Winners of the 2009 Paducah AQS Quilt Contest AMERICAN QUILTER’S SOCIETY BEST OF SHOW RENAISSANCE REVIVAL, Mariya Waters, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AQS HAND WORKMANSHIP AWARD A ROSE GARDEN IN A BLUE FENCE, Keiko Miyauchi, Nagano, Nagano, Japan BERNINA MACHINE WORKMANSHIP AWARD
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This one got a bit large on me- the fabric patterns are out of control - more is more with this one. This was loads of fun to do- I have so many left over boarders I am going to have to make another.
When I go to a show there is usually a theme which is my current 'flavour of the month'. This time at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham I was focussing on medallion quilts. I like the idea that you can use lots of different techniques and fabrics in one quilt. I especially like the mystery 'Round Robins'. 'My Love fro Liberty' by Tracy Alpin This quilt by Tracy Alpin uses Liberty fabric - always a winner. It also caught my eye as I have been looking at spool blocks lately, as I like the sewing related idea behind them. The Liberty colours are always so attractive. 'Turning 40' by Rebecca Handyside I love the centre panel in Rebecca's quilt. It has plenty of white around it to show off the appliqued flower. She also used this space to show off some lovely quilting. The colours are lovely. 'Yorkshire Quilt' by Pam Lofthouse This medallion quilt by Pam Lofthouse is based on the Mrs Billings coverlet. To me, the colours she has used make it look more graphic and modern than other interpretations I have seen. It must have been fun watching it grow. 'Gargantuan' by Mary Cunningham and Maggie Kingston I haven't done much applique myself, but I love the applique centre which is the focus of this quilt by Mary Cunningham and Maggie Kingston. I can see applique, churn dash blocks, log cabin, flying geese - it's all in there. That is what I love about medallion quilts. Again, quilted beautifully to enhance the piecing. 'V and A Postcard Quilt' by Jean Phillips and Andrew Whittle This medallion quilt is made from over 10 years worth of Kaffe Fassett fabric scraps. Kaffe Fassett fabrics are always bold, and always seem to produce a bold quilt. It must have felt great to use up all those scraps and a good excuse to go and buy some more!
Susan made this Washington Medallion quilt (pattern by Sue Garman) and I got to quilt it! It’s definitely more traditional than my usual style, and so it was fun to get to play with more traditional
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'Oakhampton' quilt detail This is a detail of the 'Oakhampton' quilt, made by Jenny, designed by Karen Styles of Somerset Patchwork and quilted by Frances Meredith at Fabadashery Longarm quilting. You can see this quilt on display at the 2017 Festival of Quilts, UK this week in the Two Person Category , No 407. 'Oakhampton' quilt made by Jenny Otto, custom long arm quilted by Frances Meredith, There are hundreds of clamshells in this quilt and Jenny had done such a great job it made me want to make a quilt with loads of clamshells - I will add it to my Wishlist. 'Oakhampton' quilt detail 'Oakhampton' quilt made by Jenny Otto, custom quilted by Frances Meredith, designed by Karen Styles, Somerset Patchwork
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Gold Medal is a medallion-style quilt made using a range of techniques. There are detailed instructions and tutorials for each technique throughout the pattern. The pattern includes instructions for three sizes—queen, throw and baby. Level: Intermediate / Advanced Sizes: Queen (86” x 94”), Throw (63.5” x 63.5”), Baby (45.5” x 45.5”) Included in the pattern: * More than 30 illustrations * Coloring sheet * Detailed tutorials for special techniques and tips throughout * Full-size templates for all pattern pieces and paper pieced sections Here is what people are saying about this pattern: --This design is gorgeous and it was so much fun to put together. I loved getting to learn FPP and work on my curve techniques. … This pattern is phenomenally laid out and you detailed every little step. — Caitlyn Martin --I love Brigit’s patterns and this is no exception. I consider myself an intermediate-advanced quilter and I rarely find a pattern that helps me build new skills. This pattern has such a variety of techniques that it was fun. There were some parts that required me to work for mastery, but with Brigit’s instructions and tips I accomplished it! Although I have foundation paper pieced a lot, I have never use the freezer paper technique. Now I’m never going back! I always feel like I have created a work of art when I make Brigit’s designs. They are heirloom pieces for sure!! — Ashley Guercio --I had a blast making this quilt. This pattern is incredible. It's so well-written with very detailed instructions. I'm really happy I tried your method of freezer paper piecing. I've only used the traditional method so the freezer paper method was new to me and I really liked it. — Kim Vogelsang
I have been preparing starter kits over the last few days for a weekend retreat where I will be teaching Robin's Nest. After careful cutting and calculating I have managed to make a few extra sets! If you are interested in a starter pack for this quilt project either email or phone Somerset Patchwork. Background packs are also available. Robin's Nest quilt measures 70" x 70" (1.8m x 1.8m) Until next time,
Well, last weekend was AMQF and I really can't tell you when I have been so busy. Luckily for me all of that out-of-control ...
