I promised to post this week about the projects on my 'Spring into Summer' Table. Never one to break a promise, I'm starting with my Denim Applique Sailboat Cushion. I originally designed this cushion for a summer edition of Pretty Patches Magazine. I loved re-purposing some denim and scraps for […]
Hello everyone! Well I'm so glad the snow has gone from Belfast! I had to cancel 2 classes last week because of it! It's s(n)oooooooo(w) disrupting! Classes were back to normal yesterday, and I've been enjoying showing my ladies a little 'magic trick' in this month's 5 Minute Demo (more on that at […]
Last day to enter my celebration giveaway. Enter here. Hello everyone! How is your new year going so far? I'm trying to get back into running (been soaked twice!) and eat healthier (took 4 days to get through a sweet potato & carrot salad...... yawn!). I'm a little behind in blogging […]
Hello everyone! How has your week been? I've had a great week, especially as my builder finished all his amazing work in my house on Monday. I've thoroughly enjoyed putting out treasured trinkets, favourite cushions, putting up pictures, and finally making this new space feel more like home. It seems like an […]
Hello everyone! Firstly a big THANK YOU to the brilliant response I've had to my shout out for help in my last post. I knew this amazing community of sewers wouldn't let me down! Thank you for offering to make Syringe Driver Bags for Macmillan Cancer Support. If you missed the post […]
Happy Thursday everyone! It's a happy day here at the Hollies Household because not only is the sun shining, we have just had gas installed in our new home! This means we now have long awaited hot water, cooking facilities and a little heat on chilly evenings! #livinglikekings The quilt I'd like to […]
Hello everyone, how is your weekend going? We are slowly getting outnumbered by cardboard boxes here, as we prepare to move house later this month! So as a little distraction from all the packing, I thought I would tell you about 2 pretty little cushions I made for Pretty Patches magazine. […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've had a wonderful weekend! I had a fun few days with my best quilty buddies, up a mountain, with glorious sunshine and sheep for company (there may also have been lots of cake and buns)! There was lots of sewing done too, but alas I can't […]
I often end my texts and emails with 'Jxo', my affectionate way of signing off with my initial followed by 'kiss, hug'. And this is how it translates into a bright and happy quilt! I submitted this to the February issue of Pretty Patches magazine, who wanted to brighten the dreary […]
In the December issue of Pretty Patches magazine, you might find this cheeky chappie making a song and dance of things! Many of you will know that my first love in 'all things fabric' are recycled textiles. I have a particular obsession fondess for tweed, linen, wool and corduroy. The only […]
I have a particular soft spot for Tilda fabrics. I love the calming colours and the vintagey feel the ditsy florals and spots evoke. 'Autumn Tree' is a collection that came out last year, and is still available to purchase. I went with simple 16 patch 'on point' blocks with appliqued hearts for my autumn […]
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 […]
I have a confession to make! I'm a closet hippy! Born a decade too late, I've been repressed ever since!! So nothing delights me more than sewing with retro, funky fabric! Fabric is 'Linen Cupboard' by Emma Jean Jansen for Ella Blue This is my Retro Beach Bag in the August issue of […]
A few years ago I made a travel sewing pouch and ran a class teaching it. It proved really popular because a) it was easy to make and b) people saw a variety of uses for it! Pretty Patches Magazine really liked it too, and have published it in their July issue! This is a […]
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! […]
Despite the chill factor, the sunny skies we've been having recently mean it is gardening weather once again! Have you got your summer seeds ready yet? I've already planted some beetroot and sunflowers, and am trying purple carrots for the first time this year! So here's a wee project for all you keen gardeners (& […]
Spring rain is something we get lots of here in N.Ireland!! In fact we also get lots of Summer, Autumn and Winter rain too! But I'm hoping you could live with this kind of spring rain all year round!! 63" x 63" This is my 'Spring Rain' quilt, as seen in the April issue […]
Now that we are into March, the focus turns to Easter! With just over 3 weeks to go, there's still plenty of time to get in some fun Easter crafting (especially if the weather continues like this)! Over the next week or two I'll be running a mini-series of tutorials on 'Easter makes' (as […]
