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Catch up on what we’ve been making, sewing and sharing lately.

Spring Sewing: What We’ve Been Making

Spring has sprung in the Pattern Poole studio! Join us for a relaxed sewing catch-up as we share our latest quilt-as-you-go, appliqué and children’s clothing projects, plus a peek behind the scenes at what we’ve been making.

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Introducing Our Children’s Clothing Patterns

These aren’t fussy patterns. They’re designed to make sewing clothes easier. We’ve taken some of Monica’s favourite children’s designs from the archive and revamped them for PDF, with straightforward construction, clever sewing tricks and no unnecessary fiddly bits. Just beautiful, practical patterns that make it easier to sew something special for your little ones. Before quilting became her focus, Monica trained as a fashion designer and spent years designing and making clo

Alaura

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TIME TO BLOOM - MONTH 1

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TIME TO BLOOM

Monica Poole

May 1, 20242 min read

Welcome to our online course

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Monica Poole

Apr 11, 20242 min read

FAQ's - 'Time to bloom' 2024 - 2025 mystery quilt course

The Time to Bloom quilt began as a Mystery in May 2024. Now that the mystery has been revealed, you can still sign up for the course! The tutorials are pre-taped, so you can make the quilt in your own time. We have many students at all different stages of making the quilt - we'd love for you to join us! How much does the course cost? The course cost is one upfront payment of $132 Australian dollars. (Approx 85 USD). This gives you 2 blocks for the price of one and an optional

TIME TO BLOOM FAQS

Monica Poole

Apr 5, 20247 min read

2024 online mystery quilt course requirements list

A Time to Bloom. Theme: Patchwork blocks set amongst floral applique blocks. Video tutorials and PDF patterns are released on the first Wednesday of the month. Start date: May 1, 2024. Cost: $11 per month for 12 months. (Total: $132 Australian dollars). Option to pay upfront or pay by the month. Registration opens on April 17, 2024. 2 weeks before the course starts. (Course does not include fabric). After tossing around many ideas, we have finally decided on a colour theme

TIME TO BLOOM

Monica Poole

Mar 12, 20243 min read

Quilt photography in the quilt-as-you-go companion

Throughout the pages of the Quilt-As-You-Go Companion are photos of quilts I have made over the years. The patterns for these quilts are...

Monica Poole

Feb 6, 20243 min read

The Quilt-As-You-Go Companion FAQs

Everything you need to make Quilt-As-You-Go easier. The Quilt-as-you-go Companion brings together over 35 years of Monica Poole's sewing, quilting and teaching experience in one 208-page, full-colour guide. Learn 5 Quilt-As-You-Go joining methods, 4 border finishes and Monica's favourite QAYG techniques, with step-by-step photographs and QR-linked video tutorials to guide you along the way. Whether you're new to quilt-as-you-go or looking for more ways to finish your quilts o

QUILT AS YOU GO BLOCKS

Monica Poole

Dec 15, 20235 min read