Gold Medal is a medallion-style quilt made using a range of techniques. There are detailed instructions and tutorials for each technique throughout the pattern. The pattern includes instructions for three sizes—queen, throw and baby. Level: Intermediate / Advanced Sizes: Queen (86” x 94”), Throw (63.5” x 63.5”), Baby (45.5” x 45.5”) Included in the pattern: * More than 30 illustrations * Coloring sheet * Detailed tutorials for special techniques and tips throughout * Full-size templates for all pattern pieces and paper pieced sections Here is what people are saying about this pattern: --This design is gorgeous and it was so much fun to put together. I loved getting to learn FPP and work on my curve techniques. … This pattern is phenomenally laid out and you detailed every little step. — Caitlyn Martin --I love Brigit’s patterns and this is no exception. I consider myself an intermediate-advanced quilter and I rarely find a pattern that helps me build new skills. This pattern has such a variety of techniques that it was fun. There were some parts that required me to work for mastery, but with Brigit’s instructions and tips I accomplished it! Although I have foundation paper pieced a lot, I have never use the freezer paper technique. Now I’m never going back! I always feel like I have created a work of art when I make Brigit’s designs. They are heirloom pieces for sure!! — Ashley Guercio --I had a blast making this quilt. This pattern is incredible. It's so well-written with very detailed instructions. I'm really happy I tried your method of freezer paper piecing. I've only used the traditional method so the freezer paper method was new to me and I really liked it. — Kim Vogelsang
While I was away the Friday girls were very productive, with quilts in progress, almost done and completely finished!!!! Yay we like finished quilts :) Here are just a few of their creations!! Jan has been choosing fabrics for the next border of her Convict quilt. I think she chose the orange... Julie has finished her appliqued medallion quilt... Lois is adding another border to her Ring of Roses quilt... And Glenys has finished appliqueing her centre in place. I really love the corner hexagons and border... Robyn is playing with hexagon stars... Shirley's Delectable Mountain block a day quilt is marching along too! Check them out up close! And Joan from the Tuesday group showed us this stunning applique quilt! All quilted just needs the binding stitched down and, YES, another finished quilt. Here is Joan's inspiration! Isn't she clever... Keep on stitching girls... Until next time,
On my way to Nantes, I would not have missed this exhibition which is my favourite in France. It takes place every other year and exhibits ...
We have been in our new shop 4 weeks now and I think we are almost settled. Mrs Billings is on the wall, all the fabric is on the shelf and the delivery men have found us :) There was great excitement on our first Friday stitching group with flowers, chocolate cake and of course something to drink! But before the girls could join us, Sue and I made a trip to the local Ikea store for supplies... Lots of pretty things to make the new shop feel like home. We filled three trolleys at Ikea and overloaded the car, it was touch and go there but Sue just fitted into the front seat. The shelves were filled with fabric and then it was time to set up all of our new tables and chairs! It was lots of fun but I think I am over building furniture for the next little while! I am very pleased we looked at the instructions! Read first then call Ikea for help! You only need 1 tool, some screws ... Yes, we supply a tool set for every chair, we assembled 12 chairs that day :) can you see? Sue and I had a great day that day and felt very satisfied with the finished result... Back soon with more,
On my way to Nantes, I would not have missed this exhibition which is my favourite in France. It takes place every other year and exhibits ...
