Author Archives: Pieces of Pye

It is quite some time since I last updated my blog and my a lot has happened in that time. Towards the end of July my DH was critically ill and needed emergency surgery. He is now home from hospital … Continue reading →

Finally I have been able to put the blocks together for the Jelly Roll quilt I started last week. Babysitting during the school holiday has kept me busier than I thought it would and I only managed to get around … Continue reading →

During the last week I have been busy doing housework…..and also tidying out a few cupboards where I found several Jellyrolls I’ve been squirreling away. Infact I had forgotten I had them. Two of them were bought at the AQC 4years ago so I … Continue reading →

I’ve been busy playing catch up these last few days and have started designing my next quilt in EQ7. The theme for next years’ exhibition is 2 colours and I’m thinking of working in purple and hot pink! I’ve also finished downloading … Continue reading →

Yesterday I returned home after spending a fabulous weekend teaching and sightseeing around Esperance. The students were all enthusiastic and keen and produced some stunning work. I taught at the Bandy Creek Angling club which had a beautiful outlook over … Continue reading →

Today has been a largely wet, windy and dreary day here in Perth.  A perfect day to stay at home and sew. I didn’t get around to sewing until after lunch as I had to finish writing and printing my … Continue reading →

I’ve spent the weekend putting finishing touches to the wedges I showed in my posts earlier this week. So far I’ve managed to quilt all 4 of the projects. I got up early this morning and put the binding on the table … Continue reading →

I spent yesterday stitching out another 2 wedges, I really enjoy making these they are so much fun and come together very quickly. Below is the Daisy Wheel Wedge. This wheel is made up of 20 wedges! Whereas the Fancy … Continue reading →

I have always enjoyed working with wedge rulers as there are so many design options. In the late nineties and early twenties I used to teach classes using the 9 degree wedge ruler. Move on to 2012 and I am … Continue reading →