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New Zealand Quilter magazine is full of ideas and inspiration.
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New Zealand Quilter
Techniques and Projects: Melting moments Lyn Winter creates filigree style quilts with a soldering iron. Nikau Palm - the only palm native to New Zealand, the Nikau quilting design has a lovely subtropical feel. Top tips - quilting tips from top quilters Donna Ward and Anne Jolly. Little Black Hussies - the pattern for Anna Prussing's delightful winning quilt. Roses for Me - the first in a series of applique roses from Margaret Matthew's award winning quilt. Sunshine and Shadow - Anne Scott's flannel trip around the world quilt was a labour of love for her overseas bound daughter. Gyrating Geckos - Jenny Hunter's latest design features the elusive native gecko.
Issue 59
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New Zealand Quilter
Techniques and Projects: Manuka (Tea Tree) makes a strong quilting design. Discharge dyeing - Dianne Southey has some fun with a bleach pen. Stashbuster sortie - another simple yet effective shape to play with fabrics. My Mother's Flower Garden - Betty Anderson's light and summery quilt is perfect for picnics. Hot August Night - hot splashes of colour set off Pat Moran's bold and bright quilt. Pohutukawa Paradise - Jenny Hunter captures the spirit of a New Zealand summer with her latest design.
Issue 58
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New Zealand Quilter
Techniques and Projects: Painted pattern - Dianne Southey's tips for using paintstiks and metallic paint. Cabbage tree - Cordyline australis makes a distinctive New Zealand quilting design. Stashbusting strips - three beautiful but different strip quilts, perfect for using up leftovers and great for beginners. Glorious Gold - the spring flowering kowhai inspires Jenny Hunter's design. The Very First Christmas - an original Christmas wall quilt from Maureen van Dam.
Issue 57
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New Zealand Quilter
Techniques and Projects: Painterly Pieces - Judith Baker Montano shares her techniques for stitching landscapes. Seascape Brooches - Judith Baker Mantano shows how to make delicate beaded brooches. New Zealand Flax - another distinctive New Zealand quilting design. Playtime - Dianne Southey shares tips on how to use Tyvek and Angelina fibres - Some like it hot - with winter's chill already in the air, Anne Scott's vibrant flannel quilt will keep you warm. Twilight - Margaret Matthews' nine-patch shows a skilful use of colour. New Zealand Robin - New Zealand's native Robin is the final block from Margaret Matthews' My Love of Nature. Harakeke Sunset - Jenny Hunter's new block features New Zealand's iconic flax bush.
Issue 55
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New Zealand Quilter
Projects: Kauri - a distinctive quilting design inspired by our native Kauri tree. Print magic - Anna Williams shows how to create original works using computer-generated images printed onto fabric. Dal Lake Mists - a nine patch quilt from the Depression era gets a new lease of life. Romance Roses - Anne Scott's picnic quilt would be a perfect backdrop for a romantic occasion. Kereru on Puriri - the second to last in our series of blocks from Margaret Matthews' award-winning quilt My Love of Nature. Fruition - Jenny Hunter creates a little bit of fruity fun with this block from her Pieced Potager series.
Issue 54
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New Zealand Quilter
Projects include: Pohutakawa - New Zealand's native Metrosideros, aptly named the "Christmas Tree", makes a delightful quilting pattern. Timeless - Tracey Roberts' classical applique pattern. Palladian Dreams - Jenny Hunter's simple yet stunning graphic quilt uses stripes to great effect. Waste not want not - A soft pastel scrap quilt by Gael O'Donnell. Brown Kiwi - Margaret Matthews' applique block is our iconic native flightless Kiwi. The Green Party - the latest block in Jenny Hunter's Pieced Potager series takes a fresh look at greens.
Issue 53
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New Zealand Quilter
Projects include: Five Finger - New Zealand native pseudopanax features in this quilting design inspired by Gail Moore's Naturally Green. Flowers for You - Sophie Willis' delightful quilt features vintage fabric. Takehe in Alpine Tussock - Margaret Matthews' blocks from My Love of Nature continue to delight. Earthly Treasures - the seventh block in Jenny Hunter's Pieced Potager series features vegetables from the ground. Something Outta Nothing - Pauline Cave's quilt was made entirely from batik scraps.
Issue 52
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New Zealand Quilter
Projects include: Tecomanthe tangle - a quilting design inspired by our cover quilt of native plants; Blue with Stars - Ailsa Brough's beautiful blue bed quilt is a star; Black Robin - the endangered Rakiwa is the latest in our series of original blocks from Margaret Matthews; Salad Greens - the sixth block in Jenny Hunter's Potager Garden series features fresh leafy greens; Brown Acre - Anne Scott's flannel quilt is a tribute to a local Motueka landmark
Issue 51
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New Zealand Quilter
Special quilts made by readers to celebrate the 50th issue. Projects include: Nouveau Art - a quilting design inspired by old Art Nouveau tiles, Starlight Ballroom - Anna Prussing's serene pastel bedquilt is a treasure in the making, Shining Cuckoo - Margaret Matthews' original blocks from her quilt My Love of Nature continue to delight, Mellow Yellow - Jenny Hunter explores the richness of yellow vegetables in her New Zealand Potager series and Summer Haze - Anne Scott's simple picnic quilt is perfect for hot & hazy summer days.