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Di Ford était l'une des invitées du week end à Wilwerwitz, et elle est venue avec une sélection de sa collection de patchworks, installée dans une salle un peu sombre, difficile de prendre les patchworks en entier... alors j'ai pioché quelques détails...
15 projects with English paper piecing, stars and medallions as well as a magnificent sampler quilt Seams like Yesterday by Karen Styles Karen Styles is an Australian quilt designer who has been fabricating works of art with reproduction fabrics for the past 20 years. Karen loves stars, hexagons, medallion/framed quilts, and is a Master at English Paper Piecing. Her book is a gourmet fest of these passions, including a sublime Sampler where color, creativity, techniques and gorgeous fabrics abound. Over the years I have enjoyed seeing my beginners light up as they discover the joy of patchwork and quilting and the more experienced students enjoy the more challenging designs I have created. » - Karen Styles Karen’s quilting journey began as a teenager when she learned the basics of EPP. The quilting bug didn’t gain hold until after the birth of her children when a dear friend convinced her to take some classes at a local Melbourne shop. And as the French say, voilà, she was hooked! Karen began reproducing antique quilts and eventually purchased the shop that had sparked her quilting rebirth! Karen loves to find unique and uncommon works to reinterpret. She adores the precision required in assembling stars (a common motif in her quilts), as well as in circular forms and hexagons. Karen is a renowned international teacher, and her inspirational personality is as bright and warm as her quilts.
Diane Nagel used a lush combination of gold and plum prints and stripes for her medallion style quilt.
Thing's happen that prompt me to be writing on my blog again. I hear from dear Lori at Humble Quilts http://humblequilts.blogspot.co.uk/that her mum has passed away after her long struggle with Alzheimer's. It's such a cruel disease that not only robs someone of their mind but robs a family of the person they once knew. Recently an unbelievable thing happened with Di Ford Hall contacting me to ask if I would like her Rotherfield Grey quilt to raffle to raise funds for The Alzheimers Society. I cannot tell you how overwhelmed I am with this generous donation. Those of you who in my early blog days followed my journey with my own husband's Alzheimers illness know what this offer of raising some funds for the charity means to me. This horrible illness dosen't discriminate when it comes to age as my husbands begain at the age of 52. If you think you would like to buy tickets for this worthy cause please email me. Tickets are 1.00 each or 5.00 a book of 5. It will be drawn on the 19th November at Cowslip Workshops by Christine Butler from BBC Spotlight and Radio Cornwall. I can receive money through PayPal for overseas participants but would have to send you a photo of your ticket numbers through email. Di has kindly offered to pay for the shipping too so please support us in our bid to raise as much as we can for the beautiful quilt for the benefit of The Alzheimers Society. Here is Rotherfield Grey quilt that is featured in Di's book Primarily Quilts published by Quiltmania. Thank you all and please keep Lori in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time for her. Sue
Create your own medallion quilt in less than two decades. It’s easy. Deliberate, procrastinate, and remember, you can’t rush quality work! 1. Choose a theme fabric. In 1992, I purchased one yard of a beautiful toile print, designed by Jinny Beyer to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America. Tip: Look for hard to use fabrics like large scale directional prints. Buy just enough to limit your options when designing the quilt. 2. Collect coordinating fabrics. My favorites were reproduction prints from 19th century quilts in the Smithsonian and Shelburne Museum Collections. Tip: Choose a monochromatic color scheme based on one of your least favorite colors, in my case, blue. 3. Select a quilt pattern. I liked this simple antique medallion quilt (circa 1840-60, owned by Penny McMorris), featured in the Autumn 2005 issue of Designers' Quarters Magazine. Tip: Use the pattern for inspiration, but change it just enough to require reworking all the math. 4. Wait 10-15 years before you begin sewing. By that time, my MS made the task too challenging. I got this far and the project stalled. Tip: To simulate sewing with MS, wear mittens and tie one hand behind your back. Tip: Miss every deadline you set for gifting the quilt: high school graduation, college graduation, grad school graduation, etc. 5. Call in reinforcements. My quilt buddies stepped in to complete the sewing and even sent the quilt to the machine quilter for me. Isn't this wavy design fun for a nautical quilt? Tip: Avoid asking your friends for too many favors. I’m pretty sure I’ve worn out my welcome with this crew! 6. Document your work. Photograph the finished quilt in a lovely outdoor setting. Tip: Nag your kids to take waaaay more pictures than you need so you’ll have plenty to choose from. Tip: Use one of the photos as the background for your quilt label. Tip: Design the label digitally on your computer, but never actually get around to printing it on fabric or sewing it to the quilt. 7. Create a nifty slide show. Tip: Post it on your blog, but don’t mention a word about the quilt itself. Keep readers guessing. The suspense will leave them wanting more. 8. Wrap it up already! Wait another year (you can't rush blog posts either) and write about how to prolong the making of your own medallion quilt. This Christopher Columbus Medallion was intended as James' "Coming of Age" quilt. He didn't seem to mind getting it a few years late. As you can see, it's enjoyed by the whole family. *In an interesting bit of synchronicity, today is the 520th anniversary of the day Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain on his voyage to the New World. Maybe my 20 year process was meant to be after all.
