Cooee Quilting

It’s time for the Month of August re-cap from the House of Cooee Quilting. August shall always belong to my Dad as I enter the second year of missing him. I love this photo but little did we know that it was the beginning of the end. 😞 I also managed to spend three of the four weeks sick. It turned out that my assumed ‘trifling cold’ had a bit more bite to it. And then…there was the therapy discovery that I am incapable of ever truly fully relaxing. 🫤 Yeesh!!

On the bright side…it would appear that knitting is the closest thing that generates inner calm for me…so this Kangaroo Quilter (ie. an endless bouncer going from one project to the next, and the next, and the next…ad infinitum)…has now also become a Kangaroo Knitter with three knee rugs on the go.

And, onto happy quilting events, our ‘Second Chance Circles’ pattern was launched into the world and I finally stopped procrastinating and took a weekend to quilt the ‘Posy Parade’ prototype for my end of year pattern release…I hope!

So there it is…August done.

Last weekend I decided to stop faffing about and finally quilt my ‘Posy Parade’ that has been languishing on the design wall for 6 weeks. So here are some pics of the end product. It was such a beautiful day and peace descended as I slipped into my mojo.

This is version one of the ‘Posy Parade’ quilt. I am hoping to have the pattern ready for a November release. In the meantime, I have two more versions planned to showcase different looks through different fabric approaches. Watch this space. 💖

I chose this fresh little number with its crisp Spring vibes since Winter seems to have fled Queensland…if it ever really put in an appearance! Lyn Jackson is the maker and the pattern is called ‘Tip Toe’ by Emma Jean Jansen. It is a glorious quilt of baby checks and bold botanicals with a great balance of warm and cool tones that make it sparkle. I smile every time I look at it. ☺️

Quilting-wise: my choice was a little paisley - playful and designed to amp up the texture. Enjoy. 🌿🌺🌼🌸🌿

Well…this week began with the launch of my third pattern - ‘Second Chance Circles’ - and the response has been lovely. I appreciate the support so much.

About this pattern: it is multi-sized (lap, single bed, and queen bed options) and includes step-by-step instructions for simple curved piecing, making it suitable for the confident beginner. The lap and single bed version can be made using layer cake pre-cuts.

The pattern is available in both printed and downloadable PDF formats and there is an optional acrylic ruler set to make cutting even easier. Visit my website if this pattern sounds right for you. (www.cooeequilting.com)

Happy weekend all.

The House of Cooee Quilting seems to get busier with each passing month so it’s good to stop and acknowledge the achievements. The biggest personal one was that I completed the single bed version of ‘Second Chance Circles’ using my precious Kaffe Fassett stash. Super happy with how it turned out! Pattern launch happening next week. 🤗

Then of course this Kangaroo Quilter immediately bounced onto the next project - a baby quilt for the little lads. I knitted myself some new slippers, got our logo printed onto mugs, and quilted some truly awesome client quilts.

And now? I am off to enjoy a break. Happy weekend to you all. 💖

There has been no shortage of gorgeous quilts in my life of late. This week’s Quilt Queen is Joyce Dooley and I am completely besotted with ‘The Judy Quilt’ that she has made using Tilda’s ‘Chic Escape’ and ‘Daisyfield’ fabric ranges. This one is all about showcasing the fabrics but its subtle interlocking frames are perfect for bringing everything together.

I chose a baroque-style quilting pattern - a multitude of flowing leaves, curls and florals - but with a neutral thread for a ‘barely there’ finish. 💖