Scrap Bag

Last time I posted a picture of this quilt it wasn’t a very clear picture. So for all of you out there that asked me for a better look, this is for you. This quilt was taught in a class here at Ballarat Patchwork with tutor Deborah Dorward. We also have the pattern for sale, but it is Deb’s 1930′s version. Hopefully we will be teaching this quilt again next year!

I just had to post these fabrics today………because they are my fabrics! Not my fabrics as in I bought them but as in I designed them. I am actually a qualified textile designer and have been designing fabrics for furnishing fabrics and fashion for years. BUT these are my first patchwork fabrics. I have already designed a quilt, and can’t wait to get my hands on them to start making them. These bits unfortunately are only mill strike offs, so I will have to wait for the real thing to get sewing. I am very excited!

This pattern has been around for years and my mother made this beautiful Grandmother’s braid quilt a few years before we even opened the shop. We have taught this quilt as a class many times and so we thought it was time to release it as a pattern. (not before time really.) This quilt was made from patchwork fabrics but also Sheridan sheet fabric. I use to work at a company that created all of the screens for Sheridan and we would have boxes of fabric left over after strike offs and screen checks. Some of the fabric would have big texta marks circling the mistakes, but if you were happy to cut around these bits, they were perfectly good fabrics.

I would really like to make one of these quilts but I would like to do it out of brighter cleaner colours, sashed with a white fabric of course. See I am getting excited already……thinking about the fabrics……yummy.

Dick and Jane Challenge

We had such fun with our very first challenge that we have decided to make it a regular fixture.
The next challenge is to make an apron, either and adult’s or child’s or achild’s smock using the new
Dick and Jane fabric range by Michael Miller.
The prize is a Ballarat Patchwork gift voucher to the value of $50.
See below for details of the challenge. Good Luck.

THE CHALLENGE:

• To create an original apron for an adult or a child, or a child’s smock made form Dick and Jane range of fabric designed by Michael Miller.
• Your entry should be made entirely (100%) from the Dick& Jane fabric range.

CONDITIONS:

• To enter, simply send an email to info@ballaratpatchwork.com.au and we will send a copy of the challenge.
• All entries must be received by November 30th, 2007.
• All entries must be delivered/posted to Ballarat Patchwork,
  54 Victoria Street Ballarat, Victoria 3350.
• All entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form.
• All entries must include a self addressed pre-paid post bag, to return item after judging.
• Photographs of all the entries will be posted on Scrap Bag for all to see!

JUDGING:

• The entries will be judged on compliance to the rules as explained above.
• Innovative and creative use of fabric.
• Quality of construction.

Any other questions please email emma at
info@ballaratpatchwork.com.au

Yes the wonderful range of fabrics, “Dick and Jane” by Michael Miller has arrived. I will get them up onto the net as soon as possible so check tomorrow to see the fabrics!

We have a very bright Dresden Plate quilt which we sell as a kit and pattern and have also had a class. The quilt was originally made for the Ballaarat Quilters Inc Christmas Challenge. The challenge was to use all spotty fabric, which I did including the binding and backing.

This quilt was completed in our class by Kathleen Beer. Such a fresh, bright quilt. As you know I am a fan of pink and aqua. so I think it looks fantastic!

A few years ago we ran a class called the Baltimore Wallhanging Quilt. We still sell this pattern and has been a very popular quilt for us over the years. It was designed by Emma, sewn by Barbara Matheson and quilted beautifully by Elizabeth Zabinski. Just recently one of our customers sent us a photo of her finished Baltimore Wallhanging. We love the dark background, it changes the whole look of the quilt. Congratulations to Sally, a very beautiful quilt!

Congratulations to the following Ladies who have won an Amy Butler pattern. Could you please contact me via email to let me know your postal address so I can get it in the mail asap!

karen
alison
ann daley
jillian
vivienne
annie
kellie
brandi
lara
donna

Hope you enjoy your patterns, and send us a photo of your finished bag!

We have a winner………….. Thelma Wombwell. We just loved the attention to detail, large stitching and gorgeous little butterflies. This is a well designed and executed cushion. Congratulations to all of our entrants, the standard was fantastic.
All the cushions are in the shop now if you live nearby and would like a closer look. Now I just have to come up with a new challenge…… any suggestions?

Thelma Wombwell

Henrike Lederer

Jodie Carlton

Dale Gordon

Mishelle Wills

Fiona Robertson

Annie Wyner

Brandi Myer

Anita Bamert

Brenda Carey

I had some fabrics that I had been gathering and wasn’t sure what to do with them. I decided to make 100 1/2 square triangle blocks. The next decision is how to lay them out. I took a couple of photos. I think I like the flag look, all the blocks the same way.

I love this block, there are so many different ways you can lay them out. They can look so completely different. These blocks will be finished 6″, so the quilt will end up being 60″ x 60″. A good kids quilt or couch throw.