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When you realise it’s Sunday and you haven’t p

When you realise it’s Sunday and you haven’t posted since Monday… Oops!

Here’s my week in a nutshell ➿ no reel, just the highlights. Quilts need making, after all! 😅

🏷️ Dealing with bursting buckets of tiny square scraps
🏷️ Thoughtful gifts from yesterday’s lovely class @mysewingsupplies
🏷️ Adele reflecting after a productive day
🏷️ Leanne’s gorgeous Christmas stars
🏷️ Elizabeth’s vibrant Kaleidoscopes
🏷️ Online Kawandi lecture @tatterbluelibrary
🏷️ Fussy cutting diamonds into stars
🏷️ A semi presentable studio moment
🏷️ What’s on my design wall
🏷️ Matcha cloud pancakes with Fia
🏷️ Magritte exhibition with Fia & Indri
🏷️ Quilt chaos after a Zoom chat with @threadhouseuk
🏷️ Exploring the reference library at AGNSW

Busy, inspiring, and just a little messy ➿ the perfect week!

#mycreativelife #alwaysbelearning #quiltingcommunity #scrapquilting #onmydesignwall #beinspired #makersgonnamake

Tonight, I’m chatting over Zoom with friends @th

Tonight, I’m chatting over Zoom with friends @threadhouseuk as part of the #threadhouseandfriends series 💻 ✨ Lots of interesting questions have come up, like how I manage my scraps ♻️… something I’m always thinking about 🧵💭

Being a scrappy quilter, I have loads of bits and pieces. They eventually find new life in quilts and practical items.

The ruler caddy is perfect for skinny strips, the original was a cool gift by @poppyprint (tutorial in her IG stories🩵) while my long scrappy pinnie (pattern by @jenib320) and a hefty pincushion (pattern by @carolynfriedlander) help keep my sewing space organised ✂️💖

Looking forward to catching up with you tonight (your morning 🤪) @karenlewistextiles @joaverystitch and @lilysquilts 💕

#scrappyquilting #quiltinglife #zerowastequilting #sewingessentials #quiltingfun #scrapquiltsarethebest

Fresh off the sewing machines today at @usefulbox

Fresh off the sewing machines today at @usefulbox - a new batch of Emmaline Retreat Bags! 🧵✨ Each bag turned out beautifully, and everyone left with that amazing “I made this!” feeling. We tackled skills like working with different interfacings, attaching zipper tabs, boxing corners, and even installing metal frames. Bag making is such a satisfying way to escape whatever’s happening outside these walls…and yes, there was cake. Because cake just makes everything better, right? 🍰😊

Thank you all for the lovely company! Hope to see you in class again soon 💖

PS: One last kawandi workshop for the year is coming up at UsefulBox on Sun 8 Dec! Book your spot via the link in bio. Don’t miss it! 💫

#emmalineretreatbag #usefulbox #kawandi #handmadewithlove #bagmaking #sewingworkshop

Another fun day with the Warriewood crew 🎉

🏷️ Lisa’s expertly executed #scrappytriparoundtheworld

🏷️ Kate’s colourful #kaleidoscopekisses

🏷️ Jen’s coming full circle with her #ringcyclesquilt

🏷️ Kath’s stunning sampler quilt

🏷️ plus lots more

🏷️ and a yummy bundt to top it off!

It really doesn’t get much better than this. Thanks @susan_j_kenney for looking after us all today @60stitches_ 🥰

#quilt #quiltclass #2ndsaturdayclass #friendswhostitch

Yesterday, I swapped out the quilt in the entrance

Yesterday, I swapped out the quilt in the entrance for one that feels just right. Every time I pass it, I’m reminded of the dedication it took to bring something beautiful to life - all that cutting, sewing, pressing, and hand quilting. It felt endless at times, but I didn’t quit. I pushed through the doubts and those tricky “ugly” stages until it was finally finished. Only those who’ve tackled this pattern know the effort it demands: all those tiny nine patches and endless y-seams. No shortcuts here, you’ve got to do it right. It’s a metaphor for something, isn’t it?

CONFETTI CIRCLES (2017)

#ringcyclesquilt #machinepiecing #yseamsfordays #seamsperfect #showyourwork #confetticirclesquilt #quiltingismytherapy #patchworkquilt

🩵💙ᗷᒪᑌE ᗰOᑎᗪᗩY💙🩵 Time to

🩵💙ᗷᒪᑌE ᗰOᑎᗪᗩY💙🩵

Time to rest and reset for a new week ahead. Writing those to do lists, sending out a newsletter (it’s been a while!) As the teaching year winds down, I’m confirming bookings for the year ahead. It’s already looking like a cracker!

