Another handmade birthday gift handed over this week was my take on Art Gallery Fabrics free Dahlia Bag pattern. I made a few changes to the original pattern, firstly by English Paper Piecing the hexagons together by hand, rather than machine piecing them using the Y seam method. These turquoise prints are my friend's favourite […]
We have reached the half way point in our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along!! It's so wonderful seeing the many blocks being made in our private Facebook group, and the many different colourways and fabric choices personalising them all! In fact we are already half-way through our block making!! This week is the 2nd week […]
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? […]
My daughter has recently been serving with a Missions organisation called YWAM (Youth With A Mission). As a team leader she has had the privilege of nurturing 5 students through a Discipleship Training Programme, 4 months in the UK and 2 in Japan. At the end of the programme the students have a […]
A special friend of mine had her birthday at the weekend, and this is what I made her. This is my take on the Juniper Basket, by my uber talented quilty friend, Svetlana of SOTAK Handmade. Svetlana's patterns are always so well written, and she includes 2 sizes for this cute […]
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 […]
We are well into our stride again with the new term of classes. So it's time to show you my New Year Display Table! I've gone for a 'kitchen' theme this term, getting you inspired to pretty up your table and domestic space, as well as lots of gift ideas for those friends […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've had a healthy and creative week! My first (half) term of classes are almost through (this is week 5 of 6) so it's time to announce next (half) term's class project! This is a project for those who not only enjoy a spot of 're-purposing' but […]
Hello everyone! I hope you are all safe after storm Ophelia made her presence known here today! Perhaps you got to stay inside and sew! Yesterday I had a little free time and got to play with some scraps. I define scraps as leftovers from another project. These Tilda strips were […]
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 […]
