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A lovely afternoon yesterday with the Craft Collec

A lovely afternoon yesterday with the Craft Collective, Limavady making my Mackintosh Flower Cushion, learning twin needling with fusible bias tape. They were so well prepared they got their cushions finished in the 3 hour workshop!! Great going ladies!! You can see a few colour variations of the same design here. Pattern available via our website www.justjude-designs.com. #renniemackintoshinspired #mackintoshflowercushion #twinneedleworkshop #fusiblebiastape #handmadecushion #patchworkandquilting #quiltedpillow

Last week I was invited by the Irish Patchwork soc

Last week I was invited by the Irish Patchwork society to talk about my repurposing journey though Patchwork. It was a joy and privilege to share with 50 enthusiastic and engaging ladies who were patient with me as I zoom screen shared (for the 1st time) approx 130 photos, covering vintage sheets and embroideries, denim, linen, tweed, wool, selvedges and scraps!! Thank you @sewofcourse (Cork branch) for letting me be part of your group! You can read more about the IPS at www.irishpatchwork.com #irishpatchworksociety #guestspeaker #repurposingtextiles #patchworkandquilting

Scrappy Notebook Cover Tutorial. Learn how to make

Scrappy Notebook Cover Tutorial. Learn how to make a Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin A5 notebook cover with our step by step tutorial.
These notebook covers take an A5 size spiral bound notebook, and make great gifts for friends who journal, write poetry, collect recipes or who love writing lists!!! In this tutorial you will learn how to piece the quarter Log Cabin, quilting, adding flaps and the elastic pen holder and button/loop closure. You Will Need:
Exterior: Lots of fabric strips 1.5” – 3” wide & varying lengths
One 9.5” x 14” Heavy Sew-In (or one side fusible) Interfacing*
Elastic hair tie
One 1” x 2” piece of 1” wide elastic
505 Basting Spray*
Flaps: Two 3” x 9.5” fabric*
Two 3” x 9.5” Heavy Sew-In (or one side fusible) Interfacing*
Lining: One 9.5” x 14” fabric*
Co-ordinating thread*
* Available to purchase at www.justjude-designs.com

Join me and Chief Crafty Monkey, Rachel at 5pm for

Join me and Chief Crafty Monkey, Rachel at 5pm for some live chat about my upcoming workshops @craftymonkies . #workshopchat #quiltingworkshops #livechat #craftymonkies

Getting ready for my @craftymonkies weaving worksh

Getting ready for my @craftymonkies weaving workshop on 30th April. Wefty Weaving needles available in our shop. Are you joining us??? #weavingworkshop #weftyweaving #triaxialweave #wovenbasket

Repurposing some jeans today and found this on the

Repurposing some jeans today and found this on the inside of one of the pockets. It reads: "the naked truth about denim... we love jeans, a passion we share with anyone who mourns a worn-out pair like the passing of a close friend. No fabric ages quite as beautifully as denim, the longer you wear your jeans the more character and attitude they acquire. You shape them like second skin. Jeans share the same soul and attitude found in the rock n roll scene, they're both part of the same culture. We'll always stay true to jeans. We're not looking for short term trends or fly-by-night fads; our inspiration is found far from the world of glamour and catwalks. We don't just offer jeans, we offer a way of thinking, a concept and an undying passion fuelled by the traditions of denim and the characteristics of the fabric itself."
Couldn't have said it better myself!
#nudiejeans
#denim #jeans #repurposing #denimwithattitude

HOW TO MACHINE APPLIQUE: Ever been bamboozled by

HOW TO MACHINE APPLIQUE:
Ever been bamboozled by the different types of machine Applique - satin stitch, blanket stitch, raw edge, free motion, appli-quilting? Our free tutorial on Machine Applique will explain the different types and how to set up your machine, which feet to use etc. Go to our Free Tutorials page on our website www.justjude-designs.com #machineapplique #applique #machineappliquetutorial #freetutorial #machinesewing #sewingtutorial #howtomachineapplique #learntoapplique

I don't know about Spring rain (more like Spring s

I don't know about Spring rain (more like Spring snow lately!) but our Raindrops (porthole) quilt pattern seems fitting for this season! This pattern will show you how to create the raindrops portholes (no appliqué in this quilt) which are great for showcasing pretty or novelty prints, through to quilt construction and finishing. Portholes are an easy way to sew curvy shapes and are guaranteed to be pucker free!! Pattern available via our website www.justjude-designs.com #quiltingpatterns #raindropsquiltpattern #raindropsquilt #patchworkandquilting #portholes #quiltportholes #springquilt

FREE YOUTUBE TUTORIAL: you asked and we delivered!

FREE YOUTUBE TUTORIAL: you asked and we delivered!! Check out our new Scrappy Notebook Cover Tutorial on our YouTube channel (link in bio). The cover takes a spiral bound a5 notebook and they are great for using up your favourite scraps. The Tutorial will take you step by step through piecing the quarter log cabin front, echo quilting, installing the flaps, lining, elastic pen holder and button/loop closure. The perfect gift for that friend who loves lists!!!!! #freetutorial #youtubetutorial #scrappynotebookcover #notebookcovertutorial #quiltednotebookcover #scraps #fabricscraps #journalcovertutorial #journalcover

The comprehensive pattern for my Triaxial Woven Ba

The comprehensive pattern for my Triaxial Woven Basket will be exclusively available (free) to those attending my @craftymonkies weaving workshop on Friday 30th April, 6pm-9pm. At the workshop you will learn how to weave strips 3 different ways and how to create this tumbling blocks effect with triaxial weaving. More info and booking on Crafty Monkies website. #weavingworkshop #triaxialbasket #triaxialweave #freepattern #wovenbasket #wovenbasketpattern #weavingworkshop #craftymonkies #justjudedesigns

My best selling Etsy pattern every month, all year

My best selling Etsy pattern every month, all year round, is this scrappy quilt pattern called Sun, Sea & Sky. I guess now more than ever we are craving some sun, sea and blue sky!!! #summeriscoming #sunseaandsky #sunseaandskyquilt #quiltpattern #scrappyquiltpattern #scrappyquilt

I can't show you yet my new denim bag pattern!! So

I can't show you yet my new denim bag pattern!! So here's a reminder of some that are already in our shop! Use up those unwanted jeans and give EPP (English Paper Piecing) with denim a try! Or how about some twin needle applique on denim, or Boro stitching? The possibilities are endless! Step by step instructions will take you through how to piece and quilt the exterior bags, how to create unique features like eyelet handle openings and installing a zippered pockets in the lining. Repurposing unwanted items into new and stylish projects is so satisfying! Patterns are available as instantly downloadable pdfs via our website (link in bio). #denimbag #denimhexiebag #denimbagpattern #denimappliquebag #denimborobag #handmadebag #bagpattern #justjudedesigns #epp #denimepp #englishpaperpiecing #twinneedleapplique #qaygdenimbag

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Scrappy Notebook Cover Tutorial April 9, 2021
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