ByKathryn
Quiltmania #135 (January – February 2020) (local pickup)
This issue contains the entire Cold Chimney Swallows pattern.
ByKathryn
Workshops & Lectures
Applique Masterclass
(beginner to intermediate)
Starting with simple exercises, building to the final assignment (pictured), students perfect convex and concave curves, sharp points, V’s, stems using bias, circles, and reverse applique. This class can be conducted over one day (students take the final assignment home to complete), or two days (includes additional lectures about broderie perse and Baltimore Album Quilts, and gives more guided time towards the final piece).
For the Birds
In this one hour lecture, Kathryn shares her research gathered for Aves about blocks named for birds. There are hundreds of them; more than could possibly be included in the Aves quilt. Illustrated using antique quilts and patterns, it is a fascinating history of quilt blocks, and a cornucopia of block designs for future projects.
Super Accurate Piecing
(beginner)
In this one or two day class, students learn all the tips and tricks for accurate sewing, rotary cutting and quick machine piecing, so that their points meet and their blocks come out the correct size! A selection of 3½” X 3½” blocks are made, enough for a cushion or bag.
Dove at the Window
(intermediate)
Almost named I’m not scared of Y-Seams or Diamonds Anymore, in this one day class, students work with diamonds and set in seams, perfecting intermediate piecing skills, to make a block large enough for a cushion or bag. An optional foundation-pieced border is supplied to make a stunning circular block.
Bespoke Classes
Contact me to discuss.
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ByKathryn
You’re Famous!
You are such a talented group, and now some of you are famous too!
Congratulations to Corinne Dupont who had her group, Des Petits Bouts de Fils, and her fabulous 365 Challenge Quilt, Mon 365, featured in Quiltmania Issue #158.
Congratulations, also, to Sharon French who had her gorgeous 365 Challenge Quilt, A Labour of Blue Love, included in the Sydney Quilt Show write-up in Quiltmania Issue #159.
If you get kudos at a quilt show, or feature in a magazine, please let me know, so I can share the joy.
ByKathryn
1920s Tile Pattern (local pickup)
A note from Carol at Quiltmania:
“If you were in need of new ideas for a project, look no further … Our latest individual pattern, 1920’s Tile, by Kathryn Kerr, has arrived with enough time for you to make one of your own to showcase during the Holiday festivities!
Inspired by an antique tile, Kathryn has designed a sumptuous blue and white quilt, the pattern in a palette of blues, similar to the Dutch Delft. It combines elaborate applique with some classics, such as the Ohio Star, Northumberland Star and Old Snowflake Blocks.
If blue isn’t one of your go-to colors, this quilt would be just as fabulous designed in a multi-colored palette, or in a variety of reds, ochres and greys…
This is an exceptionally versatile project with unlimited possibilities! So what are you waiting for, you have your hands full with this one!”
ByKathryn
Etoiles Rouges Fabric Kit – French General – Bleu de France
Kit to complete Etoiles Rouges in beautiful French General Bleu de France fabrics. So I guess it will be an Etoiles Bleues.
There are five main fabrics included, based around navy blue, with sophisticated additions of French General sky blue and pearl; I’ve tossed in a selection of FQ so you can add a dash of variety to your quilt!
All fabric required is included except the backing.
The actual fabrics in this kit are listed below:
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French General Bleu de France |
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French General Bleu de France |
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French General Bleu de France |
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French General Favourites |
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French General Bleu de France |
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French General Favourites |
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French General Bonheur de Jour |
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French General Bonheur de Jour |
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French General Favourites |
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French General Rouenneries Deux |
Ships from Australia.
ByKathryn
New 365 Challenge – Star of Wonder
Registrations are closed now, but if you are interested in joining future groups, express your interest here, and I’ll let you know when it is available again.
New 365 Challenge!
Block-of-the-Day
Star of Wonder
Make a quilt block every day for a year to build a masterpiece sampler quilt! AGAIN!
Celebrates all things celestial, astronomical and heavenly.
ByKathryn
365 Challenge – Star of Wonder
This quilt pattern has been 3 years in the making. I’m so excited to finally share it with you.
Make a quilt block every day for a year! AGAIN
A brand new 365 Challenge. This time, a show-stopping quilt called Star of Wonder, where every block celebrates all things celestial, astronomical and heavenly. Introducing …
Star of Wonder
80″ x 80″
Just like last time, I’ll present a new quilt block, every day, for 365 days. Your challenge: To complete the blocks every day, and build a stunning 80″ square sampler quilt.
The fun is in not knowing which block you will get each day!
Running again in 2024-2025; starts July 1 2024.
Express Interest
Take a peek at the details in the Course Curriculum preview at Teachable. It should answer all your questions.
ByKathryn
Etoiles Rouges Fabric Kit – Minick & Simpson Roselyn
Kit to complete Etoiles Rouges in beautiful Minick & Simpson Roselyn fabrics. When I saw this range, I realised it would be great for Etoiles Rouges. The fabric has a lovely soft hand.
All fabric required is included except the backing.
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Minick & Simpson Roselyn |
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Minick & Simpson Roselyn |
Ships from Australia.
ByKathryn
Clover Black-Gold Applique Needles, Size 9-12
While I was making 1920’s Tile, I bought a packet of about a dozen different applique needles and tested them all. My criteria included: sharpness and ability to pierce the fabric cleanly, bendability, breakability, whether the eye frayed my thread, and usability.
My favourite was the Clover Black-Gold Applique Needles, Size 12. I am not affiliated in any way with Clover; these needles were just the best! I prefer the smallest needles, size 12, but I have listed other larger sizes too, and this assorted pack so you can figure out which ones you like, since we all have personal preference … and varying degrees of arthritis.
I later found out that Yoko Saito, one of my heroes, also favours these needles, so I’m in good company!
Detailed Product Information (.pdf)
