cut one piece in half down the full length. Remove the selvedges and join one strip to either side of the fullwidth piece. Press the seam allowances open. Following the instructions for Preparing the Quilt Sandwich in Basics on page 142, pin or baste the quilt top, batting and backing together. Quilt as desired. Chrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; quilt was machine quilted with a continuous feather design. Following the instructions for Binding the Quilt in Basics on page 142, use the eight 2!/2in strips to bind the edge of the quilt.

Chris Jurd teaches from home and various shops. Chris can be contacted on phone: (02) 4739 8396, email: chris.jurd@ bigpond.com or visit her blog: www.chrisquilts.blogspot.com or online shop: www.PatchworkFun.etsy.com

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Blake’s quilt Jessica Roze of Moorina, Qld, began Blake’s Quilt with a pack of fat quarters and added lots of scraps from her stash. The result is this bright and cheerful creation. Finished size: 160cm x 236cm (63in x 93in) Finished block size: 25.4cm (10in)

Materials O A variety of yellow print fabrics totalling approximately 1.4m (1!/2yd) O A variety of green print fabrics totalling approximately 1.2m (1#/8yd) O A variety of blue print fabrics totalling approximately 1m (1!/8yd) O 20cm (!/4yd) or one fat quarter each of two dark-value blue print fabrics O 20cm (!/4yd) or one fat quarter each of two red print fabrics

O 1.8m (2yd) solid white fabric O 80cm (&/8yd) solid grey fabric O 1.3m (1#/8yd) blue tone-on-tone print fabric (border) O 60cm ( /3yd) binding fabric O 5m (5!/2yd) backing fabric O Batting at least 173cm x 249cm (68in x 98in) O Neutral-coloured thread for piecing O Quilting thread O Pencil O Rotary cutter, ruler and mat www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com

Cut the fabric From the blue fabric for the border, cut: O seven strips, 6!/2in x width of fabric From the binding fabric, cut: O eight strips, 2!/2in x width of fabric Economy Patch blocks From the blue print fabrics, cut: O 20 squares, 5!/2in (block centres) From the solid grey fabric, cut: O four strips, 6!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 20 squares, 6!/2in. Cut each square twice across the diagonal to yield a total of 80 quarter-square triangles From the green print fabrics, cut: O 25 squares, 6!/4in and cut each square once across the diagonal to yield a total of 50 half-square triangles From each of the two dark blue fabrics, cut: O four squares, 6!/4in and cut each square once across the diagonal to yield a total of 16 half-square triangles From one red print fabric, cut: O four squares, 6!/4in and cut each square once across the diagonal to yield a total of eight half-square triangles From the second red print fabric, cut: O three squares, 6!/4in and cut each square once across the diagonal to yield a total of six half-square triangles O two squares, 5%/8in (border) Eight Hands Around blocks From the green print fabrics, cut: O 20 squares, 3in (centres — inner stars) From the blue print fabrics, cut: O 160 squares, 1#/4in (inner star points — eight squares for each of the 20 blocks) From the yellow print fabrics, cut: O 160 squares, 3in (star point units — eight squares for each of the 20 blocks) O 40 squares, 3!/2in (block corners — two squares for each of the 20 blocks) From the white fabric, cut: O six strips, 5!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 80 rectangles, 3in x 5!/2in (star point units) O four strips, 3!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 40 squares, 3!/2in (block corners) O four strips, 1#/4in x width of fabric and cross cut 80 squares, 1#/4in (inner stars) O four strips, 3in x width of fabric and cross cut 80 rectangles, 1#/4in x 3in (inner stars)

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Make the Economy Patch blocks 1

Jessica made eight blocks with the outer triangles of green and blue and four blocks with each dark blue fabric. She made seven blocks with outer triangles of green and red, four blocks of one red fabric and three of the second red fabric. She also made five blocks with all four outer triangles of green fabric. See Diagram 1.

Diagram 2

The placement of red and blue fabrics in the outer triangles of 11 blocks forms the large dominant stars in the quilt. Two red triangles inserted in the border complete one of the stars. Jessica planned the placement of her fabrics to create these stars. To make each of the 20 blocks, following Diagram 2, join grey triangles to opposite sides of a 5!/2in blue square and press the seam allowances towards the triangles. Join grey triangles to the other two sides of the square and press. Trim the pieced unit to 7!/2in square. Join coloured triangles to opposite sides of the pieced unit and press the seam allowances towards the triangles. Join coloured triangles to the other two sides of the pieced unit and press. Trim the block to 10!/2in square.

Make the Eight Hands Around blocks 1

To make the small centre stars for the 20 Eight Hands Around blocks, use a pencil to rule a diagonal line across the wrong side of all 160 1#/4in blue squares.

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Diagram 4

Following Diagram 3, place a square at one end of a 1#/4in x 3in rectangle of white fabric and stitch along the line. Trim the seam allowance to !/4in and press the triangle created over the line of stitching. Add a blue triangle to the other end of the white rectangle in the same manner to create one star point unit. There are four matching star point units in each of the 20 blocks. Following Diagram 4, arrange four star point units around a 3in square of green fabric and add four 1#/4in squares of white fabric at the corners. Join star point units to opposite sides of the green square. Press the seam allowances towards the square. Join white corner squares to either end of the other two star point units and press the seam allowances towards the squares. Join the pieced units, butting the seam allowances together at the intersections. To complete each of the 20 blocks, rule a diagonal line across the wrong side of eight matching 3in yellow squares. In the same manner as the star point units in the small stars, make four matching star point units from yellow squares and 3in x 5!/2in rectangles of white fabric. To make half-square triangle units for the corners of the block, following Diagram 5, rule a diagonal line across the wrong side of two matching 3!/2in yellow squares and place each square right sides together with a corresponding white square. Stitch !/4in from either side of the line. Cut along the line to yield two units from each pair of squares. Press the seam allowances towards the yellow triangle and trim the units to 3in square. To assemble the block, following Diagram 6, arrange four star-point units and four half-square triangle units around a centre star. Join the components to form three rows and press the seam allowances in the top and bottom rows towards the half-square triangle units and those in the centre row towards the centre star. Join the rows, butting the seam allowances together at the intersections. Press the seam allowances towards the centre of the block and check that the block measures 10!/2in square.

Assemble the quilt 1 2 3 Diagram 5

Following the photograph of the quilt and Diagram 7, arrange the blocks into eight rows each with five blocks. Join the blocks to form rows and press the seam allowances in adjacent rows in opposite directions. Join the rows, butting the seam allowances together at the intersections. Press the seam allowances in one direction.

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Add the border 1 2 3

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Trim one 6!/2in border strip to 40!/2in and from a second strip cut one strip, 6!/2in x 30!/2in strip and one strip, 6!/2in x 10!/2in. Rule a diagonal line across the wrong side of the two 5%/8in squares of red fabric. Following Diagram 8, in the same manner as the star-point units in the blocks, use the red squares and the 6!/2in x 10!/2in rectangle of border fabric to make a pieced unit for the border. Following Diagram 7, join the 40!/2in border strip to one side of the pieced unit and the 30!/2in strip to the other side. Press the seam allowances towards the strips of border fabric. Join the pieced strip to the right edge of the quilt top, matching the red triangles carefully to complete the red star. Press the seam allowances towards the border. Join two 6!/2in border strips, trim them to 80!/2in and join them to the left edge of the quilt. Press the seam allowance towards the border. Use the three remaining border strips to assemble two strips, 6!/2in x 62!/2in, and join them to the top and bottom edges of the quilt. Press the seam allowances towards the strips.

Finish the quilt 1

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Diagram 7

Cut the length of backing fabric in half and cut two strips 15in wide from the full length of one piece. Remove the selvedges and join one strip to either side of the full-width piece. Press the seam allowances open. Following the instructions for Preparing the Quilt Sandwich in Basics on page 142, pin or baste the quilt top, batting and backing together. Quilt as desired. Jessica machine quilted her quilt. She quilted in the ditch around the outer edge of the four large feature stars and echoed her stitching with a second row of stitching just inside the edge of the stars. She stitched the stars with a second double row of quilting 1in from the first. The areas within the large feature stars were each filled with a different filling design. One star features a McTavishing design and another is stitched with parallel lines of stitching. The remainder of the quilt is stitched with a fine stipple design. Following the instructions for Binding the Quilt in Basics on page 142, use the eight 2!/2in strips to bind the edge of the quilt.

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Feature | How did they do it? Dale with her completed quilt.

Cradle of life

By Dale Robson Dale took out ﬁrst prize in the Brother International Quilting Competition this year with her entry Cradle of Life. It is the ﬁrst time a non-Japanese quilter has won. Describe how you came up with the idea and what you wanted to achieve. The quilt was designed and made especially for the Brother quilting competition, which had the theme ‘Eco’. When I started thinking about the theme, I immediately thought of images of the Tree of Life. I drew up sketches that were almost whimsical, but then decided on a rainforest theme and wanted

to represent more realistic wildlife and foliage. After years of bushwalking, finding peace and nurture in the Australian bush, the Moreton Bay Fig came to mind with its vast strong roots and branches where I’ve often spotted creatures hiding. I wanted to further experiment with dimensional effects in my quilting, and capturing the roots and trunk of this tree would give me a wonderful opportunity to do this.

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I then drew an actual quilt-sized basic image of the tree and began to think about colours, fabrics and techniques, which for me is where my quilting process begins. Every time I started working on a new stage of the design, I had to address the challenge of how to represent my vision using fabric and colour. I experimented a lot, trying different things until I got what I wanted.

quilt to become one (see Photo 2). Free-motion quilting was then used to enhance the leaf litter, border and sky. Creating the dimensional effect of the tree was my biggest challenge. After much experimentation, I made and quilted each section separately, then brought them together on the background. As I explored how to end the roots, I thought of extending them into hands, which cradle the rainforest ecosystem (see Photos 3 and 4). For the quilt Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used a technique I call fabric collage, cutting out and layering different fabrics. The creatures were chosen through research into endangered species in the NSW rainforest. Some were cut out from fabrics in my stash, others were drawn and constructed individually. The leaves are raw-edged appliquĂŠd and free-motion stitched. Some leaves and foliage have been only partially attached and hardened with Powertex Fabric Hardener to give dimension (see Photo 5). After the construction and quilting was done, I added shading and highlights with

How was the quilt constructed? For the background, I painted a whole cloth calico with Genesis Creations Liquid Radiance. This was then treated with salt and solar printed with twigs, leaves and ferns (see Photo 1) to give a more interesting textured appearance and rainforest background. Next, I created the leaf litter in the foreground by cutting up and positioning a wide variety of fabrics. I added a rawedged border using different fabrics to blend in with what was in each area of the quilt because I wanted the border and the

Feature | How did they do it?

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paint and Prismacolor pencils, then finished it all off with embellishments of various yarns to represent vines and foliage. Throughout the project my two Burmese cats kept an eye on progress and got in the way whenever they could, obviously feeling very nurtured.

Did it turn out as you envisaged? Cradle of Life basically turned out as I envisaged, but it also grew and became more. As the “feel” of the quilt developed, it came to represent not only the literal tranquillity and protectiveness of this rainforest tree, but also the nurturing of my creativity and inner strength. Cradle of Life became a very personal project and journey for me, into which I put a lot of heart and soul.

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learn how to use a Sizzix Big Shot machine By Michelle Marvig et me start off this article by saying that I have been patchworking for the past 23 years, starting from day one with a rotary cutter. I love my rotary cutter and am very confident with it, so I was very surprised by the Sizzix Big Shot cutter and dies. I

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never thought I would appreciate the possibilities of this tool. The Sizzix Big Shot is the machine through which the dies, fabrics etc are fed in order to cut fabric. It comes ready to use, with only the crank handle to be screwed into place. The basic-size Perspex cutting pads come with the machine, along with an extra base for

using with optional extras designed more for the scrapbooking craft. It is relatively heavy, which is required to give it stability when cutting.

