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So it’s #igquiltfest2021 and today is introductions.
I’ve quilted since my teens and am astounded that it is still such a major part of my life.
I’ve written over a dozen books, and am a regular contributor to @todaysquilter magazine.
I’ve taught in the US and Europe, and am a tutor on craft holidays with Arena Travel in the UK.
I’ve spent the last year working on more books with @searchpress and making some instructional videos, as if I can’t see you in person the least I can do is share in other ways .
Thanks to @amyscreativeside for organising and making us think! #patchwork #quiltteacher #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #quiltersofinstagram #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #imintheguild

So happy with my mini quilt 😍. I used a scrappy log cabin block that I loved and patched some linen with it. I’m so pleased with how the cross stitch worked out as I usually use this stitch on pieced work, so nice to have a whole cloth version. If you swipe to the end you can see the back (incase someone is interested🤓). I marked the grid with a white Chaco Liner from @clovermfg hence the slight Hera like dent now the chalk has gone . Thread used is @valdani_threads cotton perle no12 in colour P4, and I used a @johnjamesneedles Cotton Darner no5 to quilt with as I needed one long enough to reach between the stitches 👌. #miniquilt #scrapquilt #patchwork #wholeclothquilt #handquilted #quilting #utilityquilting #landauerpublishing #runningcrossstitch #handquilting #quiltersofinstagram #quiltsofinstagram #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #imintheguild #clovernotions #valdanithreads #johnjamesneedles

Well a weekend choc full of learning and new ideas. Fascinating listening to @joethequilter talk with @margaretfabrizio about her #kawandiquilts / #siddiquilts and later seeing how @therootconnection stitches her #siddiquilts . And on top of that @entropies and @roderick752 talked about quilt backs . FYI the back of my Siddi quilt is a tea towel 👌. All an information overload , then to cap it all @mcinnesjanette was tying her quilt with Popcorn Knots 😍. Needing to lie down in a quiet room to digest all of this quilting wonderfulness. It never rains but it pours as they say 🤣. #qayg #utilityquilting #bigstitch #bigstitchquilting #scrapquilt #usewhatyouhave #sewyourstash #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #quilting #handquilting #handquilted #quiltersofinstagram #carolynforsterquilts #stitchtopia #stitchtopiauk

Joining Lucy @charmaboutyou for some #saturdaynightcraftalong . Under the spot light is some big stitch quilting and a sleeping dog in the background . Hope you’ve all had a great day with the sunshine ☀️. #patchwork #handquilting #bigstitchquilting #safteypinbasting #valdanithreads #clovernotions #carolynforsterquilts

If you’re up for a visual treat, search out the 2021 Pajaro Valley Quilt Association , whose virtual show is on until 28th February 2021. Amongst other things there is a great exhibit of depression era quilts and a fascinating interview with @margaretfabrizio by @joethequilter about her interest in the Kawandi quilts. And it looks like you could sign up to a colour workshop with Joe as well. I find this all a real treat, having followed these two Quilter’s for a good while, so just sharing incase you too want a bit of a quilty treat this weekend 😊. And big thanks to PVQA for putting this on and sharing with us! #patchwork #patchworkquilts #depressioneraquilt #joecunningham #margaretfabrizio #kawandi #kawandiquilts #siddiquilts #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #quiltersofinstagram

Posting now to ensure I don’t miss #favouritefabricfriday (like I did last week 🙄). This is a vintage fabric which I brought as yardage as opposed to a small piece. It is actually one I’ve then used in a couple of quilts as opposed to just hoarding and drooling over it 🤷‍♀️. Definitely my favourite blue and 1930/40s print so in my eyes it can do no wrong 😍. Which fabrics are making your day (or quilt) this week ? #favouritefabric #blue #fabricstash #vintagefabric #oldfabrics #floralfabric #fabricforpatchwork

I realised that it is 10 years ago that I wrote my Utility Quilting book! Thanks @landauer_publishing 🙏. So many of the ideas and methods have become more commonplace in the quilting world now including the Cross Stitch for quilting. I did a tutorial for this on my You Tube page, but I’ll pop it on here too! If you’ve not quilted a quilt like this before, have a go, it’s like a cross (ha ha), between tying and big stitch 🧵🪡😃. #Utilityquilting #crossstitchquilting #patchwork #quiltinprogress #quiltersofinstagram #runningcrossstitch #handquilting #handquilted #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess

