Hope: Centre Progress

In the last few years I've really embraced bows in my applique and I have to tell you, I'm still not over this design motif. I'm definitely in a bow mood, I think they're gorgeous. In Hope, I restrained my bows- they're neat and sweet.. but I can still definitely see a hint of Love Always flourish in them.. what do you think?

Here are my flower heads, I'm happy with how the Japanese woven fabrics look on the linen, it's a subtle almost aged look that agrees with me. Originally I had decided on a different colourscheme - much lighter and brighter, but as always, the fabrics changed the mood and I went with what I had.

And I love how they look on the grey background. Originally I had opted for a pale pink background but the grey linen offsets these applique fabrics much better, so I had to adapt.

 How gorgeous is this stripe fabric for the stems??

 And I'm nearly there.. 

Hope is a gorgeous blooming applique design, perfect for beginners. You can start this quilt anytime as a BOM or purchase the pattern outright. Simply click the image to learn more. 

Hope: Flower Heads Applique

 Here are the step by step images of how I put my flower head applique together:

 As usual, I'm using fusible which means I don't need to remove the papers when the shape is complete. 

 I layer the pieces, using small dots of Roxanne Glue to keep everything in place as I work.

 And that's my finished flower head

All lined up and ready for putting together on the centre.

Hope is a gorgeous blooming applique design, perfect for beginners. You can start this quilt anytime as a BOM or purchase the pattern outright. Simply click the image to learn more. 

Hope: Doily Time!

How cute are these centre block doilies? I just love the background stitching touch too

After folding in the crease lines, I simply machine stitched the lines in a matching thread. My contrast on this quilt is this deep burgundy which looks too dark in photos - it's really much nicer in real life.

With the front stitching and applique in position, I then added my frame bits

 These white dots are Roxanne Glue

and this is what the back looks like.

Hope is a gorgeous blooming applique design, perfect for beginners. You can start this quilt anytime as a BOM or purchase the pattern outright. Simply click the image to learn more. 

Starting the Hope Centre

As I make a start on the Hope centre block, I'm falling more and more in love with the texture of the linen backgrounds and Japanese woven fabrics for the applique.

 As always, there's lots of prep work to get done

Although my centre star looks dark in photos, in real life it has a lovely weave that off sets the pale pink linen beautifully 

 My next step is creating these surrounding doilies

I've folded in all the lines and now I'll stitch them down with large stitched to create the background grid look before placing applique over.

And here's my stack of prepped pieces waiting to be placed into position

I can't wait to show you the centre real soon.. 

Hope is a gorgeous blooming applique design, perfect for beginners. You can start this quilt anytime as a BOM or purchase the pattern outright. Simply click the image to learn more. 

BOM 2020: 'Hope' is Launched

'Hope' is an extra special BOM for 2020. It's a heartfelt quilt with a very special purpose; all monies raised by this BOM will be used to fund my daughter's Stage 4 ovarian cancer treatment. 

We've all experienced the low valley's in life. Many of us have been personally touched by cancer. 'Hope' is a quilt that refuses to give up - it's a design of pleasure and happiness.

My BOM last year 'Hold Onto Your Heart' was an applique treasure full of intensity. 'Hope' is an easy quilt, designed to appeal to all skill levels, promising lots of beauty in simplicity - like all the best things in life.

Finished size: 76 x 76 inches.

Where there's life, there's hope.

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HOYH: Rose Border Progress

I am so in love with all the roses in Hold Onto Your Heart.

Here are some details from my leaves. This quilt is so intense that I decided to add every kind of flourish I could think of - it just feels right to lavish every last detail with lots of love. I don't know if I have another Hold Onto Your Heart in me, so this one has to be perfect down to every last stitch!

 Of course you don't need to get carried away like me, but sometimes I can't stop myself.

Now for some really interesting progress: the floral border. I just adore every inch of this border and seeing it come together has been really rewarding.

I'm working at my own pace, you can't rush a border like this.

Something that's really surprised me is how much I love my fabric choices - normally I umm and ahh and change my mind half way through a quilt - but not this time. It all feels so right and the longer I work with it, the more it grows on me.

And not forgetting all those rosebuds! Phew there's lots of them.

 I think they're gorgeous!

 I love seeing this border come to life and can't wait to show you my finished masterpiece!

     ' Hold Onto Your Heart' is an applique treasure 

It's a breathtaking quilt full of meaningful symbols and beauty. The floral border is a triumph which offers an additional  pieced option - making it versatile for all skill levels. Perfect for lovers and enthusiasts of applique. Click here to learn more..

Quilting for Christmas Sale ! (sale finished)

12 Days of Christmas

The 12 Days of Christmas is a festive Wall Hanging

Finished size is 42.5" x 51.5" or 108 x 130 cms

I just love this festive wall hanging!

It's a firm Christmas favourite. It's a real pleasure to hang it up in my home on December the 1st each year. When we travel over the festive season, it comes with us - it's our portable family piece of Christmas!

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Red December

'Red December' Finished Size 74 x 74 inches

I designed this quilt to fully satisfy my desire for a a design that would look sophisticated yet traditional and would work in the classic combination of red and white.

It's a charming quilt that grows on you and I was lucky enough to be sent pics of a finished one (mine is still in my WIP pile!) by Gail Smith who's images you see above and below. Isn't it gorgeous?! I'm so glad to have these images to show you so you can see how beautiful it is all for yourself.

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Glad Tidings

I created 'Glad Tidings' to celebrate the festive season - from table, to sofa to bed. Every size is available for you to mix and match, allowing you to bring some lovely quilting touches to your home. Glad Tidings comes in 3 sizes: a bed quilt, a throw or wall quilt and a table runner and you can also opt between a Dresden or Star design feature. Perfectly versatile for the festive season! 

Glad Tidings Bed Quilt: 80 x 80 inches

 Glad Tidings Throw Quilt: 58 x 58 inches

 Glad Tidings Table Runner: 60 x 24 inches

When you purchase the "Glad Tidings' pattern, all three patterns are included. 

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What you need to know:  

Payment is securely completed via PayPal
You don't need a PayPal account to pay as PayPal also securely processes Credit Card payments

Pattern downloads are INSTANT and followed up with a live link to your email inbox
Check your email for the follow up email (and check your spam / junk folders if you can't see it)

The pattern will download to your computer directly.

You will REQUIRE an UPDATED PDF Reader in order to open and print the PDF Patterns

*If you don't know how to download computer files, open PDF's or print, please don't buy this pattern.

Note: When you receive your download, be sure to SAVE it to your computer.
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