Well 'Storm Ali' has made herself known here today! Lots of trees down and debris scattered everywhere. Thankfully no loss of power where I live, and I'm also thankful I'm flying to Patchwork in the Peaks (Morzine, France) tomorrow and not today! As you know I'll be teaching my Denim Applique […]
Happy Wednesday to you all! Question: Do you have a favourite fabric designer? Most quilters who are engaged with an online community of sewers have designers or fabric lines that they just seem to fall in love with. Perhaps it's the preferred colour palette, story telling patterns, geometric patterns or ditsy themes […]
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 […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've had a wonderful Saturday! I'd like to show you the first of 2 of my magazine commissions this month. The lovely peeps at Popular Patchwork sent me the cutest fat quarter bundle of Flo's Little Flowers, by Lewis and Irene. The ditsy prints and soft […]
Hello to everyone tuning in for the final stop on the Tilda Circus blog hop. To say I love Tilda fabrics is a huge understatement! The vintagey feel I get from their collections and the cute and ditsy prints just make my heart flutter! And as for their colours - simply delicious! They […]
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. […]
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! […]
