Happy New Year, everybody!
The first post for 2018 and I have to admit, I am really pleased to be sharing this one with you!
I mentioned in a previous post that we aim to utilise this blog more often to share news about Amitie, but also about our community (the broader craft community and also our local community in Torquay). I also made note that we would be including content from guest contributors... and here we are!
I'll admit - a male quilter is rare in our patchwork but that isn't why Gary stood out to us. It was his work and passion for quilting that really caught our eye.
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| Hi Gary! |
He participated in the Delilah (Template Only) program and by the powers of Instagram, Jen and I followed his process and often found ourselves discussing his work with Fussy Cutting.
Let's just say... his fussy cutting is UNREAL!
I mean, just look at it!
When Gary contacted me about doing The Pretty Circle Game (Our latest Template of the Month Program) it was clear he might not want the soft and pretty fabrics we were shipping every month. As beautiful as those fabrics are, they aren't his normal colour palette!
That's when the idea struck to have Gary as a guest contributor to this blog!
I was thrilled when he said yes and I am so thankful to Gary for being open to this as I know his aesthetic will be greatly appreciated by you, our loyal customers!
So, without further ado... here is Part 1 of Gary's Circle Game Journey!
Happy Reading!
How
did you get interested in quilting?
I started quilting about 5 years ago,
before that I had always knitted and sewn. I mainly knitted jumpers, beanies
scarves and waistcoats. In the UK we lived in Sheffield, where a good jumper and beanies were
essential. I had always knitted with lots of colours and as well as designing
some of my own patterns. I knitted lots of Kaffe patterns, amazed as always at the
use of colour.
