Quilters World

What's new at Quilters World for 2012?

Did you know that according to the Chinese zodiac 2012 is the year of the dragon? Traditionally the year of the dragon is considered lucky  with more goodies in store than the previous year.  We heard it's also a good year to improve oneself. 

More Goodies
Pauline has spent most of January so far designing and creating new quilts, so we know that at least here at Quilters World there are more goodies in the making. These new projects will be available to those who book a workshop or join our Academy. You can get a peek of a couple of the new designs here.

Improve Your Skills
In the spirit of the dragon we also decided to make it even easier for those quilters who have the desire to improve their quilt making to do so. In addition to Pauline's workshops, the Gadget Queen presentations and the Quilters World Academy we're introducing digital tutorials and demos. You'll be able to pick and choose  exactly what you want or need, and they're emailed straight to your inbox so you can begin learning new techniques and building skills whenever you choose.

The digital downloads are also a great way to see what you get in the Academy as all of the downloads are available there for a yearly membership. The online Academy has other great benefits too - you can ask questions, meet other quilters (we've over 300 members now), share photos and stories and save money on tools and notions in our online shop.   

There's Digital Patterns Too!  
Downloading patterns straight from the internet saves time and money. You get it right away at a reasonable price and no shipping & handling charge. We've added a selection of patterns to our site - some were created by us but you'll also find designs by Bustle & Sew, Clares Place and more. 

Check below for this week's offers (just click on the graphic to make a purchase) and don't forget to browse the selection online. You'll want to check back often as the selection grows.  

Quilt As You Go Video Demo Watch and learn. In this 26 minute video Pauline takes you through the process of turning quilt blocks into a finished quilt by adding sashing, borders and binding. And there's no hand sewing required with Pauline's Quilt As You Go technique.  Regular Price $19.95 Special $9.95 For one week only.

Celtic Hearts Tutorial eBook The Celtic Hearts ebook is a step-by-step tutorial that you download straight to your computer, so you can start learning right now. Mastering the design used in this applique project will open up many creative possibilities. Once you learn the technique, you can try it with other Celtic knot patterns.  Regular Price $9.95 Special $4.95 One week only.

Log Cabin Coaster Pattern Use scraps from your stash to make these coasters. They'’re quickly made up using a strip piecing method. Instructions are given for four coasters but you can adjust the strip measurements to make up as many coasters at the one time as you'd like. Regular Price $3.95 Special $1.95 One week only.

A Peek at Pauline's New Designs

2012 has started with great excitement at Quilters World. As Pauline isn't travelling in January she's been busy designing and creating some scrumptious new quilts. She'll be presenting these tempting projects at workshops and in the Academy for those who want to learn from home.  

Dresden Gone Crazy!

Joining two everlasting favourite techniques, Dresden Plate and Crazy Patch, Pauline created a quilt that is simplistic, yet stunning!

It uses a Quilt As You Go method, with the plates appliqued to a background block.

After creating something fresh from these traditional techniques, Pauline next went on to experiment with somethings a bit less conventional.

Trendy Tools & Techniques 

As you can imagine, Pauline visits quite a few quilt shops on her travels around Australia. These delicious fabrics she couldn't resist and they're the inspiration for her next project.

Pauline has incorporated Texture Magic into the design and has been in her element stitching and creating with some new tools. You'll have to wait to see how this quilt and all the delightful elements come together.

Transfer Designs the Easy Way - Clover Mesh Transfer Canvas

Easily trace and transfer designs for quilting or applique, with the Clover Mesh Transfer Canvas.

This 'mesh mat' is not just an affordable alternate to an expensive light box (it will do things that your light box won’t) but the best and easiest way to quickly transfer a design onto fabric. Unlike tulle or net, the mesh transfer canvas will not stretch, so no worry about distorting the design. You don't need to cut it either, and since it's reusable it will save you money in the long run. It's great for quilting, applique, stencilling and craft projects too.

It's quick and easy - just place the mesh mat over your design. Use a 2B pencil to trace the design onto the mesh. Then you lay the mesh mat onto your desired fabric and retrace the outline on your mesh again with a marking tool, such as a Karisma Fabric Pencil.
 
This tool comes in under $20 and eliminates the need for a light box altogether. It really does make transferring designs simple - if you want a mirror image, you only need to flip the mat over before you trace onto your fabric. Just imagine how much time this tool can save you if you want to transfer the same design numerous times.

 

To learn more about using the Clover Mesh Transfer Canvas watch this video.