Author Archives: susansheath

5 years ago, I made my quilt ‘Bikinis on Turquoise Bay’ which won a first prize in QuiltWest and was chosen as one of the best quilts from WA to be displayed at the Australian Quilt Convention. We have just … Continue reading →

I have had a short break from making commissions to finish the quilt for our bed. At last.  I love it.  It is two sided and the bright side uses improv piecing which takes much longer than you would imagine. … Continue reading →

There appears to be a large demand for memory quilts.  I have so many requests to make quilts from t-shirts and clothing but I believe there is a better option.   Recently I have been making what I call ‘Tree … Continue reading →

This one took me a very, very long time to make but it was for my godson’s 21st birthday so that made it more than worth it.  It is made from shot cotton and has a superb, soft feel to … Continue reading →

I was thrilled to receive 2nd prize in the Abstract category of QuiltWest.  Standards really high this year and my friends at https://ourhousequilts.wordpress.com and  http://pippaquilt.blogspot.com/ also got prizes for their stunning work.  

I made this commissioned quilt at the beginning of the year for a client’s daughter’s significant birthday.  I have just received word that she is thrilled with it!  It is so nice to get feedback!

As a distraction from finishing off the two quilts I am entering into QuiltWest 2018, I have been making rope baskets.  You can become quite obsessed!  I have now run out of rope and have a cupboard full of basket … Continue reading →