🌄🌵🇲🇽🥐🚃

🗓️ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:

• 9 Nov: Anything Goes @60stitches_, Warriewood
• 10 Nov: Retreat Bag Workshop @usefulbox
• 16 Nov: Modern Saturday @mysewingsupplies
• 20 Nov: Modern Wednesday @mysewingsupplies

Check my bio for booking links or contact the shops directly 💫

#classdates #quiltingworkshops #novemberschedule #quiltworkshops #handmadejourney #slowstitching #quiltclass #sydneyworkshops #sakurabreezequilt

A fab day as always @threadbotanica. Thank you Sal

A fab day as always @threadbotanica. Thank you Sally for looking after us all so well. And to the students for sharing their Saturday with me, stitching #kawandi.

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Stay in touch with the shop and sign up to my newsletter for more dates in 2025 🎉

Amongst the many (hard) things I did this week…

Amongst the many (hard) things I did this week… quilted and bound and photographed. Submitted for QuiltCon with 10 minutes to spare, with possibly the worst artist statement I’ve ever written. Sometimes our days can only stretch so far but I tried 🤪

#starmanquilt #saturatedtransparencies #modernquilt #handpieced #handquilted #originaldesign

Throwback to a time that feels all too familiar! J

Throwback to a time that feels all too familiar! Juggling multiple deadlines and work commitments while navigating a bit of family drama. Fun times!

Who knew parenting would be a job you can’t quit? 😂 They weren’t kidding when they said it was easier when the kids were smaller! Staying hyper focused through it all, doing my best. This too shall pass, resilience building and all that…

DYNAMIC HYPNOTIC (2019)
68” x 68”
Machine pieced, machine & hand quilted

#beingamumisawesome #lifeinthegrind #jugglingact #selfemployedlife #stayfocused #worklifebalance #dynamichypnoticquilt #modernquilt

Thanks to a bit of photo editing magic, I can test

Thanks to a bit of photo editing magic, I can test a look before committing to all 36 blocks for my next #starmanquilt! Starting with a stack of blues and pinks (current vibe, clearly 😜) and building from there. Loving the fussy cut Tula neon stripes at the centre - holding it all together!

This will get much scrappier in the final version, but I think it’s a keeper. Bonus points for faster machine piecing 🧵✨ This pattern’s coming out over the summer, once I clear a few (hundred!) things off the to-do list first 😅

#quilting #modernquilt #scrapquilt #countingstars

✨Blue skies and starry nights… if I pull this

✨Blue skies and starry nights… if I pull this off, it’ll also be a miracle! Between tech dramas, deadlines, and a workload sky high, it’s all systems go over here 🚀💻

But stay tuned - there might be some BIG news to celebrate once I make it through this week! Are you on my newsletter list? It’s the best way to get the inside scoop without having to play hide-and-seek with the IG algorithm 🔍💌

#starmanquilt #handpieced #handpiecedstars #starquilt #POPstars #saturatedtransparencies #stargazing

It’s one of those perfect spring days in Sydney,

It’s one of those perfect spring days in Sydney, with bright blue skies - though there’s still a bit of a chill in the air! After journeying across Australia with the Australian Quilt Show since April, these two beauties are finally back home.

What’s next for them? A few classes, possibly some new adventures… or maybe they’ll be transformed into my next quilt coat! 🧵✨ Huge thanks to @intocraft for keeping them in tiptop shape; they look as fresh as the day I (very last minute) stitched on those sleeves 😬

RESTLESS (2024) 😴
Featuring bee blocks from the lovely #muststashbee, and beautifully quilted by @twocatsquilts.

STELLAR PURSUIT (2024) ✨
Also gorgeously quilted by Kat Jones

#australianquiltshow2024 #quiltjourney #modernquilting #homeagain #quiltlove #restlessquilt #stellarpursuitquilt #starquilt #huntersstarquilt #quiltcoatplans

✨ Have you made an @emmalinebags Retreat Bag yet

✨ Have you made an @emmalinebags Retreat Bag yet? These bags are brilliant because they open nice and wide - perfect for seeing all your supplies at a glance! I use mine for teaching essentials, travel electronics, and just about everything else in between. Plus, they make wonderful gifts for a special friend 🎁

🎒 Come and make one with me at the beautiful @usefulbox classroom in Marrickville on Sunday 10 November! You’ll learn a range of handy skills like:

✂️ Cutting your pattern
🧵 Using fusible stabilisers
🪡 Inserting zippers and zipper tabs
👜 Adding a wire frame for structure

You can personalise yours by using your finished kawandi, sashiko, English paper piecing, tapestry, or pick a pretty fabric from your stash 🌸 Or, choose from a curated selection in the studio! Kits are available in two sizes, so no need to hunt down those tricky bits ✨

📅 Workshop details:
🗓️ Sunday 10 November
⏰ 10am - 3pm
📍 UsefulBox Sewing School, 21 Shepherd St, Marrickville
🍰 Morning tea provided!

