We are still very much in lockdown here, so 'teaching' has had to look very different for me. Aside from my free video tutorials on YouTube, I trialled an online class last month with my ladies - the Causeway Hexie Cushion. Feedback from the ladies was really positive and I'm looking forward to […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've been enjoying some glorious sunshine in your part of the world! We have had several beautiful days here. Doesn't a sunny day just lift one's spirits!! Time got away from me a bit this week, but don't worry, I haven't forgotten to bring you the posts on my […]
Have you ever wanted to master satin stitch applique, but are too afraid to try on your own? Why not surround yourself with like minded creatives and spend a Saturday learning this technique with all the help and support you need! At the workshop you will not only learn how to […]
Hello everyone, we are well into Spring here, and the April issues of quilting magazines are hitting the shops! In keeping with the Spring theme, I designed a birdhouse wallhanging for British Patchwork & Quilting (April issue). One of the things I love about Spring is the sound of chirping birds […]
A lovely 'owl loving' friend of mine had her birthday this weekend! 'Olive Owl' first made an appearance in my Woodland Friends quilt last year. (And I'm currently teaching this quilt in my classes - it's been so lovely watching a beautiful 'Parliament of Owls' appear!) I adapted the pattern to create […]
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 […]
Happy Tuesday everyone! I'm super excited to be able to show you some of my new friends! This is my Woodland Friends quilt, made with Aneela Hoey's 'Foxgloves' & 'Vignette' collections on an Essex linen background. It all started with a commission from Popular Patchwork to make an Autumnal/Woodland quilt. I found a picture of […]
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 […]
