We have our very first South African quilt pattern site!
I think that this is so exciting for South African quilters!
Marietjie Joubert from Kroonstand has thought long and hard about putting her patterns up for sale on the web- and has now done so. Her website is www.majas.co.za
I've seen her work over a number of years and she has an easy relaxed design style that comes from years of teaching both beginning and intermediate quilters. Her patterns are accurate and well written so take a look and support one of our own.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Altzheimers Art Quilt Initiative
Has anyone heard of this?
I have been aware of it for a while but have never gotten round to taking a look at what it is all about- even though we had a relative who ended up with this problem.
Today, I took a look and thought I would share the web address with you.
Here it is: www.alzquilts.org/
There are some touching videos there as well as information about the quilts that have been made in memory of Altzheimers victims- and sometimes their carers.
All I can say is there but for the grace of God, go I - and hope that I never become a victim.
I have been aware of it for a while but have never gotten round to taking a look at what it is all about- even though we had a relative who ended up with this problem.
Today, I took a look and thought I would share the web address with you.
Here it is: www.alzquilts.org/
There are some touching videos there as well as information about the quilts that have been made in memory of Altzheimers victims- and sometimes their carers.
All I can say is there but for the grace of God, go I - and hope that I never become a victim.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Meander Quilters Guild Quilt Exhibition
If you didn't go to this exhibition, then you have REALLY missed something good!
Howick is only about 1 1/2 hours drive from Durban and the venue- at the Howick High School was really easy to find. Its just off the N3.
Four of us went - and shared the petrol so it didn't dent the pocket too much.
The guild members did a stirling job in a lovely venue with quilts that were a joy to see. I was very impressed with what I saw so CONGRATULATIONS, LADIES! What impressed me was the standard of workmanship and I am just a bit surprised that we don't see more of these quilters' work at the Royal Show and at Festivals.
I managed to track down some of the exhibitors for permission to feature their quilts on this blog so enjoy what I have so far.
Mary-Anne Smith's Triptych 1 " Leave only Footprints Kill only Time"
Anti trophy hunting sentiment. Based on a Tiffany stained glass window. Pattern adapted with permission from a "Katie Lane Quilts " pattern.
Machine applique and machine quilted.
Mary-Anne Smith's Triptych 2 " Leave only Footprints Kill only Time"
Anti trophy hunting sentiment. Based on a Tiffany stained glass window. Pattern adapted with permission from a "Katie Lane Quilts " pattern
Machine applique and machine quilted.
Mary-Anne Smith's Triptych 3 " Leave only Footprints Kill only Time"
Anti trophy hunting sentiment. Based on a Tiffany stained glass window. Pattern adapted with permission from a "Katie Lane Quilts " pattern.
Machine applique and machine quilted.
Nicky Hunter Smith' "My Dream Garden"
Started a Baltimore Quilt in 2007, that stopped. Re-cut one block,unpicked another, changed the pattern and completed a new quilt in 2010. Machine pieced and appliqued. Quilted by Tonia Woodburn.
Nicky Hunter Smith " Sheep in Shetland"
Machine Pieced with 3 D heads and tails. Machine embroidered eyes and grass flowers. Machine quilted by Tonia Woodburn. Inspired by Dawn Cameron Dick's invisible machine applique.
Lindy Briscoe " My Baltimore Garden"
Hand appliqued using blanket stitch, machine pieced and hand quilted. Inspired by designs from Faye Labanaris " Applique Rose Garden 2005.
Howick is only about 1 1/2 hours drive from Durban and the venue- at the Howick High School was really easy to find. Its just off the N3.
Four of us went - and shared the petrol so it didn't dent the pocket too much.
The guild members did a stirling job in a lovely venue with quilts that were a joy to see. I was very impressed with what I saw so CONGRATULATIONS, LADIES! What impressed me was the standard of workmanship and I am just a bit surprised that we don't see more of these quilters' work at the Royal Show and at Festivals.
I managed to track down some of the exhibitors for permission to feature their quilts on this blog so enjoy what I have so far.
Anti trophy hunting sentiment. Based on a Tiffany stained glass window. Pattern adapted with permission from a "Katie Lane Quilts " pattern.
Machine applique and machine quilted.
Anti trophy hunting sentiment. Based on a Tiffany stained glass window. Pattern adapted with permission from a "Katie Lane Quilts " pattern
Machine applique and machine quilted.
Anti trophy hunting sentiment. Based on a Tiffany stained glass window. Pattern adapted with permission from a "Katie Lane Quilts " pattern.
Machine applique and machine quilted.
Nicky Hunter Smith' "My Dream Garden"
Started a Baltimore Quilt in 2007, that stopped. Re-cut one block,unpicked another, changed the pattern and completed a new quilt in 2010. Machine pieced and appliqued. Quilted by Tonia Woodburn.
Machine Pieced with 3 D heads and tails. Machine embroidered eyes and grass flowers. Machine quilted by Tonia Woodburn. Inspired by Dawn Cameron Dick's invisible machine applique.
Hand appliqued using blanket stitch, machine pieced and hand quilted. Inspired by designs from Faye Labanaris " Applique Rose Garden 2005.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Pennants for the Olympics
Anyone making pennants for the participants of the 2012 Olympics in London.
Would love to see how they turned out.
I'm going to make one or two. All the instructions are on www.quilts4london.org.uk . There are videos showing how to make them and different patterns to choose from. It would be so nice to know that an Olympic participant somewhere in the world has a pennant made by you.
Ladies , please let me know if you are going to make one or have made one already.
These pictures were taken off that website from the inspiration tab.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Meander Quilters' Guild Quilt Exhibition
So who is going up to the Meander Quilters Guild Quilt Exhibition at Howick tomorrow???
I'll be there and I know a couple of others from Tollgate are going so how about it?
They need support just as much as we do.
If you dont know where it is here are the directions:
Take the Tweedie turn off and turn right over the N3. Turn right when you get to the Sunfield home and you are at the school.
Oh, and there is a REALLY good French bakery on that road into Howick.He does the best chocolate croissants ever. Make sure you take cash as he doesn't have a card machine.
I'll be there and I know a couple of others from Tollgate are going so how about it?
They need support just as much as we do.
If you dont know where it is here are the directions:
Take the Tweedie turn off and turn right over the N3. Turn right when you get to the Sunfield home and you are at the school.
Oh, and there is a REALLY good French bakery on that road into Howick.He does the best chocolate croissants ever. Make sure you take cash as he doesn't have a card machine.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Bindings!!!
This week I've learnt how to make bias binding and how to apply binding to corners neatly.
I have used straight binding before so using bias binding that I 've made is a new experience for me .
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Blog for u!
Hi Ladies
I visited a new blog : www.jaybirdquilts.com .
It belongs to a young quilter who owns a shop.
There are free tutorials , patterns etc. on this site.
I'l be putting the binding on my quilt tomorrow.
Thank goodness for holidays!!!
Enjoy the week ahead!
Happy stitching!!
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