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Wild Rose Romance Quilt

My second quilt, “Wild Rose Romance” created with stunning embroideries from Zundt Design will be released later this month.  The pattern for this quilt, and the multi-formatted Cd design collection, “Wild Rose Romance”, (named after the quilt) contains 21 embroideries[...]

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Studio Jane Grove is open for 2018

Hi Everyone, 2018 is well and truly here. Studio Jane Grove opens on Wednesday 7th February and Thursday 8th February from 9.00am till 4.00pm by appointment. Booking for attendance is required.  Email Jane on [email protected] or contact her on 07[...]

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A wonderful Carpet Bag

A customer, Faye, sent this image of her completed Carpet Bag.  Congratulations Faye, it looks fabulous!  It will certainly turn heads when you carry this bag on your arm.  Love the colours and the designs chosen.  Thank you for sharing[...]

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Teacher Accreditation – Special Techniques

While in Sydney recently, I had the honour of receiving my Certificate of Teacher Accreditation – Special Techniques from the Chairperson of the Accreditation Committee, Amanda Daly. This special day was the culmination of a long process of accreditation.  The[...]

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Accredited Teacher – Special Techniques

It is official! In June, at the Sydney Quilt Exhibition, I completed the final requirements for Teacher Accreditation – Special Techniques with Quilt NSW, Australia’s Premier Quilting Guild. It is an honour and a privilege to join this talented group[...]

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The Ultimate Carpet Bag Pattern

These bags have been made by the very talented ladies from Edwards Sewing Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  This highly successful pattern is now available as a hard copy from selected stores in the USA. Classes to guide the making[...]

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Studio Jane Grove

It is official.  Gecko Gear Nth Qld has joined with Zundt Designs and Tracey Sims Designs.  I am part of the award winning design team of Urban Zundt and Tracey Sims. Tracey and I have collaborated on her latest workbook[...]

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National Convention Australian Sewing Guild

Tropical Cairns was the setting for the National Convention of the Australian Sewing Guild.  And the Hilton Hotel was the venue for this amazing  event.  Participants flew in from all corners of Australia to join the fun and share the[...]

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Charters Towers Patchwork & Quilters Group Inc

The Charters Towers group were treated to an amazing weekend with guest tutor, Amanda Daley from Sydney.  Amanda is respected for her landscape workshops.  During the two days, participants learned a range of techniques including colour and fabric choice, fine[...]

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Machine Embroidery at Le Pensee Quilting Studio

Le Pensee Quilting Studio is nestled amongst the gum trees, at Benarkin. The Bell Birds chime all day, creating a cheery backdrop for the embroidery workshop. Ladies came from as far as Brisbane and Jandowae to spend the weekend in[...]

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