English Paper Piecing (EPP) is our theme in our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along this week! As our Unity Tile block making draws to a close at the weekend, we are showcasing other ways the EPP templates can be used in other projects. Earlier this week we showed you the beautiful Spring Wallhanging made by Di @willowbeckdesigns. […]
We have reached the half way point in our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along!! It's so wonderful seeing the many blocks being made in our private Facebook group, and the many different colourways and fabric choices personalising them all! In fact we are already half-way through our block making!! This week is the 2nd week […]
As mentioned in my previous post, I have more baskets to show you! And these are from my latest free YouTube Tutorial! In this tutorial you will learn: ~The English Paper Piecing technique ~Quilting the exterior panel ~How to make and attaching Piping ~Basket construction, including inserting the […]
It's been a while since I've posted here! Apologies! Nothing to do with the current pandemic. I got creatively and mentally very tired after a busy first quarter, but I'm pleased to report that life is settling down for me (ironically, as Covid-19 causes chaos!) and I'm back at the sewing machine! If […]
During our last week of classes we have adopted the tradition of 'Secret Santa'. I love this fun tradition, seeing the variety of handmade and bought gifts, all for under £5! 6 weekly classes means I have 6 Secret Santa presents to either make or buy. This year I'm trying not to buy […]
A special friend of mine had her birthday at the weekend, and this is what I made her. This is my take on the Juniper Basket, by my uber talented quilty friend, Svetlana of SOTAK Handmade. Svetlana's patterns are always so well written, and she includes 2 sizes for this cute […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've had a healthy and creative week! My first (half) term of classes are almost through (this is week 5 of 6) so it's time to announce next (half) term's class project! This is a project for those who not only enjoy a spot of 're-purposing' but […]
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 […]
