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Metro Tiles: From Liberty of London to an Appliqué Quilt.
Hello!There's been a little appliqué preparation happening on my sewing table this week. I always enjoy this stage of a project — choosing the fabrics, cutting the shapes and watching an idea begin to emerge. I'm not going to show you quite what these pieces are becoming just yet, but they did get me thinking about appliqué and some of the many appliqué projects I've designed over the years.One of those projects is Metro Tiles, a quilt that actually began with a visit to Liberty of London. I spotted some... Read more...
Back Home and Back in the Barn
Hi there, Well, doesn't time fly! I have been overseas to attend the 2 shows in Chicago and then popped in for a quick visit with Hoffman Fabrics in California - I do love visiting shows and fabric companies! At the shows I saw lots of busy people making the most amazing things. The Fiber & Fabric Festival was great - to see all the retailers selling their latest designs and products - it is not just quilting but includes fibres as well, so lots of colours with the yarn as well as... Read more...
Happy New Year - yay!
Happy New Year - yay!
  2(10%) 2(10%) Happy New Year! It is hard to believe we are already in 2025, however a new year can bring new opportunities, ideas, projects and friends. Let's not... Read more...
Nearly Done
Nearly Done
Our summer is warming up as the year draws to a close - what a year it has been! I am currently in Australia just for a couple of days... Read more...
The QuiltyBox.com Challenge!
This is so much fun! I was recently challenged by QuiltyBox.com to make something, and a video, from the box of goodies, so here goes!I just love receiving the box each month, it is a monthly subscription, and this month was full of delicious fabrics from Andover and goodies from ByAnnie.com, so I have made a small Travel Project bag, there will be a pattern coming soon! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReKt33ToXqA] Read more...
Happy New Year!
Wow! Time is going so fast! We are enjoying a wonderful summer just now, with just enough days of less sunshine to remind us that we live in the land of the long white cloud! It does, of course, keep everything nice and green most of the time. I am very happy to welcome into the world two new grand babies, one local and one on the other side of the world. Such a great thing to become new parents and possibly even greater to become new grandparents! I have... Read more...
Quilty Box has arrived!
Quilty Box has arrived!
I am thrilled to have received a Quilty Box from QuiltyBox.com! It arrived in my mail box, looking so innocent, however the inside is quite delicious! Thank you QuiltyBox. QuiltyBox.com... Read more...
Introducing ........Block of the Day 2016 - That Town and Country Quilt
This video is an introduction to the new project for 2016, Block of the Day 2016, That Town and Country Quilt. This is going to be such a fun project making little applique blocks throughout the year and building up your own Town and Country! There is so much opportunity for embellishment and personalizing the blocks to make it you own! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLsY_v5FnRo] Read more...
How to make some Quick & Fun Gift Bags from a Fat Quarter - Quilting Tips & Techniques 181
This video shows how to cut and make fun little gift bags starting with a fat quarter. Great idea to have on hand for those times when you need to wrap a gift, any time, any season, great for birthdays and special occasions. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcBLWdC8Qmo] Read more...
How to use some 2 1/2" x 5" strips to make a fun quilt - Quilting Tips & Techniques 180
This video shows how to use some 5" squares, cut in half, or 2 1/2" strips to make a fun and quick quilt. many of us have 5" squares and 2 1/2" strips these days, some leftover and some deliciously co-ordinated! This quilt shows one of the many ways to use some up! There is a pattern for Sashed Strips using 5" squares here. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vlT2KyZzXE] Read more...
Registration for What's in the Box Mystery Quilt 2015 is closing soon!
I am so thrilled by the response to the What's in the Box Mystery Quilt 2015, people from all over the world have been registering! There is still an opportunity for more investigators on this mystery, the registrations close at the end of April. I have been getting all the boxes ready, we are going to have some fun! If you aren't familiar with the Mystery, there is a video here and Registration information: if you live in New Zealand, you can Register here if you live in Australia, you... Read more...
