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What is a quilt block?

Sep 24

What is a quilt block?

A quilt block is a distinct, usually square-shaped piece/d of fabric that serves as a building block for the overall quilt design...

What tools do I need to start quilting?

Sep 24

What tools do I need to start quilting?

Five tools I recommend to help you get started on making a beautiful quilt.

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Let’s make a 16patch in 26 seconds! (Pssttt if you feel like you need a smidge longer, a full tutorial is on the blog)

Let’s make a 16patch in 26 seconds! (Pssttt if you feel like you need a smidge longer, a full tutorial is on the blog)

What better way to spend the afternoon than hand quilting under this colourful quilt 😍 🌈 if you haven’t yet checked it out, I have a tutorial on the blog (with photos too!) to help you make your own #16patch 🙌 if you can make your own one just like this too! Just head over to @scribblygumquiltco for the “Superbloomer” bundle of @artgalleryfabrics goodness 😍

What better way to spend the afternoon than hand quilting under this colourful quilt 😍 🌈 if you haven’t yet checked it out, I have a tutorial on the blog (with photos too!) to help you make your own #16patch 🙌 if you can make your own one just like this too! Just head over to @scribblygumquiltco for the “Superbloomer” bundle of @artgalleryfabrics goodness 😍

Now for my favourite part #handquilting 🪡🧵

Now for my favourite part #handquilting 🪡🧵

How do you store your threads? I personally store mine in what is actually an art box (that I picked up from Aldi for $12!). I like this option because it keeps a my threads in one place and it’s easy enough to move around the house (….. it may also give pirate treasure chest vibes which the nerd in me low key loves 😅)

How do you store your threads? I personally store mine in what is actually an art box (that I picked up from Aldi for $12!). I like this option because it keeps a my threads in one place and it’s easy enough to move around the house (….. it may also give pirate treasure chest vibes which the nerd in me low key loves 😅)

#16Patch in all its gorgeous pastel glory 😍 obsessed doesn’t feel like a strong enough sentiment for how I’m feeling about this quilt top at the moment. Now to decide what to use for backing 🤔
(Bundle is “Superbloomer” from @scribblygumquiltco made up of gorgeous @artgalleryfabrics 😍) Also, if you haven’t yet seen, I have a post on the blog with a tutorial so you can make your own!

#16Patch in all its gorgeous pastel glory 😍 obsessed doesn’t feel like a strong enough sentiment for how I’m feeling about this quilt top at the moment. Now to decide what to use for backing 🤔
(Bundle is “Superbloomer” from @scribblygumquiltco made up of gorgeous @artgalleryfabrics 😍) Also, if you haven’t yet seen, I have a post on the blog with a tutorial so you can make your own!

Okay okay okay so I know I’m a hard core #HST fan but man I think I’ve been swooned by 16 patch! 😍 why does no one talk about this block more?! She’s simple. She’s classy. She’s quick to make. AND minimal waste! 🙌 I’ve put a tutorial on the blog so you can make your own. (This version is made with the “Superbloomer” fatquarter bundle from @scribblygumquiltco feat @artgalleryfabrics goodness 😍)

Okay okay okay so I know I’m a hard core #HST fan but man I think I’ve been swooned by 16 patch! 😍 why does no one talk about this block more?! She’s simple. She’s classy. She’s quick to make. AND minimal waste! 🙌 I’ve put a tutorial on the blog so you can make your own. (This version is made with the “Superbloomer” fatquarter bundle from @scribblygumquiltco feat @artgalleryfabrics goodness 😍)

Tutorial for this easy peasy 16 patch is on the blog now! 🙌 I used the “Superbloomer” bundle from @scribblygumquiltco for my throw sized quilt top 😍

Tutorial for this easy peasy 16 patch is on the blog now! 🙌 I used the “Superbloomer” bundle from @scribblygumquiltco for my throw sized quilt top 😍

This girl has music and kindness in her soul. Tonight we’re going to see her most treasured singer in concert, @lauren_daigle and she wanted to make something to gift her. She made this from start to finish all by herself (with some needle threading assistance and cheering on from mum of course) and to say I’m so proud of her is an understatement! Next hurdle, to work out how to actually get it to @lauren_daigle at the concert tonight! #laurendaigle

This girl has music and kindness in her soul. Tonight we’re going to see her most treasured singer in concert, @lauren_daigle and she wanted to make something to gift her. She made this from start to finish all by herself (with some needle threading assistance and cheering on from mum of course) and to say I’m so proud of her is an understatement! Next hurdle, to work out how to actually get it to @lauren_daigle at the concert tonight! #laurendaigle

