Quilters Companion

Editor’s journal

s yet another year draws to a close, I am amazed at how fast time is flying! This year has been exceptionally busy for me, trying to juggle my new job with my old job, and finding time to be a grandmother as well. I do not leave home without my diary! I am old-fashioned, I know. I diary; it has much prettier pictures than my phone! The 2018 diary has now been released. It has a new look, but the same practical ring binding and loads of inspirational quilt images. Check out our subscriber page for a special deal on including the diary. Or, if you need more than one for gifts for like-minded friends, you can purchase at

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