What's in the Box Mystery Quilt 2015
This video introduces the What's in the Box Mystery Quilt 2015. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQfO9gMcYUQ] "What's in the box Mystery Quilt Event 2015": Announcing...... The inaugural, the mysterious, the delicious, the amazing.......! What's in the Box Mystery Quilt Event 2015 with the GourmetQuilter. "What is it?" - it is an opportunity to participate in an on-line fun filled mystery quilt that you make yourself. "Who can participate?" - you can, wherever you are in the world! "How can I participate?" - there will be opportunity to register in April 2015, yes there... Read more...
How to use up some Left-Over 5 inch squares - Quilting Tips & Techniques 179
This video shows how to use up some of those left-over 5 inch squares. We seem to accumulate left-overs, let's use some of them up!     [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qtFRVZO0Lg&w=420&h=315] Read more...
How to use delicious leftovers to make a Floating 4-patch block - Quilting Tips & Techniques 177
This video shows how to use up some leftover fabrics, 2 1/2" and 5" squares, to make a Floating 4-patch block that measures 7" and finishes at 6 1/2" square. This makes a delicious scrappy quilt! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2_9jnhhKiM] Read more...
More Quilting in the Garden!
Whilst I have been busy preparing for the pop-up shop, opening soon, I thought a few more quilts in the garden would be good!         Read more...
Happy New Year
Well it seems that 2015 is well under way already! Hoping that the year brings good things into your life. I have been taking pictures of my quilts in the garden, so here are some of them. I hope to continue posting pics, as well as doing more video Quilting Tips & Techniques, so I am managing to keep myself busy! We are back in New Zealand and enjoying the summer.  Starting next week I have rented a small shipping container on the waterfront in Wellington so will be spending... Read more...
How to make Zippered Pouches using 10" squares - Quilting Tips & Techniques 175
This video shows how to use some 10" squares of fabric, and batting, to make zippered pouches, with some variations on a theme! see also: Quilting Tips & Techniques 095 - How to make Paper Bag Corners: http://youtu.be/R6AkpvJYqq0 A pattern for the pouches is available on: http://gourmetquilter.com/collections/bags?page=3 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fEhvukP4Ic] Read more...
How to use an Applique Mat for Fusible Applique - Quilting Tips & Techniques 174
Well, another Christmas is in the past, hoping everyone is having a good time over this holiday season. We had a delicious time with family including our little 2 year old grandson, a lovely time on the beach and also riding round the garden on his new bike! So now I am busy planning next year, so many things to do, so little time! This video shows how to use an applique mat (or Teflon sheet) to assemble small parts for fusible applique. The technique has been shown on one... Read more...
How to make an "Up-Size" Star Quilt - Quilting Tips & Techniques 173
This video shows how to deliciously "up-size" an 8" star block into a one block quilt where the block measures 56", quite an up-size! Here we show you how to cut and sew larger pieces of fabric. Using 8 x fat 1/4" and 2 1/8 yards background fabric. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enolnp9h9F4] Read more...
How to Stitch Bias Binding on to a Scallop Edged Quilt - Quilting Tips & Techniques 172
This video shows how to stitch a bias binding on to a scallop edged quilt. Related videos: Quilting Tips & Techniques 170 http://youtu.be/7Bm49sPpzu0, how to mark scallops Quilting Tips & Techniques 171 http://youtu.be/53hbckv_QkA how to measure, cut & make bias binding. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXky-G4OLiY] Read more...
How to Measure, Cut & Make Bias Binding for a Quilt - Quilting Tips & Techniques 171
This video show how to measure your quilt and to work out how much fabric you will need to cut and make bias binding for a quilt with wavy or scalloped edges. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53hbckv_QkA] Read more...
How to mark and cut scallops on a quilt border - Quilting Tips & Techniques 170
This video shows how to mark a quilt top with scallops and cut the edges of a quilt to have a scalloped edge. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bm49sPpzu0] Read more...
How to add more than one quilt border with Mitred Corners – Quilting Tips & Techniques 169
This video shows how to add multiple borders to a quilt with mitred corners. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9ZadVXvLM8] Read more...
