by patchworkbliss | Dec 10, 2017 | Christmas Quilts, New, Santa's Christmas Cheer Wall Hanging
Christmas is just around the corner and the delightful, Santa’s Christmas Cheer Wall Hanging is perfect for a last-minute project. Although the pattern is for a wall hanging, it could also make a fun cushion and would fit an 18-inch (45 cm) cushion insert....
by patchworkbliss | Aug 4, 2017 | Jungle Bums Quilt, Jungle Bums Quilt Pattern, New
Our delightful Jungle Bums Quilt is the happiest quilt ever. Plump bottoms and cute faces make each one a joy to make. We promise you won’t be able to make the Jungle Bums without giggling. These quirky Jungle Bums are blanket stitched by hand using fusible...
by patchworkbliss | Jun 23, 2017 | New, Popular Posts, Shadowplay Quilt Pattern, Solid Fabrics
Shadowplay Quilt Until now, in all the years I have been quilting, I can count on one hand how many solid (plain) fabrics I’ve used in a quilt. In fact, I can count on two fingers. My fear of using solids began soon after I made my first sampler quilt. Choosing...
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,...