Author Archives: bertcollections

About bertcollections

I began quilting, with the help of some friends, in 2005, and have been quilting ever since. In that time, I’ve completed several projects in a variety of styles and colour combinations. My approach to quilting generally doesn’t involve using a particular pattern. I tend to have a concept I want to bring to life, or find a fabric on sale somewhere that looks like it could be turned into something fun. As the photos in the 'Introductions' post show, my quilts cross a range of styles, but generally use some strong colours and shapes.

Unmasking virtual craft connections

Posted on 6 April 2020 by bertcollections

Virtual crafting and mask making – what fun! Continue reading →

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Musings this Saturday

Posted on 4 April 2020 by bertcollections

I purposefully took some time off this morning.      Time to just stop.    Read.     Drink tea.      Ponder what to do next with my quilts.    And enjoy some music and some quiet. In some … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Day in Braidwood

Posted on 21 March 2020 by bertcollections

A beautiful trip to Braidwood NSW with some good surprises… Continue reading →

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KT1 Kata Tjuta inspiration- a new quilt!

Posted on 20 January 2019 by bertcollections

Here’s the inspiration for my new quilt…Kata Tjuta in Australia. Continue reading →

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GG11 – Granny goes modern

Posted on 2 May 2018 by bertcollections

I’ve just given my Granny’s Garden project a modern twist to get it back on the rails…here’s a quick video that shows how I do it. It’s now granny gone mobile – all but the final joining of big blocks … Continue reading →

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Dragons in the kitchen (Puppet Oven Mitts…)

Posted on 26 April 2018 by bertcollections

What a fun and handy project…watch out or these beauties will eat your dinner… Continue reading →

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Next Up…Puppet Mitts!

Posted on 10 February 2018 by bertcollections

Yes, I may not have posted for a couple of years but I’m still around. This time I’m back with a fun project…puppet oven mitts to replace our dilapidated old ones that are suffering holes and burns and general decay … Continue reading →

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Snowflake Table Decoration

Posted on 3 January 2015 by bertcollections

I was inspired by LucieTheHappyQuilter’s dresden snowflake (http://luciethehappyquilter.com/tag/dresden-plate/) to have a go at making one myself over the holidays. Here is the result, now happily decorating our side table. I turned this into a table mat by pinning the dresden … Continue reading →

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QFO – Nearly Done and Binding lesson

Posted on 23 November 2014 by bertcollections

After barely any sewing in the last year i am on a mission to finish projects to make room for other ones. Last month the beautiful hexagon quilt-for-others quilt was returned for binding. Today I’ve put the binding on the … Continue reading →

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Choco-oops!

Posted on 22 November 2014 by bertcollections

Note to self – next time you make chocolate cake have a shower before you sew…cake mix on my sewing machine. LOL!

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