Quilts of Australia

At the recent Pacific International Quilt Festival, we saw a beautiful display of quilts from Australia, a country of many talented quilt artists !  We hope you enjoy some of the highlights of this exhibit!

Self Portrait with Machine, 38 x 38, by Ronda Hazell

Ronda explains, "This is one version of myself, in my happy place with my favorite sewing machine. I am disupted and interrupted from my activity momentarily. The background is a Drunkard's Path [pattern] in a combination of commercial fabrics, hand dyed after quilting with applique as the main design."

We love the look of contentment and productivity on Ronda's face ! She reminds us that every day is a good day to quilt. Her original design is machine pieced, machine appliqued, and sewing machine quilted.

Teatime in Wonderland, 33 x 55,  by Jessica Dobson

Blue ribbon winner for Best of Country in the World Quilt Exhibition, Jessica notes, "I love the characters out of the movie "Alice in Wonderland", and I thought it would be fun to create a quilt with them. The background has been created with fabric dyes. The characters are all raw edge fabric collage. Lace has been added to sleeves and the binding. "

What a great expression on the face of the giant White Rabbit, one of the memorable characters in classic children's literature ! Jessica's original design is machine pieced, machine appliqued, free-motion embroidered, and sewing machine quilted.

Dragon Magic, 36 x 36, by Silke Steuxner

Silke writes, "Dragon Magic is a quilt that encourages tearing down the borders of rigid beliefs that things only exist which are visible to the naked eye. Let's build bridges that open and allow us entry into a magical world where fairies and dragons exist. Be brave and curious like the little fairy that builds a bridge by approaching the majestic dragon on the wings of a dragonfly."

Silke's lovely work has such an enchanted, fanciful touch to it ! Her original design is machine appliqued and longarm machine quilted.

Night Moves 36 x 36, by Sue de Vanny

Sue notes that the subject for her quilt  is the Tasmanian Masked Owl. It was first discovered in Tasmania, which is an isolated island state off Australia's south coast. Sue says, "I've depicted him coming in and ready to pick up its prey to feed its family."

Sue continues, " [This quilt has a ] pieced and painted background with the owl and tree trunk appliqued and thread sketched, then quilting and beading added."
We love these intricate embellishments which give such an expressive, soulful look to the owl's face.

Deceptive Markings, 65" x 53", by Sue de Vanny

Sue de Vanny says that the center of Deceptive Markings is a preprinted panel from Reece Scannell of trees and statues, done in symmetry.  "I saw an elephant head [within] the image.  Piecing the base and then appliqueing the ears, tusks, and trunk created the distortion to give more roundness."

The elephant's eyes were thread sketched to make them realistic.  Sue used metallic threads to quilt around the trees, and added tulle for value and depth on ears. This very creative piece is machine pieced, machine appliqued, and sewing machine quilted.


Image credits:  Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2019 Pacific International Quilt Festival.

Free Pattern Day! Asian Inspired Quilts

Here are wonderful free patterns for Asian Inspired quilts!  In the list below, you will see free patterns for quilts with kimonos, pagodas, or lanterns; quilts that highlight beautiful Asian fabric panels; and  stunning indigo quilts.  To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.  

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Serafino Kimono quilt, 50 x 50”, free pattern by Marinda Stewart for Michael Miller Fabrics (PDF download)

Angelina Fans quilt, 46 x 58”, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Michael Miller Fabrics (PDF download)

Shoji quilt, 82” square, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (PDF download)

Magnolia Wall Hanging, 42 x 48", free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (PDF download)

Kimono block, 5”, free tutorial at Just-Do blog

Kendoka quilt block, 8 x 10”, free pattern by Shizuka Uchida at Kitten’s Mitten (PDF download)

Narumi Kimono wall hanging, 32 x 43”, free pattern by Mickey Charleston for Hoffman Fabrics (PDF download)

Snapshots of Japan quilt (blue), 53 x 56”, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Michael Miller Fabrics (PDF download)

Snapshots of Japan quilt (pink), 53 x 56”, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Michael Miller Fabrics (PDF download)

Tranquility Quilt, 47 x 69”, free pattern by Jason Yenter for Kona Bay Fabrics (PDF download)

Kimono quilt, 37” square, free pattern by Hilary Gooding for Makower (PDF download)

Kimono quilt, 74 x 74”, free pattern by Lynne Goldsworthy for Andover Fabrics (PDF download)

China Doll quilt block, 9 x 12”, free pattern by Toni Smith for Michael Miller (PDF download)

Masami quilt, 62 x 74”, free pattern by Toby Lischko for Hoffman Fabrics (PDF download)

Nami quilt, 37” square, free pattern by Karen Combs for Blank Quilting (PDF download)

Matsuda-wa wall hanging, ~16 x 56”, free pattern by Bonnie Mitchell for Clothworks (PDF download)

Meditation wall hanging, 21 x 32”, free pattern (including applique scene) by Helene Knott for American Quilter Magazine (PDF download)

Zen Bubble quilt, 42 x 56”, free pattern by Jessica Levitt for Windham Fabrics (PDF download)

Lantern quilt, free tutorial at JoAnn Fabrics
 

Glow Happy quilt, 48 x 56”, free pattern by Monica Solorio-Snow for Lecien (PDF download),

Lanterns quilt, 62 x 71”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (PDF download)

Illuminate quilt, 71 x 85”, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Hoffman Fabrics (PDF download)

