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

Quilters Companion • QC No. 101 Vol.19 No.1 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020

Quilty Treasures

QuiltWest 2019 • The West Australian Quilters’ Association’s annual exhibition of members’ work is always a highlight on the craft calendar. Winners in this year’s competition were quite exceptional.

Liberty Flowering Snowballs

Latte by the Sea

Pathfinders

Betty Joy

Rachael Porter • A passion that began with the archetypal sampler quilt has blossomed into award-winning quilts, teaching gigs and now a blossoming online business for quiltmaker and designer Rachael Porter.

Sisters' Choice

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

Hand Sewing NEEDLES

Quilting Tools

Block Masterclass • The Drunkard’s Path block is not one that I have used to make a quilt. I made one block in a sampler quilt, way back when, but I have not used this block exclusively in a quilt. Although, the more I look at the variations, the more intrigued I become. Just like the simple half-rectangle triangles we shared in the last issue, the Drunkard’s Path can be set into myriad combinations. Take a look on pages 85–88 for some inspiration!

Dubai Old Souk

Pineapple Challenge

Festival of Quilts 2019 • The Quilters’ Guild of South Australia holds its Festival of Quilts exhibition of members’ quilts each year, and we’re delighted to bring you some of the award winners from the 2019 show.

Miss Porter’s Dilly Bag

THE MAGIK PRESSING MAT BY PAM DAMOUR • Life is too short to iron, right? I avoid buying clothes that require ironing, fold the clothes as soon as they come off the line, and have never ironed household linen. So, why am I happy to be testing something that has to do with ironing? Because the one thing that I am pedantic about pressing is my patchwork and the Magik Pressing Mat makes my life easier!

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.

New Year, NEW QUILTING SUBSCRIPTION DEALS • Get more quilt inspiration this year!

Ming Dynasty Bed Runner

USA • The 2020 Quilters Companion USA Quilt Tour takes you to four states, the world’s largest quilt show, and numerous quilt shops and museums.

ON THE Road • AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 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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