BLOCK OF THE MONTH

A nostalgic snapshot of all the pretty and practical items that find a place in our sewing craft, this exquisite quilt is Queen size (approx 79" x 89").

Designed in collaboration by Lesley McConnell and Kate Morris, and made with glorious fabrics from Japanese company Lecien, "Vintage Haberdashery" features a variety of techniques, including dimensional applique, naive applique, embroidery, basic ribbonwork, cutwork and more. You will be challenged and excited by the journey as you fashion each block, then put them all together to form the quilt. Framed by a subtle and delicate scalloped border, with paper-pieced Dresden plate cornerstones, the quilt speaks of all things precious to us in our craft. 

Block of the Month over 20 months. The $45 price includes all patterns, fabrics for quilt top and binding, and all embellishments. Postage is extra.

Postage per Month: Australia $9; New Zealand:  $12; Other Overseas: $18

Optional Extras Available:

Threads Starter Pack: 71 skeins Olympus Stranded Embroidery Floss + 9 skeins Cosmo including one skein Cosmo Seasons variegated $154. If you need more along the way you can order these from us

Embroidery Stablizer 100% Cotton Vlieseline G700:  2.2 metres for embroidery background + 40cm for applique fabrics $52 

Polyfuse for Dimensional Applique: $12 per pack

Sewline Fabric Glue Pen with refill: $12 (for use with Polyfuse)

Wonderfuse fusible webbing for Naive Applique: $16 per pack

E.P.P Papers for Dresden Plates: $12 per pack of 48

Please list in Comments Column any extras required from the above list. We will charge and include them in your Month 1 parcel.

COLOUR OPTIONS FOR DRESDEN PLATE CORNER BLOCKS and SCALLOPS ON BORDER are GREEN, BLUE, PINK or CREAM

Give your preference from first to fourth and we will endeavour to give you your first preference, fabric stocks permitting. (Photos of fabrics on bolts below for Green, BLue and Pink. Cream is shown on quilt.) 

Not for the faint-hearted, but achievable with an average level of skill, the process of making this quilt will give you plenty of beautiful stitching over the next 20 months. Full instructions, photos, and diagrams given in the pattern.

We welcome you to join us on this beautiful journey. A quilt made with love and a sense of celebration ~ indeed a treasured heirloom.

Scroll down to join the BOM and please note extras and preferences in the Comments Column or phone us on (07) 3869 0808 if you prefer.

Block Price: $45.00