How does the machine work? All dies are sold separately. Dies, I hear you say? Yes, the shapes that can be cut using the machine are referred to as dies. They look like a #/4in-thick piece of

black foam with a hard plastic base. If you look closely at the top you can see a thin outline of a shape in the foam. This is where a stainless-steel blade is located, safely under the foam until the die passes through the Big Shot. To use the machine you select your die. You place multiple layers of fabric on the foam on top of the die. You then sandwich this between the correctsize cutting pads. This is then feed into the Big Shot, turning the handle as you hit resistance. This rolls the die through under pressure, pushing the blades up to cut the fabric. The first time you do this, you think you have broken the machine as it sounds like a crack as the blade hits the Perspex cutting pads. But keep winding, holding the top handle for extra grip if required. After it has passed through, you can remove the top cutting pad and pick up your cut pieces, whether for appliqué or piecing. Then layer, wind and cut the next lot. For fusible appliqué, you first need to iron the fusible web to the wrong side of the chosen fabric. This can then be layered on the die in the same manner as before, passing through the Big Shot. In the instructions, the machine is supposed to cut eight layers of fabric, which it did, but not when the fusible web was adhered. I could only get four layers of fabric and fusible through the machine. However, I do think this would vary with the thickness of the backing paper on the fusible web, and even the thickness of the fabrics themselves. You would just need to experiment with the number of layers when starting each new project.

each one was exactly the same size! It is important with any cutting that you do place your fabric down with the grain parallel to the cut edge. Also, if cutting triangles to be pieced together, place the fabrics right-side together before you cut and they are then ready to sew when they come out of the machine. I went on to make the project Stars in Verona (page 82), which has diamond shapes in the stars. These are often cut erroneously, as the 45-degree angle needs to be correct every time in order for the diamonds to all be the same size. If the angle changes, so does the size of diamond. As the Sizzix die uses the fixed stainless-steel blade, they are all cut the same. Whether you are cutting for piecing or appliqué, you do need to cut your fabric into a size to fit onto the top of the dies. Many of the dies have multiple shapes on the base, so you need to measure to work out the best size for your selected cut. This means there can be a bit of wasted fabric involved, but boy is it quick. Again, the accuracy is also amazing when it comes to something as simple as a circle. These

can be hard to cut exactly round, but the Sizzix circles were perfect! As the machine cuts through a wide variety of substances, you can also do your English pieced hexagons on the Big Shot. Use a larger die for your fabric and a smaller die for cutting the papers. Or feed through wool or leather for appliqué. Or make freezer paper templates for quilting shapes. Or make scrapbooking creations, or, or, or …

Is it for you? One lady I spoke to has a Sizzix and loves it as she has arthritis and has difficulty cutting with scissors or a rotary cutter. It allows her to continue producing a craft that she loves. I love the speed of the machine. It saved so much time cutting the diamonds, circles and swags for the Stars in Verona project. I also had a die for 2½in strips. I cut strips for another project, neat and fast, before I had to return the Big Shot. The down side is that you need a different die for different shapes. Currently the cheapest appliqué die is around $33.95, with the dearest dies around $98, which includes a set for

Are there any advantages to this system? There are two fantastic advantages to this system of cutting. The first is the accuracy, the second is the speed. While testing the machine I was able to fold two fat quarters onto the 3½in half-square triangle die and feed this through, creating 64 half-square triangles in about 30 seconds. And

Feature | Learn how to the traditional Double Wedding Ring quilt. More dies are constantly being added to the range, or you can contact the company and have your own custom die made. Information can be found at https://www.sizzix.com/customdies

Is there only one size of machine? I have only played with the baby machine, the Big Shot. For more meaningful cutting, you can get a Big Shot Pro, with a 12in-wide cutting area, doubling the 6in throat of the Big Shot. As long as your chosen die fits in the open area and is sandwiched between the cutting pads, you can interchange the dies between the machines. The consumable part of either machine is the Perspex cutting pads. Eventually they will need to be replaced. For wholesale or retail information about this product, contact Annie’s Designs (02) 9651 2256, email: info@ anniesdesigns.com.au or visit the website: www.anniesdesigns.com.au

Fox Field by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fox Field is Tula Pink’s newest imaginary adventure. This time she takes us on a horseback ride through tall grass fields overflowing with nature. Combining vintage elements and a bright, modern palette, Fox Field is both fun and elegant. Along the way you will run into horses, bunnies, birds and even a fox or two. This newest collection is as always, playful with a touch of frivolity and the wonderful excitement that comes with finding out what’s just over the next hill.

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Stars in Verona Michelle Marvig of Theresa Park, NSW, designed and made this quilt to showcase the capabilities of just some of the range of Sizzix dies used with the Sizzix Big Shot cutting machine, distributed in Australia by Annie’s Designs. The quilt is made from Vintage Verona fabrics by Riley Blake, which were supplied by Millhouse Collections. Finished quilt size: 225cm x 225cm (88½in x 88½in) Finished block size: 55cm (21½in)

Materials O 5m (5!/2yd) solid navy fabric (background) O 20cm (!/4yd) navy/coral floral print fabric O 25cm (!/3yd) coral tone-on-tone print fabric O 40cm (!/2yd) green paisley print fabric O 40cm (!/2yd) green tone-on-tone print fabric O 40cm (!/2yd) blue/green medium/light print fabric O 40cm (!/2yd) blue/green floral print fabric O 40cm (!/2yd) coral/white spot fabric O 40cm (!/2yd) coral medium/light print fabric O 40cm (!/2yd) red chevron print fabric O 40cm (!/2yd) red/white spot fabric O 1m (1!/8yd) coral/white/blue checked fabric (swags) O 70cm (#/4yd) navy chevron print (binding) O 30cm (!/3yd) red/white small spot fabric (binding flange) O 7.3m (8yd) backing fabric O Batting at least 242cm (95in) square

O Threads to match fabrics for piecing and appliquĂŠ O Quilting thread O Fusible web O Easy Angle triangle ruler O Rotary cutter, ruler and mat O To cut the diamonds, circles and swags Michelle used: O Sizzix Diamond Die 658673 O Sizzix Circle Die 659845 O Sizzix Swag Die 658667 Note: Instructions are provided for cutting all the fabrics for this quilt in the conventional manner. In addition, instructions are provided for cutting the diamond shapes and the circles and swags using the Sizzix method. There are two blocks each of two blue/green fabric combinations and two blocks each of two red/coral fabric combinations. The centre block is individual. www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com

Cut the fabric From the solid navy fabric, cut: six strips, 6#/4in x width of fabric and cross cut 36 squares, 6#/4in (star block corners) six strips, 5in x width of fabric and cross cut 72 Easy Angle triangles eight strips, 6!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut six rectangles, 6!/2in x 22in (vertical sashings). The remaining fabric is joined for the horizontal sashings nine strips, 6!/2in x width of fabric (border) From each of the green paisley, green tone-on-tone, blue/green medium/light and the blue/green floral print fabrics, cut: two strips, 5in x width of fabric. Place each strip in a single layer on the mat and cut a 45-degree angle at one end of the strip with a rotary cutter. Make 5in-wide cross cuts parallel to the angled edge to cut eight diamonds from each fabric From each of the red/white spot, red chevron, coral medium/ light and the coral/white spot fabrics, cut: two strips, 5in x width of fabric. Place each strip in a single layer on the mat and cut a 45-degree angle at one end of the strip with a rotary cutter. Make 5in-wide cross cuts parallel to the angled edge to cut eight diamonds from each fabric From the navy/coral floral and coral tone-on-tone print fabric, cut: one strip, 5in x width of fabric. Place each strip in a single layer on the mat and cut a 45-degree angle at one end of the strip with a rotary cutter. Make 5in-wide cross cuts parallel to the angled edge to cut four diamonds from each fabric From the red/white small spot fabric for the binding flange, cut: nine strips, 1in x width of fabric From the navy chevron print fabric for the binding, cut: nine strips, 2!/2in x width of fabric

From the navy/coral floral and coral tone-on-tone print fabric, cut: one strip, 5#/4in x width of fabric. Working the same manner as the blue/green fabrics, cut four diamond shapes of each fabric

Make the star blocks 1 2 3 4 5

To make each of the nine blocks, following Diagram 1, join each pair of diamonds, stitching from the inner point outwards. Stop stitching !/4in from the edge. Following Diagram 2, join a 6#/4in navy square between the diamonds and stop stitching at the same position. Join a 5in navy Easy Angle triangle along the short bias edge of each diamond and press the seam allowances following the arrows in Diagram 3. When all four quarters of the blocks are assembled, arrange them in two rows of two quarters following Diagram 4. Join the quarters into rows and press the seam allowances in opposite directions. Join the rows, butting the seam allowances together at the intersection. Press the seam allowance in one direction.

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Cut the diamonds using the Sizzix method From each of the green paisley, green tone-on-tone, blue/green medium/light and the blue/green floral print fabrics, cut: two strips, 5#/4in x width of fabric. Arrange the strips right sides together in pairs, one for each star. Layer two matching pairs of strips on the Sizzix Diamond Die 658673, keeping the edges straight. Place the cutting pads on either side and wind the strips through the Big Shot. Remove the first diamond cuts and snip off the cut end of the strips. Place the second half of the strips on the die. Prepare and cut through the strips. You should have a total of eight diamond shapes of each fabric From each of the red/white spot, red chevron, coral medium/ light, and the coral/white spot fabrics, cut: two strips, 5#/4in x width of fabric. Working in the same manner as the blue/green fabrics, cut eight diamond shapes of each fabric

Diagram 3

Diagram 4

Assemble the blocks 1

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Following the photograph of the quilt, arrange the nine blocks in three rows of three blocks. Place the individual block at the centre and red/coral blocks at the corners, with the matching blocks diagonally opposite. Place the blue/green blocks at the centre of each side of the quilt, with the matching blocks opposite each other. Add the 6!/2in x 22in vertical sashing strips between the blocks. Join the blocks and vertical sashing strips and press the seam allowances towards the sashing strips. Measure the width of the rows of blocks and sashings. They should measure 77in. From the remaining 6!/2in sashing strips, assemble two horizontal sashing strips to fit your quilt. Join the rows of blocks and vertical sashings and the horizontal sashings to form the centre of the quilt. Press the seam allowances towards the horizontal sashing strips.

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Cut the appliqué shapes using the Sizzix method 1 2

Join four 6!/2in strips for the border into one length. Measure the length of your quilt through the centre and from the strip cut two strips of this measurement. Join the strips to the left and right edges of the quilt and press the seam allowances towards the strips. Join the five remaining strips into one length. Measure the width of the quilt through the centre and from the strip cut two strips of this measurement. Join the strips to the top and bottom edges of the quilt and press the seam allowances towards the strips.

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Appliqué the circles and swags 1

To appliqué the circles and swags in the conventional manner, the designs are printed on the Pattern Sheet. Trace the shapes onto the paper side of fusible web. Trace the 4in-diameter circles nine times and the 2in-diameter circle and the swag 40 times. Cut out the shapes with a margin around the edge. Fuse the swag shapes to the wrong side of the coral/ white/blue checked fabric and cut them out on the line. Following the photograph of the quilt, arrange eight swags around each coral/red star, placing the ends of the swags approximately !/2in from the points of the star. Before fusing the swags, check that a 2in circles will cover the point of the star and the ends of the swags. Iron to fuse the swags. Using the fabric remaining from the strips cut for the diamonds, fuse 16 2in circles to each of the red chevron print fabric and the coral medium/light print. Fuse eight circles to the red/white spot fabric. Following the photograph of the quilt, fuse eight circles around each star, covering the ends of the swags.

Iron to adhere fusible web to the wrong side of the fabric for the circles and swags. For the 2in circles, cut 2!/2in squares of fabric and for the 4in circles, cut 4!/2in squares. For the swags, cut eight strips, 4in x width of fabric and cross cut 40 rectangles, 4in x 8!/2in. Use Sizzix Die 659845 for the 2in circles and the 4in circles. Use Sizzix Die 658667 for the swags.

Finish the quilt

Add the border 1

Fuse a 4in circle to the wrong side of one fabric from each star. Cut out the circles on the line and fuse them to the centre of the blocks. Blanket stitch around the edge of each appliqué shape with matching thread.

Cut the length of backing fabric into three equal lengths and cut strips 27in wide from the full length of two of the pieces. Remove the selvedges and join one strip to either side of the full-width piece. Press the seam allowances open. Following the instructions for Preparing the Quilt Sandwich in Basics on page 142, pin or baste the quilt top, batting and backing together. Quilt as desired. Michelle’s quilt was machine quilted on a long-arm machine with a continuous design. To make the binding flange, join the nine 1in strips into one long length. Press the seam allowances open. Press the strip in half along the length, wrong sides together. Measure the width of the quilt through the centre and cut two strips of this length. Pin the strips along the top and bottom edges of the quilt, aligning all the raw edges. Baste with a scant !/4in seam allowance. Measure the length of the quilt through the centre and cut two strips of this length. Pin the strips along the left and right edges of the quilt, aligning all the raw edges and overlapping the strips with the top and bottom strips at the corners. Baste in place. Join the nine 2!/2in strips cut for the binding into one long length with bias joins and press the seam allowances open. Following the instructions for Binding the Quilt in Basics on page 142, use the binding to complete the edge of the quilt.

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The Australian Machine Quilting Festival 2014 The Australian Machine Quilting Festival is on at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 1–6 October, 2014. The Festival should not be missed and will feature classes for long-arm machine quilters and domestic machine quilters. There are also classes for art quilters, classes to learn embellishing techniques and classes on machine piecing. Classes run from Wednesday 1 October and ﬁnish on Monday 6 October. The vendor mall is open from Friday evening 3 October to the afternoon of Monday 6 October. There is also an amazing quilt show to peruse, presented by the Australian Machine Quilting Association. Jenny Doan, Missouri Star Quilt Company, Hamilton, Missouri USA In late 2008, Ron and Jenny Doan’s adult children and a number of friends banded together and opened up a quilt shop. Trying to survive in a small town was a challenge, so they expanded by starting an online shop and offering online tutorials presented by Jenny. Jenny proved to have natural flair for presenting and in a short time, Missouri Star was the biggest quilt-related channel on YouTube and Jenny was a quilting celebrity. These days there are more than 150 Missouri Star videos on YouTube, which have had more than 20 million views. “When I began the tutorials on YouTube, I thought it would impact primarily women with children and those who had jobs. What I’m finding is that it has had a much broader impact globally, affecting those who have been ill, suffered loss, or are dealing with other challenges in life. And YouTube makes it easy for them to take a class,” Jenny explains. “I think people like them so much because so many of us are visual learners and if we can see it, we can do it! Plus, it’s extremely accessible to everyone and, as a teacher, I’m understandable and easy to follow. It’s always a challenge getting things organised and ready to go for a shoot, including making the samples, but I love it. Filming the tutorials is one of my favourite things. I am so lucky in this job to be able to work with my children as well as travel and meet so many amazing people. It’s incredible to think that if it wasn’t for my son Alan and his computer, I’d still be in a little corner shop!” Jenny laughs. “In the next five years, I think quilting will become more streamlined and people will be using more precuts and easier methods. What I would like to see is a way to involve younger quilters to keep the quilting movement going and a way to preserve

what we’ve already done. I am really looking forward to coming to Australia. It was my Australian followers who made me realise that YouTube has taken me everywhere! The big following there was just amazing to me.”

