Christmas in July… NEW Pattern
I love ‘Christmas in July’ for two reasons… We get to celebrate Christmas twice and who wouldn’t love that? And … it’s a great reminder
I love ‘Christmas in July’ for two reasons… We get to celebrate Christmas twice and who wouldn’t love that? And … it’s a great reminder
Downloadable Pattern CLICK HERE to Buy this Pattern Finished Size: 36in x 36in (191.5cm x 191.5cm) Our ‘Angel Cookies’ pattern has three Christmas cooking angel stitcheries, Angelica the
We’ve had so much going on in the las few weeks… not all Quilting Gems related. So I thought I would post a few photos
Downloadable Pattern CLICK HERE to Buy this Pattern These cute little Macaron stitcheries are so quick and easy to make and look great on any wall. The
I just wanted to share with you one of my most favourite creatures in the world. I am slightly obsessed with this cute little animal…
Downloadable Pattern CLICK HERE to Buy this Pattern Macaron Mercerie (Macaron Haberdashery) is a cute litte set of sewing accessories. The set includes a pin keeper/cushion,
I started designing this quilt about 8 years ago. It all started with one piece of fabric I bought at Gail’s Patchwork Emporium in Ballarat.
Downloadable Pattern CLICK HERE to Buy this Pattern Finished Size: 66″ x 66″ (168cm x 168cm) La Patisserie is our colourful and scrumptious new quilt
It’s been a long time coming but finally we are releasing our new quilt pattern La Patisserie! It was inspired by my trip to Paris and
What an awesome day at the AQC show (Australasian Quilt Convention)!! Mez and I had both decided not to spend too much at the show this
What a busy Easter weekend, full of family, friends and of course chocolate! Our weekend started off with a big BANG!… when I picked up
Since going to Paris last year I fell in love with all things French especially Macarons, and I have been slightly obsessed with them ever
And the winner of the Snuffles and Ruffles giveaway is… Chris! Congratulations Chris, I don’t have your last name but you are the only ‘Chris’
We are so excited to show you all our new softie pattern! As a child living in New Zealand… (YES we are Kiwis)… I loved
Downloadable Pattern CLICK HERE to Buy this Pattern ‘Snuffles’ and ‘Ruffles’ is our frilly pair of hedgehogs softies. They each have cute little bobble noses
Hi everyone… this is just a very quick hello and sneak peek into what Mez and I have been up to for the last few
A wee bit late… but better late than never I say! We have been so flat chat since Christmas, we have a pattern coming out
Ok, so I need to do a bit of an explanation first… At the beginning of last year I was lucky enough to tag along
Every year I say “this is the year that I am going to buy presents – not make them!” This was the plan last year…
Stitched, mitered corners are very useful when you want the binding on adjacent sides of a quilt to be different colours, and you want them
A hanging sleeve is attached to the back of a quilt or wall hanging to house a rod or hanger. It is attached after the
1. Cutting Always cut a fresh straight edge to measure from when you start cutting strips of fabric, and make sure your ruler is lined
Joining strips of binding on the bias makes your binding less bulky than if you butt them together on the straight grain. The binding itself
Quilters are known for being resourceful and I have noticed many things designed for other uses being hijacked for use in quilting, and to prove
Congratulations! You have made your patchwork quilt. It is all sewn together, quilted, bound and this incredible feeling of satisfaction and pride creeps over you.
Quilting Gems is the lovingly produced wonder-blog of Mez and Shez Galt. Look around, download a free pattern, drop us a comment… have fun!
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