Hi everyone! It's getting pretty hot around here! As I enjoy the wide open windows and the washing on the line, I'm also progressing well with packing up ready for moving house at the end of this month. A small challenge when there's 15 years worth of 'stuff' to thin out ready for […]
Happy Monday to you all! It's almost the end of my teaching term here in Belfast. There has been a hive of activity across my 4 classes and it's always a joy seeing completed quilts, bags, wallhangings and more. This term, a number of my ladies have been making the Sew Together Bag, […]
Do you love to recycle? I try to do my bit for the environment, but one thing I love to recycle most are textiles. I've had to curtail my fabric hoarding over the years (!!) but tactile textiles like tweed, wool, linen and corduroy I'll never be without! A donated coat here, […]
Some much needed time off in December meant 'play time'! And for me, playtime usually involves denim!! I love the many different tones that exist in this durable form. I started my 'playtime' with a little denim EPP (English Paper Piecing) in front of the open fire on chilly December evenings. […]
In the December issue of Pretty Patches magazine, you might find this cheeky chappie making a song and dance of things! Many of you will know that my first love in 'all things fabric' are recycled textiles. I have a particular obsession fondess for tweed, linen, wool and corduroy. The only […]
Now that I am embracing Autumn, I can show you one of my favourite makes of this year! This is 'Autumn Tree', an applique wallhanging measuring 27" x 30", which I will definitely be displaying in my home. I adore the warm autumnal purples and pinks in Denyse Schmidt's Chicopee range, especially on […]
Hello everyone! My that's another week gone! How has your week been? My June is always a little crazy, but exams are over, Uni daughter comes home for a visit on Thursday, so all is right with the world! Did I ever tell you that I love recycling denim (only once or twice right! Wink! […]
