Boohoo! In a moment of machine quilting frenzy, I inadvertently swept my favourite knick-knack container onto the floor, breaking the lid hinge in the process. I’ve purchased a replacement container but it’s just not the same. To demonstrate my point, I bring to you Exhibit One: In the foreground, you can see my old container, […]
Gadgets & Notions
Not so nifty notions
When you live a fair distance from a well-stocked specialty patchwork and quilting store, the marketplace at events such as the Sydney Quilt Show has extra appeal. I may not return home with quite the same haul as Helen’s foray at Quilts UK but I do cruise the aisles with intent and invariably come home […]
Playing by the Rules
Now just because I enjoy free-cutting and freeform piecing does not mean that I take shortcuts on workmanship. Nor does it mean that I airily dismiss the skills required for precision piecing. We should all take the time to work on core quiltmaking techniques so that we have the skill set to execute the many […]
