Quilters Companion

Quilters Companion is the definitive patchwork and quilting magazine. Published since 2001, Quilters Companion provides readers with exciting quilting projects. These projects are accompanied by easy-to follow instructions and accompanying pattern sheets, stunning styled shots and interesting stories about the featured projects. We pride ourselves not just on being an instructional publication — we are a good read as well!

Editor’s Journal

Quilty Treasures

Bubblegum

Tracey Bareli • A converted lounge room is the perfect haven for Tracey Bareli to indulge her passion and take time out to relax and unwind. “Through work and life stresses, my machine has helped me keep my sanity,” she explains. “I can go into my room and just get away from the world.”

Lozenge

TQG Island Quilts • In October last year, the Tasmanian Quilting Guild presented its annual members’ exhibition in conjunction with the CraftAlive craft show held in Hobart.

You Are My Sunshine

World Quilt Competition 2018 • Five Australian quilters received awards in the 2018 World Quilt Competition held in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA. Here we share the overall winning quilt, Silver Linings, which went to Lynda Jackson of England, as well as some of the other winners

Free Pattern! • Choose your pattern and enter code

Lots of Love Runner

Off the Shelf • Look for these great titles at your nearest book or patchwork shop.

Block Masterclass • Although variously known as Grandmother’s Sunburst, Friendship Ring, Aster, Dahlia and Sunflower in the early ‘90s, Dresden Plate is the most common, and recognisable, name for this block.

Gallery • There are various settings for Dresden Plates. Set them on blocks with sashing, place them randomly, set them with other blocks, make smaller and larger plates — these are just a few ideas.

Fanciful

Birds in the Coxcombs

Homespun • Join the 2019 Block of the Month Club

CUTTING EDGE

Editor’s Pick • Hop to it! It will soon be Easter and this quilt and table runner will add some festive fun to your day, while the egg basket and bags will be just the thing for the Easter egg hunt that children enjoy so much.

PICK & MIX TEMPLATE

Machine Embroidery and Quilting

Block Of The Month Programs & kits • Welcome to our new block of the month and kits section where each issue we will bring you a diverse selection of block of the month programs and kits for purchase. These product cover a variety of styles, colours and techniques.

Baltimore Blooms Part 5 FINAL

Cascade

Honshu land, Japan • Japan is a land of contrasts; it is synonymous with modern inventions, technology and skyscrapers, but is also steeped in history, culture and traditions. Japan even has National Living Treasures, artisans who are honoured while they are still alive.

ON THE Road • NATIONAL GUIDE TO CRAFT, SEWING AND PATCHWORK SHOPS

IN THE Market • Have a look through the next few pages to discover what fantastic new products, ideas and designs are In The Market to inspire you.

Diary Dates

The Basics Guide

Stockists & Contacts

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