My eldest daughter LOVES Autumn! Over a year ago I had started on a free quilt pattern by Sharon Holland for Art Gallery Fabrics called Wild Honey. This quilt had a wonderfully Autumnal aesthetic, originally made in Sharon's collection called Autumn Vibes. I made a few blocks, then swiftly fell out of love with it! […]
A very good friend of mine had a 'special' birthday this month, and last night I got to hand over the quilt I had made for her. This is a strip pieced quilt, made in Amy Butler fabrics (mostly Soul Blossoms). I love this type of piecing, and it's a great […]
My baby girl turned 18 this week! Wow! How did that happen! I'm now the proud new owner of 3 adults! I've made all my girls quilts for their 18th birthdays, and I try to reflect something of their personalities in the quilts. My youngest daughter has a […]
Today I lost a very dear friend to cancer! As a single mum to 3 gorgeous girls, her strength, courage and love for life has been (& will continue to be) my inspiration. Over the past 13 years we have laughed and cried together, prayed and worked together, and sewed together (Heather was […]
A few months back, a good friend approached me with an idea for her 50th birthday celebrations - a 'Sew-In' at The Mill. Her wish was to gather around her closest friends and equip them to each make a personalised quilt block for a birthday memory quilt. Isn't that a lovely idea! […]
On 3rd April 2015, I photographed this flimsy: I had acquired some 'Nicey Jane' squares by Heather Bailey, an old line which has long since been discontinued. I sewed the squares together, with no purpose in mind. Then folded it away, out of sight, out of mind! But I'm happy to say, exactly 1 […]