Issue 50
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New Zealand Quilter
This month's projects include: Siapo Style - a quilting design inspired by tapa cloth, Pacific Garden - the essence of a bold, bright pacific garden is captured in Donna Ward's quilt pattern, Kea - the very cheeky Kea is the next block from Margaret Matthews stunning quilt My Love of Nature, Purple Passion - Jenny Hunter gets passionate about purple vegetables and Stars of New Zealand - Helen Marshall's 'easy-to-follow' pattern features New Zealand's flora and fauna 'stars'.
Issue 49
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New Zealand Quilter
New this month: Quilting design - inspired by antique ironwork the geometric design is great for borders, Pacific Sunset - Anne Scott's bold, bright quilt is easy to make and just as stunning in pastel shades, Kotare - Margaret Matthews' Kingfisher block from her My Love of Nature quilt, Winter Greens - Jenny Hunter serves up green vegetables in the next block of her Pieced Potager series and Crazy Cameo - unleash your creativity with this pattern from Cheryl Chambers.
Issue 48
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New Zealand Quilter
Projects included in this month's issue: Arabian Nights-a sparkling silk bed quilt by Kathleen Burford, Quilting design-cable designs are perfect for borders or sashings, Rainbow Fish-Isabella Howard's cushion is perfect for children, Kaka in Karaka-this playful bird is another stunning block from Margaret Matthews, L'Orange-Jenny Hunter's second block in her Pieced Potager series features orange fruit and vegetables and Rosie's Posies-Anne Scott's annual flannel quilt pattern will bring plenty of winter cheer.
Issue 47
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New Zealand Quilter
In this issue you will find Award-winning quilts from Symposium 2003, Heather Harding, World of Wearable Art Awards, Hoffman Challenge Quilts and more.
Issue 46
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New Zealand Quilter
Inside you'll find a report on New Zealand quilts shown at the World Quilt and Textile Show. The pictures will inspire. Other topics include Textile Poetry from Allie Snow, a note about antique quilts, an article on fiber arts in India, information on collage quilts, as well as a unique advent calendar quilt and patterns for 2 charming pieced quilts.
Issue 45
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New Zealand Quilter
Projects include: Gardens of Versailles - a visit to the famous French gardens inspired Chris Kenna's original medallion quilt, Patchwork Pathways - Jenny Hunter's 'no-fail recipe' quilt is ideal for both beginners and experienced quilters, Tapa Traces - an original quilting design based on traditional Tongan Tapa designs, Tui in Kowhai Tree - a further block from Margaret Matthew's award winning quilt My Love of Nature and Highland Heritage - Jenny Hunter's latest block highlights Dunedin's Scottish links.
Issue 44
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New Zealand Quilter
Which to make first?? Whare Weave, a geometric quilting design inspired by Maori weaving, Groovy Houses, a bold flannel quilt with quilting lines that gives it a funky twist or Light Star versus Dark Star, a simple yet stunning, wallhanging from our featured quilter Brenda Visser. These quilts and others along with some special features make this issue a must have.
Issue 43
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New Zealand Quilter
Clare Smith is the featured quilter in this issue along with wearable art and Quilts At Emerald Glen. There is also a new picnic quilt pattern with a sailboat theme!
Issue 42
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New Zealand Quilter
Several projects have a seasonal theme in this issue. You might like to incorporate the Holly Wreath quilting design on page 50 or perhaps make collage cards (page 330 to turn your gifts into treasures. Happy Quilting!
Issue 41
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New Zealand Quilter
This month's issue is full of wonderful projects including the fifth pattern in the series of original New Zealand block designs drawn from Margaret Matthews' award winning quilt My Love of Nature. Other projects include Reflecting on the Past, Dorothy Smith's lovely medallion quilt, Painted Doves, a beautiful new pattern from Kirsten Duncan and more.
Issue 40
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New Zealand Quilter
The cover quilt is a moving tribute to serviceman Ivan Penwell, stitched by his daughter long after his death and inspired by the discovery of his love letters to he mothers. The photo transfer letters add poignancy to this quilt. Other projects include Circus Pinwheelz, Bellbird on Fuchsia, The Quilt with No Name, Picnic Among the Flowers and A Place in the Sun.
Issue 39
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New Zealand Quilter
Another inspiring issue of beautiful quilts featuring an exhibition of 26 New Zealand Quilts at the International Quilt Market in Houston. Also featured are projects such as Shoebox Stars, Fantail in Clematis, Summer Pudding, Carols for Summer, Kaka Beak Leaf Border and the first of two part series, My Garden Grows...Weeds by Mary Matheson,.
