1 July Update: Orange Power Sticky Spot + Goo Dissolver is the only Australian product that I have found works reliably with this technique. Check the Orange Power website for where to buy, including at Coles, BILO and larger IGAs. Australian Purchasers – You can purchase Orange Power online. Further to the Twelve by Twelve […]
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My favourite quilt facing finish
Download my My Favourite Facing Finish Tutorial (PDF) Since I set out on my exploration of alternative quilt finishes over two years ago, I have identified and trialled a multitude of facing techniques. This tutorial represents the culmination of my research and experimentation (so far!) and is suitable for both rectangular quilts and quilts with […]
Christmas Visitors
In the past 24 hours my blog has been inundated with visitors referred by the Free Quilt Patterns website. Thank you. They have come to see my free quilt pattern for Pacific Place Mats: Pacific Place Mats Pattern (150KB PDF) The place mats make an excellent Christmas gift. It’s not too late to make up […]
Mitred Facing Tutorial
I finished Dandelion Meadow using a variation of the mitred facing technique outlined by Melody Johnson. I find it much easier to make the mitres before attaching the facing strips to the quilt and you might too. A full tutorial is set out below. Issue 143 of Down Under Quilts magazine also contains a step-by-step […]
Pacific Place Mats Free Pattern
I’ve dispatched my belated Christmas gifts and, in the spirit of giving, now share with you a free pattern for my Pacific-themed table place mats. The Pacific Place Mats are quick and easy to make. The instructions almost took longer to put together. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Please respect my copyright. […]