Editor’s Note
A
s this issue goes to print,
the sun is showering this
emerald Isle. With a wonderful
beginning to spring, we hope you
will enjoy this issue and perhaps
spring into step with one or more
projects found within.
Spring in Ireland is not without
lambs, and certainly not without
babies! Find several baby quilts
and projects to keep you busy.
Our very own longarmer, Rebecca
Todd designed Rockets (and more
on page 24!) for your little boys
If you find yourself itching to get is instrumental in many areas of the
or girls. Hard to not love the bright
out and about, check our museums magazine, Terri has a keen eye for
fun colours. Or if you looking for
(on page 72) near and far; be sure patchwork, she is a valued designer
something traditionally soothing,
to read how to get the most from and a gem of a person. Our
Gail Lawther shares her Celtic quilt
the season’s upcoming shows and magazine has now reached sea
(page 61). Need a baby gift quick,
exhibits. The calendar (page 10) is to sea and we feel the excitement
how about some patchwork bibs
packed and there’s lots to see and of quilters everywhere. With
(page 87)?
do in the coming months. Terri's help we will find, assist and
Or like a cat basking in the sun,
Last but not least, I am honoured
showcase quilters and their designs
curl up in a corner and read about
and thankful to announce the
for many issues to come.
artists and designers influencing our
permanent role of Creative Enjoy your spring sewing,
corner of the world. Ann Fleeton
Designer, Terri McNeill. As a
from Dublin, Janice Gunner from
panel member and designer, she
England both display of their own
has been with us since before our
on pages 50 and 81, respectively.
launch and we are grateful. We
Or, with a few of our regular
are confident she will excel in the
features, you might fancy a tip or
management and organisation of
trick revealed!
our pattern features. Though she
On the COver
Our Urban Design, designed by are available for rent. For more
Julie Poppa, is set in the Dardistown information or to make a booking
Castle with its original tower house, visit www.dardistowncastle.ie.
built on a £10 English government
Urban Design pattern is
grant in 1465, located in County
found on page 58.
Meath. Exquisite quarters, the
top two floors of this tower house
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