Susan made this Washington Medallion quilt (pattern by Sue Garman) and I got to quilt it! It’s definitely more traditional than my usual style, and so it was fun to get to play with more traditional
Hershey, AKA Winter Stars. Made by Sue Delves. machine pieced. Machine quilted by Helen Hayes. Class at Primarily Patchwork. 80"x 80" The Blue Collection. Made by Deb King. Hand appliqued, Machine pieced. Designed by Maggie Walker Designs. Machine quilted by Helen Hayes. Marleybone. Made by Sue Delves. Designed by Sue Ambrose. Quilted by Katrina Wilson. 67"x 67" 1850's 9 Patch. Made by Julie Cashin. Class at Primarily Patchwork. Machine Quilted by Lyn Hughes. 104"x 92" The Nurses Quilt. Made by Clare Cross. Designed by Di Ford. Machine quilted by Cheryl Prater. 51"x 80" Pennsylvannia Applque, also known as The Poppies Quilt. Made by Merri Garton. Designed by Di Ford and Janine Franzke. Quilted by Lyn Hughes. Sarah Morrell. Made by Ann Ransom. Designed by Di Ford. Quilted by Sommerset Quilting. Tompkins - Gwathmey Jones Quilt. ( also known as the Burnt Quilt ) Made by Merri Garton. Designed by Di Ford. Machine Quilted by Katrina Wilson. 86"x 100" Deb's Not Quite Telling The Truth. Made by Merri Garton. Designed by Deb King. Quilted By Katrina Wilson. 88"x 100" New York Beauty. Made by Merri Garton. Designed by Michelle Yeo. Quilted by Lyn Hughes. 79"x 79" If you are enjoying the exhibition, make a donation to any Breast Cancer Research Foundation in your local city, anywhere in the world. Then let us know via a comment, and we will add it to our grand total. Please take the button, so you can spread the word, link back to us and help in our fundraising effort. And feel free to blog about this, let me know, and l will make a list of all who helped share the word. Our thanks to you all in advance. Linda.
At last... a post featuring the fantastic quilts created by friends and family of Somerset Patchwork. The girls have worked very hard over the past few months and with a little prodding from me, met their deadlines and created the most amazing display of their very own Mrs Billings quilts. There were close replicas to my block of the month quilt, variations with individual designs and quilts inspired by the original 1790's English quilt. There were traditional colour choices, soft feminine hues and bold dramatic fabrics. The combined result was a feast for the eyes! If you were unable to attend and see them for yourself, please sit back and enjoy the following photos... 'Mrs Billings Revisited' by Lois Bell (aka my MUM!) 'This One's For You Mr Billings' by Lynne Windross 'My Mrs Billings' by Shirley Lodington (runner up Best of Show) 'Beguiling Billings' by Meredithe Clark (First prize Traditional Professional Two Person... I got a ribbon too for quilting this one!) '(In) Sanity' by Glenys Nash 'Felicity Billings' by Susan James 'Gypsy Billings at Midnight' by Roslyn Littlejohn 'Baby Billings' by Nancy Flowers 'Jubilee Billings' by Leigh Edwards 'Colour Blind' by Mary Asker 'Wendy's Cover' by Wendy Gleeson 'Contraception' by Julie Meago 'Mrs Brown's Ordeal' by Wendy Blyth 'A Visit with Mrs Billings' by Jenny Hancock 'Mrs Billings' by Kaye Balchin and ... '42' by Susan Ambrose I would like to thank each and everyone of these wonderful ladies (and many more from our Friday Morning sewing group) for their patience and persistence over the past 12-18 months. The journey together has been filled with learning, friendship and lots and lots of laughs. Without their encouragement my original version would not have been completed! Thanks also to Linda Collins for photographing of each of these quilts. I hope you enjoyed this post!
