Quilters Companion

Quilters Companion is the definitive patchwork and quilting magazine. Published since 2001, Quilters Companion provides readers with exciting quilting projects. These projects are accompanied by easy-to follow instructions and accompanying pattern sheets, stunning styled shots and interesting stories about the featured projects. We pride ourselves not just on being an instructional publication — we are a good read as well! Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

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QUILTY Treasures

AUSTRALIAN QUILT SHOW • The Australian Quilt Show is in its fourth year – and with a prize pool of more than $31,000, this is Australia’s biggest quilting prize purse. Sponsored by Expertise Events and Janome, the prizes include $19,800 in cash and three amazing Janome sewing machines.

Secondary Pat terns with LORENA URIARTE • Lorena is a gifted quilter who brings her vision to life through expert techniques and meticulous craftsmanship. Specialising in fussy cutting, she skilfully creates stunning secondary patterns, adding depth and intricacy to her designs. Whether hand or machine piecing, Lorena’s ability to foresee the final result allows her to craft quilts with incredible cohesion and artistry. Her passion for texture shines through in her hand quilting and hand-finished bindings, ensuring each piece is both visually captivating and tactilely rich.

POSITIVE negative • This plus quilt with a twist is surrounded by literal negative space. Lorena worked with leftovers from a red and white quilt. You may wish to use more colours. The units are pieced improvisationally and then trimmed down to sew into square blocks. It comes together much faster than expected with quick piecing techniques.

MISSED AN ISSUE? • Complete your Progress Puzzles collection!

EBB & FLOW • Although Ebb & Flow uses just one block, the design is created by using two distinct groups of fabrics. The first group of lighter-value fabrics are alternated with a darker-value group. To achieve the scrappy look, choose fabrics with small to medium busy prints in both lighter and darker groups.

MILL POINT • This versatile Chain Star Variation block pattern can be adapted for any season, and with the right Christmas-themed fabrics, it transforms into a stunning holiday quilt.

Quilt history • STORIES OF WESTWARD MIGRATION AND BLACK ARTMAKING TRADITIONS

BRING ME the scraps • This quilt first appeared in our sister magazine, Homespun, in February 2020. We are now sharing it with our Quilters Companion readers. Featuring the traditional Churn Dash block, the successful scrappy look is created using a wide variety of fabric colours and prints.

ELEVATING THE ART OF QUILTING IN AUSTRALIA

Soaring Stitches: MASTERING EFFICIENT FLYING GEESE QUILTING – FREEHAND AND RULERS

Traditional & Et hnic wit h ALAN R TREMAIN` • Alan is a pioneering force in Australian textile art. With 40 years of experience, Alan is Australia’s longest-practising male quilt designer and a respected tutor on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Under the banner of Oz Quilt Design, he brings to life exhibitions, workshops and classes that celebrate the art of quilting, dyeing, heirloom sewing and more. As the country’s only male Martha Pullen Licensed Heirloom Tutor, Alan’s dedication to sharing his craft has inspired countless students locally and abroad. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned maker, Alan’s passion for textiles makes Oz Quilt Design a hub for creativity, learning and vibrant artistic expression.

TREASURE Hunt

GREAT NEW ZEALAND QUILT SHOW 2025

OFF THE SHELF • Enjoy this selection of new and recently released books on patchwork and...