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Following on from my 11 Felt Chains blog. On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me: 10 Button Baubles You will need: • Felt (optional) • 10 Buttons (they do not have to match) • Needle and matching thread for hand sewing • Scissors • Tape measure or ruler • Hot…
Following on from my 10 Button baubles blog. On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me: 9 Sparkle Stars. You will need: • Felt • Needle and matching thread for hand sewing • Scissors • Buttons (optional) • Hot Glue gun and glue sticks (optional) • https://ukqu.co.uk/shop/free-patterns-and-tutorials/ornaments/ These ornaments have been made…
Following on from my 12 Days of Christmas –overview blog. On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me: 12 layers of Christmas tree. This is the first step-by-step guide to the 12 layers of Christmas tree. For the most part I am presuming you know how to hand sew and or use…
For those that have read some of my previous Christmas blogs may suspect that I am a Bah Humbug. But this year I wanted to do something a little different, as we have recently become a blended family and we have the joy of readymade grandchildren. We will be going to their house for Christmas…
Welcome to the New World where social distancing has become a byword, self-isolation essential to save lives and staying at home has never been so important but for us quilters, where get-togethers, knit and natters and quilting groups are part of our being, it is difficult to be so isolated. I consider myself lucky in…
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,…
As I have explained previously, my mum taught me how to sew. She also taught me how to cook, and she was usually quite happy to let me loose in the kitchen, without worrying that I would blow myself up or burn the house down. In fact, it could be due to some of her…
CAMDEN BOWL A great way of using all those narrow pieces of wadding that you have left over when you are sandwiching a quilt. My Bowl has a circular base with a diameter of 7inches. But you can make it smaller or larger and elliptical rather than round. For this Bowl you will need 6…