Some little quilts in my garden
During the Revolutionary War period, John Hewson, an English textile printer, challenged the authority of the British Empire over colonial America through the simple act of printing on fabric. In defiance of the British ban on the importation of printing equipment and technology, Hewson, highly trained in textile work, crossed the ocean with his family, his own proficiency in the textile printing trades, and smuggled contraband printing equipment. Hewson is best known for block-printed squares featuring an elaborate vase overflowing with flowers and sheaves of wheat and surrounded by motifs of butterflies and birds. These squares were used as the center medallions of quilts—as seen in this example—pieced together from a variety of eighteenth-century block-printed linens and cottons, some or all of which may have been printed in Hewson’s shop as well. It has a typical early quilt construction of a center medallion surrounded by multiple borders or frames. The highly complex appearance is deceiving, as the left side of the quilt is a virtual mirror image of the right. From the collection of the American Folk Art Museum: Hewson Printed Center Medallion Quilt. Quilt maker unidentified; center block printed by John Hewson in the United States between 1790–1810. Cotton and possibly linen; 85 1⁄2 × 76"
Gwen Marston was the keynote speaker at this year’s QuiltCon West 2016 in Pasadena, and had a special exhibition GWEN MARSTON: Abstract Quilts in Solids. A trailblazer and well-known interna…
Sewn with plush velvet on one side, smooth silk on the reverse, our quilted bedding doubles the comfort and style of your bed. The all-cotton velvet is enzyme washed for a matte texture and supremely soft hand. The sateen reverse is made from a blend of silk and cotton for breathability that’s comfortable year-round.Front panel is hand quilted of 100% cotton velvet; reverse is 60% cotton and 40% silk. Cotton batting. Detailed with double-diamond stitching and edged with silk-cotton flanges. Shams feature a button closure. By buying cotton products from Pottery Barn, you're supporting responsible cotton production through the Better Cotton Initiative. To learn more about our environmental commitment click here . Filled with 250gsm cotton. Quilt, shams and inserts sold separately. Machine wash. Imported.
Je zou kunnen denken, dat als,... je het Billings Boerinnetje ziet, patroon Mrs Billings' Coverlet van Karen Styles dat, daar zo achteloos, nonchalant gedrapeerd over 'n bankje mooi ligt te wezen,... dat DAT best wel heftig is. En dat ze roept, ROEPT, GA VERDER MET MIJ. Ik wil ook zo graag groot en mooi zijn, en een AFFO. Ja, dat zou je inderdaad kunnen denken. En weet je? Dat is ook echt het geval. Dus bak met Billingslapjes er bij gepakt, en knipknipknip, doet het schaartje. En als vanzelf worden er bloempjens uitgeknipt, en wordt het mooie lapje, één grote gatenkaas. Goof wat doe je nou??? Zo moet dat helemaal niet bij het Billings Boerinnetje. Die heeft immers allemaal vierkantjes, en driehoekjes, en weet je? Die zit jij echt niet te knippen. ... ... Oeps. Ja dat klopt. Het ging zomaar van zelf. Helemaal zonder erg. Want weet je,... Ik kreeg laatst van een lieve Lieverd, een prachtige lap vol met de meest schattige elfjes toen ik als Quilt Juffie Goof, de Broderie Perse workshop mocht geven bij Quilt Studio het Gooi. Een workshop die op verzoek herhaald wordt bij Quilt Studio het Gooi op 15 juli(klik), en die ik ook mag geven bij De DijkQuiltster (klik)op 22 juni, en Holm Hoeve Quilts (klik)op 2 september. Die schattige elfjes, smeekten gewoon om bloempjens,.... kijk maar,... aaaaaaaaaah,... Daar kan ik toch geen nee tegen zeggen? En de gatenkaas die over is? Die bewaar ik weer voor het Billings Boerinnetje. Een echte kaasboerin wordt ze. Weet je wat ik ook zo leuk vind van de Broderie Perse? Dat je op een afstand een lief open kransje ziet. Je hebt helemaal geen erg in alle elfjes. Die zijn een sprookjesverrassing tussen de hartjes. :o) Tja,... de hartjes,.... een lieve kleine grote verslaving. Lijkt zo nog best wel een hartje van formaat, maar met m'n leesbril er naast, oogt het toch iets anders. Ook dit hartje, het 777e hartje, is weer een Ukkie. Dat vind ik dan weer zo grappig dat dit 777e hartje, per ongeluk op 7 mei, 'geboren' wordt. Fijne zondag allemaal, leef met heel je hart. XX en,
