First Quilt

One of my students on the weekend told me about the first quilt she had ever made and that it was one of mine so she sent me a photo. Thanks Bev.

It was Opalescence (later called Opal Fire) and it was also the first quilt I designed with my own fabrics. At the time the magazine I first submitted it to said that it was 'too contemporary for their readers'
How times have changed.

Opal Fire

Opal Fire was the first quilt I designed using my own fabrics. It is a strip pieced wallhanging which only needs a few fat quarters and a longer length for the borders. I have seen it made in many colourways and sizes.
While I was teaching on the weekend - one of my customers came in with her version which is a wedding present for her son. She said it just grew and grew and she really enjoyed making it. I think she has done a wonderful job don't you?

Even the back is magnificent.

I am teaching this at Coffs Harbour in two weeks so I am sure I will see lots more wonderful versions.

Opal Fire

Heather McMaster liked her first small version of Opal Fire so much she decided to make a large one. I love the additional border.

I am teaching this as a one day workshop in Sydney at Logans Fabrics in Sydney in July and November if you are interested.