Rachelle Denneny, Glenelg SA “I have been quilting for 13 years and entering quilts in shows since 2006. I love all the processes of quilting but I especially love the designing, and of course, the quilting side of it is my most favourite part. The way the texture of the quilting can completely transform a flat piece of fabric never ceases to amaze me,” says Rachel. “Inspiration for me comes from different places. For my show quilts, I especially love architecture and textile designs from different countries. I have used inspiration from Indian, Japanese, Islamic and Turkish designs and currently have some ideas floating around influenced by Russian designs. I stumbled into teaching at the end of 2004; I was purchasing fabric from a local store and the shop owner asked me if I would be interested in teaching some classes. Even though I had three children under five, I jumped at the chance, teaching an evening beginner’s class. As the children grow, I have increased my variety of classes as well as the frequency with which I teach. I now teach a couple of days every week at local shops and groups, and last year started travelling interstate.

My children are still my number-one priority so teaching has to fit into the hectic schedule of school runs and outof-school activities, which is sometimes a huge juggling act.”

Kathy Adams, KoolKat Quilting, Toowoomba Qld “I’ve been a quiltmaker for 20 years and a long-arm quilter for the past 10. My husband Geoff is also a long-arm quilter and has been quilting for customers for more than six years. We quilt together all day on our two Statler machines. We specialise in edge-to-edge quilting as it is practical, fast and efficient. It is also much more affordable for our customers,” Kathy says. “For my own pattern designs, I draw inspiration from the Art Nouveau period of design. I also like to design for the novice quilter and love to use colourful Bali precut strip sets, which we assemble ourselves from quality fabrics.” Kathy has been teaching quilt classes for five years, at both her home studio and to quilt groups in south-east and western Queensland.

Michelle Bouchier, Bloomin’ Quilts, Greenwith SA “I was introduced to needle and thread at the age of three and have been stitching ever since. I started with blanket stitch and have had a continued love of embroidery and handwork,” Michelle relates. “Serious quilting began in 1998, when, because of my husband’s employment, we lived in Auckland, New Zealand, for a year. I was hooked! My interests in quilting are many and varied. I enjoy piecing and appliqué (both hand and machine, blanket-stitch, needleturn and free-motion). I am currently trying to find enough time to indulge in landscape and pictorial quilts. I have a background in art and this I find invaluable for my quilt designs and use of colour. “I began as a hand quilter but lament how long it takes to complete quilting a quilt in this hot state of ours, and so ventured into machine quilting. In 2001, I purchased a long-arm quilting machine and began quilting for others under the name Bloomin’ Quilts. I love the diversity of machine quilting and am passionate about educating other quilters and the public about its merits, both edge-

to-edge and custom quilting. Teaching began informally with the quilting groups I have belonged to, and with the encouragement of friends, I have ventured to teach professionally. I teach a beginner’s class as well as original appliqué designs using the fusible-web method or needleturn. I have also taught dimensional flowers, machine trapunto and machine quilting.”

Kerrie-Anne Riles, Gorokan NSW “I have been making quilts for about 30 years, but I have been art quilting for about 10 years since I did City and Guilds courses for a year in England. My quilts could be described as mixed-media quilts because I love to use various painting techniques and beading on my appliqué quilts. I also do ‘quiltography’, where I print my original enlarged photos on fabric and then quilt them to add extra texture,” Kerrie-Anne explains. “My quilts are all inspired by my own original photos. We travel a lot and I never go anywhere without a camera. I tend to do mostly flowers, animals and birds.” Originally a primary-school teacher, Kerrie-Anne has been teaching quiltmaking for about 25 years and she takes art quilt commissioning from both private and corporate clients.

Patti Hempen, Texas USA “I have been quilting since 1996 and have made 100+ quilts. Although I love piecing, I have fallen in love with fusible machine appliqué because there are so many possibilities and different directions in which to take it,” Patti says. “I see the beauty of design everywhere I look, but if I had to choose one thing that inspires me it’s colour, brilliant colour ... the more the better! I have been teaching quilting classes since 1998 — I find it inspiring and pleasurable to self-design, create and teach my own original pieces. Having never been to Australia, I’m excited to see everything there is to see that time will allow.”

Stars aligned Wendy Sheppard of Dumfries, Virginia, in the USA took inspiration from her chosen fabric range (Lynette Anderson’s Starry Night range by RJR Fabrics) to create this Christmas-themed quilt. It would be a stunning addition to your home at Christmas or equally nice made from a non-Christmas fabric. RJR Fabrics are distributed in Australia by Dayview Textiles. Finished quilt size: 172cm x 202cm (67½in x 79½in) Block size: 20.3cm (8in)

Materials 2.8m (3yd) cream background fabric 1m (1!/8yd) medium blue print fabric 90cm (1yd) dark green print fabric 50cm (%/8yd) medium green print fabric 50cm (%/8yd) of a second medium green print fabric 50cm (%/8yd) medium/dark green print fabric 40cm (!/2yd) dark burgundy print fabric 40cm (!/2yd) burgundy print fabric 60cm ( /3yd) of a second burgundy print fabric 70cm (#/4yd) medium pink print fabric

70cm (#/4yd) medium tan print fabric 40cm (!/2yd) grey print fabric 1m (1!/8yd) cream print fabric 1.4m (1!/2yd) cream/red print fabric 60cm ( /3yd) binding fabric 4m (3.7yd) backing fabric Batting at least 188cm x 219cm (74in x 86in) Neutral-coloured thread for piecing Quilting thread Pencil Rotary cutter, ruler and mat www.quilterscompanion.wordpress.com

Cut the fabric From the cream background fabric, cut: 14 strips, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 80 squares, 2!/2in and 80 rectangles, 2!/2in x 4!/2in (large star blocks) seven strips, 1!/2in x width of fabric (Border 1) five strips, 3&/8in x width of fabric and cross cut 42 squares, 3&/8in (Border 2) eight strips, 4!/2in x width of fabric (Border 3) From the medium blue print fabric, cut: one strip, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut three squares, 4!/2in (large star blocks) two strips, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 24 squares, 2!/2in (large star blocks) one strip, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut three squares, 2!/2in (sashing star blocks) one strip, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 24 squares, 1!/2in (sashing star blocks) three strips, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 10 rectangles, 4!/2in x 8!/2in (sashing flying geese units) one strip, 3&/8in x width of fabric and cross cut five squares, 3&/8in (Border 2) From the dark green print fabric, cut: two strips, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 16 squares, 2!/2in (large star blocks) and four squares, 2!/2in (sashing star blocks) two strips, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 32 squares, 1!/2in (sashing star blocks) two strips, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut eight rectangles, 4!/2in x 8!/2in (sashing flying geese units) one strip, 3&/8in x width of fabric and cross cut seven squares, 3&/8in (Border 2) two squares, 4!/2in (large star blocks) From the medium green print fabric, cut: one strip, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 16 squares, 2!/2in squares (large star blocks) one strip 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut four rectangles, 4!/2in x 8!/2in (sashing flying geese units) one strip, 3&/8in x width of fabric and cross cut six squares, 3&/8in (Border 2) two squares, 4!/2in (large star blocks) From the second medium green print fabric, cut: one strip, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 16 squares, 2!/2in (large star blocks) one strip, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 16 squares, 1!/2in squares (sashing star blocks) two squares, 2!/2in (sashing star blocks) two squares, 4!/2in (large star blocks) From the medium/dark green print fabric, cut: one strip, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut eight squares, 2!/2in (large star blocks) and four squares, 2!/2in (sashing star blocks) two strips, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 32 squares, 1!/2in (sashing star blocks) one strip, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut four

rectangles, 4!/2in x 8!/2in rectangles (flying geese units) and one square, 4!/2in (large star blocks) one strip, 3&/8in x width of fabric and cross cut three squares, 3&/8in squares (Border 2) From the dark burgundy print fabric, cut: one strip, 3&/8in x width of fabric and cross cut six squares, 3&/8in (Border 2) one rectangle, 4!/2in x 8!/2in (sashing flying geese units) eight squares, 1!/2in (sashing star blocks) one square, 2!/2in (sashing star blocks) From the burgundy print fabric, cut: one strip, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut three squares, 4!/2in (large star blocks) and one rectangle, 4!/2in x 8!/2in rectangle (sashing flying geese units) two strips, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 24 squares, 2!/2in (large star blocks) one strip, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 16 squares, 1!/2in (sashing star blocks) two squares, 2!/2in (sashing star blocks) From the second burgundy print fabric, cut: two strips, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut one square, 4!/2in square (large star blocks) and five rectangles, 4!/2in x 8!/2in (sashing flying geese units) two squares, 3&/8in (Border 2) one strip, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut eight squares, 2!/2in (large star blocks) one strip, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 24 squares, 1!/2in (sashing star blocks) three squares, 2!/2in squares (sashing star blocks) From the medium pink print fabric, cut: two strips, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut two squares, 4!/2in (large star blocks) and five rectangles, 4!/2in x 8!/2in (sashing flying geese units) one strip, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 16 squares, 2!/2in (large star blocks) two strips, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 32 squares, 1!/2in (sashing star blocks) one strip, 3&/8in x width of fabric and cross cut five squares, 3&/8in squares (Border 2) four squares, 2!/2in (sashing star blocks) From the medium tan print fabric, cut: two strips, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut two squares, 4!/2in (large star blocks) and six rectangles, 4!/2in x 8!/2in (sashing flying geese units) one strip, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 16 squares, 2!/2in (large star blocks) two strips, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 32 squares, 1!/2in (sashing star blocks) one strip, 3&/8in x width of fabric and cross cut five squares, 3&/8in (Border 2) four squares, 2!/2in (sashing star blocks) From the grey print fabric, cut: one strip, 2!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 16 squares, 2!/2in (large star blocks)

one strip, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 24 squares, 1!/2in (sashing star blocks) two squares, 4!/2in (large star blocks) one square, 3&/8in (Border 2) three squares, 2!/2in (sashing star blocks) From the cream print fabric, cut: one strip, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut five rectangles, 4!/2in x 8!/2in (sashing flying geese units) 13 strips, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 120 squares, 1!/2in squares and 120 rectangles, 1!/2in x 2!/2in (sashing star blocks) two squares, 3&/8in (Border 2) From the cream/red print fabric, cut: 11 strips, 4!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut 98 squares, 4!/2in (sashing flying geese units) From the binding fabric, cut: eight strips, 2!/4in x width of fabric

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Make the large star blocks 1

Each of the 20 large star blocks is made from the cream background fabric and one print fabric. The print fabrics are used as follows: three medium blue blocks two dark green blocks two medium green blocks two second medium green blocks one medium/dark green block three burgundy blocks

Make the sashing star blocks 1

Diagram 1

The 30 star blocks in the sashing are made in the same manner as the large star from the cream print fabric and one coloured print fabric. The print fabrics used are: three medium blue blocks four dark green blocks two second medium green blocks four medium/dark green blocks one dark burgundy blocks two burgundy blocks three second burgundy blocks four medium pink blocks four medium tan blocks three grey blocks. To make each block, use four 1!/2in x 2!/2in rectangles and four 1!/2in squares of cream print fabric with eight 1!/2in squares and one 2!/2in square of coloured print fabric.

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Diagram 2

one second burgundy block two medium pink blocks two medium tan blocks two grey blocks. To make each block, following Diagram 1, rule a diagonal line across the wrong side of one 2!/2in square of print fabric and place the square right sides together at one end of a 2!/2in x 4!/2in rectangle of background fabric. Stitch along the line, trim the seam allowance to !/4in and press the triangle back over the line of stitching. Add a second 2!/2in square of print fabric to the other end of the rectangle in the same manner. Make four of these flying geese units. Following Diagram 2, arrange the pieced units with one 4!/2in square of the same print fabric and four 2!/2in squares of background fabric. Join the components to form three rows. Press the seam allowances in the top and bottom rows in the opposite direction to those in centre row. Join the rows, butting the seam allowances together at the intersections.

Each of the flying geese units in the sashing is made in the same manner as the units in the star blocks from two 4!/2in squares of cream/red print fabric and one coloured print fabric. The print fabrics are used as follows: 10 medium blue units eight dark green units four medium green units four medium/dark green units one dark burgundy units one burgundy unit five second burgundy units five medium pink units six medium tan units five cream units.

Assemble the quilt

Add Border 3

2 3

Following Diagram 3, arrange the star blocks with the sashing star blocks and the flying geese units to form eight rows. Join the blocks and units in rows and press the seam allowances in adjacent rows in opposite directions. Join the rows, butting the seam allowances together at the intersections.

Add Border 1 1 2 3

From the 1!/2in background strips for Border 1, assemble two strips, 1!/2in x 54!/2in and two strips, 1!/2in x 64!/2in. Join the two longer strips to the left and right edges of the quilt. Press the seam allowances towards the strips. Join the two shorter strips to the top and bottom edges of the quilt and press.

Add Border 2 1

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Following Diagram 4, rule a diagonal line across each of the 42, 3&/8in squares of background fabric. Place each square right sides together with a corresponding square of print fabric and stitch !/4in on either side of the line. Cut along the line to yield two half-square triangle units from each pair of squares. Press the seam allowances towards the print fabric. Following Diagram 5, join units to make two strips each with 22 units. Join the strips to the left and right edges of the quilt. Following Diagram 6, join units to make two strips each with 20 units. Join the strips to the top and bottom edges of the quilt.

2 3

From the 4!/4in background strips for Border 3, assemble two strips, 4!/4in x 72!/2in and two strips, 4!/4in x 68in. Join the two longer strips to the left and right edges of the quilt and press the seam allowances towards the strips. Join the two shorter strips to the top and bottom edges of the quilt and press.