Today was the wrap up of the Halo Sunday Sew and Sews--we had a Christmas party with goodies to eat and quilts to show off. The food was great but guess what? They brought me a gift!! Behind my back, they had a little project going. Using the fabrics from their Halo Star Medallion quilts, they presented me with this amazing top they made as a group: What a touching surprise! I love it and all the memories it holds, of friendship, fellowship, love and learning. They suggested I add a border with my fabrics--maybe I will. It's pretty perfect just the way it is. Can't wait to quilt it! The house was ready: My Quilt-y Tree with quilt, dragonfly and an A-6 ornaments The new household tree so Stella can see our family ornaments And I had gifts for them too: None of us knew everyone when we first met last January 8, 2017 but we are all members of the Heritage Quilters of Huntsville. We started with 15, one dropped out and today 3 were unable to be here. The 10 who did come brought snacks and I had the hot apple cider ready--it's cold here today! After we ate and they presented my quilt gift, I pulled their names from a hat and each was able to select any quilt they wanted from these shown in the basket. They couldn't open them, just had to choose from the folded part they could see. The last person thought she would be stuck with the last quilt but NO, she got this: Halo Star Leftovers 24" x 28" So sorry I didn't get a photo of Donna and I with this piece--my leftovers from my Halo Star Medallion quilt. She was happy to get it and I think the others wished they were last. As I made this I knew I was going to give it to one of them, so glad I decided to give everyone a quilt. Just like Oprah said: you get a quilt, and you get a quilt, and you get a quilt...! Now to show you the wonderful quilts they made. Each quilter stretched herself and learned a lot, especially how to solve problems when they arise, as they will. Enjoy the show: Jodie--she said this may be all she does and we assured her that was fine--it's a great quilt just like this Brenda--she may add just one more narrow border Pam--love that little green border and the funny story that goes with it Terri--perfect for a large bed. She may take some of the red border off since she will be paying by the square inch to have it quilted Jo Anne, sister to Brenda--their competition kept them each going Donna--another happy quilter who learned a lot Janet--just wow! Can't wait to see this quilted. I want to see this hanging in Houston 2019 in the Sapphire Celebration for the 45th anniversary of Quilt Festival. She will submit it late in 2018 for consideration. UPDATE: Sheila wasn't able to join us but in early January she sent this photo of her completed top. She thinks she will leave the corners as is--I love it: This was a great year for me too--at least my studio got straightened up once a month. These ladies have all become more friends than students and most are already signed up for the 2018 Block of the Month, designed by Edyta Sitar. This time we're meeting at Patches & Stitches so we can accept up to 20 people. Sign up for that class here. We start January 7, 2018. We will be the Sunday Sew and Sews 2. You must be a Star member of The Quilt Show to participate so you can print your patterns. Let's Quilt! Barbara
Pieced quilt with central square medallion with large "star of Bethlehem" or "lone Star" surrounded by appliqued fruit and leaf bunches from imported printed cotton, enclosed by four large squares. Borders from interior out; a repeating ‘windmill' or ‘patchbook' motif; repeating lozenge motifs; ‘star of Bethlehem' repeating within lozenge compartments; and a repeating double lozenge motif. All design elements made of pieces taken from various printed cotton fabrics; quilted with a white cotton ground.