How to Mitre the corners on a Quilt Border - Quilting Tips & Techniques 168
This video shows how to add a single border to a quilt with mitred corners. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zOZNoSdW_U] Read more...
How to make a Kite Block using a 4 1/2" On-Point Ruler - Quilting Tips & Techniques 167
This video shows how to use a 4 1/2" On-Point Ruler to make a fun Kite Block,using 5" squares and some rectangles. Block measures 4 1/2" (4" finished). http://youtu.be/sVTTe3VIQnE Read more...
How to make a fun block with squares and folds - Quilting Tips & Techniques 166
This video shows how to have some fun with squares of fabric and some folds. The block size depends on what size squares you use, in this video the squares are cut 4 1/2" square so will finish at 4" square. http://youtu.be/66_nymnLkKs Read more...
Spending time In Houston, Texas
Spending time In Houston, Texas
So here I am in Houston, attending Internaional Quilt Market and Festival, loads to see and learn about and even just a little bit of enjoyment!! So here is the... Read more...
How to make a fun Pinwheel Block using 5" squares - Quilting Tips & Techniques 165
This video shows how to make a fun Pinwheel Block using 5" squares. The block measure 6 1/2" (6" finished). [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WvEJG_PWkA] Read more...
Desirable Features of a Sewing Machine for Patchwork & Quilting - Quilting Tips & Techniques 164
I often get asked about what sewing machine would be good for delicious quilting, so this video shows some of the features and feet I really enjoy on a sewing machine for patchwork and quilting. The sewing machine used for this video is a Bernina 550QE. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iJtIU2geZY] Read more...
How to make a House block - Quilting Tips & Techniques 163
This block, measuring 6 1/2" (6" finished) is a fun block to make using strips and squares. Build a village, or maybe a town!!! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RW-a3bytqc] Read more...
How to make a Sail Boat Block with 2 1/2" strips & squares - Quilting Tips & Techniques 162
This video shows how to make a Sail Boat block using 2 1/2" strips & squares. The block measures 8 1/2" so will be a finished 8" block.   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-8WHyA_oA] Read more...
Teaching at Quilters Haven over 3 days
        I am thrilled to have been teaching at Karin Hellaby's shop, Quilters Haven, in Suffolk, UK, where I spent 3 delicious days showing delightful ladies how to make some of my quilts! Apart from the teaching, the shop is full of tempting delicacies that it would simply be wrong to refuse to enjoy! We were working on That Japanese Doll Quilt,          and Sail Away          and Hot Dogs!         ,  Thank you everyone for coming and... Read more...
How to make a Road to California block using 2 1/2" squares - Quilting Tips & Techniques 161
This video shows how to make a Road to California patchwork block using 2 1/2" squares. Makes a block that measures 6 1/2" square, so finishes as a 6" block. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avUM8vJ4mmM] Read more...
Life Afloat! Sewing on a Boat! - Quilting Tips & Techniques 160
This video shows my Studio Afloat! on board a wide beam narrow boat in the UK for a period of time, plus some environmental shots. Where do you like to quilt?   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSYsAJOe2gw] Read more...
How to make a Shoo Fly block using 2 1/2" squares - Quilting Tips & Techniques 159
This video shows how to make a Shoo Fly block using 2 1/2" squares. The block measures 6 1/2" so will be a finished 6" block.   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCFW02Hjj4I] Read more...
How to make a Churn Dash block using 2 1/2" squares - Quilting Tips & Techniques 158
This video shows how to make a Churn Dash block using 2 1/2" squares. The block measures 6 1/2" so will be a finished 6" block. I have used a delicious small stripe in the block!   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bhIqLAlGWA] Read more...
That Garden Quilt Mystery - Part 6 - Final Part
The mystery is solved! the garden has grown, the bees are buzzing! Part 6 is available to download here. I would love to see your version. This video gives some encouragement for Part 6 and also shows where and how I basted and quilted mine! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODOzSE6GKBI] Read more...