Finish the quilt 1

Cut the length of backing fabric in half, remove the selvedges and join the two pieces to make a backing for the quilt with one horizontal join. Press the seam allowance open. 2 Following the instructions for Preparing the Quilt Sandwich in Basics on page 142, pin or baste the quilt top, batting and backing fabric together. 3 Quilt as desired. The quilt was machine quilted with floral motifs at the centre of the star blocks, a feathered design in the sashing flying geese units and a continuous feathered design around the background area of Border 3. 4 Following the instructions for Binding the Quilt in Basics on page 142, use the eight 2!/4in strips to bind the edge of the quilt. The contact details for Wendy Sheppard can be found in the Stockists & Contacts list.

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Off-centre log cabin table runner This lovely tablerunner by Deb Layt of Watsonia South, Vic, takes pride of place on her dining table. Make it the centrepiece in your home Finished size: 51.5cm x 101.5cm (20!/4in x 40in) Block size: 18cm (7in)

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Materials 10cm (!/8yd) print fabric (block centres) 30cm (!/3yd) each of four light-value fabrics graded from lightest to darkest (blocks) 40cm (!/2yd) each of four medium/dark value fabrics graded from lightest to darkest (blocks) 40cm (!/2yd) light-value print fabric (background) 20cm (!/4yd) binding fabric 70cm (#/4yd) backing fabric Batting at least 64cm x 112cm (25in x 44in) Neutral-coloured thread for piecing Variegated quilting thread Lightweight paper or lightweight tearaway for foundations Heat-transfer pen, pencil or fine-point permanent pen Basting spray, optional Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

Cut the fabric From the fabric for the block centres, cut: one strip, 1!/2in x width of fabric and cross cut squares, 1!/2in From each of the two lightest lightvalue fabrics for the two inner logs, cut: two strips, 1in x width of fabric From each of the two darkest lightvalue fabrics for the two outer logs, cut: four strips, 1in x width of fabric From each of the two lightest medium/ dark-value fabrics for the two inner logs, cut: two strips, 1!/2in x width of fabric From each of the two darkest medium/ dark value fabrics for the two outer logs, cut: four strips, 1!/2in x width of fabric From the background fabric, cut: one square, 11!/8in and cut the square twice across the diagonal to yield four quarter-square triangles

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two squares, 10#/4in and cut each square once across the diagonal to yield a total of four half-square triangles From the binding fabric, cut: four strips, 2!/2in x width of fabric

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A template for the foundation for the blocks is printed on the Pattern Sheet. Make 10 photocopies or trace the template, including the numbers, onto lightweight tearaway stabiliser. Adjust your machine to stitch with a shorter than normal stitch length and use a !/4in foot. The lines on the foundation are guide and trimming lines, not stitching lines. Place the !/4in foot to the left of the line to produce a !/4in seam on the foundation. To make each of the 10 blocks, place a foundation, marked side up, with the narrow strips to the left and lower sides. Place a centre square, right side up, over the centre area. To cover area 1, using a 1!/2in strip of the lightest medium/dark-value fabric, place the strip on top of the centre square, right sides together, with the side edge even with the marked line and the upper end of the strip even with the edge of the square. With the right edge of the machine foot on the line, stitch from the upper edge of the square and strip to the lower edge of the square. Open out the strip and press. Trim to the line on the foundation. Following Diagram 1, using the same strip of fabric, repeat the process to add the second log. Add the third log in the same manner using a 1in strip of the lightest light-value fabric. Use the same fabric

to add the fourth log. Continue adding logs, working from light to dark on each side of the block, until the foundation is covered. Following Diagram 2, trim the block to 7!/2in square by placing it, foundation side up, on the cutting mat. Trim around the outer lines. Leave the foundations in the block until the runner is assembled. Note the fabrics used for the logs in this first block directly on the remaining foundations to help keep all blocks the same.

Assemble the runner 1

Following the photograph of the runner and Diagram 3, and taking care with the placement of the dark/medium and the light strips, arrange the blocks and the quarter-square background triangles in diagonal rows. Join the blocks and triangles to form rows. Press the seam allowances in adjacent rows in opposite directions.

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Join the rows, butting the seam allowances together carefully at the intersections. Press the seam allowances towards the darker fabric where possible. Following Diagram 4, join half-square background triangles to the upper-left and lower-right corners of the runner and press. Join the remaining background triangles to the lower-left and upper-right corners and press. At each of the four corners of the runner, measure 4!/2in from the edges of the blocks and trim the background triangle. Remove the foundations from the runner.

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Finish the runner 1

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Following the instructions for Preparing the Quilt Sandwich in Basics on page 142, pin or baste the runner, batting and backing together. 2 Quilt as desired. Deb machine quilted her runner with variegated thread. She quilted in the ditch around the blocks and added bubble feather designs across the surface. 3 Following the instructions for Binding the Quilt in Basics on page 142, use the four 2!/2in strips to bind the edge of the runner. The contact details for Deb Layt can be found on the Stockists & Contacts list.

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Address: 229 Mangakahia Road, Maungatapere, Northland New Zealand Phone: +64 9 434 6748 Email: kerryn@thecountryyard.co.nz Website: www.thecountryyard.co.nz You’ll be welcomed by: Kerryn and her team of helpful staff What’s great about Northland: There are plenty of beautiful beaches, stunning coastlines and the scenic Bay of Islands and it is also the home of the Kauri tree.

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Bernina Sewing Centre — Tauranga

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What you’ll find in store: We’re really one of a kind! Located in a picturesque garden setting, which is a popular summer wedding venue, this is destination shopping at its best. After a stroll through our gorgeous garden, step in store and you’ll find the shop brimming with an extensive fabric selection from many designers and fabric houses. You’ll also find kits, patterns, threads, notions, homewares and more — a quilter’s paradise! When you’re in the area or visiting the nearby city of Whangarei, a visit is a must to enjoy the fresh and vibrant country-themed atmosphere of our purposebuilt American-styled barn. Staff picks: We have so many favourites! We pride ourselves on an ever-changing variety of kits, mystery projects and blocks of the month, and there are just too many to choose only one.

2. Cushla’s Village Fabrics — Devonport Address: 38 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland New Zealand Phone: +64 9 445 9995 Email: Cushla.Fabrics@xtra.co.nz Website: www.cushlasvillagefabrics.co.nz You’ll be welcomed by: Great staff with a wealth of knowledge What’s great about Devonport: Devonport is an historic seaside suburb only a five- to seven-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland city. It is the perfect area for an easy amble up from the ferry to explore all the wonderful outlets and gallery-type shops that specialise in New Zealand art, along with other craft stores, great cafes and bookshops. There is also the Naval Museum in Devonport, which is worth a visit. What you’ll find in store: We have a fantastic selection of New Zealand-designed fabrics and kits. There is also a huge choice of other kits available for both smaller projects and quilts, and most are designed in store. We stock a wonderful range of fabrics including Moda, Oriental goldovers, children’s, indigos, Christmas, flannels, Minky, 1930s and a great selection of other ranges. Fabrics are available off the bolt as well as fat quarters, fat eighth bundles, jelly rolls and Cushla’s Cut rolls. We also offer classes including one that is perfect for visitors on holiday, or if you’re travelling in a group, please talk to us and we’ll see what can be organised. Staff picks: There are so many new kitsets always being produced by the staff and we look forward to showing you the absolute latest back from the quilters. Pictured is All at Sea,

3. Framing Quilt and Craft — Te Aroha Address: 116 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha, Waikato New Zealand Phone: +64 7 884 4590 Email: enquiries@framingquiltandcraft.com Website: www.framingquiltandcraft.com You’ll be welcomed by: Karen Larsen and Gayle Bebbington What’s great about Te Aroha: Te Aroha is a rural town in the Waikato region of New Zealand. It sits at the foot of 952m Mount Te Aroha, the highest point in the Kaimai Range. Te Aroha is the location of the Mokena Hou geyser, the only natural soda-water geyser in the world. The geyser is located in the Te Aroha Domain, the oldest intact Edwardian domain in New Zealand. We have naturally hot soda spas and warm leisure pools and you can explore our rich mining history of the Waiorongomai Valley. You will certainly find plenty to see and do when you visit Te Aroha and all with that wonderful Te Aroha hospitality we pride ourselves on. What you’ll find in store: We have a wonderful range of quilting fabrics of all sorts of designs and styles and we also have a $15-a-metre

which is a simple kitset with a slight New Zealand flavour. It measures 84in x 84in and is $215NZD. This is just one of the many kitsets we have to offer.

bargain bin. You’ll find plenty of locally designed patterns and templates to inspire you, including our very own Aroha Wave template. Stock up on some craft essentials with our selections of buttons, threads and all manner of haberdashery. We also have beads and beading supplies and one of the largest ranges of Peel craft stickers in New Zealand. Staff picks: We just love the book Quilts Without Corners by Cheryl Phillips and her 10 degree ruler, and we know you will too!

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4. Bernina Sewing Centre — Tauranga Address: 387 Cameron Road, Tauranga New Zealand Phone: +64 7 928 5815 Email: tgasew@clear.net.nz Website: www.berninatauranga.co.nz You’ll be welcomed by: Sisters Robyn Curd and Glenda Moore What’s great about Tauranga: As the largest city in the picturesque Bay of Plenty region, Tauranga has wonderful retail therapy available, and only 15 minutes from the beach at the picturesque Mount Maunganui, it makes the perfect place for a relaxing and leisurely break. Only an hour’s drive will take you to Rotorua, where you can experience some New Zealand culture and the famous geothermal geysers, mud pools and hot springs.

5. JJ’s Crafts — Napier Address: 14 Gloucester Street, Greenmeadows, Napier New Zealand Phone: +64 6 844 0680 Email: info@jjscrafts.co.nz Website: jjscrafts.co.nz You’ll be welcomed by: Jan and her team What’s great about Napier: Napier is the Art Deco city of the world so you must take a walking tour around all the beautiful Art Deco architecture, or visit in February to join in the fun of the Art Deco weekend in Napier. What you’ll find in store: We have a grand selection of quilting fabrics in all sorts of styles for your projects, along with a range of quilting patterns and accessories to please the avid quilter. You’ll also find selections of embroidery kits, patterns and many different threads, along with Mill Hill beads, Maria George beads, Delica beads and many more. We specialise in many block of the month projects, some of which feature gorgeous Kaffe Fassett fabrics and some batik fabrics, among others.

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What you’ll find in store: We’re celebrating 44 years in business, and one year in our new location, and we’re also proud to be the largest Bernina dealer in New Zealand! Along with all sorts of Bernina sewing and quilting machines, overlockers and accessories, you’ll find plenty of beautiful Kiwiana fabrics, threads and quilting accessories including Clover, Prym and the Sewline product range. One of our greatest successes has been our Bernina Club, which is now into its 26th year and teaches more than 180 ladies every month. If you’re not a local, don’t worry, you can join our Bernina Club classes online too and learn lots of sewing tips and tricks — just register for the Bernina Club on our website. Staff picks: We just love the Clover Fork Pins for quilting and also the quilting clips from Clover — the perfect accessories for any quilter. We also love the Sewline Duo marker and eraser.

Staff picks: We have heaps of Christmas project kits from our Christmas Club, which is always really popular. One of our favourite block of the month projects is Dog Park from McKenna Ryan. This is a new project, so contact us to register your interest now.

6. Cushla’s Village Fabrics — Mapua Address: 136 Aranui Road, Mapua, Nelson New Zealand Phone: +64 3 540 2011 Email: Cushla.Fabrics@xtra.co.nz Website: www.cushlasvillagefabrics.co.nz You’ll be welcomed by: Cushla along with her great staff, who have a wealth of knowledge. What’s great about Mapua: Mapua is just out of Nelson at the top of the South Island. This pretty seaside village has a great wharf at the start of the Mapua River, with plenty of shops and cafes at the wharf. Cushla’s store is on the left as you come

in on the main road and is a stand-alone store with plenty of off-street parking. There are so many things to do in this district that a car or bike is the best way to see the galleries, wineries and, of course, Cushla’s. What you’ll find in store: Our Mapua store has just opened and you’ll find all the quality fabrics and products that you’ve come to expect from a Cushla’s Village Fabrics store. We have a fantastic selection of New Zealand-designed fabrics and kits, along with other kits for both large and small projects, with many of them designed in store. Our fabric ranges are all top-quality and we stock some of the favourites, like Moda, and ranges of children’s, indigos, Christmas, 1930s reproductions and plenty of others to choose from. Pick your fabrics off the bolt, or choose from our selection of precuts, including fat quarters, fat eighths, jelly rolls and Cushla’s Cut rolls. The store has a superb classroom and classes can be arranged for a visiting group. Staff picks: Pictured is our kitset, Waters Edge, designed exclusively for Cushla’s. It measures 68in x 85in and is available for $NZ275. This kit allows for leftover fabric, which you can use to make a small project, or add it to your stash. This is just one of our wonderful kitsets. Many of them never get as far as our website as they have sold out, so you really need to come in to see what we have — and who knows, you might just find your ideal project.

7. The Pin Tin — Geraldine Address: 9 Talbot Street, Geraldine New Zealand Phone: +64 3 693 1122 Email: lisa@thepintin.co.nz Website: www.thepintin.co.nz You’ll be welcomed by: Lisa What’s great about Geraldine: Geraldine is a friendly, picturesque little township with a population of approximately 2500. It offers the visitor many boutique and specialty shops including the well-known Barkers Fruits and Preserves outlet store, a cheese shop, lovely gift stores, two chocolate shops and much more. There are a couple of art galleries to visit in Geraldine and we have some nice eateries that cater for indoor/ outdoor dining, takeaway, cafe- or restaurant-style eating. What you’ll find in store: When you walk in the door, you’ll be treated to a beautiful array of colour and design as we stock a massive range of patchwork and quilting fabrics from many different collections. Our fabric range is really wonderful and we’re often complimented on our selection of stock. Our range includes New Zealand fabrics (Kiwiana), novelty and licensed prints, florals, Japanese fabrics, batiks, blenders, homespuns, sections of colour and also Christmas fabrics available all year round. We’ve also got your quilting supplies covered with plenty of patterns and books for quilting, patchworking, knitting and sewing. You’ll also find a great range of wool and knitting supplies, embroidery supplies and a large range of haby. We also have plenty of kitsets and stock Pfaff sewing machines.

