I think we can agree, it’s been a pretty lousy start to 2020. It seems everyone is feeling anxious, frustrated and unsure, and with good reason. Most of us are now taking part in social distancing, or lockdown, which can become monotonous. (graphic courtesy of Diary of a Quilter) In... Continue reading

The 2019-2020 Bushfire Season in Australia has been horrific. At the time of writing, the fires have burned an estimated 168,000 square kilometers, or 65,000 square miles. image from www.abc.net.au There has been loss of lives, and hundreds of homes and businesses have been lost. Of course the Australian bush... Continue reading

I released a new pattern this week - The Take-Along Farm Yard. These cute little farm animals in a carry bag are great to take-along on visits, waiting rooms and vacation. The perfect size for little hands, these toys can be used to teach little ones the names of animals,... Continue reading

My latest pattern is called "Sleepy Baby". When she's playing, Baby's face show her "awake" eyes. When it's time to sleep, turn her over to show her closed, "sleepy" eyes, and slip her into her sleeping bag. I have used Eglish paper piecing to make a patchwork quilt for the... Continue reading

This updated applique version of the “Orange Peel” design quilt uses pretty pastel florals on low volume backgrounds. I've chosen to use floral fabrics from "Liberty of London". This pattern can easily be adapted to any chosen applique technique. Measures: 195cm(78in) square This pattern is available wholesale from Creative Abundance,... Continue reading

Squiggle and Pip are cheeky monkey brothers. They spend their days copying each other, and everyone around them! These monkeys are made from wool felt, with cotton clothes and bananas. The measure Measures: 38cm(15in) tall. This pattern is available wholesale from Creative Abundance, or as a PDF digital download from... Continue reading

Time to introduce you to my newest playset pattern, Brighton. This "bathing box", sometimes known as a "boat shed", is based on the landmark huts at Brighton beach, in my hometown of Melbourne. The bathing box opens to reveal a beach scene, complete with four dolls and their swimming toys.... Continue reading

“I Love You” busy book has been so much fun to design. Lots of little things for tiny fingers to have fun with. It features a sweet Teddy Bear and a rhyming story. This project uses fusible machine applique is a great scrap-buster. It measures :22.5x22.5cm(9x9in) As well as loving... Continue reading

The first Christmas took place in a stable. My new pattern "The Last Christmas" is a nativity set. It makes a lovely Christmas decoration, and doubles as a child-friendly playset. A combination of machine and hand stitching are used, and the pieces are made from a combination of cotton fabric,... Continue reading

Happy House Welcome to the Happy House. This playset includes two dolls, their teddies, a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and laundry. It uses machine piecing and machine and hand applique and is a perfect project for “scrap busting”. Take the socks in and out of the washer, hang them to dry,... Continue reading

Lots of new designs for you! Honeycomb The Honeycomb pincushions pattern comes with instructions for two cute little pincushions made from quilted hexagons, a round one and a square one. This pattern uses both hand piecing and machine piecing. The sample was made using Tilda’s “Bumblebee” Collection. Angelsong Finished size:... Continue reading

Oh I havent blogged for SOO long that I haven't let you know about my newest patterns. Here's an update! Happy Campers Everyone loves a camping trip! This caravan opens up to reveal a playset including two dolls, their teddies, a bathroom and bedroom. It uses machine piecing and applique,... Continue reading

Time for a free pattern! Here is a pattern for my Happy Shamrock, just in time to celebrate St Particks day! (or just because he's cute!) Click on the shamrock picture on the right hand side of the screen to take you to the free pattern. Happy stitching, Continue reading

When my super talented designer friend Melly McNiece asked if I would like to use her new Teddy Bears Picnic fabric range for a new pattern design, how could I say no?! Look at the wee little mushrooms! And the bees! I couldn't go past designing a Teddy Bears Picnic... Continue reading

I was so excited to have my April Showers quilt featured in the April editions of Homespun magazine. (image courtesy Homespun magazine) .....and what an wonderful surprise when I received my copy of the magazine, to see that my quilt was on the cover! (image courtesy Homespun magazine) This quilt... Continue reading

Thankyou so much to everyone that took the time to enter the Giant Giveaway. Your answers were very useful in helping me to plan great new patterns to design for you! The winners have been notified by email, and are: Prize Pack 1 - Dimity L, AUS Prize Pack 2... Continue reading

Hi there sewing friends. I need your help! I have a zillion ideas for future projects whizzing around in my mind, and just don't know which ones to settle on! What to do? So, I decided to ask the experts - that's you! You, dear crafty friends that enjoy my... Continue reading

I was drooling when I first saw "Wildflower Meadow", the latest fabric collection by my lovely friend Melanie from Melly and Me. A fabric collection doesn't really get much cuter than this! Gorgeous colours, pretty prints, and the cutest hedgehogs, squirrels and other cute critters! I had so much fun... Continue reading