Cutting fabric – Amanda Jane Textiles

Tools for Textiles – Rotary Cutters

The introduction of the rotary cutter made a huge difference for quilters. Used in combination with a quilter’s ruler (see the post here for more about rulers) made it easy to cut shapes quickly and accurately. A rotary cutter has a circular blade fixed onto a handle. There is a safety catch that allows youContinueContinue reading “Tools for Textiles – Rotary Cutters”

‘Animals’ Free Quilt Pattern

I’ve designed a single bed quilt around an unusual fabric I bought in Australia, which features animals such as koalas, wallabies, dingos and others and which is enhanced by coloured dots (reflecting the style of the mysterious and beautiful Aboriginal designs and paintings which can be seen in museums and art galleries in Sydney, whereContinueContinue reading “‘Animals’ Free Quilt Pattern”