Hanami Lanterns quilt, 67 x 78”, free pattern by Toby Lischko for Hoffman Fabrics (PDF download)

Pagoda Paradise quilt, 74 x 80”, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Benartex (PDF download)

Kimono Style mini quilt, ~25 x 40”, free pattern by M’Liss Rae Hawley for Fairfield World (PDF download)

Samsara quilt, 65” square, free pattern by Janet Houts for Blank Quilting (PDF download)

Green Tea quilt, 72 x 80”, free pattern by Cheryl Malkowski for Timeless Treasures (PDF download)

Little Lily Pond quilt, 30 x 38”, free pattern by Flaurie & Finch for RJR Fabrics (PDF download)

Climbing Lanterns quilt, 48 x 48”, free pattern by Marinda Stewart for Michael Miller (PDF download)

Kimono Garden quilt, 68 x 70”, free pattern by Megan Downer for Studio E Fabrics (PDF download)

Primitiva quilt, 63 x 70”, free pattern by Barbara Persing for Andover Fabrics (PDF download)

Sakura quilt, 60 x 70”, free pattern by June Pease for Red Rooster Studios (PDF download)

Japanese Parasols quilt, 67 x 67”, free pattern by Lynne Goldsworthy for Andover Fabrics (PDF download)

Annabelle and her Fans quilt, 46 x 58”, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Hoffman Fabrics (PDF download)

Chinoiserie quilt, 68 x 85”, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (PDF download)

Paisley Peacock quilt, 48 x 62”, free pattern by Brenda Miller for Hoffman Fabrics (PDF download)

Zen Garden quilt, 66”square, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Windham Fabrics (PDF download)

Crane Paradise quilt, 62 x 72”, free pattern by Denise Russart for Hoffman Fabrics (PDF download)

Flight of the Geisha quilt, 50 x 55”, free pattern by Joyce Mullis for Free Spirit Fabrics (PDF download)

Izumi Pond quilt, 64 x 78”, free pattern by Toby Lischko for Hoffman Fabrics as seen at eQuilter (PDF download)

Nara’s Garden quilt, free pattern by Nancy Mahoney for Hoffman Fabrics (PDF download)

Milady’s Mural quilt, ~38 x 47”, free pattern by Debbie Beaves for RJR Fabrics (PDF download)

Akahana quilt, 54 x 74”, free pattern by Gina Gempesaw for Red Rooster Fabrics (PDF download)

Akahana Table Topper, 24” square, free pattern by Gina Gempesaw for Red Rooster Fabrics (PDF download)

Akari Table Runner, 95 x 29”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (PDF download)

Michiko quilt, 47 x 64”, free pattern by Blank Quilting (PDF download)

Chablis quilt, ~54 x 71”, free pattern by Lucy A. Fazely for Exclusively Quilters (PDF download)

Lotus Garden quilt, 50 x 60”, free pattern at Joann Fabrics (PDF download)

Greeting the Moon quilt, 58 x 78”, free pattern by June Pease for Red Rooster Fabrics (PDF download)

Imperial Garden (panel) quilt, 34 x 50”, free pattern by Gayle Camargo for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (PDF download)

Imperial Terrace quilt, 43 x 60”, free pattern by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (PDF download)

Mingei quilt, 48 x 62”, free pattern by Nancy Rink for Hoffman Fabrics (PDF download)

Kotori Fans quilt, 68 x 85”, free pattern by Denise Russart for Hoffman Fabrics (PDF download)

Mandalay Bay quilt, 48 x 64”, free pattern by Lacey J. Hill for Andover Fabrics (PDF download)

Arashimaya quilt, 76 x 74”, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Michael Miller (PDF download)

Imperial Collection quilt, 78 x 98”, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Robert Kaufman (PDF download)

Fantailed Goldfish quilt, ~18” square, free pattern at Connecting Threads (PDF download)

Oriental Traditions quilt, 51” square, free pattern by Lucy Fazely for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (PDF download)

Sashiko wall hanging, free pattern at Babylock (PDF download)

Serenity II bed quilt, free pattern by Georgie Gerl (PDF download)

Katagami quilt, 36 x 48”, free pattern by Cyndi Hershey for Red Rooster Fabrics (PDF download)

Sashiko embroidery, free tutorial at the Purl Bee

Asian Harmony quilt, 40 x 44”, free pattern by Lonni Rossi and Gail Kessler for Andover Fabrics (PDF download)

Twelve Moons quilt, 45 x 51”, free pattern by Kari Nichols for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (PDF download)

Asian Inspired Quilt, free pattern at Babylock (PDF download)

Indi-Glo quilt, 66 x 86”, free pattern by Stephanie Sheridan for Windham Fabrics (PDF download)

Indigo Blues Braid quilt, 52 x 68”, free pattern by Henry Glass Fabrics (PDF download)

Indigo Quilt, 66” square, free pattern by Lynne Goldsworthy for Makower (PDF download)

Indigo Dreams (Tumble) quilt, free pattern by Osie Lebowitz for Timeless Treasures (PDF download)(scroll to end of pattern for Indigo version)

Bodoko (Life Cloth) quilt, 64 x 72”, free pattern at Moda Fabrics (PDF download)

Kasuri Gesiki quilt, 38” square, free pattern by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (PDF download)

Knick Knacks pillow, 20" square, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (PDF download)

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