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Wow, a salve for the soul is how I’d describe th

Wow, a salve for the soul is how I’d describe these past few days at The Thread House Retreat at the incredible Harewood Estate.

Thank you @karenlewistextiles @joaverystitch and @lilysquilts for such a warm and welcoming retreat. You’ve truly thought of everything. The stunning location, the engaging lessons and delicious catering. But my favourite memories will be of the moments in between - the laughs, the walks and sharing tips. I’m already anticipating our next catch up in Raleigh.

Big thank you to everyone at retreat for the camaraderie and joyful chatter. It’s been so much fun getting to know you and hearing your stories. Hope our paths cross again soon 💞

@threadhouseuk
@harewoodholidays
#sewingretreat
#sewingismytherapy
#handstitchedwithlove
#quiltyfriendsarethebest
#threadhouseretreat2023

Below Stairs… it’s just like in Downton Abbey,

Below Stairs… it’s just like in Downton Abbey, rooms full of silverware, crystal and china. Massive kitchens and larders. It must’ve been teeming with staff to keep everyone fed and watered!

I don’t think I was expecting such an opulent es

I don’t think I was expecting such an opulent estate when I signed up for the Thread House Retreat at Harewood House. Incredible that the house has retained so many of the original furnishings and art works.

I’ll need to do some more research to process all of this…

💖 TE᙭TᑌᖇE TᑌEᔕᗪᗩY 💖 I’ve los

💖 TE᙭TᑌᖇE TᑌEᔕᗪᗩY 💖
I’ve lost track of the days… Is it still Tuesday?
Opal Essence quilt on my bed with matching EPP cushion. I’ve got a limited amount of template sets and EPP kits available for local postage if you’re in the UK. Send me a DM for details ✨

#opalessencequilt #opalessencequilttemplates #quilt #modernquilt #timeless #patchwork #yseams #tumblingblockquilt #machinepieced #curvedpiecing #quiltsofinstagram #quilting #ihavethisthingwithquilts #imadethis #pattern #patterndesigner #scrapquilts #quiltingkeepsmesane #epp #neverleavehomewithoutaquilt #staywithaquilter

After a brief stopover with my dear friend Ann Mar

After a brief stopover with my dear friend Ann Mari in London, now in Leeds for a few days of stitchy goodness with the creative trio that are @threadhouseuk Retreat @harewoodhouse.

The weather is really putting on a show, with a lovely warm day and sparkling blue skies once we pulled into the house.

It’s so quiet and relaxing here, totally worth the epic journey ✨✨✨

PS - some of us looking a little fresher than others. Looking forward to a good night’s sleep without any travel for days!

Inspired by Sharon’s @toomuchfabric win at the S

Inspired by Sharon’s @toomuchfabric win at the Sydney Quilt Show, @elizabeth.lansdown is now challenging herself to finish her Chuck Nohara quilt. Go Elizabeth 🎉

Leanne has almost finished this adorable baby version of #opalessencequilt

I’ll be back at @mysewingsupplies for our regular #3rdsaturdayclass on 21 October. Want to join us? Call the shop to book your spot 🎊

#sydneysews #learntoquilt #sewingisfun #quiltclass

I’m excited to be able to share that I’ll be i

I’m excited to be able to share that I’ll be in Melbourne for the Australasian Quilt Convention 11-14 April. Keeping that a secret was becoming increasingly difficult 😅

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I look forward to four days of teaching and social events with a bunch of talented tutors and students at the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building. Classes will be announced soon, they sell out pretty quickly so keep an eye out for the emails from @intocraft #expertiseevents.

Of course I’ll share here and in my newsletter as soon as I can 💫

#ilovemyjob #quilting #aussiemodernquilters #makersgonnamake #aqc2024 #travellingtutor #savethedate #showyourwork #quiltshow #australasianquiltconvention #quilts #learntoquilt #australianquilter #aqc #melbourneworkshops

Had a lovely day @sydneyquiltshow, didn’t take a

Had a lovely day @sydneyquiltshow, didn’t take as many photos as I had hoped so I’m sharing from other accounts in my stories…

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Honoured to have won a Judges Commendation for Planetarium in the Pieced Professional category. So many gorgeous quilts. I don’t know how the judges do it. Thank you to the judges and the exhibition committee @quiltnsw for a great day.

My kawandi workshop was busy and buzzing with new converts to Kawandi. I hope everyone enjoyed it ✨

Loved @lieselquilts big beautiful quilt. Congratulations on your well deserved award Liesel. 💜

Congrats also to my clever student @toomuchfabric for her Red & White Chuck Nohara quilt ❣️

I’m sure there are loads of photos popping up on the socials but if you want to see all the winners, head to the Quilt NSW website 💫

First swim in ages, last swim for ages. The water

First swim in ages, last swim for ages. The water is still a bit nippy. The air a bit thick with the smoke from hazard reduction burning. Summer is coming. Yay!

I’ve missed this. I’m looking forward to getting back into my cycling and swimming routine when I get back.

I 🩵 #sydneyrockpools

Zoomed down to lovely @berryquiltandco for our bi-

Zoomed down to lovely @berryquiltandco for our bi-monthly class.

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There were a number of quilt coats being finished from the weekend’s workshop.

And a quilt coat on the way, using the jelly roll friendly #megaqstcourthousesteps pattern! You can find it in the link in my bio.

Finally, some fun and superfluous face masks panels got snapped up to make a quick #swirlygigquilt ⚡️

Next Berry class is on 8 Nov. See you there or be 🔲

#berrygood #quiltcoat #sewingiscool #learntosew #quilting #learningnewthings

It’s been a while since I’ve seen fireflies on

It’s been a while since I’ve seen fireflies on a summer evening… so I put them on little thread bin gifts for Friday’s Kawandi Workshop at the Sydney Quilt Show.

