April 7, 2008
Whilst still in the midst of builders and surrounded by stuff, the studio quietly hums away. Most of my time of late has been taken up on the computer, re-editing and re-formatting various patterns and notes. I beaver away and bide my time until I can 'open the doors' again and finish off the new webpage. The sewing machine has been rather neglected....

February 1, 2008
We have finally moved the studio next door. That means a big YIPPEE! We love the view from upstairs across the roads and train line, through the palms to the sea, ships and Rottnest Island. I call this scenario 'toy town' and although not a traditionally beautiful foreground, the activity is mesmerizing. Our computer table now faces this large window so it is a bit hard to concentrate. Through our skylight windows we see the iconic Dingo flour factory. Am I happy???? Hard not to be!

There is still a plenty to be done in here though before we can call it finished but I hope to have shelves filled and the sewing machine fired up after next week. The mess and noise of renovation continues next door as we convert the old studio into our home - meantime we continue our 'camping holiday' in the new studio.

For the locals - I won't be putting out a studio class list for quite a while. The most likely scenario will be mid year when the builders have packed up. If you are happy to brave the chaos of builders you are welcome to make and appointment (ring or email) to visit for supplies of fabric, patterns etc or for PRIVATE lessons or casual studio sessions.

ATC's are still popular. For those who would like to join in the swap go to the ATC page.

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JAN MULLEN AND STARGAZEY QUILTS
With a B.Ed Art/craft majoring in Textiles and Sculpture my creative life could have taken me down many paths. For twelve years though, I have reveled in being a part of the Quilting Industry.

Know to many under my business name “Stargazey” I have spent the years developing contemporary piecing and applique techniques in my distinctive bright and crooked style. Starting with teaching classes locally, demand for patterns came quickly and commercial pattern production commenced in 1996.

The same love of writing has produced three books published by C&T (USA) - “Cut Loose Quilts”, “Reverse Applique With No Brakez” and “Free & Eazy Circles". Each book gave me the chance to explore techniques in detail and to introduce others to less structured approaches to quilt making.

Designing fabrics for Marcus Brothers though, is probably what I am best known for. With twenty-one collections produced to date, my colourful and bold style is easily recognizable.

Teaching, the thing that started me off in this industry, has kept me traveling. Whilst most trips are to the USA, promoting new product and often ‘teaching the teachers’, travel elsewhere has importantly given me great experiences, wonderful students and great friendships. Educating and trying to inspire others is simply an undeniable part of my being.