UK Quilters
This is new to me at Strictly Quilting – Quickscreen in both triangles and squares. I’ve not used it before so it was fun to give it a go. Quickscreen from Vlieseline is similar to a light interfacing, and has markings in either triangles or squares. The lines are to help you to sew fabric…
My trip to the North East always means I visit PANICO’s in Stockton-on-Tees so I can top up my fabric stash. They always have an excellent range of reasonably priced fabric to suit all pockets whether you are a quilter or dress maker. Like all fabric retailers PANICO’s have been keeping their customers going via…
Something different from FMQ with SANDRA I came across a pattern and I thought I have just the idea for this. Using my practice or tutorial pieces. Great way to use them up and make gifts at the same time. https://youtu.be/x4Gdz1A-dYU
I’ve been designing a new sampler quilt recently for people that would like to expand their knowledge as a follow on from my beginner’s quilt workshops. Incorporating lots of different techniques in the blocks, I’m planning on running this on a monthly basis and I was thinking that perhaps creating a Quilt Block Keeper Bag…
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
I have joined a new steampunk group recently formed through Congleton U3A and I am really excited! We think we are the only steampunk group in the whole of the U3A organisation and we are truly having fun exploring ways to dress up and adorn ourselves in long skirts, boots, a variety of tops, hats,…
I have been sent this lovely collection to have a play with from the Craft Cotton Co.. 5 beautiful fat quarters, nice quality cotton, perfect for your little prince and princesses. The bundle is mainly suitable for girls and sadly I don’t have any granddaughters but I do have a friend who has a cute…
The other night I lay in bed tossing and turning thinking about my upcoming holiday and how I was going to transport a mini quilt I was working on without folding it and messing it up (lots of little pieces arranged on it). At 2 am I decided to get up and tackle the problem…
Recently I was lucky enough to be selected to review a fat quarter pack from the Craft Cotton Co, the Snazzy Grey range. Snazzy Grey range I always get excited when opening a package and not knowing what is inside, I was very happy when I pulled the fabrics out of the envelope to find…
Hi Everyone I know it has been a while since I blogged. I would say that life and work got in the way, but frankly, I have just been going through the annual winter blues. I find it hard enough to be motivated to get up and go to work, sewing and the writing about…
I can hardly believe that Easter is nearly upon us, it doesn’t seem five minutes since it was Christmas! I usually like to make a little something for our smallest granddaughter as she isn’t a chocolate egg lover. This was made a few Easters ago and you can find the pattern here… …
Once or twice a year, in the school holidays I take my two children into London. A big day out on the train into the big city. Living in Essex means it’s less than an hour to get in to Central London via Fenchurch Street station. Right across the road is The Tower of London…
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