Oh my goodness, I love presents!!
I have a big "thank you" to Pat for sending me such a delicious gift. I love unwrapping surprises! Look what I got in the mail:    such a delicious collection of goodies. I was thrilled to receive this, including a Mini Snap Bag right there in the middle! and wonderful fabrics and useful goodies! Read more...
How to make a Hovering Hawks block - Quilting Tips & Techniques 157
This video shows how to make a Hovering Hawks block using 2 1/2" squares. The block measures 8 1/2" so will be a finished 8" block. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hx83nVx4OI] Read more...
Where do you like to quilt?
Where do you like to quilt?
The weather was too good to stay indoors! Read more...
The Oakshott Colourshott Bundle Blog Hop - my turn!
I hope you are enjoying the blog hop with the delicious Oakshott fabrics. There have been some wonderful ideas of how the bundles could be put to good use! These fabric bundles are going to be released at the Festival of Quilts in August. Today it is my turn to show you what I have done. As some of you know, my husband and I are enjoying living on the canal in the UK on a canal boat which has been very interesting and a huge amount of fun! ! So... Read more...
Mystery Quilt Part 5 -That Garden Quilt - New Free on-line mystery
This garden is growing! This video offers a little encouragement and information about the new free on-line mystery quilt pattern, Part 5, available on www.gourmetquilter.com. This free downloadable pattern will run over 6 months. You may also want to view: Quilting Tips & Techniques 016 http://youtu.be/gN2n6a_7xQQ Quilting Tips & Techniques 017 http://youtu.be/HDswx_Pd5rE Quilting Tips & Techniques 029 http://youtu.be/SI7QBT1Lt5c   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78HItocAh8o] Read more...
The Oakshott Colourshott Bundle Blog Hop
I am thrilled to be taking part in the Oakshott Colourshott Bundle Blog Hop! I will be the last on the list but do go and have a look at what everyone is doing with these delicious fabrics! We have each been given a different delicious bundle to play/design with and we will be posting a tutorial for our projects on the dates listed below. Jo has started the Blog Hop off with a tasty tutorial with her bundle                      ... Read more...
How to English Paper Piece large Hexagons with 4" sides - Quilting Tips & Techniques 155
This video shows how to attach fabric to large paper hexagons and diamonds and then stitch them together by hand. This is a great "sew on the go" project, I always have something like this with me in case of an urgent need to sew! This is my current "lock stitching" project! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArUTm2iiy2Q] and here I am, sitting on a lock gate, stitching! Read more...
How to Make a Friendship Star block - Quilting Tips & Techniques 154
This video shows how to make a Friendship Star block using 2 1/2"  squares. The block measures 6 1/2" (6" finished). [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0Zli77UeS8] Read more...
How to make a Spool block - Quilting Tips & Techniques 153
This video shows how to make a Spool block using 2 1/2" strips and squares. The block measures 6 1/2" (6 finished) [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6HE3k8dChI] Read more...
Mystery Quilt Part 4 -That Garden Quilt - Free on-line mystery
oh, I just love a mystery! This video offers a little encouragement and information about the new free on-line mystery quilt pattern, Part 4, available on www.gourmetquilter.com. This free downloadable pattern will run over 6 months. You may also want to view: Quilting Tips & Techniques 016 http://youtu.be/gN2n6a_7xQQ Quilting Tips & Techniques 017 http://youtu.be/HDswx_Pd5rE Quilting Tips & Techniques 029 http://youtu.be/SI7QBT1Lt5c [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFnCWm3sMnc] Read more...
How to make That Drawstring Bag - Quilting Tips & Techniques 152
This video shows how to make That Drawstring Bag which is supported by one of my designs, the pattern is available to purchase and download on my website www.gourmetquilter.com. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcKMLG75cb0] Read more...
Woohoo!!
Woohoo! just hit 2 million views on YouTube! who would have thought? thanks so much to you all for your support. I couldn't get this far without you all! So which Quilting Tips & Techniques video tutorial do you like the best? Read more...