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Frolic Cushion - tips 'n tricks and some thoughts on needle turn applique

Posted by Nic Vaughan

Ok, so you may see the Frolic Cushion and go oh I love it and I want to make it and then see it's needle turn and dismiss it. STOP right there! Frolic lends itself to all types of applique including fusible applique or machine. Choose the construction method that you've used before OR you could try needle turn.

Get Ready to Create Your Most Egg-ceptional Easter yet with the Makers Bundle

Posted by Nic Vaughan

Easter is just around the corner, and it's never too early to start planning for the holiday season. While there are many ways to celebrate Easter, if you're looking for a creative and unique way to make the holiday special for your loved ones, the Easter Makers Pattern Bundle may be just what you need!

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The 2023 Patchwork Calendar is coming!

Posted by Nic Vaughan

The 2023 Patchwork Calendar is a collaboration between 12 designers to bring you a gorgeous, printed calendar PLUS all 12 pdf patterns featured in the calendar. That's over AUD$200 (USD$130) worth of patterns, PLUS a printed calendar. AND, that's not all (no, not a set of steak knives) our designers have also included 10% off for the next year for items in their shops*.

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Mix three friends and three ways to construct patchwork and you get...

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The Sum of Us

The 2022 Sum of Us is finished, join the waitlist to be kept in the loop for future events.

A collaboration, running June to November between:

Kristy Lea, Quiet Play Designs - foundation paper piecing genius
Angie Wilson, GnomeAngel - fussy cutting, template wielding ninja
Nic Vaughan, Craftapalooza Designs - Hand piecing maven

Have some fun and piece the Wheely Fun quilt block

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Sew the free Wheely Fun quilt block.

Wheely Fun is a free pdf download. You'll receive full illustrated instructions on how to piece the block and it's an excellent introduction to hand piecing your quilt blocks.

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The Sum of Us

Sew the free Wheely Fun quilt block.