Russell Barratt

The joyous slapstick of recording a quilt tour!

A sample I worked on during my recent trip to the Highlands and Islands. Some scraps I gather together and cover with dots! Using my new favourite thread Aurifil 8wt
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My second entry from this years Festival of Quilts, ‘Supermen’

Thank you!😊

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My quilt “I’m here, but I’m really gone” at Festival of Quilts last week

My online class Playful Scrap Appliqué is happening this Saturday 4-7pm bst with Craftymonkies.com
Check the website for further info and to book your place!

Sewing on the train a few days ago #quiltsky #sewing #quilts

Delighted to say I’m on the Aurfil Artisan programme for 2025 @aurifil.bsky.social
Really looking forward to getting involved with the projects and exploring the threads!

Working away on my quilt entry for this years FOQ

Projects and Peonies! Two current works in progress and some lovely peonies this morning.

Recent finish
Patchwork from Crete!

The shadow of a monstera plant leaf falls onto a red and multi-colour patchwork quilt lying on the floor

Afternoon sun through a monsters leaf as I baste a new quilt

A quilt design wall with various blue and white fabrics, mainly shirting fabrics, and gold yellow and blue patchwork pieces pinned up. The desk in front has more fabrics scraps, with a sketchbook and pencils

Working on a collaborative quilt today. Lots of decision making. It’s much harder than I thought collaborating would be! Super fun tho!

Working on something new this week! Very excited 👏

A quilt with multicolored dots on a khaki and black background is pinned to a white log cabin quilt and hung on a wall

My dotty quilt pinned on another quilt. I have this one a couple of years ago and was never sure I like the binding. At some point I intend to add a different colour…..*adds to long list of works in progress*🥹

Announcing the new zoom class on Craftymonkies.com with Russell Barratt teaching Playful Scrap Appliqué

I’m very pleased to announce a new 3hour zoom class with @Craftymonkies happening Saturday 21 June, mark your diaries now!

I’ll be showing you a creative approach to the usual technique of appliqué, using fabric scraps to construct bold shapes and motifs.

Hi All……
Had a nice afternoon with spring sunshine flooding in the window while I worked in a couple of works in progress. Also 🇺🇦!

(Image description: Russell sits at a desk with a quilt in progress on the wall behind him and another one on the desk in front)

Thank you, glad you enjoyed! 🧦🧦

And I’m on board for the economic blackout too!

Thanks! Let me know how yours turns out!

Some of my quilts with FLOATING clothes!

I’ll be grabbing some odd socks and making some art in a workshop this Wednesday on The Quilty Nook with @zakfoster.bsky.social

Lots of cooking and meal prep today. Look a heart shaped potato!

Dear #quiltsky, don't panic if your JoAnn's is closing. Get eco-friendly! Use fabric from garments & linens, like our quilting ancestors. Try rescuers like @swansonsfabrics.bsky.social. Check out thrift stores and yard sales. Organize a swap. We are swimming in fabric - keep it out of landfills.

Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society? The organization is also accused of trying to remove an abstract quilt referencing abortion access from a traveling exhibition, according to the artists.

We made the news! well, the ART news but I'm incredibly chuffed!

Is Female Anatomy Too "Controversial" for the American Quilter's Society? hyperallergic.com/988785/is-fe...

Cyndi Lauper at The o2 last night ❤️ True Colors

My Vincent quilt from last year. Playing with improv stripes. Made from old bed sheets, old napkins, a child’s dress and various scraps #quiltsky #improvquilting

Me too!! I’m practicing to get them exactly how I want them