Donna and Ashleigh Ward are a mother/daughter team from Hamilton, New Zealand, owners of Donna’s Quilt Studio specialising in all things patchwork and quilting.
Donna began quilting and tutoring more than 25 years ago. Today her passion is working with contemporary fabrics, combining precision piecing and appliqué with detailed free motion machine quilting. She has won a diverse array of national and international awards but is most proud of being awarded the Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship for International Quilt Teachers in 2003.
Ashleigh has followed in her mother’s footsteps and shares similar passions but with a younger fresher outlook.
You can find us on our website at donnasquiltstudio.co.nz
I am excited to share my latest course on Curious, Free Motion Quilting!
Did you know that you can make your own quilts at home on a sewing machine, without any special equipment? In this quilting course from Donna Ward, learn how to design and sew a free motion quilt!
Let me know what you think of the course. And remember, I'm here if you have any questions!
Cheers,
Donna's Quilt Studio
Did you know that you can make your own quilts at home on a sewing machine, without any special equipment? In this quilting course from Donna Ward, learn how to design and sew a free motion quilt!
Did you know that you can make your own quilts at home on a sewing machine, without any special equipment? In this quilting course from Donna Ward, learn how to design and sew a free motion quilt!
Want to craft something both handy and decorative? Display photos, stay organized, and beautify your walls with a DIY ribbon and fabric bulletin board.
Want to craft something both handy and decorative? Display photos, stay organized, and beautify your walls with a DIY ribbon and fabric bulletin board.
Want to add a cozy, romantic touch to your sofa or armchair? Sew a simple throw pillow with a chenille heart design customized to match your décor and taste.
Want to add a cozy, romantic touch to your sofa or armchair? Sew a simple throw pillow with a chenille heart design customized to match your décor and taste.
Want to learn how to appliqué? Learn how simple it is to add an appliqué to a quilt using fusible interfacing and the blanket stitch on your sewing machine.
Want to learn how to appliqué? Learn how simple it is to add an appliqué to a quilt using fusible interfacing and the blanket stitch on your sewing machine.
Looking for a simple, beginner-friendly baby quilt pattern? Learn how to sew a functional and gift-worthy baby blanket that any mom and newborn will love.
Looking for a simple, beginner-friendly baby quilt pattern? Learn how to sew a functional and gift-worthy baby blanket that any mom and newborn will love.
Learn how to sketch beautiful, curved free motion quilt designs on paper and mimic those same fluid patterns onto a quilt using a sewing machine.
Learn how to sketch beautiful, curved free motion quilt designs on paper and mimic those same fluid patterns onto a quilt using a sewing machine.
In this easy sewing lesson, Ashleigh Ward from Donna's Quilt Studio in New Zealand shows how to make this fun, patterned skirt for any size child.
In this easy sewing lesson, Ashleigh Ward from Donna's Quilt Studio in New Zealand shows how to make this fun, patterned skirt for any size child.
Follow along with Donna Ward from Donna's Quilt Studio in Hamilton, New Zealand and discover a fun and simple DIY sewing project: a patchwork pin cushion!
Follow along with Donna Ward from Donna's Quilt Studio in Hamilton, New Zealand and discover a fun and simple DIY sewing project: a patchwork pin cushion!