by patchworkbliss | May 17, 2018 | Avalon Quilt, Hand Quilted, Lady of the Lake, Patchwork Blocks
Some quilts, like the Avalon Quilt, are the quiet achievers of the quilt world. These quilts seem to be in no rush to get finished and will patiently wait for their turn to shine. They don’t care that it’s taken four years or that you’ve made 16...
by patchworkbliss | Nov 18, 2016 | Curved piecing, Feeling Groovy Quilt, Hand Quilted, Helen Draper, New, Patchwork Quilt, Popular Posts
For those of us who can remember, the late 1960’s was a time of massive change and excitement. The revolution was in progress and we were Feeling Groovy. There was no capacity for bland in music, fashion or the people. The hippy movement flourished and flower...
by patchworkbliss | Jun 25, 2016 | Big stitch hand quilting, Coconut Ice Quilt, Coconut Ice Recipe, Hand Quilted, Helen Draper, New, Pink quilts, Popular Posts, Sweet Treats, Top Selling
For many decades, coconut ice has been a sweet treat that could always be found at school fetes, cake stalls and markets. In family kitchens across Australia, batches of this pink and white confection have been made many times. Not only is it quick and easy to make,...
by patchworkbliss | Aug 28, 2014 | Hand Quilted, Hand Stitched, Moon Shadow, Patchwork Pattern, Patchwork Quilt, Quilt Pattern, Quilts
Having to choose a favourite quilt is like having to choose a favourite child, but if I had to choose one, Moon Shadow is high on my list of my favourite quilts — just don’t tell my other quilts. The simplicity of the design made it a joy to make from start-to-...
