Val Moore is from Cheltenham, New South Wales, Australia.  I (Anita Smith) had the pleasure of meeting her in May of 1998 while she was taking 30 quilters on a quilting tour through Alaska, Canadian Rockies and Seattle Washington area.

This is also one of her occupations in addition to designing appliqué patterns.  Val has been quilting since 1976.  She owned a quilt store in Sydney from 1982-88 and taught quilting (mostly appliqué) in her store.  Val's shop was one of the few in Sydney.  Since moving on from the quilt store she has been freelance teaching and writing for Australian quilt magazines.

Annually since 1991, together with a quilting friend, Val has brought a group of Australian quilters to the USA.  Val dabbles in botanical watercolor painting, drawing and has designed appliqué patterns with Australian Wildflowers.

The designs featured here at Sunlight Cottage Industries and "Windows to the Soul" Pattern company, were sent to members during The Appliqué Society's 1998 - 1999 pattern year.

Sunlight Cottage Industries are privileged to be able to offer these wonderful patterns for sale with Val Moore's permission.  Come and discover the beauty of the wildflowers of Australia in these wonderful patterns.