Staff picks: We just love our range of New Zealand fabrics. We have so many on offer in many different formats, precut fat quarters, eye spy/ charm packs of 10, 20 or 40, kits and also any measurement off the bolt.

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8. The Stitching Post — Arrowtown Address: 41 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown New Zealand Phone: +64 3 442 0448 Email: info@thestitchingpost.co.nz You’ll be welcomed by: Anne and Tim, Dorota and Sue What’s great about Arrowtown: Arrowtown is a wonderful destination for tourists and locals alike. Set against the wonderful backdrop of the Remarkables mountain range, with the sparkling blue waters of Lakes Wakatipu and Hayes nearby, Arrowtown is a must-visit when visiting Queenstown in any season. There are beautiful heritage buildings, including one of New Zealand’s most photographed sights — the row of 19th-century miners’ cottages. Today, Arrowtown is the centre of a fabulous network of cycling and walking trails, scenic lookouts, ski fields and golf courses. It is a working village, alive with cafes, shops, bars and wonderful people. What you’ll find in store: Although we’re only a couple of years old, we have fast become a drawcard for quilters, knitters, crocheters and embroiderers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to assist customers with any questions. We have a wonderful selection

9. Needle ’n Thread — Dunedin

Address: 441 Princes Street, Dunedin New Zealand Phone: +64 3 479 2771 Email: betty.needlenthread@gmail.com Website: www.needlenthread.co.nz You’ll be welcomed by: Betty Twaddle What’s great about Dunedin: Dunedin has a great Scottish heritage and there is lots to see and do both in the central area and further afield. Travelling out of the city is a must to see the albatross colony and Larnach Castle. Needle ‘n

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of fabrics including New Zealand designs, Moda, Kaffe Fassett and RJR to name a few, along with quilting supplies and notions, kits and patterns. If you’re after some wool, you’ll find a large selection of New Zealand-made yarns, including possum, merino and alpaca, along with yarns from Italy and Peru. You’ll find samples in store of how our wools and wool patterns look, made by our large team of knitters. One of our favourites is our new addition to our yarns, the beautiful handdyed Colinette yarns from Wales. We invite and encourage visitors to spend some time in the shop, sitting around our table with their stitching or knitting, sharing ideas with others and taking home good memories of their time with us. Staff picks: A Child’s Garden of Verses is designed by Diane Nagle of Peddlecar Quilts and is available as a kit for $165NZD.

Thread is a 15-minute walk from the Octagon or you can take the bus — there is a bus stop right outside our front door. What you’ll find in store: We have a wonderful range of topquality and popular fabrics including Kiwiana, Kaffe Fassett and Moda, just to name just a few. We sell Pfaff sewing machines and Handi Quilter longarm machines if you’re after a new sewing or quilting machine. If you want to learn a new project or technique, we run a full selection of classes, including patchwork, doll making, embroidery and learn to sew. Staff picks: We are privileged to stock Carols Quilts templates and rulers. Designed by a New Zealander, they are only available in selected stores. They include the Pukeko, Kiwi, Owls, Hexagons, Hearts, Ovals and Circles, and the Square To Triangle Tool, just to name a few.

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Loose Threads

Hanging ten In her entry in the AQS challenge exhibition, Sue de Vanny reminisced about tram route No 10, which used to pass through the city of Melbourne to the World Trade Centre, a former venue of the AQS.

he Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with an exhibition of challenge quilts made in response to the theme “10”. Thirty of the best quilts submitted were chosen for display. Event organiser, Judy Newman, told QC she was impressed not only by the high quality of the works, but also by the imaginative ways in which the challenge theme had been interpreted. “The fun of a challenge exhibition like this is to see how people have interpreted the theme,” she said. “There were many different techniques employed too, from patchwork and appliqué to dyeing, printing and painting.” The challenge quilts were judged on interpretation of the theme and excellence in design and craftsmanship. The $3500 first prize was awarded to Alison Withers for her quilt 10 Equals Teamwork (pictured). The quilts are now on a nationwide tour and can be seen at the Craft & Quilt Fairs.

Alison Withers celebrated coordination in 10 Together Equals Teamwork. Her 10 men, looking somewhat like skittles, support each other to steer their boat past obstacles.

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Living history

he Quilt Museum in York, UK, is attracting quiltmakers and non-quiltmakers alike with its popular exhibition of costumes from historical television and film dramas, such as Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre, and quilts from the periods they depict. “The theme of this exhibition has allowed us to bring together a unique display of items from our heritage collection showing a rich variety of cotton prints, silks and linen in myriad quilting designs, appliqué and hand embroidery,” said museum manager Fiona Diaper. “By spanning such an expansive time period, we can show how quilting and costume design evolved to reflect changing fashions and technological developments in printing and dyeing.” Exhibition visitors are also able to purchase fabrics from the Downton

Above: Andover Fabrics has produced a collection of fabrics inspired by the hit television series, Downton Abbey. It celebrates the strength of the “upstairs” women of Downton, featuring designs chosen in collaboration with the show’s production team. Right: One of the quilts included in the Quilt Museum’s exhibition is the Mary Prince Mosaic Patchwork Coverlet, thought to have been made between 1780 and 1815.

Abbey collection from Andover Fabrics featuring designs chosen in collaboration with the award-winning Downton Abbey production team.

An astronomical undertaking

o you recall our piece in QC#63 about astronaut Karen Nyberg, who was planning to do some patchwork during her time at the International Space Station last year? You might be interested to know that, among other things, she stitched a star block. She is now inviting quilters from around the world to create their own star blocks to help celebrate her mission and passion for quiltmaking. The blocks will be combined to create a quilt to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the International Quilt Festival in Houston this year. You’ll need to move quickly if you want to

be involved as the deadline for blocks is August 1. For all the details go to www.quilts.com and click on the link for the NASA Block Challenge.

Our article published last year about Karen Nyberg’s quiltmaking.

Karen Nyberg works on hand stitching her star block during breaks from work at the International Space Station.

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Loose Threads

Quiltmaker in high office

he Museum of Australian Democracy in Canberra collaborated with Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre earlier this year to take a fresh look at one of the nation’s historic spaces. Five artists were invited into the Prime Minister’s suite at Old Parliament House to interpret the rooms through craft and design, resulting in a unique exhibition entitled Beyond the Veneer.

Dianne’s quilt, Plant Trees, was inspired by the environmental policies formed in the suite — such as the Hawke government’s “One Billion Trees”. The arc references the Arthur Boyd painting Interior with Open Door, Shoalhaven, which was hung in the Prime Minister’s ofﬁce during the Hawke years.

The artists were able to use any art form or materials of their choosing to create works that reflected an aspect of the physical space, its historical use or the personality of the people who used it. Canberra quiltmaker Dianne Firth was joined by locals Kirstie Rea, Patsy Hely and Gilbert Riedelbauch, as well as American Russell Baldon, a Visiting Artist in the Furniture Workshop at the ANU School of Art. They looked beyond the veneer of the timber panelling popular in the 1970s when this part of the building was constructed, and offered a diverse, and perhaps surprising, response.

The times they are a-changing

he Brother ScanNCut machine, which we road tested in QC#66, has won two of the most prestigious awards in the crafting and technology

industries. Described as the world’s first home and hobby cutting machine with a built-in scanner, the ScanNCut took out the Innovation & Design Award at the 2014 Consumer

Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It was also voted the #1 Most Creative Item at the Craft & Hobby Mega Show in California. Laura Penuela, marketing manager, Home Sewing Machines at Brother International Australia, said, “We are extremely honoured to be recognised with such important awards in the crafting and technology industries. ScanNCut is truly revolutionising the traditional electronic cutting-machines market and has positioned itself as an indispensable tool for crafters and scrapbookers.” The Brother ScanNCut machine is the ﬁrst of its kind with a built-in 300dpi scanner.

Call for entries

The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Ohio will be hosting Quilt National ’15, the 19th international juried exhibition of new, innovative quilts, from 23 May–7 September, 2015. Quiltmakers have until 12 September this year to enter. Works to be hung will be selected by jurors Rosalie Dace, Ann Johnston and Judy Schwender. To be eligible, works must possess the basic structural characteristics of a quilt; be the entrant’s original design; and measure no more than 254cm in either direction. More than $6000 in prizes will be awarded. Entry information is available at www.dairybarn.org/quilt

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Domestic Machine Quilting Advice By Deborah Louie How to quilt a jelly roll race quilt.

Dear Deborah, I have made this jelly-roll quilt (160cm x 185cm) for my son, then I sandwiched it but I don’t know how to quilt it. I would love your advice on how I should be quilting this design. Thank you very much, Dale Hi Dale, Thanks for the email. This quilt is a great easy design for a teenager who loves music. Terrific choice — lucky young man! I thought I would quickly make a jelly-roll race quilt to demonstrate the steps involved and give you some quilting inspiration. My jelly roll was a 3 Sisters range from Moda. Just like you, I pieced the jelly roll in strips using a ¼in seam allowance. It’s in the jelly-roll race style, which is joining the strips just as they come off the roll, endto-end, using a diagonal seam. Find the two ends of the strip and join them right sides together (folding the strip in half on top of itself), then sew down the full length of the doubled-over strip. Repeat this by opening out the two ends, joining them right sides together and then sewing down the full length of the doubled-over strip. Keep repeating to complete the top. This only took an hour or so. There is a great tutorial at: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=2bEJLnaZQOU I then ironed all the seams in one direction. This makes ditching a

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breeze. The last process was pinning the quilt with a suitable backing fabric together with Matilda’s Own 100 per cent polyester batting. Now, to the quilting. As I have mentioned numerous times in these columns, I ditch all straight seams (see Photo 1).

Photo 1: Ditching the quilt

Ditching is when you stitch as close as you can on the seam side that is low and the high side has the seam ironed to that direction. We don’t want the stitches to fall on the high side. On the low side, the stitches drop into the seam gully and when stitched well, will be invisible. All of this is done with the walking foot on the machine. Start with about 6–8 tiny stitches on a stitch length of 0.50–1.0 depending on your machine. Then increase your length to around 4.0. The longer the stitch and the slower you quilt, the flatter your quilt will be. It is very important to make sure you do not hold the quilt back, as this will result in smaller stitches. You also don’t want

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to push the quilt under the walking foot — let the walking foot do the job. Nice and slow and accurate. Use

100 per cent black cotton thread in the top of your machine and in your bobbin. Refer to Diagram 1 for the direction to quilt and Photo 2 to see the quilting in the ditch.

Once the ditching was completed, it was nice but lacked something. So here is a bit of fun if you’re up for it. Why not now free-motion appliqué some musical notes, circles and treble clefs onto the surface over the strips? These would look great in grey fabric all over the quilt, or black shapes on the red half and red shapes on the black half perhaps. I suggest you take a scan of your fabric to see the shapes and then enlarge the individual shapes you like. Outline them on a new sheet of paper, then draw these shapes

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as many times as you think would look good onto your fusible web. Roughly cut ½in away from the drawn line. Take your choice of fabric for the notes and iron the shapes onto the wrong side of the fabrics. Cut the shapes out on the line. Lay the quilt flat and randomly scatter your shapes all over the quilt. Remove the backing paper and iron them into position. Have fun placing the shapes in all directions over your quilt. I have copied some flowers from the prints in my jelly-roll fabric. I raided my fabric stash to find fabrics in colours similar to those in the prints, then I drew large flowers and a medium-size daisy with some ornamental leaves and a standard leaf shape. I randomly placed the flowers on the quilt and ironed them all into place once I was happy with the configuration (see Photo 3).

Photo 3: Close up of ﬂower not stitched

Photo 4: Free-motion stitching on the ﬂowers

The easiest way to appliqué and quilt at the same time is the rawedge free-motion style. Attach a

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free-motion foot or darning foot to your machine and drop the feed dogs. Take your stitch length down to 0. Starting at a junction where two shapes meet, draw up the bobbin thread and move the fabric just a little to get close stitches to start off. Move the fabric smoothly to follow the edge of the shapes. I simply stitched approximately 2mm (!/8in) away from the edge of the fabric in a light-beige 100 per cent cotton thread on all the shapes. I started on the outside of the flowers and worked my way into the centre. Occasionally I stitched a little detail inside a flower or added veins to the leaves, but not on all of them. I then stitched a leaf on

the background too. I took a casual approach to the appliquéing (see Photo 4). Only one line was needed so you don’t catch the edge inside the shape. It will fray a little when washed, adding to the relaxed technique. Remember, this is a quick quilt to piece and machine quilt on your own machine. I’m happy with the result on my quilt and hope you give this a try, Dale. Happy quilting!

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he year 2014 marks a huge milestone for the Fiskars company: 365 years in business! Founded in 1649 as an ironworks, in the village of Fiskars, it is now Finlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest company and has been trading on the stock exchange since 1883. The iconic orange-handled scissor was first produced in 1967 and since then one billion pairs have been sold worldwide. Why orange handles? The prototype of the scissors was made with the left-over orange resin from a juice extractor in the mould. A vote was taken and the colour orange chosen over the traditional black handle. Fortyseven years later and orange is still the signature colour for Fiskars, and they still make quality cutting equipment for the house and the garden. Of significant interest to quilters are their rotary cutters, rulers and mats.