For those of you under some sort of misconception that all the quilts I make turn out how I think they should, then here is a little story, an ongoing story. When I next see this quilt (it’s not in my house right now), I’m cutting it up. Not even unpicking it, but saving time and just cutting it apart. I played around with layouts for the blocks, which I really love, but never really found one that hit me. So I went for the path of least resistance, and for me, looking at it now, it niggles. Next time you see this quilt it will be different, the same blocks but different, because we don’t always get it right first time 🙄. #quiltinprogress #quiltersofinstagram #housetopquilt #halflogcabin #patchwork #patchworkquilt #qayg #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #tunbridgewellslife #imibtheguild #stitchtopiauk #stitchtopia

As some of you already know my new book Big Stitch Quilting with @searchpress is due out in May 😃. It’s available for pre order from your favourite quilt shops, Search Press and all the usual outlets.
I’m planning some fun things as soon as it’s out , so the sooner you get your copy the quicker you can join in the fun🎉. And there will be prizes, just saying 😉. #bigstitch #bigstitchquilting #utilityquilting #searchpress #handquilting #handquilted #patchwork #patchworkquilts #quiltbook #booksdontreviewthemselves #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #quiltersofinstagram #tunbridgewellslife

More #Siddiquilt making in progress. Listening to @craftyplanner podcasts. I realise I’m late to the party on this podcast listening thingy, and have so many to catch up on. I’ve jumped in with @zakfoster.quilts and I’m now listening to the late Gwen Marston. Sandi is such a great interviewer, any suggestions as to who I listen to next? #quiltpodcast #quiltinprogress #siddiquilts #kawandiquilts #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #handquilting #handstitched #runningstitch #bigstitchquilting #scrapquilt #sewyourstash #quiltersofinstagram #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #stitchtopia #stitchtopiauk #searchpress

This started as just a sample, but I’m so liking where it’s going, I think I see a whole quilt on the horizon 🤦‍♀️🌈. #qayg #bigstitch #bigstitchquilting #searchpress #quiltinprogress #handquilting #quiltersofinstagram #quiltingonthego #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #quiltthatquiltsitself #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #stitchtopia #stitchtopiauk

Going with ‘less is more’ for a change with my next QAYG project! Always nice to have a bit of portable sewing to take from one room to another 🤣. #qayg #scrapquilt #stitchandflip #bigstitchquilting #bigstitch #handquilting #handquilted #stringquilt #usewhatyouhave #sewyourstash #quiltinprogress #patchwork #lowvolumnefabric #cream #quiltblock #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts

I was saving this for a post in March, but what the heck, let’s get it out there 🤓. Excuse the clutter, but this is my version of #littlegemsquilt which I stitched over the past year. It was the BOM I designed for @pincushion_pantiles , and still needs it’s border, and that will come in March. I’ll dig out the original and if the light gets good take some shots, no doubt on the floor, and share those too. How are you all getting on with yours? #handpiecing #handstitched #handsewing #patchwork #patchworkquilt #quiltinprogress #stitchingtogether #handpiecedpatchwork #pincushionpantiles #BOM #localquiltshop #tunbridgewellslife #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #stitchtopia #stitchtopiauk

Thoughtful post over on @minickandsimpson the other day about directional fabrics. When I’m teaching these sorts of fabrics always bring up the most questions when they are being sewn in a quilt block. Which way up should it go? And in my humble opinion they should do their own thing, or have a play and make those creative decisions that patchwork gives us the freedom to do. Have a quick swipe to see all the options here, no right way, just your way 😃🧵😃. (Fabrics here are by @colinwalton_waltoncreative , 😍). #minickandsimpson #scrapquiltsarethebest #patchwork #quiltblock #creative #creativepaly #doityourway #norightway #quiltinprogress #quiltersofinstagram #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #colinwaltoncreative

Lots of stitching but nothing I can properly show you for a while 🤷‍♀️. And lots and lots of ideas that I’m storing up and want to sew and show, but If I can keep on top of this week there might be stuff to share soon.
On a side note, l’m binge watching “How to get away with Murder” on Netflix. And really, why do they keep believing Annalise every time she says “I can fix this”, because from what I can see, it’s all just getting worse 🤔.
Hope your stitching week is a good one 🧵🤓. #handpiecing #handsewing #handstitched #handstitching #scrapquilt #makersgonnamake #enjoytheprocess #carolynforster #carolynforsterquilts #stitchtopiauk

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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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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