JANELLE IS A DESIGNER OF MANY PATCHWORK ITEMS INCLUDING BAGS, QUILTS, HOME DECOR ITEMS AND MORE. HER STYLE IS FRESH AND MODERN AND HER PATTERNS ARE GORGEOUS WITH LOTS OF EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND DIAGRAMS – PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!
She has been a pattern designer in the Patchwork Industry for more than 15 years, beginning with wall and bed quilts, cushions and table runners. She loves designing ‘useful’ projects that anyone can make. Her blog is very popular and covers all aspects of her life, including what she’s sewing, making, wearing and creating.
“I always love to use happy colours”
Janelle’s book, ‘Pieces of Me’ , features 18 projects, many suitable for beginners.
About her work, Janelle says, “Stitching to me is like breathing. It is a necessary part of my every day and something that brings me great joy. It is with these thoughts and feelings in mind that I share my designs through paper patterns.
My patterns are written as though I am sitting beside you, helping you with each step of the process. It is so important to me that my students and those making my projects not only enjoy the process of making one of my designs, but that they are able to complete each step, from cutting, piecing, pressing, quilting and binding for example. Therefore my patterns are detailed but also contain lots of diagrams to help with the production process as well.
I also aim to give value for money with more than one project included in almost every pattern.”
“I love encouraging people to create what makes them happy!”
You can meet Janelle and see her creations at The Stitches & Craft Show in Newcastle at the Thorpe & Co stand A07, September 11 – 14, 2014.