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While all rotary cutters look very similar and do the same job, the Fiskars Loop Handle 45mm rotary cutter has a few new welcome editions. Noted, but not new, it can be used by both left- and right-handed people, has a soft grip handle and a button to push down to engage the blade and a smaller button to press for retraction. The new innovation is the way in which the blades are held on and changed. On the wrong side of the cutter is the nut that holds the blade; it is now housed in a 1in orange plastic covering. The size makes it much easier to screw or unscrew. There is no tension disc and you can only put the nut back on one way. On the front of the cutter is the blade with another 1in orange plastic disc. This encases the front of the screw and a magnet. Once the nut is undone on the wrong side, a handle on one side of the top orange disc is lifted and the blade can be removed from the cutter

without fingers touching it. Much easier and safer. To work in conjunction with this cutter, Fiskars has designed a NoTouch Blade Change Tool. This white plastic piece houses five brand-new titanium blades in a recessed holder. When you remove the blade from your Fiskars Loop Handle rotary cutter as described before, you can place it in the back of this tool in a recessed circular holding area that the blades click into. Then you can slide the front clear plastic cover to the top of the tool and it places a new blade in position. The magnetic orange disc can now be inserted into the middle of the new blade. While still holding the orange handle on the disc, place the new blade in position on the front of the cutter and screw up the nut on the back. Very safe and very fast. The No-Touch Blade Change Tool is designed to be thrown away after all five of the new blades have been used.

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Road test The No-Touch Blade Change Tool also works with the blade housing on the Rotary Cutter & Ruler Combo. This is a 6½in x 24in acrylic ruler with a rail down one, long edge along which the blade runs. To engage the blade, simply press down with the palm of your hand on the orange handle and push along the rail. You cannot run off as the blade is attached. The first thing you notice is that the first 1¼in of ruler markings are hidden by the rail, making it only possible to cut from 1¼in to 6½in using the markings on the ruler. Any measurement larger than this and you would have to use the markings on a mat, as the blade is attached to the long side. It is marked with 30-, 45- and 60-degree lines so you can cut these angles with the ruler and then make cross cuts for diamonds. Also placed along the underside of the rail is a ½in-wide added grip section, making this a very stable cutting system. However, after coming from a traditional ruler, it was a little disconcerting not being able to see all the way to the edge of the ruler. It would be appreciated by those with grip issues as there is no need to grab the handle to cut; simply push down and along the edge. To coordinate with the cutters, Fiskars has a range of self-healing mats. For this road test I was sent two rotating mats and one standard mat. I loved both of the yellow rotating mats. The larger was 14in x 14in with a marked grid of 12in x 12in, the smaller 8in x 8in with a marked grid of 7in x 7in. I am currently doing a lot of fussy cut and template work and these mats make it easy to cut all sides of an odd shape without disturbing it, and continuing to cut away from myself. They have a grip base and the self-healing mat rotates on a 5cm (2in) disc. They are not much higher than a traditional mat and are very

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stable. The standard mat was, in fact, not very standard. It measured 19in x 25in, with a marked grid of 18in x 24in. It was a two-sided mat: one side dark grey with lighter-grey markings and the other side its opposite — light grey with darker-grey markings. The idea of the two different colours is that you have your choice of a higher-contrast mat, depending on your project fabrics. I was okay with this concept, but was not a fan of the printed grey squares on both sides as I found it very busy. It is a personal

thing; I choose to use the lines on my rulers to cut, not the lines on my mat, so the extra squares were superfluous to my needs. Fiskars has been around for a long time and will continue long into the future. Its range of craft items is expanding and I have found that the choice of rotary cutter style, brand of ruler and preferred type of mat varies from one quilter to the next. Consider test driving a Fiskars product next time you’re in the market for a cutting implement.

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Hunters Hill Hunters Hill Quilters’ Biennial Quilt Show; Hunters Hill Town Hall, Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill NSW. Includes a special exhibition, “Full Deck of Playing Cards”. Old and new quilts for sale, raffle quilts to win, trading stall and refreshments available. Open 10am–4pm. Entry $6. More information: Contact Jenny on (02) 9413 3814.

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July 19–20 Brookfield Schoolhouse Quilters’ Biennial Quilt Show; Brookfield Showground Hall, Brookfield Road, Brookfield Qld. Quilt displays, challenge quilts, raffle quilt, refreshments available. Open 10am–4pm. Entry $5. More information: Pat on (07) 3379 1318.

July 26–27 Broken Hill CraftAlive Broken Hill; The Events Centre, Broken Hill NSW. Bringing together both talented interstate and local exhibitors, focusing on creative hand-finished products, doit-yourself products, craft supplies, homewares and creative workshops. Open 10am–5pm. More information: www.craftalive.com.au

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Camden Camden Country Quilters’ Guild 25th Annual Exhibition; AH & I Hall Argyle Street, Camden NSW. Raffle quilt, quilt displays, stalls and refreshments. Open 9.30am–4pm. Entry $6. More information: Chris on (02) 4655 8293.

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Wagga Wagga CraftAlive Wagga Wagga; Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Kyemba Smith Hall and Hammond Hall Showground, Wagga Wagga NSW. Bringing together both talented interstate and local exhibitors, focusing on craft supplies, homewares and creative workshops. Open 10am–5pm. More information: www.craftalive.com.au

Bundaberg Bundaberg Quilters’ 13th Biennial Quilt Exhibition; Civic Centre, Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Qld. On first-time display will be 250 quilts, traders’ stalls, market stalls and demonstrations. Lucky door prize, daily raffles and refreshments available. Open 10am–4pm. Entry $6, concession $5, children under 12 free.

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Bowral Southern Highlands Textile and Fibre Network “The 1920s — An Explosion of Ideas”; Bowral and District Art Society, 1 Short Street, Bowral NSW. Features a fashion parade. Open 10am–4pm. More information: Carol Bairnsfather on (02) 4861 6076.

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August 9–24 Malvern The Embroiderers’ Guild Victoria state-wide annual exhibition “Wild Things”; Embroidery House, 170 Wattletree Road, Malvern Vic. Showcasing members’ work, some pieces for sale, demonstrations, raffle. Open 10am–4pm. Entry $5 (members), $7 (non-members). More information: Phone (03) 9509 2222, www.embroiderersguildvic.org

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Glen Aplin Glen Aplin Quilt and Craft Show; Glen Aplin Hall, 14 Foster Street, Glen Aplin Qld. Raffles, stalls, refreshments available. Open Fri–Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 10am–2pm. Entry $6. More information: Julie Spencer on 0466 281 309.

August 21–23 Redcliffe A&R Quilters’ 20th Anniversary Quilt Show; Redcliffe Uniting Church, cnr Anzac Avenue and Richens Street, Redcliffe Qld. There will be a sales table. Morning and afternoon tea available. Open Thurs–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–4pm. More information: Enid Hulls on (07) 3880 1302 or Joanne Richardson on (07) 3885 8369.

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Address: 39–41 Fennell Street, Port Melbourne Vic 3207 Phone: (03) 8645 2400 Email: australia@fiskars.com Website: au.fiskars.com From Fiskars, the world’s number-one scissor brand, the award-winning Titanium Easy Action Scissors (No. 8) combine an easy-to-use design with titanium-enhanced blades. They are a winner of the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation due to their ergonomic design for people with arthritis or limited hand strength. The spring-action design opens the blades after each cut so your effort for this simple motion is greatly reduced. The high-grade stainless-steel blades also stay sharp longer and cut all the way to the tip, which is essential for cutting fabric. The titanium coating is three times harder than steel for superior durability and lasting value. The handle provides excellent cutting control and comfort, and the bent handle helps keep materials flat for precise cutting. They are ideal for a range of materials, including denim, silk and multiple layers of fabric.

Address: 136 Cromwell Street, Collingwood Vic 3066 Phone: (03) 9417 0052 Email: mstex@ariadis.com.au Website: www.mstexaustralia.com We have released seven new fabric designs in the first half of 2014. Fallen Seeds, Wild Flora and Roots & Seeds are three of our latest designs. Rosemary Pitjara’s design, Roots & Seeds, perfectly represents the various yam seeds seen everywhere on the ground, with imaginings of the various patterns of the roots under the ground. Her designs are loved by quilters and will look stunning with any quilting project. Gracie Morton is almost a household name in the quilting world, with her designs loved by many quilters. Gracie’s new design, Fallen Seeds, is colourful, vibrant and vivid. Wild Flora by Christine Doolan invokes imagery of nature just after the rainfall in Alice Springs, with beautiful bursts of colour from wild flowers. Imagine fields and hills filled with stunning natural colours and be inspired by this beautiful fabric.

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Millrose Cottage is a ﬁne food and quilt gallery situated in Ballan, Victoria. Our featured collections include Moda, Kaffe Fassett, Reproduction & Liberty of London. For café and quilt supply enquiries please contact us via email, and please visit our website www.millrosecottage.com.au for more information on news, products, classes and events.

Café & restaurant is located next door & is open same days & times as the gallery.

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Exotic fabric and unique tools for the creative quilter

KERRY GLEN Tel: +64 21 774 972 Email: kerry@tulis.co.nz

Visit my blog: tulistextiles.blogspot.co.nz

Craft Project — Charles Parsons Address: PO Box 782, Niddrie Vic 3042 Phone (toll free): 1300 364 422 Email: info@craftproject.com.au Website: www.craftproject.com.au Emma Jean Jansen’s Terra Australis fabric range for Ella Blue proved a popular choice for quilters, and now her follow-up range, Terra Australis 2, is sure to be just as popular among quilters. With two beautiful colour palettes, Desert Sands and Rainforest, they will look beautiful on their own or mixed with the original collection. The collection also includes new Hanky Linen solids, which complement it perfectly. Visit the Craft Project website to view the ranges and be inspired for your next quilting project.

Brother Australia Phone: 1300 880 297 Email: quiltingcontest@brother.com.au Website: www.brother.com.au/quiltingcontest The 14th Brother International Quilting Contest is now live! After an outstanding 2013 result, which saw an Australian quilter crowned as the overall Asia Pacific winner, Brother has recently announced the launch of the 14th Brother International Quilting Contest. The contest is a creative initiative of Brother Japan for the Asia Pacific region, designed to encourage participants to create an eco-themed quilt. The theme is inspired by Brother Earth, which is Brother’s commitment to play a role in building a society with better sustainable development. The contest is open to all quilters in the Asia Pacific region. Contestants are required to create a 70cm x 70cm original quilt using different methods of construction, such as decoration or embroidery. Quilts will be judged based on creativity only by a nominated panel of judges. A brand-new Brother DreamWeaver VQ3000, valued at $4499, will be awarded to the Australian entry judged best. The top 10 quilts will join Asia Pacific entries in Tokyo and be part of the International Quilting Contest. The competition package including application form, conditions of entry, copyright compliance and awards is available for download now at www.brother.com.au/ quiltingcontest. Entries close on September 30. Enquiries can be directed to quiltingcontest@brother.com.au. Pictured is the winner from 2013, Cradle of Life, by Dale Robson.

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Address: 168 Brisbane Road, Booval Qld 4304 Phone: (07) 3282 4711 Email: info@johnwattssewing.com.au Website: www.johnwattssewing.com.au Just imagine how quick and easy your quilting projects would be when completed on the John Watts Perfection Portable Semi Industrial Sewing Machine. Designed for doing just straight stitching, it is perfect for piecing and free-motion quilting with ease, with a top speed of 1500rpm and a superb stitch quality. This machine will stand up to the most arduous tasks with its industrial machine engineering. The John Watts Perfection has many great features, including foot-pedal switch for easy thread trimming, easy threading and bobbin replacement, knee-lifter lever, adjustment of foot pressure and many more great features. Standard accessories include walking foot, two sizes of quilting/darning feet, hemming, zipper and compensating feet. This is the perfect machine for use on a quilting frame.

Address: 185 Moray Street, South Melbourne Vic 3205 Phone: (03) 9682 5133 Email: info@craftalive. com.au Website: www.craftalive.com.au CraftAlive is proud to present your onestop shop for all things needlework and stitching related — Stitch! Coming to a suburb near you, Stitch! brings together the most talented local and interstate exhibitors for a show all about patchwork, embroidery, knitting, quilting, crocheting and more. Exhibitors will be teaching all weekend long so come explore, admire, and learn with Stitch! Like CraftAlive on Facebook or visit our website to learn more. Entry is $10 for adults, $8 for concession. For dates and destinations, see the website or contact CraftAlive.

Handi Quilter Address: Locked Bag 40, Gosford NSW 2250 Phone: (02) 4337 3737 Email: info@blessingtongroup.com.au Website: www.handiquilter.com.au Doing your own free-motion quilting can be rewarding as you create your quilt from beginning to end, however fitting large quilts under a domestic sewing machine can be a real struggle. The Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen gives you all of the space you need for your free-motion quilting, with 16in of throat space to fit even the largest king-size quilt. The included table has a smooth surface for perfect gliding under the needle and the motor stitches up to 1500 stitches per minute. You can choose your own sewing speeds, so it’s easy to work at your own pace, and the easy-to-use touch screen will remember your speed settings. You can also quilt with any thread you want — the Sweet Sixteen can handle them all, including cotton, polyester, rayon, metallic, holographic and more. The 28 LED Light Ring perfectly illuminates your work so you can follow your quilting, especially when using matching threads. It is also incredibly easy to set up and take down, along with being fully height-adjustable. If you want to take the plunge into free-motion quilting, the Sweet Sixteen will help you on your way.

