The Rainbow Within
I have always loved the colours of the rainbow, how they blend from one colour to the next, showing every colour imaginable. I remember reciting the order of the colours as a kid and my disbelief when someone on a … Continued
Flash of Flamingo Quilt
Northcott Fabrics launches their new line of Bayan Batiks, and so Elaine Theriault was inspired to make this bright and colourful quilt that can cheer anyone up. Easy to make, lovely to have. Read more in our Issue 46. Designed … Continued
Show Me Love Banner
A few half square triangles and a little appliqué make a quilted banner that spells love all over it. Read more in our Issue 46. Designed by Jackie White jabotquilt.blogspot.ca [email protected] twitter.com/jackiewhite121
Heart 2 Heart Mandalas
In this project, I’ll show you two of the techniques listed above; the stand-alone FMQ design or embroidery and the Raw Edge Appliqué with FMQ design. This project can be done on a domestic sewing machine. All you would need … Continued
Fall Welcome Wreath Banner
The inspiration for this project came from Anita Goodesign. When we received the Wreaths for All Seasons designs in January I had great plans to make a banner for every month to hang on the front door. Needless to say, … Continued
Birds of Paradise Quilt
A mixture of Northcott’s basic collections including Toscana, Stonehenge Gradations Brights and Artisan Spirit Shimmer. Joining the blocks into rows transforms this ordinary block in a garden bursting with colour to brighten up any day. This quilt is also a … Continued
The 9 Patch and the Snowball
There are many ways to commemorate Canada’s extra special birthday this year. Here’s Jackie’s rendition of a red and white quilt to celebrate the occasion. Read more in our Summer 2017 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Jackie … Continued
Flight of Fancy Quilt
Designed by Deborah Edwards, Flight of Fancy, the latest addition to Artisan Spirit Shimmer is stunning and sophisticated! The collection is offered in three palettes including Autumn, Earth and Lagoon. The featured panel and full width ombre are elegantly depicted … Continued
Canada 150 Dreams Quilt
The nine-patch block has been around for hundreds of years and is one of the reasons I chose to use it for this quilt to commemorate Canada’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary. I also chose to incorporate an appliqué into the design to … Continued
1,000 Quilts for Ronald McDonald Houses in Canada!
Our goal is to distribute 1,000 quilts to families of sick children, who are staying at the 15 Ronald McDonald Houses across Canada. Read more in our Spring 2017 issue. by CQA/ACC Big Quilt Bee Committee