To celebrate the release of our Tilda Drawstring Bag tutorial and kits, we are giving one away! Not only will you receive everything you need to make our drawstring bag, fully pre-cut, but we are also throwing in a half metre of Retro 30's Apples & Strawberries (Green) by Lecien and a spool […]
If you are a regular here, you may remember I made a few linen drawstring bags in my spare time, for friends who were working hard during the pandemic. Well I'm happy to announce that I have filmed a free tutorial on how to make these cute bags, and it is now available […]
Today we had the most festive fun making Scandi Christmas Stockings. At one stage the classroom looked like a massacre in a fabric factory, but boy what results! (Apologies to one of my ladies whose stocking I forgot to photograph!) Aren't they fabulous! And everyone went home with a completely finished […]
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 […]
For the past 6 weeks some very talented ladies in my classes have been beavering away on my Denim Hexie Bag Pattern. This pattern combines techniques such as English Paper Piecing (EPP Hexies), eyelet holes, zippered pocket, handbag construction as well as some serious denim upcycling! At times it looked like a […]
Last Saturday we had my first all day workshop at the Mill. Myself and 9 adventurous ladies settled in a for a St.Paddy's Day knees-up with a difference! Flex and Framed Purses were the order of the day, with lots of tea, coffee and craic thrown in! By lunchtime the […]
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 […]
