by patchworkbliss | Sep 23, 2017 | Helen Draper, Making perfect quilts the enjoyable way, Perfect Quilts, Popular Posts
Perfect quilts can be glorious, beautiful, resplendent and breathtaking. However, perfect quilts aren’t always what they seem to be. You may be surprised to know that all quilts can have imperfections, and at some stage, most quilts have given the quilt maker a...
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,...
by patchworkbliss | Mar 27, 2015 | Helen Draper, Popular Posts, Simple Patchwork Blocks
This adorable Easter Egg Bunnies wall hanging has cute bunnies with big floppy ears and big bunny feet. It is easy to make with fusible webbing and a simple blanket stitch. Use your stash This little quilt is ideal for using fabric from your stash. You only need tiny...
by patchworkbliss | Feb 18, 2015 | Free Dresdan Plate Block, Free Patchwork Patterns, Hand Quilting, Kiku Blossom Quilt, Kiku Blossom Quilt Pattern, Popular Posts, Quilt Patterns
Many quilters will tell you that they have one or two fabrics that they love way too much to use. These treasures are safely tucked away for safe-keeping, just like granny’s good china. Some of the fabrics in my Kiku Blossom Quilt are some that I’d been...
