Quilts from the Colonies is my very own book, beautifully photographed and styled by the team at Quiltmania publications.
There are 17 projects for you to enjoy, each inspired by quilts from the States which were the first 13 British colonies in America. As well I have added a couple of special quilts from New Zealand’s colonial past.
Applique and pieced quilts are included, along with full sized templates. There’s everything you’ve come to expect and love from Quiltmania’s unique styling.
192 pages. French and English language
$65.00 plus postage. If you would like your copy signed, please let me know in your order
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Maltaville Album Quilt 1847 88″ x 88″ (223cm x 223cm)
The complete pattern set to make Mary Hill’s 1847 Maltaville Album Quilt. Fabric notes from the original 1847 quilt and full size patterns printed on A3 pages, only the centre block requires the joining of pattern sheets
Skill Level: Intermediate. Techniques used: Applique.
$65 plus postage Weight 750 grams
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Dartmouth Regatta 76 1/2″ x 86 1/2″ (194cm x 220cm)
Inspired by a 1950s vintage British quilt and a great way to use your scraps or stash.
Skill level: Intermediate. Techniques used: Rotary cutting and machine piecing.
$15.00 plus postage. Weight 40 gms.
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Eastleigh 78″ x 78″ (198cm x 198cm)
A medallion quilt in the style of 19th c British frame quilts, featuring an applique centre block framd by pieced and un-pieced borders.
Skill level: Experienced. Techniques used: Needle-turn applique, rotary cutting and machine piecing. Full size applique pattern included.
$30.00 plus postage. Weight 80gms.
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Red’s Back 72″ x 75″ (183cm x 191cm)
A strippy quilt featuring plenty of 19th c Turkey Red fabrics..
Skill level: Intermediate. Techniques used: Needle-turn applique, rotary cutting and machine piecing.
$15.00 plus postage. Weight 40gms
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Lady of the Lake 60″ x 90″ (152cm x 229cm)
A great quilt to use your scraps or stash
Skill level: Intermediate. Techniques used: Rotary cutting and machine piecing.
$15.00 plus postage. Weight 40gms
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Mid 19th Century Star Quilt 84″ x 84″ (213cm x 213cm)
This pattern is designed specifically for rotary cutting and machine piecing, however full-size templates are provided for those who prefer to hand piece.
Skill level: Experienced. Techniques used: Needle-turn applique, foundation piecing and inset seams.
$30.00 plus postage. Weight 150gms.
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Banyan Tree Medallion 92″ x 92″ (233cm x 233cm)
A medallion quilt inspired by an antique quilt circa 1835
Skill level: Experienced. Techniques used: Needle-turn and Broderie Perse applique, rotary cutting, machine piecing, inset seams, English paper pieced hexagons and a small amount of hand piecing with templates.
$30.00 plus postage.
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Vintage Sampler 68″ x 71″ (173cm x 180cm)
This quilt was my first BOM. A gorgeous scrappy quilt featuring nine different blocks in varying sizes; you can start assembling the Vintage Sampler from the very first block as the quilt grows from the centre.
Skill level: Intermediate. Techniques used: Needle-turn applique, rotary cutting and machine piecing. Full size applique pattern included. Full sized templates included for hand piecing if desired
$30.00 plus postage. Weight 100gms
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