Issue 38
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New Zealand Quilter
Every issue is filled with inspiring designs, and this one is no different. Colorful and creative contemporary quilts from a recent symposium and a world quilt tour as well as tradtional examples from a design challenge will inspire you. There are also instructions for another in the native flower and bird series, a scrap quilt titled Sandy Bay, and a charming mini-purse.
Issue 37
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New Zealand Quilter
With each issue, the quilts become more creative and beautiful. Make Starlight Starbright, Medallion Mystery, Baltimore Beauties, and Golden Moments. See the quilts from the Symposium, plus the Norse wear Art Awards, reader's favourite wool quilts, and quilts by wonderful designers including: Jill Benzencon, Tricia Sanders, Janet Grey-Inlis, and Avis Higgs.
Issue 36
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New Zealand Quilter
Create and see beautiful quilts with these projects and articles: Medallion Mystery, the first part of three for a charming and original bed quilt inspired by antique frame quilts, Two-in-one, a quilt in two sizes, small and bright or bed size in cosy flannels, Postcard from Taranaki to capture the magic of Taranaki, plus quilt shoes and exhibitions, and plenty of beautiful quilts.
Issue 35
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New Zealand Quilter
There are many feature stories to inspire you. Projects include Hearts and Kisses, a romantic quilt pattern with a masculine twist; Fantail Fantasy, a unique appliquéd block; and Summer Breeze. a perfect picnic quilt!
Issue 34
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New Zealand Quilter
This issue contains projects such as: part two of "La Pomegranate", Snakes & Lizards (a quilt game), Tourist treats from the Central region, and Christmas Cheer. You'll also enjoy quilts taken to the Sydney 2000 Quilt Festival, Judith Ross's world travel inspired quilts & clothes, and Merlin Sampson's quilt tribute to a children's author.
Issue 33
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New Zealand Quilter
This issue of New Zealand Quilter features many new quilt ideas such as; "La Pomegranate" part one of our pattern for Lorna Newsome's quilt with a French provincial style, and "Postcard from Auckland" another unique Jenny Hunter regional design.
Issue 32
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New Zealand Quilter
This issue is Sold Out.
Erica's is out, and the publisher is out. The only way to get a copy is to find a retailer that still has one.
This issue contains articles on the fantasy quilts inspired by a Hoffman challenge, images from several exhibitions of pieced and embroidered quilts, and some more traditional designs using flannel fabric. Like every issue, a beautiful thing to look at.
Issue 31
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This issue has information and photos from another symposium, this one held in 1999. The magazine is filled with stunning colourful pictures, as well as an article on wearable art, and designs for one quilt featuring autumn leaves, and another with a penguin.
Issue 30
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New Zealand Quilter
A bright and colorful quilt on almost every page! This issue is packed with inspiring collections and projects, such as: Kosovo Quilts, Animal Antics (so cute!), World Quilt & Textile Show, Kids' Stuff, Mountain Magic, Quilts from the Heart, and Paper Dolls.
Issue 29
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New Zealand Quilter
Be sure to look for the "Fireworks" quilt in this issue, it is stunning! Like the other issues of this magazine, this one is filled with inspiring colour photos of wonderful quilts. You will also find an applique design, and the directions for a pieced scrap quilt.
Issue 28
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New Zealand Quilter
There's so many great quilts, you won't know where to start. There's an annual exhibition in Auckland that has stunning Calico Christmas quilts, a profile of some of the teachers teaching at Symposium, more quilts from an exciting challenge of Spot Stripes Checks and Plaids, Nautical Themes, Fantastic Fabrics, and much more!
Issue 27
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New Zealand Quilter
This issue includes an exhibit from "Made in New Zealand", featuring stunning quilts that celebrate the country. There are also quilts from several other shows, all bringing inspiration to you. There are how-to's for applique forget-me-knots and a "Raspberry Confetti" quilt. Many colourful images to enjoy.
Issue 24
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New Zealand Quilter
This issue begins with a piece on quilted coats and features other quilted garments. There are also examples of quilts made with hand painted fabrics,an article about an antique quilt, and a piece by a quilter who explores how to put meaning into her quilts. The regular applique feature is a wreath design and the pieced project is a colorful star quilt.
Issue 21
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Here are several articles featuring colourful images by noted designers, including Kaffe Fassett. There is also an intriguing article on using a real fish to print on fabric. On the more restrained side, there are also designs for an applique wreath design and a quilt using african style fabrics.
Issue 20
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This issue contains highlights from a quilting symposium held in 1997. The magazine is filled with images of quilts that run the gamut from traditional to cutting-edge. There are also two designs for quilts featuring houses, one traditional, one modern.
Issue 19
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New Zealand Quilter
This issue features images from the Quilt Expo, from Symposium'97, of blooming costumes, and of several original and inventive quilts.
Issue 16
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New Zealand Quilter
The work of Esther Woollaston as well as several articles and images of stunning quilts fill this issue.
Issue 14
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