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Bernina Address: Unit 10, 15 Carrington Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154 Phone: 1800 237 646, (02) 9899 1188 Email: bernina@bernina.com.au Website: www.bernina.com.au The bernette Chicago 7 is the ideal combo sewing and embroidery machine and will make your sewing and embroidery a breeze. As a fully fledged sewing and embroidery machine, the bernette Chicago leads a double life. Not only does it make sewing garments or quilting a piece of cake, but attach the embroidery module and in seconds the bernette Chicago is transformed into an embroidery machine. With the conveniently arranged one-touch buttons, the bernette Chicago 7 is extremely easy to use and it offers a wealth of options for giving creative expression to your ideas. It has more than 150 decorative stitches, 20 quilting stitches,

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two alphabets and a maximum stitch width of 7mm. Also, thanks to the automatic oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;step buttonhole and a simple threading system, all sewing projects can be accomplished quickly and easily. Selecting embroidery mode takes you to the embroidery area, where a collection of 100 built-in embroidery designs and an alphabet are available. All designs can be rotated or mirrored, and additional embroidery designs of your own can be added via a USB stick. The maximum embroidery area of 110x170mm allows attractive custom-embroidered embellishments to be applied to self-made or purchased garments and furnishings. Compatibility with the Bernina CutWork Software and Accessory gives the creative sewer the additional option of expending into another creative dimension. The features of the Chicago 7 are guaranteed to set your creative pulse racing.

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Craft Depot Address: 2 Railway Street, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Phone: (02) 9980 8966 Fax: (02) 9980 9497 Email: mailorders@craftdepot.com.au Website: www.craftdepot.com.au Take a look at the amazing new Elna Press range now available at Craft Depot. Now take a look at our limited-time introductory prices. The EP120 is only $499 (RRP $699) for a press that offers all the pleasure of quilt professional-quality ironing with a large ironing capacity. The EP520 is only $799 (RRP $999) and offers all

Flip la’ K Address: PO Box 44, Stroud NSW 2425 Phone: (02) 4992 1631 Email: fliplak1@gmail Website: www.fliplak.com Flip la’ K has been busy designing new templates, which were released at the Australasian Quilt Convention 2014. The Flip-n Big

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the latest technology, including the vapojet system, integrated light, electronic temperature control and Peraluman heating shoe. Next is the EP720, now only $999 (RRP $1299), which is the top-of-therange model featuring a non-stick heating shoe, vapojet system, integrated sleeve board, alarm with safety power cut-off, integrated light and a protective cover. An Elna Press will truly cut your ironing time in half, and all brought to you by the inventors of the Ironing Press. Pop into Craft Depot at 2 Railway Street, Pennant Hills NSW for a demonstration, or view online at www.craftdepot.com.au to see the fabulous new range of Elna Presses.

Storm templates have been a huge success, and with so many quilting possibilities, it’s no surprise. A kit of 10 templates retails for $60 and comes with a number of patterns. Even beginners can use these templates to kick off their quilting adventures — and for the more experienced quilter, you’ll find the possibilities with the Flip-n Big Storm are endless! Price: RRP $60 for a kit of 10.

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Sew Easy — Australia’s quilting experts since 1985 Phone: 1300 888 778 Website: www.sewingcraft.com/seweasybatting Distributed in Australia by SSS Pty Ltd, Sew Easy batting is available in a range of fabrications including cotton, cotton polyester, polyester, wool, wool blend, bamboo and bamboo/ cotton blend, ensuring you’ll find the perfect batting to suit your quilting needs. There is even a specialty thermal polyester for projects that require insulation. The latest addition to the Sew Easy range is double-sided fusible cotton. It has a light fusible coating on either side of the batting — imagine being able to press into position all three layers of your quilt in one step without the need for pins, tacking and basting sprays, with your quilts produced in a fraction of the time! Sew Easy Batting is available in a variety of take-away packs or, most economically, by the metre off the roll with a 100in width. Available from all good quilting, sewing or craft stores Australiawide — just ask for Sew Easy batting by name.

Pfaff Address: Locked Bag 40, Gosford NSW 2250 Phone: (02) 4337 3737 Email: info@blessingtongroup.com.au Website: www.pfaff.com/au Featuring the original Integrated Dual Feed system and many other features that Pfaff has perfected for its quality machines, the Quilt Expression 4.2 is no exception when it comes to a top-quality Pfaff machine. Designed to make your sewing and quilting more enjoyable and easier than ever, the fantastic features make this Quilt Expression 4.2 the dream machine for quilters. It comes with automatic presser-foot lift, electronic knee lift, 47 different quilt stitches and more than 250 sewing stitches including buttonholes, decorative stitches, cross stitches and more. You can also choose from two stitch fonts to personalise your project — perfect for stitching on a quilt label — and you can also mirror flip the stitches side-to-side and/or end-to-end to expand your sewing possibilities. There are 37 needle positions for perfect placement, automatic tie-off, integrated

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Australian Machine Quilting Festival Phone: 0411 268 924 Email: info@amqfestival.com.au Website: www.amqfestival.com.au Jenny Doan from the Missouri Star Quilt Company is coming to AMQF 2014! Jenny shot to fame through YouTube, and is renowned for her quick and easy piecing techniques using pre-cuts. Join Jenny for a three-hour, hands-on workshop where she will be teaching one of three mystery quilts, yielding a quilt with an average size of 70in x 82in. The workshop includes tuition, kit (Moda Jelly Roll or Layer Cake plus yardage valued at over $140), a lovely gift donated by Patchwork on Parade and Busy Quilting, a complimentary ticket to the Expo, a quilt exhibition by Pam Holland, the opportunity to purchase a ticket to Jenny’s Trunk Show for 50 per cent off the ticketed price of $25. Jenny is proudly sponsored by Moda, Patchwork on Parade and Busy Quilting. If you miss out on her workshop, there are plenty of other fantastic classes and things to see and do at the festival, held 1–6 October, 2014. Price: $195.

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Natures Library Pty Ltd Mail address: c/o Health Pride Pty Ltd, 3/81 Bassett Street, Mona Vale NSW 2103 Phone: (02) 9997 5400 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm) Website: www.natureslibrary.com.au We’re all increasingly aware of how harmful household chemicals can be to our health and the environment, so there has never been a better time to start using more natural methods of cleaning. Do you remember your grandmother’s house always being spotless and clean? Chances are she used baking soda and vinegar for many of her home cleaning, cooking, beauty and health routines. With these simple, safe and environmentally friendly household products, you’ll be amazed how clean you can make your home; you’ll never want to buy a toxic cleaning product again. In this unique collection, Grandma’s 1001 Uses for Baking Soda and Vinegar, you’ll find all of the household tips and remedies you need and with simple, easy-to-follow instructions on how to mix these ingredients with other household items like lemon, sugar and more. There are also plenty of remedies and recipes that have been passed down through generations. Discover the wonders of baking soda and vinegar today with this handy little book, which will become your ultimate go-to guide for everything in the home. Price: $24.95 plus $7.95 p&h, total $32.90, or two books for $50 with free postage.

Echidna Sewing Products Address 1: 56 Neumann Road, Capalaba Qld 4157 Address 2: Shop 2, Hyde Park Centre, 36–48 Kings Road, Townsville Qld 4812 Phone: 1800 000 360 Email: sales@echidnaclub.com.au Website: www.echidnaclub.com.au We are one of Australia’s leading sewing and embroidery machine retailers, shipping Australia-wide. We specialise in quality embroidery software, designs and accessories. Our genuine commitment to the sewing and embroidery industry, competitive pricing, after-sales service and support, plus genuinely caring for our customers have all contributed to the ongoing success of Echidna Sewing Products since 1995. We’re proud to offer the world-first revolutionary ScanNCut fabric cutting machine with a built-in scanner from Brother. You can shop online via our secure website, phone us, or visit our showroom which is open to the public Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Online store: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Tea Tree Fabrics Phone: 0401 094 535 Email: info@teatreefabrics.com.au Website: www.teatreefabrics.com.au Tea Tree Fabrics is Australia’s newest online fabric store. We are a family business offering competitive prices on our products and flat-rate postage, and pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and rapid delivery. Our ranges of quilting cottons come from some of the best designers around the world and are sure to provide inspiration for your latest project. We are offering all Quilters Companion readers a 10 per cent store-wide discount on their next purchase, which brings some prints down to as little as $9 per metre! To claim your discount, simply enter the code ‘QUILTERS14’ at the checkout. With great fabrics and an expanding stock of notions, trims, pre-cuts and patterns, we will fast become your one-stop sewing shop. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for the latest news and deals: www.facebook.com/teatreefabrics.

Nutex Wholesalers Ltd Office address: 25–29 Gordon Road, Morningside, Auckland New Zealand Phone: +64 9 846 6366 Fax: +64 9 846 4996 Email: craft@nutex.co.nz Website: www.nutex.co.nz Nutex Wholesalers Ltd is a leading supplier of 100 per cent cotton Australiana and novelty designs to the Australian market. With the help of talented artists we are continually releasing new designs to keep things fresh and exciting for all Australian patchwork lovers out there. The latest design, Retro Holiday, includes caravans and beach houses in a vintage look of yesteryear, and vintage caravans are very much the popular thing right now. For more exciting new designs, visit the Nutex website. Check your nearest patchwork shop for all Nutex’s Australiana and novelty designs. Wholesale only.

Janome Address: PO Box 1383, Moorabbin Vic 3189 Phone: Toll-free 1300 JANOME; Vic (03) 8586 3100; NSW (02) 9624 1822; WA (08) 9248 6689; Qld (07) 3256 3477; SA (08) 8356 7700 Website: www.janome.com.au The Memory Craft 9900 is the latest embroidery sewing machine from Janome, released in April 2013. It has the most stable embroidery unit Janome has ever produced. Its unique clever design makes it sleek, easy to slide on and off the machine, and the stitch quality is so precise it’s possible to embroider fine lace designs on certain types of organza without the need for stabiliser. Stitch 1000 stitches per minute to fasttrack your work, choose from three different front-colour panels so your machine can match your mood, explore the built-in sewing applications where all you need is to select and start stitching — no instruction book necessary! The Janome Memory Craft 9900 has been designed with the kind of specifications found on machines costing twice as much, and the technology is designed to make your stitching fun. To find out more, scan the QR code with your mobile device or visit www.janome.com.au

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Basics 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 varied processes during quiltmaking. Keep on hand hard and soft lead pencils and fine-tipped permanent marking pens. Many specialist marking tools for quilters are on the market, including chalk pencils and watererasable markers and it’s best to experiment with several different types to see which suits you best. It’s most important to test every marker before using it. Rotary Cutter and Mat – These tools quickly and accurately cut strips, squares, triangles and diamonds for patchwork. Always use your rotary cutter with a mat. Quilter’s Ruler – This acrylic ruler is used with the rotary cutter and allows you to cut perfectly straight lines. There are many sizes available and it’s a good idea to gradually build up a collection. To begin with, choose a 14in x 4½in ruler with ¼in divisions and 45° and 60° angles and a 6½in square ruler again with ¼in divisions. Template Plastic – This is used for making templates. The frosted side of the transparent plastic can be drawn on with pencil. Quilting Hoop – These have a greater

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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.

diameter and are deeper than an embroidery hoop to cope with the thickness of the quilt. The quilt is stretched in the hoop when hand-quilting. Quilting Thread – A 100% cotton thread that is stronger than normal sewing thread and is used when quilting by hand. Thimble – Use a thimble to protect your finger when pushing the needle through the three layers of the quilt. Safety Pins – Have several hundred 1in or 1½in nickel-plated safety pins available for pinning the three layers of the quilt together prior to quilting.

Basic Skills Preparing The Fabric Most quilters prefer to use 100% high-quality cotton fabric for their quiltmaking. Today there are many fabric manufacturers catering to the quilting industry and small specialty shops as well as large chains have extensive ranges of quilting fabrics, both plain and patterned. Once you’ve selected your fabric, take the time to wash it to avoid any shrinkage or colour runs, then press it well just before it is completely dry and before you begin marking and cutting it. Some quilters prefer to use their fabric unwashed as they find it easier to machine piece, and they like to achieve a slightly crinkled, antique look when the quilt is first washed.

Rotary Cutting Whether you are using templates to mark the fabric or template-free methods, the long borders, sashings and bindings for a quilt are usually cut first before other shapes are cut. All the measurements for these in QC projects are given with a seam allowance of ¼in (7.5mm) included. To use a rotary cutter, fold the fabric over double on the cutting mat, then fold it again, keeping it smooth and flat. Align the fold on the horizontal grid on the cutting board. Align the quilter’s ruler with the vertical grid and just covering the raw edges of the fabric. Cut along the right-hand edge of the ruler with the rotary cutter, pushing it away from you. You can now measure

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from this straight edge. Position the ruler on the edge of the fabric at the desired width and cut (see Diagram 1). Then cut this strip to the desired length after first trimming the selvedges.

Making Templates The templates given in Quilters Companion usually have two lines. The solid line is the sewing line. Trace this line when preparing templates for handsewing or applique. Templates made by tracing the solid line have no seam allowance added. The broken line is the added seam allowance of ¼in. Trace this line when preparing templates for machine sewing. Templates made by tracing the broken line have the seam allowance included. Transfer the pattern onto the plastic using a fine-tip permanent marker and a ruler. Mark each template with the block name or name of the project and its designated number or letter, such as 54-40 or Fight, Template A1, and include the grain line. Cut out the template on the inside of the drawn line for greater accuracy. Always check the accuracy of your templates by making a trial block.

Using Templates Use a well-sharpened yellow, silver or graphite pencil to mark the fabric with the template shape. Place the template face down on the wrong side of the fabric. Position the outlines at least ½in apart so the seam allowance can be added when cutting (see Diagram 2).

Diagram 2 Diagram 8

the needle is the required seam allowance (usually ¼in or 7.5mm unless otherwise stated). If not, place a piece of masking tape on the throatplate of the machine the correct distance from the needle as a guide when sewing and chain piece where possible (see Diagram 5). There is no need to begin each seam with a backstitch as each seam will be sewn across during the assembly process. A minimum of pinning is required since each piece has the identical seam allowance. Avoid bulky seams when joining pieces by alternating the direction of the seam allowances at the joins (see Diagram 6).

