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Join the Cosmic Cactus Quilt Along
Join us for a leisurely Quilt Along!
This QAL will be an eight-be part series with all content published online via our blog every two weeks.
We will making a baby or throw size quilt at a leisurely pace over a few months, allowing plenty of time for choosing fabrics, learning how master new blocks and completing your quilt top!
The Cosmic Cactus quilt is a skill builder pattern for a confident beginner or makes a fun project for a more experienced quilter! This 3-in-1 pattern enables you to choose to make a two-colour, four-colour or scrappy quilt.
Tester Parade - Cosmic Cactus Quilt
It’s been a pleasure to work with the Cosmic Cactus quilt pattern testers. They have provided feedback and suggestions that have enabled me to refine my pattern and make it better. It’s been fun to see how each one has brought the design to life with their choice of fabrics and colour schemes that I would not necessarily have considered. I hope these amazing quilts inspire you to create your own unique version. Thank you to all my testers for helping me! Don’t forget to check them out on Instagram and give them some love!
Square-in-a-Square Block - Paper Piecing tutorial
An in-depth tutorial providing step-by-step instructions, with plenty of photos and diagrams showing you how to complete the Square-in-square block for your Cosmic Cactus quilt. Also check out my tips for successful paper piecing!
Cosmic Cactus Quilt - Colour Inspiration
Not sure what fabrics to choose? Be inspired by these colours palettes for making your very own Cosmic Cactus quilt. With two quilt sizes (baby and throw) and three fabric options (two-colour, four-colour and scrappy), this is a versatile pattern allowing you to make a quilt to suit your aesthetic style. The pattern is available to purchase from Thursday, 19th May 2022.
Tips for matching Seams and Perfect Points
In this tutorial I’m going to share my process for achieving matching seams and perfect points! If you already have something that works for you, then go with what you know. But if you are new to quilting or would like to know more, then read on.
Make a Custom sewing machine cover
Looking for a fun weekend project? Does your sewing machine need a cover? Do you already have the Cosmic Cactus pillow pattern? Answer YES to any of these questions, then this tutorial is for you!
Our tutorial covers how you can make a custom sewing machine dust cover, using the Cosmic Cactus Pillow block. If you don’t already have the pillow pattern, you are able to purchase the pattern from our Shop .
How to Fold & Store your Quilts
Learn how to fold and store your quilt the right way!
To preserve the quilt while in storage there is a proper way to fold so it does not get permanent crease lines. Permanent creases will weaken the fabric in your quilt and can lead to tears and holes.
Download a copy of the reference guide How to Fold your Quilt in six easy steps. Keep this guide handy to remind you how to fold those lovely quilts.
Make a Cosmic Cactus Jacket - Part 3: Making your jacket
Now this is where the fun begins and you can finally see your jacket come together! Get your rotary cutters and sewing machines ready, it’s time to make your jacket! Follow the outlined steps to complete your quilted jacket.
Make a Cosmic Cactus Jacket - Part 2: Fabric Requirements
When it comes to choosing fabrics the options are limitless! But with so many options this can be overwhelming! Get some tips on how to choose fabric for your jacket.
How much fabric will you need? To help calculate your fabric and material requirements, read through my guide that explains what you may require to make your jacket.
Make a Cosmic Cactus Jacket - Part 1: Getting Started
Make your own quilted jacket and create an amazing statement piece of wearable art that you can personalise to suit your individual style and tastes.
This feature is the first of a three-part series about how you can make a Cosmic Cactus quilted jacket using the Cosmic Cactus pillow pattern.
Cosmic Cactus Pillow - Tester Parade
The Cosmic Cactus pattern testers have been awesome! They have helped me refine my pattern and created a pillow in their own unique style. It’s been fun to see how each one has brought the design to life with their choice of fabrics and colour schemes that I would not have considered. I hope these amazing pillows inspire you to create your own unique version. Thank you to all my testers for helping me! Don’t forget to check them out on Instagram and give them some love!
Cosmic Cactus Pillow - Colour Inspiration
Not sure what fabrics to choose? Be inspired by these colours palettes or choose any of your four favourite colours to make this fun pillow.
This is a small project you can complete in a weekend and is suitable for confident beginners. The pillow design matches the Cosmic Cactus Quilt that will release in early 2022 and will be available in a Baby and Throw size.
Get your copy of the Cosmic Cactus Pillow pattern.
Match Seams Perfectly with Fork Pins
Are you frustrated with your seams not always matching? No matter how carefully you try and match your seams, it just doesn’t always turn out! I’ve been there and can understand your frustration!
Let me introduce you to Fork Pins and how they can help you achieve perfectly matching seams every time!
Make A Scrappy Binding Tutorial
As quilters we accumulate so many leftover pieces of fabric from our various quilting projects.
We’re all guilty! Like many of you, I wonder how I can ever use them all!
Well, here’s a solution - make a scrappy binding!
Make FLYING GEESE Four-at-a-time
Learn how to make FLYING GEESE Four at a time using a modified equation, with extra for trimming to achieve perfect geese every time!
Download a FREE copy of The Flying Geese Guide making a handy reference guide.
Cool Tools for your Quilting Toolbox
I have been selectively adding some ‘cool tools’ to my quilting toolbox this year and here are some of my new favourite quilting tools.
How to make a Simple Quilt Design Wall
Easy to make and cost effective, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without one! This quilt design wall gives you the flexibility to leave it there or remove it as required. No tools are required and no need to make any permanent changes to your wall.
Divide and conquer: how to make a space of your own
After years of moving around and living in rentals, I finally moved back into my own home. As I’m unpacking and trying to organise my new home, I’m faced with a problem. Where can I have my workspace?