ALL ABOUT AMMONITES!

 

Ever since I showed my Ammonite pattern at Festival of Quilts 2021 there has been a huge amount of interest in the design. I'd been working on some alternative colour ways so was hesitant to offer it for sale just yet but the orders came in so I filled them!

So... if you are interested in a pattern please email me on

quilterdawn1@gmail.com

and I will tell you how to order. Each one is hand drawn due to the size so there may be a bit of a delay...no worries...you will get it!

Thank you for all the support for my design. 
 

This was done by VALERIE LYON from my pattern...how beautiful is this!? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was the project for my first OnLine Workshop for

Beyond Festival of Quilts 2021!

 

The Sew No Curves Summer Seeds quilt.

 

 

 

I have several items for sale that I mentioned on the day. If you are interested in purchasing any of them please go to the PATTERNS SECTION on the drop down menu on the left to buy the pattern and/or the templates.

 

Templates also available separately on the "Notions You can't live without..." tab!

 

If you weren't able to attend but want to make your own "Sew No Curves" Summer Seed quilt I suggest you get the pattern as it is full of "how to photos" and heaps of tips on making this great Stash Buster quilt!

 

 

 

 

 

Dawn Cameron-Dick : Quilter, Author, Teacher

 

 

In my DRUNKARDS PATCH WITH INVISIBLE MACHINE APPLIQUE video you might have seen a block from a Lockdown quilt I was making called "BLUE BIRDS OVER..." The quilt is now finished and the pattern & an acrylic template for the Drunkards Path are available to purchase on this site. 

I have a new pattern THE SEED which is a variation on orange peel and custom made templates are available! Really fun to make!

 

I've turned my most popular patterns into PDF downloadable formats so you can quickly and easily get the patterns you want! 

 

So, lots of new things happening...

 

It's great to be back teaching in 2022!

 

 

 

Lockdown Quilt "Blue Birds Over..."                                       

BLUE BIRDS OVER....is my newest quilt designed for my workshop on the Beyond Festival of Quilts 2020.

 

When I heard Dame Vera Lynn had died this idea seemed a perfect tribute to her and the times we were now living in.

 

This is an EASY, STRESS FREE design based on the traditional Drunkards Path but my version does not require any curved piecing! Magic!

 

I also have designed an acrylic template that will make the preparation and cutting a breeze.

Both are now available on my pattern or notion page (see drop down menu on the left)! 

 

And remember..this 39" X 45" childs/baby quilt/wallhanging can also be made using lots of bright colours! I've also made a tiny parakeet quilt! Makes me smile ? 

 

New and improved......

Flying Geese in the Log Cabin workshop!

 

 

 

An easy no hassle way to make this fantastic quilt.

More info on workshop page.

 

Available as a pattern and foundation papers available for purchase. Please contact me for costs at quilterdawn1@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 DAWN'S STUDIO DAYS

 

 

Choose your friends....

Choose your date.....

Choose your topics....

 

IT'S ALL UP TO YOU!

 

For more information see the drop down menu on the left.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LILAC BARN

in beautiful Somerset.

 

Why not consider a week long residential course?

Or even just a  FEW DAYS?

 

Limited number of students provides a nearly one on one teaching experience with lots of time to sew.  

 

Yummy lunches and cakes... near the Clarks Village Outlet and several patchwork shops including Midsomer Quilts!

 

Make new friends, have lots of laughs, unwind and learn!

 

 

2024

April 8-12 ( 3 places left)

October 1-4 (4 places left)

 

dates for 2025

TBA

 

 

 

Contact Cherry Dobson to book !

cherry@lilacbarn.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am a self taught quilter/author and I made my first quilt in 1971. 

 

Born in the USA I moved to Saudi Arabia in the early 1970's then back to Colorado where I opened a quilt shop in the '80's.  In 1988 I moved to Belgium where I taught patchwork and was part owner of a shop.

 

In 1995 I came to the UK.  I now permanently reside in Portishead, near Bristol. You are welcome to visit my wonderful quilt studio in the garden!

 

Travel is a huge part of my life so John & I are always happy to accept teaching offers anywhere in the world.

 

I am known for fun, informative workshops that help quilters build good foundation skills. I strive to help students build confidence and become the very best quilters possible.

 

Invisible Machine Appliqe is a technique I developed in 1987.  I adore doing hand applique but many people don't, so I developed a method of turned edge applique that could be done on the sewing machine and yet look hand done.

 

I have written four books and teach many different workshops.

(see Workshop page)

 

Probably the most popular is my Pocket Tutor. It advises students on the proper use of needles, threads, sewing machines and wadding.

I designed my Pocket Tutor so everyone could have this information easily to hand.

 

Many groups have welcomed John and I as we travel across the UK and the world. Perhaps you'd like us to plan a visit to you?

 

Let's book a date!

 

Dawn

Filming for Beyond the Festival of Quilts 2020