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Snowball Templates Cover

Snowball Templates

2020

Pattern Box – Crazy Quilt Cushion Pattern

2020

Hexagon Happenings Templates

2015

Quilt Patterns

2015

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I’ve been lapping up all of the posts about the Gees Bend Quilter’s exhibition that is on at @alisonjacquesgallery in London, and was very pleased that I made the decision to visit. The quilts are very bold, and I was surprised that given the boldness it was the details I was drawn too. Amongst other things, it was the bindings.🤓. So in no particular order you can swipe through. I loved the idea in the red corduroy House Top by Qunnie Pettway, that the binding top and bottom has more colours in than the quilt. And on the Two Sided Quilt by Essie Bendolph Pettway that the patches on the front quilt are the binding for the back quilt. 😌. #geesbendquilts #alisonjacquesgallery #patchwork #quilts #quiltbinding #makersgonnamake #deliabennet #lorettaPettwaybennett #Essiebendolphpettway #ethalyoung #qunniepettway

Another one of these posts where I say I’ve stitched one block, and used the tech to see what more would look like. That’s the problem when I stitch sampler quilt blocks, I’m like, I could make a whole quilt just from these 🤣🤣. And it’s a scrap quilt, but really, this block barely used anything 🤦🏽‍♀️. #Patchwork #quiltblock #quiltinprogress #scrapquilt #sewyourstash #usewhatyouhave #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #handpieced #handstitched #handsewing #handpiecedpatchwork #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts

And so another little #kawandiquilt gets finished 🤷‍♀️. On this one I wanted to try out more of the ideas I see when I look at the traditional ones. I also wanted something to control the rows of stitches. I used fabric strips 2 1/2in wide to regulate the rows of stitches. The squares on top or Ticklers (I think that is the term? Edited: it’s spelt Tikelis, should have checked before I started! 🧐), were 2 1/2in. I’ve previously only used these add ins to get me out of a situation when I could not get fabrics and seams to come together 🤪. But @therootconnection said that their use broke up large areas of fabric, and that is how I used them here. It’s a nice comfortable 1930s fabric palette so it meant I could concentrate on the technique 🤓. So looking forward to sharing this technique on a sewing retreat with @stitchtopiauk in July. Check out their site and my website 😃. #kawandi #kawandiquilts #siddiquilts #handquilting #handstitching #qayg #runningstitch #slowstitch #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #bigstitchquilting #bigstitch #utilityquilting #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #stitchtopiauk

Yeah my postcard arrived from @the_virtual_thread , and it is such a treasure😍. Now to get my head around making a quilt block inspired by it 🧐🪡🧵. Thanks to @zakfoster.quilts and @amandanadigart for having us stretch our creative brains! #postcardquiltwip #newness

#favouritefabricfriday 👋. And it’s this print from @heatherrossinsta 😍. For a lot of you, need I say more? This is from her Far Far Away 2 collection from @windhamfabrics . I love this sort of isolated image, but especially the taupe with the turquoise and lime green. Definitely one when I think that I should have brought more 🤷‍♀️. Remember if you have a moment to share your favourite fabric today, we’d love to see it ! #favouritefabrics #favouritefabric #heatherrossfabric #windhamfabrics #patchworkfabric #fabricstash #taupe #lime #turquoise

Trying to get a good flat shot but too breezy 🙄. Nice to see it in the wind though, especially as there’s been some interesting chat about how we see quilts on here lately 😃. It’s a flimsy, to extra floaty! #quiltinprogress #quiltsofinstagram #patchwork #hexagons #hexiequilt #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #hexagonhappenings #landauerpublishing #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #machinestitched

Stitched a single patchwork block yesterday, based on a vintage quilt that I own. I’m not big on tech, you know, planning it on the computer etc... I’d rather be sewing. But I do like my Layout App 😍. So after sewing one block, ▶️ to see what I could do if I stitched more. #handpieced #handstitched #handsewn #patchwork #tulip #quiltblock #handpieiced #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #quiltersofinstagram

Getting projects finished, or in this case with my #siddiquilts , numbered. I’ve started stitching number 5 , so wanted to keep them in order. A complete move in colour palette as I’m loving working in these at the moment on other things. I’d made three in the original fabrics that I started with so felt I’d gone far enough with those for the time being. Loving seeing all of the other quilts when you look on the hashtags, and so much shared information in the writings 🤓. #kawandiquilts #qayg #improvquilt #improvquilting #scrapquilt #usewhatyouhave #sewyourstash #patchwork #quilt #patchworkquilt #handquilting #bigstitch #bigstitchquilting #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #quiltersofinstagram #quiltsofinstagram #stitchtopiauk #quiltingretreat

And just like @karenatsomerset says, when there is a lot to sew, you might as well squeeze in some pincushions. 🪡🧵🤪FYI it’s a stuffed version of the beach hut key fob from Joy of Jelly Rolls, @searchpress . #pincushions #pincushion #littlehousepincushions #jellyrollscraps #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #pinnies #searchpress

