My Free Online Classes Update

Paisley Parade Block 11

I have spent the day working on the lessons and projects that are currently part of my online classes that are running.

Block 11 of free online class I have been running in BOM format using the free Paisley Parade set from BFC Creations and the Moda Ruby Jelly Roll has been sent out this morning to those on the mailing list.

Heirloom Nightgown Front Yoke

Lesson 1 of the heirloom nightgown has also been sent out and I am currently writing the instructions for the front yoke. This nightgown is sleeveless and does not have any neckline buttons etc. The yoke is treated as a separate overlay.

If you wish to be a part of  either of these classes you need to email me HERE and I will add you to my email database and send the remainder of the lessons to you as they are completed.

BFC Paisley Parade/Moda Ruby Quilt- heirloom nightgown class also about to start

BFC Paisley Parade/Moda Ruby Quilt

I have spent the last few days quilting the BFC Paisley Parade/Moda Ruby quilt. I have been running  a free online class in BOM format using the free Paisley Parade set from BFC Creations and the Moda Ruby Jelly Roll.

Blocks 1-10 are currently available . If you wish to be a part of this class you need to email me HERE and I will add your to my email database and send the lessons for the remainder of the blocks out as they are completed.

I will aslo be commencing the heirloom nightgown class in the next week so if you wish to be a part of this online class please send me an email.

Our Lovely Countryside

 Looking North from North Motton with Bass Strait in the background

On Christmas afternoon we drove to my sister in law's brand new house in North Motton with its majestic views. North Motton is only 20 minutes from our home in Devonport. Where we live on the north west of Tasmania has rich and fertile volcanic soil making it ideal for cropping and grazing and you will see that clearly from the photographs that I took to share with you. Wouldn't it be idealic to have this view from your sewing room?

Poppy crops in full bloom

Mount Roland

Missouri Star Quilt Co- Another Great Christmas Tablerunner

Missouri Star Quilt Co has produced a video for yet another great table runner. It is just the project for a last minute gift this close to Christmas. This runner would also look great in autumn colours for other times of the year. Why keep to traditional tree colours, black /red /white my favourite colour combination would produce an eye catching runner.

Missouri Star Quilt Co-Half Hex Christmas Tablerunner

The tutorial for this quick to construct tablerunner has been produced by the Missouri Star Quilt Co. It is just the project for a quick project this close to Christmas

Milestone and BFC Paisley Parade /Moda Ruby Online Class-Block 10

My husband officially retired from teaching on Thursday so a major milestone for him. He has a few immediate  plans including the painting the house inside and doing the trims outside and rebuilding a deck. He is also going to volunteer at the fairy penguin viewing platform .

BFC Paisley Parade /Moda Ruby Class Block 10

 I have just finished constructing Block 10 of our Paisley Parade quilt and the instructions have been sent out.This free online class has been set up for the construction of the machine embroidered quilt using the free Paisley Parade set from BFC Creations and the Moda Ruby Jelly Roll.

Blocks 1-10 are currently available . If you wish to be a part of this class you need to email me HERE and I will add your to my email database and send the lessons for the remainder of the blocks out as they are completed.

Free Online Heirloom Nightgown Class- Requirements list sent

The requirements list for my next online class has been sent out to those who have signed up to my email database. We will not be starting this class until after the Christmas holiday period so this will give you plenty of time to source fabrics and lace etc. If you wish to be a part of this class please email me

It's In The Frame Bag 2- Tutorial uploaded

It's In The Frame Bag 2

I have just finished constructing It's In The Frame Bag 2 . It also is styled on the many bag patterns that are available using the original Japanese origami style design. I have stitched the designs in Valdani 50 wt variegated thread on a heavy black cotton fabric. The bag has a square base.  The designs intended as quilt block designs were given away free by BFC Creations as part of their 8th anniversary sale.

You can find the tutorial here

BFC Paisley Parade /Moda Ruby Online Class-Blocks 8 and 9

BFC Paisley Parade /Moda Ruby Class Block 9

BFC Paisley Parade /Moda Ruby Class Block 8

BFC Paisley Parade /Moda Ruby Class Row 3



BFC Paisley Parade /Moda Ruby Class Rows 1-3

 
 I have just finished constructing Block 9 of our Paisley Parade quilt and the instructions have been sent out.This free online class has been set up for the construction of the machine embroidered quilt using the free Paisley Parade set from BFC Creations and the Moda Ruby Jelly Roll.

Blocks 1-9 are currently available . If you wish to be a part of this class you need to email me HERE and I will add your to my email database and send the lessons for the remainder of the blocks out as they are completed.

Expressions of Interest-Heirloom nightgown

Our summer vacation from school starts in 3 weeks. I always do a lot of sewing over my summer holidays as we call them here. One of my intended projects is an heirloom nightgown. This will be a beginner project and it is my intention to design a nightgown that will look just as good with a limited amount of lace for those who cannot resource it easily. I am currently working on the pattern putting all my pattern drafting skills to use. This first nightgown will be sleeveless and a pullover the head design without a front opening . If you would like join my mailing database for this class can you please email me and I will add your name to the list.

6 Months of Blogging and General Roundup

It is hard to believe but I have been blogging for 6 months and during that time have uploaded many tutorials and online classes. I think I have accomplished a lot in a short period of time.

I have uploaded a screen shot of a free embroidery design that is being given away by The Quiltery, he is called Ozzie and would be ideal stitched on the front of an apron as a Christmas gift for  a man here in Australia. The design does have 45 colour changes .

The latest edition of the free Online Quilt magazine is also available so make sure you sign up to receive this.

It's In The Frame Bag-Tutorial Uploaded

It's In The Frame Bag

It's In The Frame Bag-Side view

It's In The Frame Bag-Interior

 I have just finished constructing the new bag . As I said in my previous post it is styled on the many bag patterns that are available using the original Japanese origami style design. I have stitched the designs in variegated thread on a heavy black cotton fabric. The designs intended as quilt block designs are currently being given away free by BFC Creations as part of their 8th anniversary sale.
You can find the tutorial here