Threadbare creations

Last week I raved about the gorgeous Classic Quilt Block, the Sawtooth Star. This week I have a step by step tutorial so you can sew your own block, and if you've never sewn one before you're in for a treat. It's an easy block to sew and hopefully you used last week's colouring sheet to plan your own block. I'll be making a 6" (finished) block and at the end of the tutorial there's a chart of cutting measurements for six different sizes - 4", 6", 8", 10", 12" and 15". You'll be able to use…

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Do you ever wonder how many quilts you can sew from your stash? I ponder this question a lot. My stash isn't huge but it was beginning to feel out of control. It was time to sew a scrappy quilt and use the fabrics at the bottom of my bins - you know the ones that are destined to be forgotten forever. My fabric bins are sorted by colour and my original plan was to grab the blue bin and sew something but on a family drive inspiration struck! Instead I grabbed the blue, teal and aqua bins and…

Before I started this months blog series, I reached out to some of my favorite Australian designers and asked if they'd like to share any quilts or patterns they'd designed using the Churn Dash block - which is a real treat for my blog I must say! There were a few ladies who have used this Classic Quilt Block in very unique ways, and they agreed to share their work with you and tell you why they chose the Churn Dash block for their projects. In my introduction post I showed you some gorgeous…

My blog is where I share my quilt designs, recipes, tutorials and free patterns, so grab a coffee and let's create something wonderful together.

Welcome to Calendar Girls - a very casual sew along using the blocks featured in my free 2023 Calendar. Every second Wednesday from March 1st - August 2nd 2023, I will release a new block pattern from the 2023 Calendar. The free patterns include four sizes - 6", 8", 10" & 12" and you can use these blocks in any project your heart desires. Each PDF pattern includes instructions and diagrams for constructing your blocks, full sized templates (if necessary) and a colouring sheet to help you…

Every Wednesday I will publish a new block pattern as a PDF file for you to download. Each file will include a coloured diagram,cutting and piecing instructions plus any required full size templates. I will also include photos, tips and tutorials where applicable to assist in constructing your blocks. The blocks will be a selection of my favorites (or my own adapted version) and the difficulty level will vary from week to week. I will also offer a final layout for the quilt, (including…

February 14 is the day of love and romance. This Valentine's Day show someone you care by sewing a handmade gift using my free Be Mine! FPP heart block pattern! In a few short weeks, cupids' arrow will be striking the hearts of people all around the world. Valentine's Day is the one time we all celebrate love and romance on the same day, and I thought you might like a block pattern to sew for all those projects you have planned. Be Mine! is my gift to you because you guys mean the world to…

I was inspired to start a Scrappy Postage Stamp Quilt after seeing Amber's from Gigi's Thimble. This is my long-term project for 2023 and throughout the year I'll update my progress. Good morning lovely! Earlier in the week I shared my thoughts on slowing down and creating with intention, and I encouraged you to start a long-term project for 2023 - today I'm sharing mine. I've mentioned a few times how inspired I felt when I saw photos of Amber's (Gigi's Thimble) Postage Stamp Quilt, so I…

This month's Classic Quilt Block is a block that's very near and dear to me. I have a soft spot for the simple Pinwheel block and I just love how sweet and delicate it looks in quilt designs. It's a dainty quilt block that's easy to sew and it can be used in many ways. This block takes me right back to my early childhood, when a visit to our annual country show meant I could bring home a pretty pinwheel on a stick - other kids went for the showbags and the terrifying rides, I went for the…