Welcome to the final part of my Log Cabin Family of Blocks series. Part 1 (Log Cabin) available here Part 2 (Courthouse Steps) available here Part 3 (Pineapple) available here (All sample blocks were made using Handmade fabrics by Makower) Now in my introduction to this series, I described this part as the Mystery […]
Welcome to my Spring into Summer '19 series, looking at the items on display in our studio for this new term. First up is our display table (I'll be mixing up the order as shown but stay with me!). I try to theme (or semi-theme) the table each term. Apart from an […]
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). […]
(Subscriber newsletters dispatched today - please check your inbox and junk folders!) Exactly 1 year ago today I signed the contract and got the keys to my classroom in this stunning converted Victorian Linen Mill in Belfast! After teaching in various places for more than 10 years, it was lovely to step […]
Hello everyone, It's hard to believe that the summer is almost through, and attention is quickly turning to the new term of classes starting in September. This term our (optional) class project will be Twin Needling with Fusible Bias (incorporating Stained Glass Windows). As you can see above, there are a range […]
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 […]
Hi there, It's been a beautifully cold and sunny day here! And I can already notice a little stretch of more light in the evenings! Hooray! I have had a fantastic start to my new classes at The Mill, with great feedback from my inaugural classes. And I can now release the next […]
Hello everyone! Well despite the snow, I had a wonderful day celebrating the opening of my new classroom on Saturday. Thank you to everyone who braved the weather to come and join in the fun! It was lovely catching up with friends old and new, and getting lots of positive feedback about […]
