February is the month of love, and no better way to celebrate than with a free patchwork heart tutorial! I first created a placemat size Log Cabin Heart a few years ago for Patchwork & Quilting Magazine, when they asked their contributors to design a mini quilt that represented 3 favourite things. For me it […]
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? […]
This week in The Kindred Spirits QAL we have been making Grandmother's Cross blocks: These are 14" finished blocks and are a variation on the Granny Square quilt block. You can read about the lovely meaning behind the Granny Square here. There are many variations of Granny Square quilts (you can see […]
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 […]
Yesterday was our 3rd and final Aprons Workshop of 2019. Once again, most of the ladies were making the Cross Back (Japanese) Apron (free pattern available here). This is a brilliant pattern with beautifully finished french seams on the inside. Just look at these gorgeous examples! And one of […]
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 […]
It's about time I posted another tutorial here, don't you think? Before all the sniffles and colds get going, how about pretty, quilted tissue box covers. I'd much rather see pretty fabric sitting in my room, than a functional cardboard box! And this tutorial will explain how to cover a box […]
In keeping with our 'curves' theme this term, my monthly '5 minute lesson' in classes this week was all about Improv. (improvisational) curves. As the name suggests 'improv.' means you pretty much go with the flow and make up the curves as you go. No two curves are the same, and there are much […]
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! I hope you've had a wonderful weekend! I had a fun few days with my best quilty buddies, up a mountain, with glorious sunshine and sheep for company (there may also have been lots of cake and buns)! There was lots of sewing done too, but alas I can't […]
I realise Mother's Day is a while ago now, but I haven't told you about a wee make I made my mum! I have made mum pot holders before, and was pleased to see them put to good use in her kitchen recently. But continuous use means they get a little 'worse for […]
Sewing World asked me to make a Scandi inspired Tea Cosy for their October issue. After much deliberation I broke with tradition and chose felt to best illustrate my design. I used my trusty Essex Yarn Dyed Linen (Flax) for the background. I think the rustic linen gives a lovely foundation for the tactile felt. […]
