Happy Bank Holiday Monday to all in the UK! I'm happy to report the sun is shining (for a change). Not been the best summer for warm sunny weather here this year, but today I am thankful for (a little) heat and light! And that makes it the perfect day to tell you that […]
At the end of February we will be having a half term break from classes. Which means, a new block of classes kicks off in March up until Easter. And a new block of classes means a new (optional) class project. We're going to dip our creative toes into some textile art this […]
In our current block of classes we are looking at tucks and pleats. You may remember I had made 2 examples of tucks for our classes, but at the time was still working on a pleats sample. And here it is: The pattern for this pleated bag is by Lisa Lam […]
Well it's hard to believe that we only have 1 more week of classes left for 2019! Where on earth did that year go!! I can't wait to show you the beautiful wreaths folks have been making as part of our (optional) class project this term. They're stunning! But before one term is […]
Hi everyone, how are you all? I have just had my first quilting retreat this past weekend, and what a weekend it was! I'll be writing a post on what we got up too soon! But before that, last week saw the end of our season of soft toys in class! Are […]
We have one week left of our current block of classes before the half term break. Folks have been beavering away on their Soft Toys and Sock Monkeys - can't wait to show you our amazing menagerie! But looking ahead to our final block of classes of 2019, our optional class project will help to […]
It's only 4 weeks until my Autumn term of classes starts back! Our classes are 'open', which means they are mixed ability and you can work on any Patchwork and Quilting project you like, getting all the help and support you need. But I also provide an optional class project each term. […]
Each term we have an optional project or technique focus, where ladies can try their hand at something new! In our Easter to Summer term some of my ladies decided to try their hand at my recent Monsoon/Frost Quilt Pattern. This project was all about accuracy, both in cutting and piecing […]
Already we are coming to the end of our first block of 2019 classes. This week we will wrap up our Necessary Clutch wallets and New Year projects. I can't wait to show you all the finished clutches! And I'm a little bit excited to show you our (optional) class project for the […]
My classes start back next week, and our class project this term is The Necessary Clutch Wallet by Emmaline Bags. This is a great pattern, and with a little bag making experience, one can start to experiment a little with the design (you can read all about my first 2 wallets here). […]
Happy December to you all! We are on the final countdown to Christmas, and with only 2 more weeks of classes left, my attention has turned to the new class project for next term! This is the Necessary Clutch Wallet, by Emmaline Bags. This is a well designed and written pattern, […]
Next week starts a new block of classes, the last block of 2018!! In this final term, our attention will turn towards preparations for Christmas! Following several requests for a Christmas Tree Skirt, I've curated a selection of patterns which my ladies can choose from. I don't have time to make all […]
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 […]
This was the last week of our 'Take Wing' Butterfly wallhanging series. 31 brave ladies have been diving into the exacting and at times demanding technique of foundation paper piecing using Lillyella's 'Take Wing' butterfly pattern. And just look at some of the results! Aren't they majestic! Each one a […]