Yesterday I was having one of those “I want to sew, but not any project I’m currently working on” days. A gorgeous bundle of fabric staring at me and some super quick 2 1/2” strips later, these pretty #16patch blocks appeared 😍 Would anyone be interested in a tutorial on making these? 🤔

Yesterday I was having one of those “I want to sew, but not any project I’m currently working on” days. A gorgeous bundle of fabric staring at me and some super quick 2 1/2” strips later, these pretty #16patch blocks appeared 😍 Would anyone be interested in a tutorial on making these? 🤔

Do you have a colour that seems to make its way into your quilts more often than not? Seems I have a *thing* for this mustard yellow 🤭🫣

Do you have a colour that seems to make its way into your quilts more often than not? Seems I have a *thing* for this mustard yellow 🤭🫣

When the bride is “clean minimal” and the groom is “Marvel maniac” what do you do? Some how mix the best of both worlds 😂 🖤🤍

When the bride is “clean minimal” and the groom is “Marvel maniac” what do you do? Some how mix the best of both worlds 😂 🖤🤍

Sometimes you don’t need the complicated piecing. Sometimes just a whole bunch of #halfsqauretriangles will do 🖤

Sometimes you don’t need the complicated piecing. Sometimes just a whole bunch of #halfsqauretriangles will do 🖤

Fun fact- we make all our quilts upside down 🙃 #aussiequilter #landdownunder

Fun fact- we make all our quilts upside down 🙃 #aussiequilter #landdownunder

One of the reasons I love hand quilting is this, right here. The texture! 😍 I’m sure it’s a niche quilter thing but my oh my that crinkle goodness (bonus the quilt is already “broken in” and soft when you gift/finish it from all the handling when quilting)
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Pattern is #fireflycabinsquilt by @brittanytunison

One of the reasons I love hand quilting is this, right here. The texture! 😍 I’m sure it’s a niche quilter thing but my oh my that crinkle goodness (bonus the quilt is already “broken in” and soft when you gift/finish it from all the handling when quilting)
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Pattern is #fireflycabinsquilt by @brittanytunison

Consider this my offical petition to make #TextureTuesday a thing! #handquilting

Consider this my offical petition to make #TextureTuesday a thing! #handquilting

Have you tried big stitch binding yet? I’ve been seeing it around the quiltiverse for a while and finally got around to having a go myself. I’m not 100% sold and I think I may have been doing something wrong, because even as an avid hand quilted it still strained my hand ALOT. Help a sister out, any advice?

Have you tried big stitch binding yet? I’ve been seeing it around the quiltiverse for a while and finally got around to having a go myself. I’m not 100% sold and I think I may have been doing something wrong, because even as an avid hand quilted it still strained my hand ALOT. Help a sister out, any advice?

Is there actually anything better than a simple HST quilt? Like honesty truely they are so satisfying to make! Bonus was I mathed this one pretty wrong and it ended up being a twin not a throw 🫣🙌

Is there actually anything better than a simple HST quilt? Like honesty truely they are so satisfying to make! Bonus was I mathed this one pretty wrong and it ended up being a twin not a throw 🫣🙌

I realised I never shared a finish photo of this quilt! I finished this one well over 6 months ago and it’s in high rotation in our house (and currently on Miss P’s bed). This is one of my favourite quilts Ive made- the pattern lent itself to so fun #handquilting
The quilt pattern is #garlandquilt by @suzyquilts

I realised I never shared a finish photo of this quilt! I finished this one well over 6 months ago and it’s in high rotation in our house (and currently on Miss P’s bed). This is one of my favourite quilts Ive made- the pattern lent itself to so fun #handquilting
The quilt pattern is #garlandquilt by @suzyquilts

I’m such a sucker for simple patterns. Don’t get me wrong- I appreciate and am in awe of complex pieced quilts- but there is something so homely and comforting about a simple repeat block. What’s YOUR favourite quilt block? 🤔

I’m such a sucker for simple patterns. Don’t get me wrong- I appreciate and am in awe of complex pieced quilts- but there is something so homely and comforting about a simple repeat block. What’s YOUR favourite quilt block? 🤔

So turns out 20% of you DON’T label your quilts! 😱 The blog post this week is about quilt labels, different ways to make them and includes bonus at home printable labels (like this one pictured).
(Quilt is #paintlakequilt pattern by @theblanketstatement which has lived firmly on our bed since 2019 but only just got its label 🤭)

So turns out 20% of you DON’T label your quilts! 😱 The blog post this week is about quilt labels, different ways to make them and includes bonus at home printable labels (like this one pictured).
(Quilt is #paintlakequilt pattern by @theblanketstatement which has lived firmly on our bed since 2019 but only just got its label 🤭)

