Meadow (a quilt tutorial)

The 1st of September is considered the first day of Spring here in Australia (regardless of what the weather is doing, Australians are stubborn like that). What better way to celebrate spring than with a quilt-full of flowers? This lap sized (51.5″ x 65.5″) quilt is a busy mix of nine-patch blocks and appliqué and …

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Farmer’s Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt Sew Along

Hey, have you heard about the Farmer’s Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt sew along happening through the fine hosting of Angie at Gnome Angel and the Fat Quarter Shop? There will be tutorials and guest bloggers (like me!) and a Facebook group (1600 members and counting) and link-ups…all the details can be found here. It’s going …

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2015 Modern Quilt Show Australia at Kiama, on Bonjour Quilts

Modern Quilt Show Australia – Kiama 2015

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that this weekend I visited the 2015 Modern Quilt Show in Kiama, Australia. This Show was hosted by the Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild. I attended on the Saturday and had a brilliant time. Hard not to have fun when this is what I saw when I walked …

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Umbrella Prints Trimming Competition 2015 - Bonjour Quilts. A Made by Rae Ruby top with patchwork yoke and hem detail.

Scrap Fabric Projects – Patchwork yoke top

Hello all, here’s a recent scrap fabric project I finished! This was also my entry in the Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge. When I first heard about the contest I thought ‘what a great idea’! Anyone who’s followed this blog for a while will know that I love scrap fabric projects – especially on the micro …

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Go West - a quilt pattern by Bonjour Quilts

Go West

I’m pleased to show you my latest quilt finish. This is the Go West quilt.  I had a great time using Carolyn Friedlander’s Doe fabric to make this one. The line has a fun mix of low volume fabrics as well as some lovely saturated colours. I think that the sage green is my favourite so …

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Gather 'Round - a modern quilt pattern by Bonjour Quilts

Blogger’s Quilt Festival – Gather ‘Round

It’s that time of year again – quilt market time. It’s a tad too far to travel for this Australian, but thank goodness for Amy at Amy’s Creative Side who hosts the Blogger’s Quilt Festival. We can enter the contest and enjoy all the brilliant quilts without leaving the comfort of our homes (or even …

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Off the Rails - a free quilt pattern from Bonjour Quilts

Rail Fence quilt pattern

A rail fence quilt pattern. Or is it a fence rail quilt pattern? I’ve seen it both ways and I’m confused! I had another finish this week – this time a lap-sized (60″ x 66″) quilt. I’m calling it Off the Rails as it uses the rail fence quilt block, but in random placement/orientation in …

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Big Patchwork Tote made by Kirsty at Bonjour Quilts from Krista's book Make it, Take it.

Make it, Take it – Big Patchwork Tote

About a month ago I bought a copy of Krista Hennebury’s book, Make It, Take It. It’s a great sewing book with 16 pretty and useful projects to sew for yourself or for others. There are so many lovely people in the online quilting world, and Krista is one of them. I was lucky enough to …

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True North Mini in Doe

This past week has been my  week of OPS – Other People’s Stuff. I’ve had such a fun time sewing other people’s patterns – first there was Jane’s Bob Box and now I have my version of a pattern by Peta from She Quilts A lot. It’s called True North, and I’ve made the mini version (finishes …

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A little facelift

Just dropping in to let you know Bonjour Quilts has had a little freshen-up the past few days, so if you’re seeing this through a feed you should pop over and have a look around. Tell me what you think! (A big thank you to Teresa of The Simpler Web for the new look.) I’ve …

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