I have achieved a new record for my knitting: this cushion has the most colours I have ever combined in one knitted project. I chose Marie Wallin’s pattern ‘Folk Fairisle Cushion’, but I went rogue with my colours. Looking at … Continue reading
I have finished another UFO! This one dates from 2018. My April goal was to turn this kokeshi panel into a cushion. I made it originally as a humidicrib cover with fabric remnants I had bought in Japan, but when … Continue reading
I started this cushion last March. It happened because I was neatly folding my Liberty stash. We could say that Marie Kondo prompted this cushion. I was admiring the pretty blue fabrics as I folded them and was inspired to … Continue reading
When my grandmother moved out of her house and into a nursing home a few years ago, we had to find homes for a lot of her extra belongings. She was never much of a knitter – she much preferred … Continue reading
I bit the bullet and had some of my patterns printed, and now they are being stocked in two local shops: Calico & Ivy and Handcrafters House. Hurrah! I have started to receive photos of what is being made with … Continue reading
When I made my first prototype aeroplane blocks for Little Island Quilting’s Soy Amado project, I had a little accident: I cut the wing on one aeroplane too big. I blame my new ruler and my unfamiliarity with its markings, … Continue reading
I am on a roll! Another pattern I have been working on is ready. This pattern is for a foundation-paper-pieced map of Australia. The pattern is for the block only and includes templates for two sizes: 6 inches and 12 … Continue reading
It seems like the process has taken forever, but I am finally putting the finishing touches on two new patterns, which I hope to release in April. One pattern is for a foundation-paper-pieced map of Australia. It is a fun … Continue reading
It is no secret that I love making cushions (pillows). Cushion fronts are a great way to test colour combinations and practise new skills, such as appliqué, without the committment or workload of a larger project. Cushion covers need to … Continue reading
A year ago, I picked up a length of bright blue pompom trim that a local guild member was destashing. The trim was the starting point for this bright and scrappy cushion, which I English paper pieced. You too can … Continue reading
Granny Mauds Girl 