Ruth Blanchet, Appliqué Artist from New Zealand

Inspired by the Natural Beauty of Her Country

by Patricia L. Cummings
 

Ruth Blanchet, well-known New Zealand quilt "tutor" and pattern designer, needs only to take a ride or to look out her window, to be inspired by the lakes, mountains, and tussock grass of her native homeland. Not content to sit and stitch just for herself, she shares her love of quilting with her many students, both in New Zealand, and via the classes that she gives on the Internet at Quilt University.

"Starlit Daisies" is Ruth's quilt design that
 is a pieced and machine appliquéd.

Ruth owns a company called Arbee Designs. Her website  has many examples of her fine craftsmanship and artistic designs. My personal favorites are the galloping horse, as well as her "Day in the Country" pattern series. Whether you want to purchase a finished quilt, or buy a wonderful pattern, Ruth is there to help.

Ruth's specializes in thread painting by machine, and appliqué. Below is an example of her work, a quilt lovingly made, and mailed to me as a gift. The name of the quilt,  "Friendship Lake."

        Beautiful gift from Ruth Blanchet

Update:  Ruth travels to teach and has come to live in Anaheim, California where she has been traveling to teach for a number of years now. She has taught in Oregon. Contact Ruth Blanchet at:  info@arbeedesigns.com

To contact me, write to:  pat@quiltersmuse.com