We have had the final week of our Instagram Pattern Designers Collaboration for March. This week we were showcasing Jo's Bird Bundle 2, a collection of adorable applique UK garden birds. If you are a lover of applique or birds (or both!) you will love both of Jo's applique Bird Bundles (available via her website). […]
Hi everyone, I can't believe it's a week already since my last post! The new week in our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along has brought a new block and technique focus! This week we are making two 9" Garden Baskets, showcasing the Y Seam as our technique focus! What is a Y Seam? […]
Well our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along got underway this week, and what a great response we've had! Thank you to everyone for signing up and so far raising £200 for Shared Threads! The first block in the quilt-along is a 9" Applique block called Friendship Reel. In the accompanying teaching video, you […]
We are in week 4 of my Designers collaboration on Instagram. This week is all about Kerry's Horseplay Cushion pattern, a combination of piecing and applique. I decided to pull some fabrics and try a few blocks to see where the creative juices would take me. I wasn't sure […]
Today I handed over 2 more pressies to my monthly breakfast buddies! You may remember I ran my Robin Hoop Art workshop last month. Robins are so iconic at this time of year and I thought these sketchy hoops would make the perfect handmade gifts for my craft-loving friends. While the […]
The 2nd of my gifts being handed out this week is this English Paper Pieced (EPP) Hexie Pillow. This gift is actually a 'thank you' from my daughter to a family who've been like a 2nd family to her for many years, and have faithfully supported her missionary training! The family in […]
A good friend of mine recently celebrated a milestone birthday. Now this friend is uber creative and talented, especially when it comes to ceramics. Rachel has a workshop in Conway Mill, just 2 floors above me, and makes the most stunning ceramic house pictures and brooches #weecolouredhouses I'm lucky to be the […]
Hello everyone, It's hard to believe that the summer is almost through, and attention is quickly turning to the new term of classes starting in September. This term our (optional) class project will be Twin Needling with Fusible Bias (incorporating Stained Glass Windows). As you can see above, there are a range […]
Yesterday was a big day here in the UK! There was the small detail of a Royal Wedding (and an even smaller football final!!), but the main event was happening in my classroom at Conway Mill! 6 ladies rocked up for a day of sewing, making my Denim Sailboat Cushion. And […]
I promised to post this week about the projects on my 'Spring into Summer' Table. Never one to break a promise, I'm starting with my Denim Applique Sailboat Cushion. I originally designed this cushion for a summer edition of Pretty Patches Magazine. I loved re-purposing some denim and scraps for […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've been enjoying some glorious sunshine in your part of the world! We have had several beautiful days here. Doesn't a sunny day just lift one's spirits!! Time got away from me a bit this week, but don't worry, I haven't forgotten to bring you the posts on my […]
Have you ever wanted to master satin stitch applique, but are too afraid to try on your own? Why not surround yourself with like minded creatives and spend a Saturday learning this technique with all the help and support you need! At the workshop you will not only learn how to […]
Hi there! How's your week going so far? I hope you are managing to fit in some sewing time. This week has had a few twists and turns for me. The Quilting shop where I teach announced they are closing down. Sad news for staff and customers alike. In better news, I […]
Hi there, How is your week going so far? I hope you are getting some creative summer sewing time! The sewing space in my new house still resembles a building site at the moment. I can't wait to get all my fabric out on display again! In the meantime, I can show you […]
Happy Wednesday to you all! Question: Do you have a favourite fabric designer? Most quilters who are engaged with an online community of sewers have designers or fabric lines that they just seem to fall in love with. Perhaps it's the preferred colour palette, story telling patterns, geometric patterns or ditsy themes […]
Hello everyone! How has your week been? It's been another busy week here in the Hollies' household - lots more sewing to share with you in the coming weeks. A wee while ago I was prepping for an English Paper Piecing class and brought in some of my sample projects. I had […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've had a wonderful weekend. With all the sunshine we've been having lately, I thought it was time I shared my Sunglasses Case pattern with you. If you are new to the world of 'flex frames' don't worry, they are really easy to insert, and there are lots of […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've had a wonderful Saturday! I'd like to show you the first of 2 of my magazine commissions this month. The lovely peeps at Popular Patchwork sent me the cutest fat quarter bundle of Flo's Little Flowers, by Lewis and Irene. The ditsy prints and soft […]
Hi everyone, can you believe we are through April already!! It's been an eventful month for me, especially this past week (more on that another day). But as always, there has been lots of sewing! I have two great friends that I regularly breakfast with. They have birthdays 2 months apart, and you […]
Hello to everyone tuning in for the final stop on the Tilda Circus blog hop. To say I love Tilda fabrics is a huge understatement! The vintagey feel I get from their collections and the cute and ditsy prints just make my heart flutter! And as for their colours - simply delicious! They […]