Book via the link in bio or through @usefulbox’s website 💻 Can’t wait to sew with you! 💕

#emmalinebags #retreatbag #bagmaking #sewfun #quiltedbags #quiltingcommunity #kawandi #sashiko #englishpaperpiecing #marrickville #sydneyworkshops #makersgonnamake #sewingisfun

Just a few Kawandi workshops left for 2024! Join m

Just a few Kawandi workshops left for 2024! Join me at the beautiful @threadbotanica in Mittagong on 2 November to learn the art of slow stitching with scraps ✨

Kawandi quilts are made using a unique hand-stitching technique from the Siddi people, descendants of African slaves in India. They sew from the edges to the centre, creating colourful, textured designs. I’ve adapted this method for modern patchwork fabrics, and you’ll receive a kit with everything needed to create your own quilt 🧵

📍 Thread Botanica
16a Bowral Rd, Mittagong
📅 Saturday 2 Nov, 10am - 3pm
💰 $130 (kit and morning tea included)

Book online or in person 🌟

#kawandistyle #slowstitching #scrapquilt #handmadewithlove

Anyone else dreaming of summer? 🌞🌿 Spring ha

Anyone else dreaming of summer? 🌞🌿 Spring has been so chilly and wintery, it feels like I’ve been stuck in hibernation! ❄️ I’m craving those warm, lazy days where I can slow down, relax, and finally catch up on those long, slow quilts that don’t quite fit into my teaching schedule. 🧵✨

Speaking of which, I’ve been thinking about running my Online Finishing School again! 🎓🪡 It’s perfect for all those UFOs that just need that final push. Would anyone be interested in joining? Let me know! 💬

#quiltinglife #slowstitching #summercrafts #quiltlove #handmadejoy #UFOprojects #onlinefinishingschool #fussycutting #epp #eppeverywhere #scrapquilt

The @usefulbox crew photo at @sydneyfrocktails las

The @usefulbox crew photo at @sydneyfrocktails last night 🌟 Thanks for the photos Mr UsefulBox!

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my scrappy gi

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my scrappy gingham @roberts.wood dress! 🎉

It took two days just to hand cut 144 individual pieces - first the paper templates, then from the various fabrics. I missed using my rotary cutter 😅 After that mammoth task, the sewing came together quickly! 🧵✨

Finally, plenty of directional pressing and bias-bound hems for a neat finish. The best part? Last night at Sydney Frocktails, I was one of six wearing a Roberts.Wood design! (Sadly, no photo of the flower bag, doh! 😅)

Such a fabulous pattern, great instructions and an even better night. Big thanks to @sydneyfrocktails for giving us all the chance to push our dressmaking boundaries again. So rewarding to see my quilting skills translating into garment making!

#scrappysewing #robertswoodkit #sydneyfrocktails2024 #slowfashion #patchworkclothing #ginghamstyle #flowerpatchworkdress #sydneysewists #makersgonnamake #isewmyownclothes

Does it look like a frock yet? Round the clock sew

Does it look like a frock yet?
Round the clock sewing to get this done in time 😅

🕕🕦🕚🕐🕥

#sydneyfrocktails2024 #onmydesignwall #lookshard #itsjustaquiltreally #robertswoodkit #dopaminedressing #flowerpatchworkdress #patchworkclothing #whenquiltersmakeclothes #patchworkstyle #slowfashion #isewmyownclothes #sewover50dresses

✨ Class Bookings for AQC 2025 Open at 11am Today

✨ Class Bookings for AQC 2025 Open at 11am Today! ✨

Next year’s AQC is going to be incredible, with an exciting line-up of both international and local tutors. Make sure to download the schedule and bookmark the site to grab your spot early - classes sell out fast!

AQC is a unique event in Australia, offering full access to the quilt show, evening events, delicious onsite catering, with all sewing machines generously provided in the classrooms. Plus, you’ll find a tempting array of shops in the trade hall!

I’m thrilled to be teaching three of my most popular workshops:

🧥 Quilt Coats: Thursday & Friday
🔲 QST Courthouse Steps: Saturday
🧵 Kawandi: Sunday

📅 April 10–13, 2025
📍 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Victoria

I can’t wait to see you there!

#aqc2025 #quiltcoats #qstcourthousesteps #kawandi #quiltingworkshops #australianquilters #learntoquilt #handmadecreativity #quiltingcommunity #slowfashion

So close… #starmanquilt #ithinkican #justdoit

So close…

#starmanquilt #ithinkican #justdoit #handpieced #artgalleryfabrics #saturatedtransparencies #transperancyquilt #handmade #modernquilt

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