Applique Quilts with an English country theme
Appliqué Quilts, especially Baltimore Album Quilts are always ‘show-stoppers’ at Quilt events. Inspired by these quilts I have created a range of designs which give an English twist to this American quilt tradition. Through my workshops and lectures, I have discovered that many quilters (and would be quilters) are also intrigued by the Baltimore Album Quilts and want to learn more about Hand Appliqué. Not all quilts need to be speed stitched and its very relaxing to create something ‘by hand’.
Check out the Gallery page to see some of my quilts and About Shirley to find out more.
Exhibition
An exhibition of my students' work was held in Lindsey Church and Village Hall June 2 -3 2007 which raised funds for charity as well as delighted the many appreciative visitors. Here are a couple of photos of the event. More photos of students' work can be found in the GALLERY.
 A general view in St Peter's Church
 Rita Adams with her version of Suffolk Summer
MORE NEWS!
My book the 'The Applique Garden' is proving to be a great favourite for appliqué lovers. It is full of techniques and tips to help you master hand applique. I've had great feedback both from experienced quilters looking for new ideas as well as beginners who want to learn the basics of Hand Appliqué. See Books for more details. The book can be ordered on-line but it is also stocked by several shops in the UK and USA.
Trying to buy in the USA? These shops now stock the book and have mail order or on-line purchase facilities.
The Village Quilter, Mount Holly NJ (6092650011)
Pennington Quilt Works NJ (6097374321) (www.penningtonquilts.com)
Cottage Quilts (www.cottage-quilts.com).
Quilt Mercantile, 215 Highway 69 North, Celeste Texas 75423 (quiltmercantile215@msn.com)
Looking for classes in the USA?
The Village Quilter, Pennington Quilt Works and Quilt Mercantile all run classes using my designs.
I shall be teaching three classes at The Elly Sienkiewicz Appliqué Academy ® in February 2008.
This annual event in Williamsburg is a very special event for all appliqué enthusiasts. Here are two of the designs I shall be teaching in 2008. Do check the website to find out more and sign up for a class. Numbers are limited so don't delay if you are interested! www.ellysienkiewicz.com
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A new pattern has been added to my pattern range. Christmas Lanterns makes a great new design for a Christmas/holiday season wall quilt or cushion. (I will be teaching this design too at the Appliqué Academy in Williamsburg.) The Patterns page has details of the Country Pleasure pattern range. The good news is that I now have Paypal facilities so I can accept international orders. Patterns and books can be ordered direct from me. In addition there are shops (including on-line) which stock some of my patterns and the book. See the Links Page for details. If you have any problems in ordering patterns or my book The Applique Garden, please e-mail me at shirley@shirleybloomfield.co.uk
SPECIAL OFFER!
International orders for three or more patterns qualify for an extra pattern free . Place your order in the normal way but - e-mail me with your choice of extra free pattern (or leave the choice to me) so you don't get charged.
If you check the Schedule you will find where I will be teaching in 2007. There are one-day workshops as well as two to three day residential courses. You can enjoy a short break, learn lots of tips and techniques for hand appliqué as well as make new friends. The Elly Sienkiewicz Applique Accademy ® in Williamsburg, USA. is a mecca for applique lovers. I had a wonderful time there in February and it was a great opportunity to meet so many stitchers I have corresponded with in the past as well as renew friendships made in previous years. My students were amazing and produced some truly beautiful work. One group is shown below with their beautiful foxgloves - one of the designs in my book The Applique Garden. See the Links Page for a link to the Academy. The Links Page also has details of other locations where I teach courses.
Some of my workshop travels in the past year!
Wildflower baskets abound in sunny Châteauponsac at La Maison du Patchwork, June 2006!
Woodland Foxgloves proudly displayed by my students at
The Elly Sienkiewicz Applique Academy 2007
Jan Crane, owner of Pennington Quilt Works, New Jersey, looks on as I prepare for my lecture and book signing at the shop, Feb 2007.
Coffee break with a group in Dooks, Ireland October 2006
Good luck with all your appliqué projects!
Shirley Bloomfield |
