This will be the 6th limited edition release of my quilt panels and once again I am inviting you to take part.

I’m actually an embrodiery artist and pattern designer, hand embroidered quilts was never my thing until I made a big bedspread out of unfinished projects. I fell in LOVE with the result and wanted to make more.

Not long after that I was approached by a film studio and asked to hand embroider a bed spread for Nicole Kidmans character in 9 Perfect Strangers. I couldn’t say no.

Then I was totally hooked on these large and stunning works of hand embroidery and more than that, I wanted to share this with everyone.

What is a quilt panel?

I design large panels of fabric measuring 1m wide by 1.35m long.

Each panel has twenty square patterns specially designed for embroidery to be added over the top.

The patterns are created in such a way that you can add a lot or just a little bit of stitching and it will never look unfinished.

There are no rules!

The twenty square design allows you to leave the quilt panel intact and add a border and backing to finish your quilt.

Or you can cut the squares up, add sashing in between and make your quilt bigger. Some people buy two quilt panels, cut the squares up and mix and match.

The possibilities are endless!

Here are photos of past designs to give you an idea of what to expect.

Facebook quilt group

Currently there are over 400 stitcher-quilters in our closed Facebook group doing wonders with the hand embroidered quilt panels from previous releases and you will be able to join this group with your purchase.

You can upload your progress, get support, advice and admiration. You can see how others have done their quilt panels and get ideas for your own.

Here are some photos of the current quilts that have been shared in our group.

What do you get when you purchase a quilt panel?

• Regular quilt panels measure 130cm x 100cm with twenty square designs each measuring 23cm x 23cm and twelve square ‘cornerstone’ designs measuring 6.5cm x 6.5cm.

• Large quilt panels measure 130cm x 150cm and feature one large design.

• The fabric is a blend of 50% linen and 50% cotton and is 190gsm in weight.

Below is an example of the “Madison” quilt design.

What can you do with the quilt panel?

1. You can choose to embroider the whole panel as it is then add a border and binding using your own fabric around the edges and make a small quilt. With the left over ‘cornerstones’ and a little bit of your own fabric you can make a mini cushion.

2. You can also cut up the squares (where applicable), add your own sashing in between and add the ‘cornerstone’ squares at the junctions to make a bigger quilt.

3. If you get two quilt panels you can make a great big quilt by mixing and matching the squares in any combination you like, plus make a cushion with left over squares and cornerstones!

4. Or keep the panel as it is and applique the ‘cornerstones’ over the top on an angle.

FAQ’S

How do I place an order?

You can order your quilt panel from the online shop anytime between 9am Tuesday 18th March 2025 and 5pm Sunday 30th March 2025 (Sydney Australian time)

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I’m not a quilter, can I still do this project?

Absolutely! I was not a quilter before I started designing these and in fact i don’t consider myself a quilter now. My “quilting” is super basic, I just join the layers in big squares or add a piece of backing fabric after finishing the embroidery and turn my piece into a simple coverlet.

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I’m a beginner with embroidery could I still do a project this big?

Yep! Because you only do one stitch at a time. The size of the project does not add complexity. Each square pattern or each design element is simple and you can add as little or as much embroidery as you like. Plus I give a lot of guidance and the Facebook group gives amazing support.

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What does the fabric feel like, I’m not keen on buying something I haven’t touched or seen.

I hear ya! The fabric is a blend of 50/50 linen and cotton and is 190gsm. The cotton gives it lightness and softness and the linen adds an organic texture. As you work the fabric, little flecks of linen will drop off and create a lovely textured and organic look. Below are some close up photos.

Which thread colours should I get?

I use ten colours of DMC stranded cotton thread on all my projects, including the quilts. These ten colours repeat themselves across all my kits and quilts making it easy to mix and match your designs. However many customers who bought the quilts just use the threads they have available at home. The quilts are very colourful and can handle a big mix of colours.

If you have a big collection of your own colours I suggest you go through those and use them up! Using perl thread is also fine. Below are the colours I use and you might already have these in your stash.

• Red DMC 22

• Orange DMC 976

• Pink DMC 223

• Purple DMC 3835

• DMC ECRU

• Brown DMC 839

• Light blue DMC 503

• Navy DMC 930

• Green DMC 987

• Olive DMC 734

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  I don’t want to make a quilt but I really like the designs, is there anything else I could use the fabric for?

  Oh yeah! Many of the members in the Facebook group have cut up their squares and made small drawstring bags, sewed four squares together to make cushion and one even turned hers into a jacket! With the “Deanna” quilt panel you can also use it as a wall-hanging or a table cloth. You’re only limited by your imagination.

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  Will the quilt panels be available again later this year?

  Yes! I try to do two to three releases per year so they will definitely be back again just with different designs at each release.

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  Do we get stitching instructions?

  Yes, there are PDF stitch guides available with photos stitches for each design.