It has been my absolute joy and privilege to be part of an amazingly talented, caring and funny group of quilters called 'Brit Bee'. We formed in 2011 from the 'Brit Quilt' Flickr Group, and despite 3 member changes, we haven't stopped sewing for each other since! Our very first 'meet up' at […]
I get to be 'Queen Bee' again for February in Siblings Together Bee 2. And thanks to Sue (a fellow bee mate), I hit on the perfect idea for which block to set. A while a go Sue offered up her UFO (unfinished objects) pile of wonky star blocks, some made and some […]
After a wee break in December, we were back making bee blocks in January for Siblings Together (Bee 2). Sue was queen bee for January, and set this Tic Tac Toe block, with black on white backgrounds and colourful prints for the rest. (here is the tutorial if you fancy having a go […]
A few months back when I was planning a commission for the January issue of Popular Patchwork, I knew I wanted to use cool, icey colours. (And wouldn't you know it, just when I post about this little quilt, it starts snowing outside!! Brrrrr!) This block is called The Rolling Stone block (or […]
Hi everyone, I hope you are having a great November so far! Outside of my normal teaching, sewing and pattern writing hours, I've been keeping up with my bee block commitments. In Siblings Together this month, we have been making 'boy' blocks for Doti: Also for Siblings Together, I made 4 more canvas blocks. […]
I support 2 charity quilting groups - Bee Blessed and Siblings Together. This means making different blocks for them each month, which is a non-demanding way of supporting these wonderful causes. Here is a wee round up of my recent bee blocks. In Bee Blessed, we were making Woven blocks in pastels for September ..... […]
I knew summer was just around the corner! The particular corner today was Rowallane House and Gardens, owned by National Trust. A truly inspiring place with the 'all time' best climbing tree ever! Not too many bees around yet, but here are some 'bee' blocks I've been making. First up, Corner Log Cabin blocks for […]
A few weeks back I was offered an industrial Singer Sewing machine! She was originally a factory girl, retired long ago! I call her 'The Beast'! She weighs an absolute tonne (it took 3 men to carry her upstairs!) and sounds like a jumbo jet taking off (I hope the neighbours don't mind)! But […]
Since I started blogging over 5 years ago, I quickly became part of a wonderfully giving and generous community of quilters. I have made friends with folks around the world, we have laughed and cried together, shared our achievements, disasters, tips and tricks! And now and again I get to meet some of these wonderful […]
This month in Siblings Together Bee 2 we were making doggie blocks. 18" x 14" This is the large block pattern by Sew Fresh Quilts, as chosen by Sally. Sally gave us free reign regarding colour, as long as the background was bright! I really love how these blocks turn out, but be warned, […]
(Message for Rosemary/Nellieduclos: I'm unable to reply to you directly as your email address doesn't register with your comment. The tutorial you are looking for is here on my Tutorials page.) We've had some beautiful sunny days here this week! And March seemed to go out like a lamb yesterday! A perfect end to the […]
We had some beautiful sunny days recently! Just look at that blue sky! This is my Siblings Together Bee 2 quilt top - borders are on and all ready to be quilted. And these 8" Disappearing 4 Patch blocks are on their way to Theresa/Hilly Filly as Miss March in Siblings Together Bee […]
Despite the rather damp and dull day today, it's so lovely to officially start spring! February may have been a shorter month, but it was a busy one for me! Mostly sneak peeks here again I'm afraid, and one or two of these not made (but published) in February. But I will tell you about […]
The theme this month in the Siblings Together Bee 2 is Hedgehogs! My blocks These cute little fellas are the brain child of Melly and Me! This is the original pattern by Melly and Me, which you can purchase here. (As you can see, in Siblings Together we are going for a more 'brights and […]
