WOW: Playing With Swatches

WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays

Today I've been shopping online for some fabrics to top up my stash for my 2018 projects. I've already purchased my Morning Glory pallette along with some extra jelly rolls for scraps. Looking through my roll now, I notice a floral dark teal background fabric that I've kind of fallen in love with. And I'm thinking I might even bring up another quilt design just to find an excuse to use it.

But right now, it's all about the current three BOMs. I'm keen to make a start..

What's Your WOW?

An InLinkz Link-up

Let's Talk Applique Tips, Techniques & How To

Here are some links to get you started with your applique. You'll notice that these posts relate to various quilts I've made and by reading through them, you'll pick up techniques and ideas to help you decide on which technique works for you.

Happy Applique-ing !

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BOM 2018: Morning Glory Is Launched

'Morning Glory'

Elegantly modern, this design is rooted in tradition. 

It's a perfect balance of applique and piecing. 

Finished Size 72 x 72 inches 

The central applique is full of symbolic beauty—an evergreen vine, fruiting berries, blooming flower heads and birdsong. This wonderful applique sets the tone for the blocks to come. The first zigzag border frames the evergreen vine with an up and down motion of light and shade before meeting the four corner curve blocks which represent doorways, passages and seasons.

Surrounded by classic star, log cabin and rail blocks, these blocks take on extra significance within the design: a morning star, a good foundation and lines to represent moving wind.

The corner Dresdens represent rays of sunshine and the semi circle blocks of the border represent the circle of life, continuing in pattern. The namesake, Morning Glory block is placed at four on point positions around the quilt, trumpeting towards the central applique.

Whether your own Morning Glory captures the beauty of a dawn about to break (with a dark background like mine) or whether you opt for a light background or a bright background, this quilt is sure to shine. Enjoy each month and take pleasure in the installments, this is one very special quilt which will be perfect as a either a bed quilt or wall hanging.

The quilt is released as a Block of the Month pattern, 11 installments over 10 months, Jan—October 2018. Parts 10 & 11 will be released together for your convenience at the end of year.
Remember, this mixed applique and pieced quilt is suitable for raw edge, turn edge and fusible techniques.

I cant wait to see how you envision your own Morning Glory and hope you’ll share pics of your progress and work over in my BOM Group. See you there!

Welcome 2018: Let's Start These BOMs!

It's a wonderful day for starting out on a marvelous adventure. Let the creativity begin! I had this crazy idea to spend all year celebrating 10 years of blogging with one huge BOM party and today it's become a reality. Yep, my head is all in a spin. I can't wait to stuck in.. and the best bit? This is just the beginning! The year ahead is going to be packed full of fun and surprises with extra exclusive projects for everyone taking part in my BOM 2018. Phew!

Today, Love Always, Morning Glory and Daisy Blue have been been released and Part 1 is available for each of these BOMs. Go and collect your file download over in the Members Only Login Area.

I'll be sharing more posts during the week, so stay tuned. I know it's hard, but please take a moment to read through the Quilt Introductions before beginning. I'll be showing off my fabrics tomorrow, so check back then.

I got so many emails asking me if it would be possible to make a 'mini' version of Love Always that I caved in and created one just for those of you who want to make this beauty - but don't want it so large. So now you're spoiled for choice. A large one or a small one? It's up to you! 

Get Ready for my BOM 2018 !

A creative journey has just begun and you're invited to get on board for my best BOM year ever. Those of you already on-board, let's begin!

Getting the Pattern 

No more annoying emails. Simply log in and download your blocks each month. Blocks are released on the 1st of the month and will be ready and waiting to be downloaded by you.

Are You Logged in Yet?

Make sure you have logged into the Members Only Download Area. Visit my website by clicking the image below and select 'Block of the Month 2018' as shown.

So easy!If you're not already approved, you'll need to wait for me to approve you. This will happen within 1 day.

From there, you'll simply download your files each month as PDF documents. Here's my guide to printing patterns at home, please read it: 

Join Now:

Yes, there's still time to start your New Year with a creative bang! Join my BOM 2018 and enjoy 3 x BOMs (and extras throughout the year) for one low price. That's right, for the price of a single BOM, I'm offering 3 x BOMs. Why? I'm celebrating 10 years of blogging and BOM-ing and want you to join in the fun! Click the bird to learn more..