Welcome to QuiltFever with:
DEBBY WILLIAMS - Fibre Artist/teacher
Hello and welcome to my site!
In these pages you will find out what classes are currently available,
a gallery of some of my work along with some blogs and links to
inspiring sites. Come explore with me!
Texas born, I've lived in New Zealand for over thirty years, having
learned my craft by the side of some of New Zealand's most amazing
quilters.
These quilters have taught me to trust my colour instincts, try new things and most of all - that quilters are truly some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
With all these years working with quilts, my love of design and creation just grows! It is a pleasure to be able to share here some tips and ideas, and would love to hear from you on your quilting journey!
DEBBY WILLIAMS - Fibre Artist/teacher
Hello and welcome to my site!
In these pages you will find out what classes are currently available,
a gallery of some of my work along with some blogs and links to
inspiring sites. Come explore with me!
Texas born, I've lived in New Zealand for over thirty years, having
learned my craft by the side of some of New Zealand's most amazing
quilters.
These quilters have taught me to trust my colour instincts, try new things and most of all - that quilters are truly some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
With all these years working with quilts, my love of design and creation just grows! It is a pleasure to be able to share here some tips and ideas, and would love to hear from you on your quilting journey!
COMING TO Christchurch New Zealand 2026!
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Quilt symposium 2026 has been announced! This year the event is to be held on our gorgeous South Island in Christchurch!!! The Symposium will be hosted on October 1-6th at Burnside High School. (click on the logo for a link to their webpage)
If past shows are anything to go by, this should be a fantastic time for all. Tutors are busy vying for the coveted teaching spots, and registrants are keenly looking forward to seeing the lists of classes available. Those who plan to enter quilts are excited to see the wide variety of entries they can work on, and vendors will be plotting to tempt us with all the latest fabrics and gadgets. If you have never attended one of these amazing shows have a look at the website- there is so much to do and even if only attending the exhibitions you are sure to be inspired! |
NEW CLASS 2026!!! Temperature quilts: Designing SolutionsTemperature quilts are certainly a trending thing, but can land a little intimidating without a firm plan in place. This class is designed to take out the guesswork, explore possibilities and trouble-shoot before the problems arise.
Lots of resources and many patterns provided in class. 10 patterns in three different sizes will be available to students. from the simplest to the more complicated. Layout issues, fabric choices, pattern limitations, all covered in this one day class. Students leave classes with a binder for preparation, charts, samples and confidence to dive off into the unique quilt of their design. |
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Introducing THE BEETLES!
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THE BEETLES quilt- about 65" x 80"
Kinda think this would make a perfect little boy quilt! Did you know that beetles make up one fifth of all known living organism? Apparently one in four animal alive on the planet is a beetle! Who knew? I'm no entomologist, but found these little guys truly fascinating. A little research, looking at a lot of pictures of real beetles, and the whimsical quirky fabric designs were on their way- (with quite a bit of artistic liberty taken). Like most of my creations in the past few years, this is a raw edge applique quilt. This pattern is available on Etsy -linked below. |
HAPPENINGS: PATTERNS NOW AVAILABLE!
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REAL TWEETS - A PDF pattern is available in my Etsy shop. For physical copies of my quilts, these may be purchased directly from Aroha Quilts. Buttons below for both shops.
HARE THEY ARE! - This pattern is also available in my Etsy shop, as individual blocks or as the entire quilt. This is created with raw-edge appliqué method with free motion outline. Like REAL TWEETS, there are lots of pages with thorough colored instructions. |
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