Our little Miss P is now in her own big bed! This last week we moved her out of her cot and she officially has her own room. I get it’s trivial in the grand scheme of things, but it feels like another step away from our baby no longer being a baby but a little girl 😭 Of course she has three quilts on her bed to keep her cozy (and the plushy is called “Cowramel” for this who didn’t ask 😂🐂)

Our little Miss P is now in her own big bed! This last week we moved her out of her cot and she officially has her own room. I get it’s trivial in the grand scheme of things, but it feels like another step away from our baby no longer being a baby but a little girl 😭 Of course she has three quilts on her bed to keep her cozy (and the plushy is called “Cowramel” for this who didn’t ask 😂🐂)

Do you square up your blocks? I’ll be honest I’m most of the time team “fudge your seams” (aka, wiggle them till they work) HOWEVER I might be a recent convert and see what the fuss is about. Although in all honesty I’m team “finished is better than perfect” 😅👌

Do you square up your blocks? I’ll be honest I’m most of the time team “fudge your seams” (aka, wiggle them till they work) HOWEVER I might be a recent convert and see what the fuss is about. Although in all honesty I’m team “finished is better than perfect” 😅👌

Have you downloaded your FREE quilt care card from the blog yet? You can find it along with an article on how best to care for your quilts. #quiltcare #quilt101

Have you downloaded your FREE quilt care card from the blog yet? You can find it along with an article on how best to care for your quilts. #quiltcare #quilt101

This year my goal was to work through my #WIP pile and I gave myself permission to only start one new quilt (which will be gifted next month for a wedding). HOWEVER, when Miss E saw @thencamejune new #meadowstarquilt she begged me to make her one. Miss E has been around quilt her whole life so is pretty unfazed when it comes to me sewing things (as far as 8 year olds go)- so how could I say no to her? 😂

This year my goal was to work through my #WIP pile and I gave myself permission to only start one new quilt (which will be gifted next month for a wedding). HOWEVER, when Miss E saw @thencamejune new #meadowstarquilt she begged me to make her one. Miss E has been around quilt her whole life so is pretty unfazed when it comes to me sewing things (as far as 8 year olds go)- so how could I say no to her? 😂

Washing your quilt in vinegar to ensure the colours stay vibrant? Storing in a cupboard the best option? Should you tumble dry your quilt? Up on the blog is a guide to ensure you get the most out of your quilt snuggles. There may also be a sneaky bonus printable 😉 #quiltsofinstagram

Washing your quilt in vinegar to ensure the colours stay vibrant? Storing in a cupboard the best option? Should you tumble dry your quilt? Up on the blog is a guide to ensure you get the most out of your quilt snuggles. There may also be a sneaky bonus printable 😉 #quiltsofinstagram

This is your reminder to slow down and enjoy the process.

This is your reminder to slow down and enjoy the process.

Sometimes everything goes so well with a quilt, and sometimes it feels like everything goes wrong 🤭 I started this quilt August last year with the intention of it being a “quick make” between other projects. A nine patch big block Irish chain- easy enough right?! I just finished it 😂🫣 Little Miss P approves though and has firmly claimed it for herself.

Sometimes everything goes so well with a quilt, and sometimes it feels like everything goes wrong 🤭 I started this quilt August last year with the intention of it being a “quick make” between other projects. A nine patch big block Irish chain- easy enough right?! I just finished it 😂🫣 Little Miss P approves though and has firmly claimed it for herself.

We all have to start somewhere #quiltersofinstagram
Finally launched the new platform for sharing what I’ve learn’t along the way ✂️ 🧵
I’d love to hear, what’s the best thing you’ve learnt on your Quilty journey? 👇

We all have to start somewhere #quiltersofinstagram
Finally launched the new platform for sharing what I’ve learn’t along the way ✂️ 🧵
I’d love to hear, what’s the best thing you’ve learnt on your Quilty journey? 👇

Sewing with a toddler… Very wonky. Very chaotic.
Very thankful my @janomeaustralia has stop/start button so she can help with the chain stitching 😅

Sewing with a toddler… Very wonky. Very chaotic.
Very thankful my @janomeaustralia has stop/start button so she can help with the chain stitching 😅

A couple of weeks ago we adopted this beautiful cat Melody from @cathavenau ❤️ When we visited her she had a blanket in her cage that she was carrying around with her and we knew immediately she would fit well into our quilt covered household 😂🫣 Miss E had been asking for a cat for so long and the two of them have formed the sweetest bond and have fast become inseparable. #adoptdontshop

A couple of weeks ago we adopted this beautiful cat Melody from @cathavenau ❤️ When we visited her she had a blanket in her cage that she was carrying around with her and we knew immediately she would fit well into our quilt covered household 😂🫣 Miss E had been asking for a cat for so long and the two of them have formed the sweetest bond and have fast become inseparable. #adoptdontshop

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