Pressing The Pieces Diagram3 Diagram 9

Always press pieces with the right side of your work facing up. If you press from the back, there could be pleating in the seam. Press gently to avoid distorting the work.

Cutting Bias Strips

Make sure the grain line marked on each template is aligned with the grain of the fabric. Keep in mind that the edge of any pattern piece on the outside of a block or quilt should be cut on the lengthwise grain to minimise stretch.

For curved applique pattern pieces such as meandering vines, and for binding curved edges, you will need to cut strips on the bias of the fabric – that is, diagonally across the grain of the fabric at 45° to the selvedge. Prepare a square or rectangle of the fabric and make sure the left edge is square. Place the ruler at 45° to the left edge and make a cut (see Diagram 7). Then measure the width of the bias strip required and cut the first bias strip. Cut enough strips for the length required. Sew the strips together end to end with the seam at 45° to the edge of bias strip (see Diagram 8).

Hand Piecing

Adding Borders

Pin shapes together with the right sides facing, placing pins at each corner and along the sewing lines (see Diagram 3). Beginning with a knot, sew along the line using a small running stitch. Finish with a backstitch. Do not sew down any seams encountered. Sew up to the seam, sew a small backstitch against the seam, pass the needle through the seam (see Diagram 4) and sew a backstitch on the other side of the seam. Finish the seam with a back stitch.

Border strips have straight or mitred corners. For straight corners, lay out the quilt and measure it vertically through the centre. Cut two side strips this length. In Quilters Companion, the length of borders is given accurately but you may want to cut them with a little extra length which can be adjusted once the quilt top is complete. Join to the sides of the quilt top, matching the centres of both (see Diagram 9). Press. Lay out the quilt top again, and measure across the centre horizontally including the added borders. Cut the border strips to the required length and attach the strips to the top and bottom of the quilt top (see Diagram 10).

Diagram 4

Diagram 10

Diagram 5

Diagram 6

Machine Piecing Diagram 7

Align the edges of the fabric pieces with the right-hand side of the foot of the machine. Check to see if the distance to

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For mitred corners, the length of the border required is the measurement of the quilt top plus twice the width of the border plus an extra 2in (5cm) to be on the safe side. Matching the centre of the border and the side of the quilt top, sew the borders to the four sides of the quilt top beginning and ending the seam ¼in (7.5mm) from the quilt top corners (see Diagram 11). Press the seam allowance towards the border. Overlap the border strips at one corner and place a 90°right-angle triangle along the raw edge of the top strip so its long edge intersects exactly where the seams meet in the corner (see Diagram 12). Draw along this edge with a pencil from the seam to the raw edge. Place the bottom border strip on top and repeat. With right sides together, match these lines and pin in place (see Diagram 13). Sew from the corner out to the raw edges. When you are happy that the corner seam is lying flat, trim the seam back to ¼in (7.5mm) and press open. Repeat with the other corners.

Finishing The Quilt Marking The Quilt Top Press the completed quilt top one last time and trace the quilting design from the pattern sheet or a design of your choice onto the top using your preferred marker, already tested on a scrap of fabric. Most quilting lines are marked onto the fabric before it is sandwiched and pinned for quilting. Mark on a hard, flat surface and keep your marking tool sharp. A light under a glass-topped table will facilitate tracing.

Preparing The Quilt Sandwich There is sufficient fabric in the materials listed in Quilters Companion for you to cut and piece the backing fabric 4in (10cm) larger than the quilt top. Once the backing is sewn, press all seams open. Secure a smoothed-out backing, right side down, to the floor or any other large surface with pins or masking tape, placed every 10cm around the edge. Add the wadding – trimmed to just a little smaller than the backing and then the quilt top, right side up. Pin- or thread-baste the three layers together beginning at the centre. Baste around the edge of the quilt.

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Quilt on the drawn lines or as desired. Quilting is simply a running stitch (by hand) or a line of stitching (by machine) which holds the three layers together.

Adding A Sleeve To display the quilt on a wall or in an exhibition, it’s advisable to add a sleeve to the back of the quilt before you bind the quilt. Cut a strip of fabric 6-8in (15-20cm) wide by the width of the quilt using a fabric the same as or blending with the backing fabric. Fold the ends under ½in (1.25cm), then again, and stitch. Fold the strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Align the raw edges with the top of the quilt back and baste in place (see Diagram14). This will be secured when the binding is sewn down. Blind stitch the bottom of the sleeve in place.

Diagram 11

Diagram 12

Binding The Quilt In Quilters Companion, the binding is usually French-fold or doubled unless otherwise stated. Join the strips cut for the binding – usually 2½in (6.5cm) wide – into one continuous strip, sewing the strips together with a diagonal seam. Trim this seam to ¼in (7.5mm) and press open. Fold the binding in half, wrong sides together, and press. Turn under the raw edges on one end of the binding strip. Trim the quilt top leaving ¼in (7.5mm) seam allowance, trim the wadding and backing leaving a ½in (1.5cm) seam allowance. Begin at the centre of one side and align the raw edges of the binding with the raw edges of the quilt top. Sew through all layers, stopping ¼in (7.5mm) from the corner. Backstitch and cut the threads. Remove the quilt from under the sewing machine foot. Fold the binding upwards and away from the quilt, creating a diagonal fold (see Diagram 15). Hold the fold in place and bring the binding in line with the next edge of the quilt (see Diagram 16). Start sewing again at the top of the quilt edge. When you’ve reached the starting point, overlap the binding and slipstitch the ends together. Turn the binding to the back and slipstitch in place. At each corner, fold the binding to form mitres on both the front and the back of the quilt. Stitch these in place.

Diagram 13

Diagram 14

Diagram 15

Diagram 16

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Deb Layt Ph: 0412 496 069, email: deb.layt@thepatchworkgallery.com.au, website: www.thepatchworkgallery.com.au Sara Lawson Website: www.sewsweetness.com Lily Lane 26 Prince Street, Rosedale, Vic 3847. Ph: (03) 5199 2777, email: jennifer@lilylane.com.au, website: www.lilylane.com.au Jocelyne Leath Email: http://www.jocelyneleath.com/ Deborah Louie Ph: (02) 9528 7443, mobile: 0414 406 009, email: deborahlouie@optusnet.com.au Lynette Anderson Designs — The Little Quilt Store 924 David Low Way, Marcoola, Qld 4564. Ph: (07) 5450 7497, email: sales@littlequiltstore.com.au, website: www.littlequiltstore.com.au, blog: www.lynetteandersondesigns.typepad.com M&S Textiles 136 Cromwell Street, Collingwood, Vic 3066. Ph: (03) 9417 0052, fax: (03) 9417 0051, email: mstex@ariadis.com.au, website: www.mstexaustralia.com Macs Crafts Wholesalers & Distributers Unit 6, 30-32 Foundry Road, Seven Hills, NSW 2147. Ph: (02) 8824 1111, fax: (02) 9674 4088, email: mailorders@macscrafts.com.au Magic Patch Quilting 1525 Frankston-Flinders Road, Tyabb, Vic 3913. Ph: (03) 5977 3332, email: query@magicpatchquilting.com.au, website: www.magicpatchquilting.com.au Malanda Quilting & Sewing Supplies 30 Dowling Close, Malanda, Qld 4885. Ph: 0429 302 024, website: www.malandaquilting.com.au Mallee Country Crafts & Gifts Ph: (08) 8584 4665, email: sue@malleecountrycrafts.com.au, website: www.malleecountrycrafts.com.au Michelle Marvig Email: michelle@patchworkheart. com.au, website: www.pieceville.com.au, blog: piecedbymichellemarvig@wordpress.com Millrose Quilting & Gallery 92 Inglis Street, Ballan, Vic 3342. Ph: Café/Restaurant (03) 5368 2999, Quilt supplies (03) 5368 2995, email: sales@millrosecottage. com.au, website: www.millrosecottage.com.au Mini Jumbuk — Southern Australia Wool Products PO Box 602, Naracoorte, SA 5271. Ph: (08) 8762 3677. Misty Mountain Quilts PO Box 563, Herberton, Qld 4887. Ph: (07) 4096 3010, email: contact@mistymountainquilts.com, website: www.mistymountainquilts.com Mortlake Quilting Ph: 0400 992 820, email: jwobrien@ ive.com.au, website: www.mortlakequilting.com.au Natures Library Pty Ltd c/o Health Pride Pty Ltd, 3/81 Bassett Street, Mona Vale, NSW 2103 (mail only), Ph: (02) 9997 5400 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), website: www.natureslibrary.com.au Norwest Craft Supplies 3/5 Warrambie Road, Karratha, WA 6714. Ph/fax: (08) 9144 4059, email: sales@norwestcraft.com.au, website: www.norwestcraft.com.au Nutex Wholesalers Limited 25-29 Gordon Road, Morningside Auckland New Zealand. Ph: +64 9 846 6366, fax: +64 9 846 4996, email: craft@nutex.co.nz, website: www.nutex.co.nz Onpoint Patchwork & Needlecraft 61a Station Street, Waratah NSW 2298. Ph: 1300 859 133 or (02) 4968 0094, email: onpointpatch@spin.net.au, website: www.onpointpatchworkandneedlecraft.com Palm Beach Quilting 3 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, Vic 3201. Ph: (03) 9775 1601, email: maureen@palmbeachquilting.com.au

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Passionately Sewn Email: passionatelysewn@gmail. com, website: www.passionatelysewn.com.au Patchwork Addiction Unit 1-3, 485 George Street, South Windsor, NSW 2756. Ph: (02) 4577 2490, email: patchworkaddiction@bigpond.com, website: www.patchworkaddiction.com.au Patchwork Charm 98A Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Vic 3630. Ph: (03) 5831 5295, email: info@patchworkcharm.com.au, website: www.patchworkcharm.com.au Patchwork on Parade 13 Harbour Drive, Gulfview Heights, SA 5096. Ph: (08) 8285 4709, email: quilting@patchworkonparade.com.au, website: www.patchworkonparade.com.au Patchwork on Pittwater Suite 28, 4th Floor, The Gateway Building, 1 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale, NSW 2103. Ph: (02) 9999 6159, email: robyn@quilts.net.au, website: www.patchworkonpittwater.com.au Patchwork Paradise 128 William Street, Rockhampton, Qld 4700. Ph: (07) 4927 6628, fax: (07) 4921 1099, email: patchworkparadise@bigpond.com Pfaff Sewing Machines Locked Bag 40, Gosford, NSW 2250. Ph: (02) 4337 3737, fax: (02) 4322 7231, email: australia.info@blessingtongroup.com.au, website: www.pfaff.com/au Professional Quilting Service Ph: 1300 QUILTER, mobile: 0429 957 082, website: www.proquilt.com.au, email: pqs@dodo.com.au Quiltaholics 25 Mt Barker Road, Totness, SA 5250. Ph: (08) 8391 4623, email: quiltaholics@gmail.com, website: www.quiltaholics.com.au Red Shed Quilting 2 Jacqueline Avenue, Gorokan, NSW 2263. Ph: (02) 4392 1133, email: jfoster8@bigpond.com Rick Rutherford’s Country — The Australian Country Collections Shoppe ‘Badger House’, 3 Badgery Crescent, Lawson, NSW

2783. Ph: (02) 4759 3434, Shop 9, The Strand Arcade, 178 The Mall, Leura, NSW 2780. Ph: (02) 4784 3799, website: www.rickrutherford.com Rosevale Quilting — Ann Thomas Ph: (02) 9834 4169 Jessica Roze Email: sewjess@bigpond.com, blog: scrappy-n-happy.blogspot.com.au Serendity Patchwork & Quilting — Brenda Smith PO Box 4033, Copacabana, NSW 2251. Ph: 0412 530 190, email: brenda@serendipitypatchwork.com.au, websites: www.serendipitypatchwork.com.au and www.brendagaelsmith Sew and Sell Email: info@sewandsell.com.au, website: sewandsell.com.au Sew Many Stitches Shop 4, level 2, 147 Queen Street, Campbelltown, NSW 2560. Ph: (02) 4628 4437, email: sewstitches@bigpond.com.au Sewn and Quilted 92 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn, Vic 3130. Ph: (03) 9877 1664, email: carol@sewnandquilted.com.au, website: www.sewnandquilted.com.au Wendy Sheppard — Ivory Spring Blog: ivoryspring. wordpress.com Singer Unit 17/167 Prospect Highway, Seven Hills, NSW 2147. Ph: (02) 9620 5922, fax: (02) 9620 5933, email: info@singerco.com.au, website: www.singerco.com.au Sonia Melville Craft Basket PO Box 103, Orbost, Vic 3888. Ph: (03) 5154 1151, fax: (03) 5154 1151, website: www.thecraftbasket.com.au SSS Sewing & Craft Supplies Ph: 1300 888 778, website: www.sewingcraft.com Tea Tree Fabrics Ph: 0401 094 535, email: info@teatreefabrics.com.au, website: www.teatreefabrics.com.au The Fabric Palette 38 Targo Street, Bundaberg, Qld 4670, 164 Auckland St Gladstone, Qld 4680. Ph: (07) 4972 9309 (Gladstone), (07) 4153 3909 (Bundaberg),

Next issue Quilters Companion #69 We will have a huge range of different patchwork styles to try your hand at next issue. Kristy Lea presents an adorble foundation-pieced star cot quilt, Chris Jurd returns with a string-pieced quilt with Asian inspiration. We have a quilt from Carol Lewis, who has taken inspiration from a recent display of antique quilts for her project, and we will be given a lesson in traditional Baltimore appliqué by Margo Hardie. Finally, Emma Jansen, who has made a quilt from her own stunning fabric range (pictured). We also present a great colour lesson with Michelle Marvig. There will be much more to learn about and make, so join us again.

You will ﬁnd QC#69 on newsstands in September 2014.

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