SEASON ONE | EPISODE 018

KUSTOM KWILTS

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Summary

In this conversation, Ange Wilson chats with Joanna of Kustom Kwilts, who is known for her fussy cutting and EPP patterns. Joanna shares her creative journey, from being an Agricultural Sciences teacher to becoming a full-time quilter. She discusses her love for Tula Pink fabrics, her fascination with the Millefiori patterns, and her preference for non-symmetrical cuts. They talk about their favourite fabric designers, collections, and colours. They also discuss the importance of quilting in enhancing the overall design of a quilt. Throughout the conversation, they share their personal experiences and insights as quilters.

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100 DAYS 100 BLOCKS

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PODCAST LOVE

SAM HUNTER

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Designer LOVE

TULA PINK

A favourite designer of both Ange and Joanna is Tula Pink. This is her octopus print from her line, Saltwater.

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Notion LOVE

HINGED MIRROR

Joanna uses the combination of an acrylic template and a hinged mirror to work out the repeating fabric design she can make with the fabrics and EPP (English Paper Piecing) papers.

PATTERN LOVE

DIVINATION

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FUSSY CUT LOVE

DIVINATION BLOCK

Joanna’s use of the Tula Pink raccoons was genius in this block.

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fussy cut love

divination block

Joanna stepped out of her comfort zone to have fun with new colours and prints from Anna Maria Horner.

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Pattern love

spellbound

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FUSSY CUT love

SPELLBOUND BLOCK

Every block in Joanna’s Spellbound quilt is amazing, but this one holds a particular place in Ange’s heart because… banana!

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Takeaways:

  • Joanna’s creative journey from being an agricultural sciences teacher to becoming a full-time quilter
  • Her love for Tula Pink fabrics and fascination with Millefiori patterns
  • The influence of nature and humour in their work
  • Encounters with wildlife in Australia and the United States Fabric plays a crucial role in quilting projects and can greatly enhance the overall design.
  • Favourite fabric designers and collections can inspire and influence quilting choices.
  • Colour choices, such as black and white with a pop of color, can create a striking and dynamic effect in quilts.
  • Quilting techniques, such as ruler work and dense quilting, can add texture and depth to quilts.
  • Experimenting with different fabric combinations and stepping out of one’s comfort zone can lead to new creative discoveries.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:04 Joanna’s Creative Journey
08:56 The Allure of Tula Pink Fabrics
10:22 Fussy Cutting and Creating Secondary Designs
27:43 Unforgettable Prints and Collections
30:37 The Love for Fabric: Exploring Favourite Designers and Collections
39:13 Enhancing Quilts with Quilting Techniques
46:43 Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone: The Joys of Experimentation

Episode Thanks

Audio Editor: Laura Samulionyte [Website / Linkedin]

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