Boxed In Quilt

I got the this Moda fabric as a jelly roll from Fred The Needle, and this is what happened!


First block completed


Two blocks lying side-by-side, but not yet sewn together


Close up of the centre of a block


All the blocks sewn together!

All I need to do now is put the borders on and quilt it! (Like that's ever going to happen!)

How to make a block for a breast cancer fundraising quilt....

How to make a block for a breast cancer fundraising quilt....

1. Select 4 pink fabrics


2. Cut the fabrics as follows:

1 x 12" square of main colour (MC - mine is bright pink) (This square needs to be correct)
1 x 10" square (C1 - mine is a light pink check) (or so, it doesn't matter if it's a bit smaller)
1 x 8" square (C2 -mine is a dusty pink) (again it doesn't matter if the size isn't exact)
1 x 5" square (C3 - mine is the pink ribbon with hearts) (again, it's not important if the size isn't exact)

3. Cut the following from visoflex or similar:

1 x 9.5" circle (for C1)
1 x 7.5" circle (for C2)
1 x 5.5" circle (for C3)

Iron the circles onto the wrong side of the contrasting fabrics (the main fabric does not need a circle)

4. Cut the fabric circles

Use pinking shears (or similar) to cut around the circle on each of the three contrasting fabrics

5. Peel the backing off the Viosflex

6. Position the fabrics in layers on the main fabric

(I have lightly creased the fabrics so that they line up well)

7. Iron and sew the different layers together


8. Wash and iron the block

This will rinse the visoflex and make the block softer.

9. Sew the blocks together

10. Put borders on, and quilt as desired!

I'll be teaching this quilt at fredtheneedle sometime in the new year. We will be making extra blocks to make a quilt to donate to breast cancer research.
If you live in Western Sydney and want to come along, let me know!

Quilted Coasters

A friend of mine asked me for some coasters - I made some more and I've put them in my shop as a custom order. Please feel free to check them out here....

All coasters come with a decorative variegated thread outline...

... and wrapped in a matching ribbon

Choose the fabric you want for your coasters - there's 23 to choose from!!

Pink and Purple Quilt - Etsy Sale

I just sold my quilt in my etsy store!! I didn't think it would go so fast. I guess I'll need to make another one soon then.

Pink and Purple Quilt and some Invitation Samples

I managed to complete a quilt this long weekend - it's a nice bright pink one!

I also made some samples of wedding invitations that can be altered to suit birthdays, engagements and other celebrations.


Please let me know what you think by posting a comment.

Quilt Top - Arlington Braid - Blue

I have just put the following quilt top on my etsy store. It isn't quilted yet - It's just the top. If you would like it quilted, please contact me and I will let you know how much it is quilted.

Shona