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🩵💙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!

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🗓️ 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

One of the reasons I love teaching quilting newbie

Didn’t capture many photos today from our lovely

Welcome home to this quilt that’s been travellin

Welcome home to this quilt that’s been travelling since May last year! 🤗✈️

It’s had a magnificent journey through Sydney, Melbourne, regional NSW, and then flew off to France as part of the In Conversation touring exhibition @carrefour_patchwork curated by @stitchandyarn.

Thank you Tara for taking such great care of it and for giving Australian modern quilters a chance to share our work across the globe, I don’t think most international quilters realise how isolated we are over here! 🌍

Special thanks to my Canadian friend @poppyprint for saying yes to this project. Be sure to check out her stunning “Swimming The Salish Sea” quilt – how cool that they got to hang out together for so long! 🌊🌊

Huge gratitude to @twocatsquilts, who stepped in to perfectly machine quilt those curved parallel lines when I couldn’t quite get them right 🌐

Finally, I was hoping the parcel would come with scents of croissants, coffee, and freshly baked baguettes, but I guess that’s my cue to head to the bakery now! 🥐☕️🥖

#worldsapartsameocean #modernquilting #quiltsofinstagram #quiltjourney #australianquilters #quiltstories #handmadequilts #quiltingcommunity #showyourwork #inconversation2023

Only got about 30% of my homework done whilst I wa

Only got about 30% of my homework done whilst I was away. So now I’m playing catch up…

#starmanquilt #handpiecing #slowstitching #sewonthego #patchwork #handwork #solids #modernhandmade

You know that feeling when you whip through a WIP

You know that feeling when you whip through a WIP and then it’s gone for months, touring the country, living its best life? Yeah, that!

I was thinking about this quilt as I grapple with my three-hour jet lag. I finished it when I came back from QuiltCon earlier this year. Jet lagged. 💤

It’s one downside of the travelling tutor gig. We never really get over it – just learn to cope with less sleep, weird meal times, alarms, and exercise routines in hotel rooms 😅

But gee, it’s good when you get home. My own bed, my pillow, my sewing studio 🥰 where I don’t need to sign into the wifi…

You can find this quilt at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Show, which starts today! It’s hanging as part of the Australian Quilt Show. Its last outing before it comes home to rest for a while. 😴

#quiltlife #travellingtutor #brisbanecraftandquiltshow #australianquiltshow #jetlagged #quiltexhibition #modernquilting #quiltingcommunity #showquilt #handmade #quiltinglove

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