UK Quilters
March is upon us and the months are flying by, well to me it feels that way. This month’s block is slightly different. As it is reverse appliqué, this entails layers of fabric sewn together and sections cut out from the top layers. I hope you all had chance to purchase and find some good…
Once you have appliquéd all pieces, it is time to add the handle, notice that there is no pattern piece for this. Sew using a straight machine stitch over the line –if you draw one in – and go over it four times. It does not matter if they all do not match. Then using…
So far, I have discussed the acquiring of items for starting this exciting hobby. Now I feel it is time to start to experiment with them. Working on the principle that you already have the shirt, various other fabric items and the sewing kit, I would like to talk you through making a quilted pincushion,…
For those on a budget buying things like fabric is flushing money down the drain. For under £5 with a little time and effort, it is achievable. The amount of times I have heard people say they cannot afford to take up sewing because the fabric is too expensive. Well yes, it can be, but…
