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Over the years I have made a lot of Christmassy things and looking through my old photos brings back some lovely memories…so I thought I would share them with you. Cute little advent stockings…. Yes… I made all 24… These were a popular little make a few years ago… A waistcoat for…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to have great ideas for Christmas gift ideas then the realisation of time constraints. I’ve been busy embroidering t shirts and Christmas decorations that I haven’t had time to make many gifts this year. I blame having to go to work as well. I have decided this…
I have a lot of books – and magazine ’specials’ – with a Christmas theme. Most of them were bought in my early patchworking years when I felt in need of ideas, inspiration and patterns and many were acquired second-hand. Later on they were useful to take into class with me to show students who…
I know that we are all fed up of not being able to continue with our normal lives, but hasn’t it been great having extra time to work on projects that we didn’t have time to do before? Scrub bags for carer givers Masks I had several weeks of making masks and scrub bags…
Especially when you get Great Presents! It’s no secret I have an addiction to fabric – so this is always a sure win when buying a present for me, but as a quilter I quite often get asked what ‘good presents’ to buy are. So I thought I’d put together a little list of things…
Sometimes we just like to have a go at something different don’t we. Like this fabulous little Tomte Gnome from Makower. It’s one of their patterns that has been around a while, but somehow it never seems to age. This little Gnome could be holding open our doors to welcome Santa in for many…
After however many months in lockdown, tier whatever, banned from shops, eating out, meeting in anywhere but gardens and pubs were shut, our sewing group decided to give the zoom thing a go. December is usually our party, with secret santa, nibbles and cakes, and lots of fun. In times past there have been quizzes…
Christmas always makes me think of snow even though we don’t usually get snow for Christmas! So, when your mind starts to think of decorating the house for the festive season, your ‘quilting’ mind starts to think, ‘What can I make this year?’ Last year I made a candle wreath (shown below) so staying with…
When I opened Loopy’s Safe Haven Group on Facebook last year, I had thought it might be a one off. However, 2020 has been such an unusual year, bringing lots of different challenges to people, I’ve been asked to open it again this year. The group has come out of archive and is now welcoming…
Well hello all! Welcome back to my blog space. I decided to write this blog after a bit of an eventful week in work. For those who don’t know I work in a well-known high-street bank and unfortunately am on the front line of helping customers defend against those unscrupulous folks who seek to fraudulently…
I am not a fan of the Christmas season and my ideal day would be spending it under the covers. However, this year I have vowed to be less of a Bah-humbug and more of a stick a smile on and be pleasant. I do not think I am unpleasant but I normally go out…
What you need – • Some blocks • Rotary cutter and mat • Ruler – ideally a square ruler (see note below) You don’t need any special ruler, just one that is BIGGER than your finished block – so don’t use a 6½” ruler if you want a 6½” block, it won’t be quite as…
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