ShareI found this instructional video a while ago and really liked its no-nonsense clarity…about making pinwheels for quilts. I have saved it as much for myself as to share it with you as…I admit..I have not yet constructed a pinwheel!!’ So watch this space. This will surely inspire me to give it a go..and see Read more…
Category Archives: Salsy Safrano Quilts
New Project: Applique Quilt Gets a Start
ShareWell I have been to the first class for the year for me…”Glorious Colour” applique quilt by Kim McLean…it is entitlted “Vases, Birds,and Other Things”. “Vases, Birds, and Other Things” by Kim McLean With help from Diana at Kapiti Coast Bernina I have completed one block and have another well underway. Here is my stash Read more…
Gorgeous Book
Share“MATERIAL OBSESSION” by Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fiekle (Foreword by Kaffe Fassett) I took this book out from the library the other day…and it is so delicious….I don’t want to give it back! These two lovely women have designed some quilts to share…. and encourage us to trust our instincts rather than following rigid, prescriptive Read more…
Nigella Arrives and A Quilt is Finished
ShareLast Thursday and new family member arrived…she is settling in beautifully and is quite the sassy lady! Her name is Nigella and she responds to Gelly, Miss Gelly and Aren’t You Beautiful.. She helped me finish this quilt… This quilt was built around two pieces of beautiful Liberty of London fabric from Christabel’s in Havelock Read more…
A Wet Day is Perfect for Quilting
ShareWet, Wet , wet today. I am pleased with progress on my new quilt. A couple of months ago while visiting Havelock North and Christabel’s….I bought a couple of small pieces ( 0.2m of each to be precise). Over time a plan emerged in my head, and a further trip to visit the Gourmet Read more…
