Author: Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter

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We have already given away two of these fantastic sewing machines. The winner of the final Janome M100 QDC giveaway is .... Congratulations Margaret Attfield   That's it for 2019 and what a great year it's been for all the Janome Sewing Machine Winners.    Watch out for more coming in 2020!   Please note…
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This lovely free pattern download features fabrics from many of the FreeSpirit designers – Tula Pink, The Kaffe Fasset Collective, Amy Butler and more.    The soft gradient of colours evoke the feeling of leaves being wafted away after the Autumn but it would make a great scrappy pattern for any fabric. The PDF can…

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Not sure if the fabrics are available in the UK that are used in this pattern from FreeSpirit, but it would make a great quilt whatever fabrics you choose.    It’s not as difficult as it might at first seem – break it down into the components and see whether you agree. The pattern download…

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Once a year the Bloggers from this very website gather in a fabulously large room and sew.   There may be the odd bottle of Gin creeping in, but essentially we sew, from when we arrive at around noon on Friday until the complex throw us out on Sunday afternoon.   In some cases, it has been…

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This year we are doing something different for Christmas here at the website … something that will bring everyone a gift from us, but we want to make this work for everyone. And there’s a charity involved too. We have given our wonderful Bloggerati the Feature to play with, and they are beavering away now…

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Easy to use, iron-on volume fleeces from Vlieseline will keep your fabrics firmly in place while you stitch. Ideal for quilting as well as for other sewing projects. You can choose from a double-sided or a single-sided fusible fleece depending on what you’re making and both will help ensure an accurate finish whilst skipping the…

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This Fancy Free Slouchy Bag pattern from Freespirit features Kaffe Fassett fabrics. It’s placed in the intermediate level of skill and technique so study the instructions carefully.   The pattern download needs careful putting together too, but we look forward to seeing your makes. Download the project here:   https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/product_images/Kaffe%20FassettFancyFree%20Slouchy_Blue.pdf

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Designed by Sally Ablett for Lewis and Irene this Small Things Quilt would grace any bed or room. The range features a range of animals from around the world and would make a great Eye Spy quilt for a youngster too. Download the pattern details here: https://www.lewisandirene.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Small-Things-quilt-1-2-Amended.pdf

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What a fabulous way to showcase any range of fabrics!   Atlantis Rising from the lovely Freespirit designer Tula Pink is beautiful we are sure you will agree.  You might be able to source the Zuma fabrics from our local quilt shops here in the UK, but the pattern link below offers all the measurements so…

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Trimits have introduced these fun new motifs for the festive season. There are 36 motifs to choose from in 6 designs and they can be sewn or ironed on. They make a perfect finishing touch for festive projects from stockings and tree decorations to tablecloths and napkins. Great for embellishing garments such as Christmas jumpers,…