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It’s about to get festive in here… December 1st is drawing near and if you’re anything like me you’re eagerly counting down the days until it’s Turkey and Trimmings time! I’m taking my holiday spirit up a level this year though and running a special countdown to Christmas event, packed full of amazing specials, useful […]
Quilting and embroidery are intricate and rewarding crafts that allow us to express our creativity through fabric. One of the key challenges in these crafts is transferring designs to quilt tops accurately. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a beginner, exploring various transfer methods can add a new dimension to your projects. In this blog […]
Do you love Judi Madsen’s amazing quilting? Judi has recently released a new book and I’ve been waiting patiently for it to be available and arrive. Introducing Serenity Quilt Book by Judi Madsen (self published) Judi’s newest project “Serenity” is a must have for your next quilting adventure. She will take you through 4 possible […]
Rotary Cut Units made easy! One of the biggest frustrations quilters face is not getting their cutting to be the exact same size. This can create a lot of frustration and is a common reason why people do not enjoy quilting. The Stripology Squared ruler eliminates this problem! No more cutting strips that are not […]
Renai’s improved Red-e-edge clamps are finally back in stock! Many have been asking for these and they are finally here in all 3 sizes. 12″, 16″ and 19″ to suit all sized throat longarm quilting machines. Red-E-Edges quilt clamps are the BEST way to ensure you NEVER have to deal with tucks on the back […]
So the world has changed since COVID hit and one of the biggest changes for me was to learn how to share my knowledge and skills safely to more people. Actually I’d already started dabbling in this concept before all this happened, but did focus harder when the choice of travelling was taken away from […]
It feels so long ago that I got the call from my sister, Helen Stubbings, with ‘please can you quilt my quilt?’ When you are a designer and pattern publisher, it can take quite a long time for the project to be finally released when dealing with a huge publishing company like Martingale. They have […]
You KNOW you need your own individual style to make a statement in your sewing room! So why not Sticker a stunning look on your sewing machine? I’ve done this for both of my longarm machines and get so many comments of joy when I take them to shows. It can be a reflection of […]
Do you need to make some stunningly amazing baby quilts quickly? I’m thrilled that I need to do this again soon for my second grandchild on the way later this year. It sure is an exciting time in my life welcoming the next generation (of quilters maybe?) I couldn’t resist getting these kits in ready […]
The last month has been crazy busy here in many ways! The dreaded COVID has hit our family in more than one household, but we are all over it now and back to work full steam. Thankfully isolating at home meant I could still create videos, present zoom live classes and work on things here. […]
Hi all Collecting sewing notions and sewing machines is a fun hobby and has been for centuries. From antique treadle machines to the old-fashioned handcrank machines, I have always been curious about the past of sewing. I am a huge collector of antique sewing notions and have been fascinated by them since I was a […]
Hi all, I can’t believe it is the middle of March already & I haven’t done a blog post this year showing you any new products! I had a wonderful break at the beach in January this year – 2 whole weeks in the sun and water, with great friends next door in the caravan […]
As the number of quilters in the world increases, so do the number of machines used to create stunning quilts. While there is no limit to the imagination and creativity of a quilter, there are some who prefer to keep it simple. However, as the technology advances so quickly, you may find yourself looking to […]
Did you know that the Great International Craft Show #12 started this morning? Visit gics.craftalive.com.au to meet all the exhibitors, watch live classes for free & visit the live stage in Bendigo. For the FIRST time it is being run in conjunction with Craft Alive’s Bendigo live show as well. So many exhibitors, free live […]
I absolutely LOVE using decobob 80wt thread for my applique and English Paper Piecing projects. This thread is strong but so fine that all my stitches appear nearly invisible – the result we are all looking for. This is one of my own quilts where it was perfect to use! For both the EPP and […]
Just in time for Christmas gifts – we have both the Ivory and the gorgeous Candy Pink Dream Big Holiday panels in stock NOW! The Red is still on order, so hopefully we will get that soon as well. These digitally printed fabric panels are perfect for custom quilting and showing off your freehand quilting […]
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