Author Archives: susansheath

Quilts for Sale

Posted on August 5, 2020 by susansheath

A potential client asked if I had any quilts ‘in stock’ other than those shown on this site. She was looking for something less bright. The answer was YES!  Below are a few that I looked out for her. These … Continue reading →

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Magic Carpet International online exhibition

Posted on August 2, 2020 by susansheath

Magic Carpet – Online International Art Exhibition During the initial COVID-19 shutdown, I was privileged to be invited to participate in an international challenge for textiles artists entitled Magic Carpet. The resultant exhibition is now online – just tap on the … Continue reading →

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Turquoise Bay

Posted on July 30, 2020 by susansheath

I am currently enjoying a fabulous holiday in the northwest of WA. Today we visited the spectacular Turquoise Bay-a favourite haunt for many years. 6 years ago, I made an award winning wall hanging of the scene which still looked … Continue reading →

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Magic Carpet exhibition

Posted on July 29, 2020 by susansheath

During the recent COVID-19 lockdown, I participated in an international challenge with the theme Magic Carpet. The pieces will be shown in an online exhibition which opens on 1st August. I will share the link once it opens.

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All things bright and beautiful

Posted on July 13, 2020 by susansheath

It was time to make something really bright!  And this very large lap quilt certainly is.  I am planning to make some co-ordinating cushion covers – so watch out for them.

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Cushions

Posted on June 19, 2020 by susansheath

I have spent the last couple of days making up cushions from last year’s travel projects.  I stitched a sashiko panel during a train trip across Canada which I cut up and supplemented and made into 4 cushions.  The 5th … Continue reading →

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Boro Bags

Posted on May 24, 2020 by susansheath

Japanese boro is a technique developed in the 19th and 20th centuries where remnants of used fabric were stitched together to form utilitarian items such as clothing and bedding.  This technique has regained popularity as it creates beautiful textured and … Continue reading →

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New Quilts or Wallhangings

Posted on May 22, 2020 by susansheath

From my very large box of ‘scraps’, I made new fabric in 10 different colour ways.  I then used each ‘new’ piece of fabric in another Drunkards Path block quilt.  Coloured quilted circles completed the picture.  It would make a … Continue reading →

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Bright and Bold

Posted on May 3, 2020 by susansheath

I have never made a quilt using the traditional ‘Drunkards Path’ block, so I thought I’d have a go.  Using my favourite Kaffe Fassett material, I am very pleased with the result.

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Australiana

Posted on May 3, 2020 by susansheath

In this period of isolation, I am making quilts from my stash and trying different things.  This quilt is intended to capture the feeling of Australia.

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