Favourite Fabric Friday, and I’m stretching it a bit by showing you two. And the quilt top I’ve made with them, which is yet to be determined as to how close to being finished it may be🧐. The first is by @nathalie_lete for @annamariahorner with @freespiritfabrics . Loved this so much I’ve made things in all of the colours 🤩. The second is from @artgalleryfabrics and was a print from their sketchbook group a while back. And lastly is the patchwork I made using the two together 🤓. Always great to sew with the favourite fabrics rather than just looking at them! #favouritefabricfriday #favouritefabric #favouritefabrics #freespiritfabrics #artgalleryfabrics #patchwork #quiltinprogress #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts

Getting me to think outside the box with this fun #postcardquiltwip 🤓. Still just time to sign up over on @zakfoster.quilts . Never hurts to go outside my comfort zone 🤞.

I loved this quick stitch mini quilt (coaster, whatever🤷‍♀️). So satisfying to dig into the saved precious selvedges strips. I’m hoping that by posting my little finish on here, and telling you all I made it as a gift, I’ll be more likely to send it to the recipient, instead of hanging on to it, as I just love it 😍. #gayg #stringquilt #selvedges #scrapquilt #quiltasyougo #quiltingonthego #wastenotwantnot #usewhatyouhave #patchwork #quilt #patchworkquilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltersofinstagram #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #miniquilt

Looking for something , not this , in my photos. But sharing as it’s fun to see all of the process shots of a quilt that I taught for about 5yrs in the US 🤓 at International Quilt Festival in Houston. The quilt, the version later in these shots, is in my book Jelly Roll Quilts and Gifts (and now in Joy of Jelly Rolls @searchpress ). Such a fun way to show off a favourite Jelly Roll, and to be honest, apart from all of the playing with the layout 🤦🏽‍♀️, a quick stitch! #jellyrollquilt #joyofjellyrolls #searchpress #patchwork #quiltinprogress #jellyrollquiltsandgifts #quiltersofinstagram #patchworkquilt #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #quiltingteacher

Quilts and gardening, pretty much summing up my Easter Weekend 🌸🧵. Hope you are all enjoying one or the other, if not both! Sadly not my garden in the shot , but the quilt is mine from Big Stitch Quilts from @searchpress out in May! So as not to miss out , pre order from @pincushion_pantiles , Search Press, your Local quilt Shop etc.... This quilt is a combination of my favourite blues and my favourite quilting design, Elbow Quilting in #bigstitch 😍. So many quilts and projects for you to quilt your way into Summer with! #bigstitchquilting #searchpress #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #handquilting #handquilted #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #quilt #quilts #quiltersofinstagram #quiltsofinstagram #baptistfanquilting #utilityquilting

For #favouritefabricfriday today I’m sharing a print from @modafabrics. It’s from one of the collections by @sandyklop . I love that retro 1930’s vibe, and this fabric is featuring in my next Kawandi Quilt. So it’s on the cutting mat and ready to go 🧵. Hope you all have time to sort through some #favouritefabric this Good Friday! #showmethemoda

Books

Love Jelly Roll QuiltsOctober 26, 2020 - 1:54 pm
Mini Quilt BlocksDecember 26, 2018 - 3:19 pm
The Joy of Jelly RollsOctober 26, 2018 - 3:25 pm
The Handmade QuiltOctober 26, 2018 - 3:25 pm
Sew Layer Cake Quilts & GiftsOctober 26, 2018 - 3:24 pm
One Patch QuiltsOctober 26, 2017 - 3:20 pm
Little Quilts & Gifts from Jelly Roll ScrapsOctober 26, 2015 - 3:17 pm
Hexagon HappeningsOctober 26, 2015 - 3:15 pm
Quilting On The Go: Taking It FurtherOctober 26, 2014 - 3:22 pm
Jelly Roll ScrapsOctober 26, 2014 - 3:16 pm
Utility QuiltingOctober 26, 2012 - 3:26 pm
Sew Jelly Roll Quilts And GiftsOctober 26, 2012 - 3:23 pm
Quilting On The GoOctober 26, 2008 - 3:20 pm

Patterns

Snowball TemplatesOctober 26, 2020 - 4:55 pm
Pattern Box – Crazy Quilt Cushion PatternOctober 26, 2020 - 4:34 pm
Hexagon Happenings TemplatesOctober 26, 2015 - 4:33 pm
Quilt PatternsJanuary 26, 2015 - 4:38 pm

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Stitching & Sussex Gardens Holiday

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Stitching and Sussex Gardens Holiday

25th – 30th July 2021
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Join Carolyn Forster on this summertime escape to scenic Sussex, where we spend time exploring the horticultural highlights, gathering inspiration for a floral-themed mini quilt project.

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