All the designs in the ‘catalogue’ are shown ‘face on’, so it is nice to see a practical application. Here, Colleen’s work is made up into a cushion.

Embroidered exquisitely by Patti Ravno of Durban, South Africa, her version of the Jacobean Quilt used 49 blocks. She has already completed one other using 36 blocks and is on her third. In case you’re asking, husband Bernard is very supportive.