From bright and funky to heirloom children's quilts - New Zealand designer Désirée Simpson's quilts are simply stunning.

 

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here A is for Apple This is a fun fusible machine appliquéd bed/cot quilt or wall hanging. What a great way for a little person to learn their alphabet. Finished size: 35" x 44" (89cm x 112cm) Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Rock-a-bye Baby This fusible machine appliquéd quilt is suitable as a cot cover or wall hanging. The pattern includes appliqués for girls and boys. Take a closer look at Desiree's wonderful appliqué designs. Finished size: 39 ½" x 49" (100cm x 125cm) Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Count One to Ten This is a bright and fun fusible appliquéd cot quilt or wall hanging with a number theme for that special toddler in your life. Finished size: 43" x 49" (109cm x 125cm) Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Memories of a Country Life It is not always easy to find the right pattern to stitch a man but Desiree has designed a fitting tribute to a country man's life with this quilt. The scenes depicted include mustering, sheep shearing, fishing, an old flatbed truck, an outdoor dunny (toilet), harvesting pumpkins, a sheep dog, top-dressing and a cold bottle of beer. The quilt is fusible machine appliqué with some fussy cutting. Finished size: 38 ½" x 44 ½" (98cm x 113cm) Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Field of Flowers Inspired by the flowers found in medieval tapestries and the work of pre-raphaelite painters, this wall hanging features a variety of plants appliquéd to a dark green background. Finished size: 40" x 48" (102cm x 122cm) Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Hardwick Hall An Elizabethan flavoured wall quilt using fusible appliqué, free motion machine embroidery and hand beading. Finished size: 28" x 39" (70cm x 100cm) Price: $24.50

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Briar Rose Cottage This lovely stone cottage is set in country surroundings with a briar rose border. Fusible appliqué and buttonhole or free motion embroidery are used to create this wall hanging. Finished size: 32" x 28" (81cm x 71cm) Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Teddy Bear's Picnic Cot Quilt or Wall Hanging A delightful quilt for teddy bear lovers of all ages, or use the individual blocks for applique on clothing and home accessories. Use soft colours for timeless appeal or bright, bold fabrics for a more contemporary look. Finished Size: 103cm x 105cm (40 ½" x 41 ½") Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here From the Mountains to the Sea A wall hanging featuring some of New Zealand's treasured images and landscapes. This wall hanging is created using a combination of pieced backgrounds, fusible appliqué and fussy cutting. You can chose to do the entire quilt, one half of it, or just one block for a small New Zealand-flavoured wall hanging. Finished size: 35" x 45 ½" (89cm x 116cm) Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Postcards from Australia Create memories of Australia using Australiana fabrics. Each postcard is created using a combination of piecing, fusible appliqué and fussy cutting. The postcards are then appliquéd to a single piece of background fabric. Add your own personal touch by re-arranging the postcards and changing the selection of fussy cut pieces. Finished size: 52" x 43 ¼" (132cm x 110cm) Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Pansy Cottage The traditional English garden features a thatched cottage, pansies and hollyhocks. Buttonhole appliqué and free motion stitching have been used to create this beautiful wall hanging. Finished size: 81cm x 71cm (32" x 28") Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Native to New Zealand Flowers and Bugs wall hanging Finished size: 39" x 41" (99cm x 104cm) Price: $24.50

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Beyond the Garden Gate This delightful wall hanging features three dimensional flowers and leaves. It is machine and hand sewn using a combination of traditional and modern techniques. Finished size: 26" x 20" (67cm x 51cm) Price: $24.50

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Postcards From New Zealand Create memories of New Zealand using Kiwiana Fabrics. Each postcard is created using a combination of piecing, fusible appliqué and fussy cutting. The postcards are then appliquéd to a single piece of background fabric. Add your personal touch by rearranging the postcards and changing the selection of fussy cut pieces. Finished size: 44" x 54" (112cm x 137cm) Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Fun in the Sun Ten happy boys are having fun in the sun. Bright fabrics were used to construct this machine fusible appliqué quilt. Finished size: 45" x 40" (115cm x 102cm) Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Clowning Around Cot Quilt or Wall Hanging A bright happy quilt to add cheer to any child's wall or bed, or make the blocks into cushions. Nine cheerful clown pictures are constructed using a variety of bright fabrics appliqued with fusible web. The edges can be button-hole stitched by hand or machine. Details are added with a fabric pen or could easily be embroidered using stem or backstitch. Buttons are an optional embellishment. Finished size: 120cm x 98cm (47" x 39") Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Enchanted Garden Fairies Cot Quilt or Wall Hanging Unleash your imagination and create this magical quilt portraying fairies at the bottom of the garden. Constructed using easy applique and broderie perse techniques. Included with the pattern is the organza for the fairy wings and the floral braid for the skipping rope. Finished Size: 110cm x 124cm (43 ½: x 48 ¾") Price: $25.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Fish with Attitude Cot Quilt or Wall Hanging Create these funky fish using fusible machine or hand applique and your brightest fabrics. An ideal cot quilt or wall hanging for beginners and great fun for all levels. Finished Size: 100cm x 122cm (40" x 48") Price: $20.95

Click on picture to enlarge		See the pattern's flipside click here Flutterbies Brighten up your day and have fun making 'Flutterbies' - an easy fusible applique quilt suitable for all ages. Finished Size: 100cm x 120cm (39" x 47") Price: $20.95