This coming weekend (27th, 28th & 29th September) Linda Collins from Quilts in the Barn is hosting a spectacular display of original Antique Chintz quilts along with a large selection of Chintz inspired quilts made by local quilters. This special event is held at Linda's home in Wonga Park, visit here for directions! How would you like to own this gorgeous Dutch Chintz quilt? Maybe you can - it is the raffle quilt for the event, tickets are available on the day with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Research. After seeing the beautiful quilts on display you might like to collect a copy of this book... 'Chintz Quilts' from the Poos collection, jam packed and full of loads of inspiring antique quilts. The books will be in store very soon! Call the shop or email us to reserve your copy now. This stunning book is available at a cost of $90, stocks are limited. And for a sneak peak inside... I can't wait to get my very own copy of this very special book. Sue and I will be at the 'Barn' on Friday morning, if you see us there come and say hello! We love meeting our quilting friends, I hope to see you there,
Karen Styles from Somerset Quilts designed the Mrs Billings Coverlet several years ago, and has a band of dedicated followers making their versions of the quilt. Here is Karen below with her original quilt. This year at the Melbourne Quilt Show 16 of the completed quilts were hung in a special exhibit. Several of them won prizes as you will see by their ribbons, including Runner Up Best of Show. All the quilts are just a little different, from the fabrics used, or a creative change in the design. Each one is different, unique and equally beautiful. So grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy these amazing quilts. Many thanks to Karen for permission granted to post these quilts. This quilt won Traditional 2 person First. Well done and congratulations to Meredithe. This is Shirley's. She won First in Traditional Amateur, and also took Runner Up in Best of Show. Congratulations Shirley. l thought you might enjoy seeing them hung together as a group. Well, l have a favorite or two!! Do you????? l hope you enjoyed seeing these amazing quilts. Thaks for visiting. Linda.
Locating my work within a tradition of quilting Although Topologies of Memory does not follow the conventional ways of quilting, there are elements of this tradition that have inspired the work. Australia's quilting traditions are uniquely defined by our cultural, so
Seams like Yesterday by Karen Styles Karen Styles is an Australian quilt designer who has been fabricating works of art with reproduction fabrics for the past 20 years. Karen loves stars, hexagons, medallion/framed quilts, and is a Master at English Paper Piecing. Her book is a gourmet fest of these passions, including a sublime Sampler where color, creativity, techniques and gorgeous fabrics abound. Over the years I have enjoyed seeing my beginners light up as they discover the joy of patchwork and quilting and the more experienced students enjoy the more challenging designs I have created. » - Karen Styles Karen’s quilting journey began as a teenager when she learned the basics of EPP. The quilting bug didn’t gain hold until after the birth of her children when a dear friend convinced her to take some classes at a local Melbourne shop. And as the French say, voilà, she was hooked! Karen began reproducing antique quilts and eventually purchased the shop that had sparked her quilting rebirth! Karen loves to find unique and uncommon works to reinterpret. She adores the precision required in assembling stars (a common motif in her quilts), as well as in circular forms and hexagons. Karen is a renowned international teacher, and her inspirational personality is as bright and warm as her quilts. 15 quilts and 8 full-size templates -168 pages You will find in this book the explanations for the quilts below: In the pink Henrietta Clementine Betty Lyngford Lane Prins-Hall Coverlet Miss Lynne Winter Garden King Cross Goosey Goosey The Village Ambrosia Little Mathilde Southfields Sykes Family Album
Fantastic experience today visiting #ipswichartgallery this photograph is part of an exhibition #war-timequilts Sewn by soldiers during wartime. From 1760 through to WWII & WWII #quilts #handmade...
