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Robyn: Rulers rock #1
Scrap busting Nine-patch! Couldn't resist having a go at a sashed nine-patch from the stash! Thought I'd make some 30" quilts for QFO's to practise my ruler quilting. It's all done ready for someone else to add a binding before it is donated. Aaaah! Spot the...
Pinky: Hexie fever #1
Mini-hexie's again! Some fun with larger hexagons while at home. I think I will do these mini cushions with even larger hexagons to see the effect. Regards Pinky
Cindy C #2: Working from home
Block of the Week: Confetti time ... Hi Everyone, This is addictive and lots of fun. So far I have fussy cut 50cm of perfectly good fabric into confetti like pieces. Libby inspired me to do the pictured block. So far I have made 5 different blocks. Not sure...
Cindy C #1: Working from home
Block of the Week: Paper Piecing Hi Everyone, what a great idea to keep in touch through the EQI website. I don't have a medallion quilt to share but I can tell you all I have been busy working on my Challenge. No photos of that one. However, I am joining the paper...
Surgical masks
Can you sew a surgical mask? The quilting fraternity worldwide is stepping up to sew masks to help out during this pandemic. There are many patterns out there to guide sewers. Whilst they are not 'N95' hospital standard to prevent COVID-19, they do provide a...
Nadine: Baby Hearts
Nadine's at it again - encouraging the next generation of quilters! 'My 9-year-old granddaughter chose the fabric and designed the quilt. She ironed the hearts on and did some machine applique. A gift for her favourite teacher who is having a baby soon.'