Journal Quilts

I am using a lovely recycled Japanese fabric in my journal quilts which I buy from a great supplier called Susan Briscoe, she has featured three of my journal quilts on her blog Susan Briscoe

Festival of Quilts

A few details from the hundreds of beautiful quilts at this years show

Illuminated Windows

This is my favourite pattern at the moment  known as Illuminated Windows and I have been experimenting with different fabrics to maximise the three D effect of the windows. The fabulous patterened fabric which sits behind the windows on this cushion cover has been heavily quilted along the pattern lines which adds lots of texture. I'm planning a few more variations on this pattern as its so satisfying to put together

Crochet Madness

I've never had much success with crochet, finding the work far too lacy for my taste, but thanks to Attic24 I have overcome my fear and fallen in love with hooking, here is my first crochet blanket

Quilt progress

I'm a third of the way through quilting my quilt on the frame. Its getting lovely and textured

Journal Quilts

 Here are the first four pieces that I have submitted for the journal quilts project that I am part of this year via the Contemporary Quilt group. Reused Japanese fabric, found map, machine quilted. 7" x 10"

Journey 1

Journey 2

Journey 3

Journey 4

New cushion

Four cushion stages - front pieced together and tacked, back with papers and tacks, the finished front and the finished cushion, quilted and in situ