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Counting down the days… working through the to do list!

#mondaymotivation #justdoit #todolist #lotstodo #countingdown #threadbin #littlethreadbin #gifties

We had the most perfect weather in Berry this week

We had the most perfect weather in Berry this weekend! Sunny, blue skies and just crisp enough to remind us that quilt coat weather is not quite over.

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Two action packed days of cutting, sewing and binding. Bravely turning quilts into patchwork jackets. Breathing a new life into those quilts that never sparked joy or that were ready for something different.

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Thanks so much to Sharon @berryquiltandco for hosting such a lovely bunch of quilters. Huge thanks to @janesquilts for your hospitality and to all the gorgeous staff.

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See you back in Berry on Wednesday for my bi- monthly class. Some coats will be finished then 💫

#quiltcoats #quiltcoatsofinstagram #patchworkclothing #chorecoat #quiltcoatworkshop #patchwork #cutitup #isewmyownclothes #quiltedjacket #quilted #sewingisfun

Ooh, this is exciting. It’s always a thrill to s

Ooh, this is exciting. It’s always a thrill to share my work. It’s the cherry on top to win an award!

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Will I see you at the @sydneyquiltshow next Friday? 🥳

#quiltshow #sydneyquiltshow2023
#surprise #showyourwork #modernquilter #quiltexhibition

That’s the last of the needle turned appliqué b

That’s the last of the needle turned appliqué blocks. I’m kinda sad cause I really love this technique. It forces me to slow down and stitch carefully.

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Now to finish the rest of the pieced blocks for this special quilt project. It’s a big one and time is critical ✨

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Whilst I’m stitching I’ve been wracking my brain for a name for this quilt. Hopefully something will pop into my head before I finish the hand quilting 😅

An interesting discussion over on @themqg members

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💙🧡TE᙭TᑌᖇE TᑌEᔕᗪᗩY 🧡💙

Sometimes the fabric needs to have subtle texture… I love this pairing of Moda Grunge with Ruby Star Speckled Fabric ✨

Working on some lovely big needle turn appliqué blocks. My favourite technique to keep things smooth and consistent is to use a reusable freezer paper template. I then snip the background fabric away to remove the paper and reduce any bulk in the quilt top. I can reuse that cut away fabric too, bonus 💫

#needleturnapplique #handmade #slowstitching #showmethemoda #applique #modernquilt #quiltdesign #handwork #texturetuesday #precision #patchwork

Sunday was a productive day sewing some lightweigh

Sunday was a productive day sewing some lightweight travelling clothes… comfy and easy to wash and wear on the go.

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🏷️ Roscoe Dress by @truebias. Made with shortened bodice and two tiers. 1st tier is width of fabric, 2nd tier is 1.5 x width of fabric. Fabric is Warp & Weft by Alexia Marcelle Abegg for @rubystarsociety.

🏷️ Gathered Collage Top by @matchymatchysewingclub in a pretty Echino double gauze with Lana Wovens gingham trim. I added 3” to the length as I found my first one was too short. I’m 5’8” so that makes sense as the pattern is written for someone 5’5”. Details!

🏷️ Another Collage Gather Top. I’m so happy that I managed to squeeze a second top out of this favourite Nani Iro double gauze! The trim is a bright and happy print by Melody Miller for Ruby Star. The side panels are off grain but I reckon that the double gauze is stretchy enough that it doesn’t matter 💫

And now that they are done it’s back to work, the overlocker goes back on shelf so I can finish a couple of special quilts ✨

#roscoedress #roscoedresshack #collagegathertop #matchymatchysewingclub #naniiro #warpandweftfabric #isewmyownclothes #sewover50dresses #sewover50september #memade #handmade #memadeeveryday

Fun sewing day… first up - a lightweight holiday

Fun sewing day… first up - a lightweight holiday dress to see me through day & night events. Lightweight being most important when your luggage includes quilts!

🏷️ Pattern is the ever reliable #roscoedress by @truebias.

🏷️ Fabric is #warpandweft by @alexiamarcelleabegg for @rubystarsociety that I picked up on my last trip @fabricsauce.

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#isewmyownclothes #memadeeveryday #warpandweftfabric #rubystarsociety #roscoedress #roscoedresshack #sewingiscool #sundayfunday

Can you believe that it’s September already? Aug

Can you believe that it’s September already? August was a bit of a bust for me with a bout of gastro that wrecked pretty much everything, including my immune system. I’m determined to turn things around this month. With so much to look forward to…

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There’s the @sydneyquiltshow 15-17 September. I’ve got a couple of quilts hanging and I’ll be teaching a Kawandi class at 1pm on Friday 15th. There are a couple of spots left if you’re interested.

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I’m teaching my quilt coat workshop 9/10 September and a quilt class on the 13th @berryquiltandco. The Coat class has sold out but spots are still available for the Wednesday class…

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On the 16th it’s my final class for over a month @mysewingsupplies before I travel.

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Then I’m off to the UK to the @threadhouseuk retreat! Classes with @edinburghmqg and @londonmqg… finishing up with a much longed for Andalusian adventure. I can’t wait!

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PLANETARIUM 84” x 84” 🌐 I love the hand q

PLANETARIUM
84” x 84”

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I love the hand quilting on this. Like little paths around the rings. Leading the eye about the many details. The machine quilting is there for structure but the hand quilting is there for bling. It’s a fluke that I had just the right @dsquilts Hope Valley print for the binding.

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The quilt top is made from just one fabric, an ombré print. Cut using my 12” Winding Ways templates.

#modernquilt #handquilting #machinepiecedcurves #machinequilting #bigstitchquilting #ombrefabric #windingwaysquilt #secondarydesign #makeitmodern #wheelofmystery

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