150th Quilt

I have undertaken a large quilt project this year for my son's primary school. The school is turning 150 years so I have volunteered to head up a special 150th commemorative school quilt. Each child has signed a square which I have then made into a star. There will be a central applique block surrounded by these stars. Once I have finished the top we hope to get as many helpers from the school community to hand quilt it. We have untill the end of November to finish it.

Back from Ballarat with more fabric.

While I was at Ballarat Patchwork I had to restock with some new fabric. Poor Emma I emptied half her shop onto her cutting mat!

Normally I am into reproduction fabrics with a small addiction to 1930's but today I decided to have a fresh change and I have bought a selection of bright modern fabrics.

The ideas are churning.

Compasses and Vines class at Ballarat Patchwork today.

I have been teaching my Compasses and Vines Class today at Ballarat Patchwork and I have had a wonderful day. Thanks girls for a great laugh and a fun class.


Here are some of the great Compasses made by the girls.
Another class still has a few spots left for mid June. Come and join the fun.

Ballarat Girls Brought their Show and Tell from my past Classes.

I had the pleasure of a few old faces in my class today at Ballarat Patchwork from previous classes with me. Susie had done my Philadelphia Pavements before and Karen and Dot had done my Mariners Star workshop.
I love seeing past students with their finished quilts. Thanks for bringing your wonderful quilts in girls.
Susie's Philadelphia Pavements. Love the border Susie!!

Karen's Mariners Star from the workshop which she has made into a wonderful Medallion using my pattern published in AP&Q. Looks fantastic Karen.

Dot and her Mariners Star also turned into a Medallion with the pattern. Love the pink!!

Thanks girls not only for coming back for another class but for finishing your quilts!!

Cant wait to see the finished Compasses and Vines!!