Deze top maakte ik voor de quiltwinkel de Sampler in Haarlem, waar ik werk. Morgen is het open huis in de winkel. Best spannend en gezellig om dan te werken vind ik. Er is een hoop te zien, zoals het nieuwe cursusprogramma en lesgeefsters. Ook korting op de stoffen en nog meer verassingen. Je kan het lezen op de website . Het was leuk om deze ster te maken en nog best veel werk om de zandlopertjes zo netjes te naaien dat ze allemaal goed op maat waren. This quilttop is made for the de Sampler, de quiltshop where I work. Tomorrow it's a special day. It is 'open house' . There is a lot to see like the new courses, workshops and a lot of the teachers are there. It is exciting to work than I think. There are also discounts on fabrics and a lot more. On the website is all the information. It was fun to make the star in the middle. The small blocks were a bit more difficult to make because they have to be excactly the same size. De randstof die bij deze serie hoort heeft een mooie klein blauw randje erin. The borderfabric has a nice small blue border in it. Hier nog een keer de top op de naaidoos omdat het rood er zo goed bij past :) And another picture with the red sewingbox because the reds match. Dit is een miniquiltje met het patroontje: 'disappearing nine-patch'. Ook deze is voor de Sampler en is ook al in de winkel. Hij is gemaakt van een pakketje stofjes wat bestaat uit 15 kleine lapjes van 20cm bij 20 cm en een strookje donkerblauwe stof van 15cm breed. Het patroontje wat ik voor dit quiltje schreef krijg je bij dat pakketje ( of zo'n pakketje in een andere stofsamensteling). Ik vond deze erg leuk om te maken. Hij meet ongeveer 60 x 60 cm. This is a blue and white miniquilt made from a 'disappearing ninepatch'. This one is for the shop and already in the Sampler. You can buy the fabric in a small bundle. There are 15 pieces of 20 x 20 cm in the bundle and you need 15 cm dark blue fabric as well. You get the pattern I wrote, when you buy a bundle of fabrics. It was a nice little quilt to make and measures ~60 x 60 cm. De linker foto laat de achterkant zien met in het midden alle kleine restjes. En onder de quilt en op de foto rechts een blauw wit beertje. Hij zit altijd in mijn slaapkamer. Hij is gemaakt van mijn eigen patroontje en is al weer wat jaartjes geleden gemaakt. The back of the quilt is on the left picture. In the middle scraps of what was left. You can also see my little blue and white bear. He is always in my bedroom. I made him some years ago from my own pattern. Have a nice weekend and maybe we will meet in the shop, Gezellig weekend en misschien tot ziens in de winkel in Haarlem, Annemieke
Di Ford était l'une des invitées du week end à Wilwerwitz, et elle est venue avec une sélection de sa collection de patchworks, installée dans une salle un peu sombre, difficile de prendre les patchworks en entier... alors j'ai pioché quelques détails...
At last... a post featuring the fantastic quilts created by friends and family of Somerset Patchwork. The girls have worked very hard over the past few months and with a little prodding from me, met their deadlines and created the most amazing display of their very own Mrs Billings quilts. There were close replicas to my block of the month quilt, variations with individual designs and quilts inspired by the original 1790's English quilt. There were traditional colour choices, soft feminine hues and bold dramatic fabrics. The combined result was a feast for the eyes! If you were unable to attend and see them for yourself, please sit back and enjoy the following photos... 'Mrs Billings Revisited' by Lois Bell (aka my MUM!) 'This One's For You Mr Billings' by Lynne Windross 'My Mrs Billings' by Shirley Lodington (runner up Best of Show) 'Beguiling Billings' by Meredithe Clark (First prize Traditional Professional Two Person... I got a ribbon too for quilting this one!) '(In) Sanity' by Glenys Nash 'Felicity Billings' by Susan James 'Gypsy Billings at Midnight' by Roslyn Littlejohn 'Baby Billings' by Nancy Flowers 'Jubilee Billings' by Leigh Edwards 'Colour Blind' by Mary Asker 'Wendy's Cover' by Wendy Gleeson 'Contraception' by Julie Meago 'Mrs Brown's Ordeal' by Wendy Blyth 'A Visit with Mrs Billings' by Jenny Hancock 'Mrs Billings' by Kaye Balchin and ... '42' by Susan Ambrose I would like to thank each and everyone of these wonderful ladies (and many more from our Friday Morning sewing group) for their patience and persistence over the past 12-18 months. The journey together has been filled with learning, friendship and lots and lots of laughs. Without their encouragement my original version would not have been completed! Thanks also to Linda Collins for photographing of each of these quilts. I hope you enjoyed this post!
