Amy Watson wrote a new post, The Holiday Day Trip Bag 1 year, 3 months ago
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 S…
Amy Watson wrote a new post, Make a Drawstring Bag & Make a Difference! 1 year, 3 months ago
One of the first things I really liked to make was a little drawstring bag. Once you get into sewing bags, there really is no way to stop. From simple gift bags to cosmetic pouches, to kids backpacks and even sturdy…
Amy Watson posted a new activity comment 1 year, 6 months ago
Thanks Ami! I try to go for something usable so gift bags and pencil cases are always a winner!
Amy Watson wrote a new post, Ellie by Makower – My Fabric Review 1 year, 6 months ago
I’m always delighted when the Elves at UKQU HQ ask if I wouldn’t mind taking a look at a new fabric range and writing up a little review. And when I received a bundle of 10′ squares from Lynne Goldsworthy’s new ran…
Your makes are so cute, any child will just love them
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Thanks Ami! I try to go for something usable so gift bags and pencil cases are always a winner!
Amy Watson posted a new activity comment 1 year, 9 months ago
Thank you Lyn, looking forward to seeing how far and wide we can spend a bit of Christmas cheer!
Amy Watson wrote a new post, 2018 Christmas Stocking Challenge & Free Pattern 1 year, 9 months ago
One thing that stood out from the Grenfell Towers Quilt appeal was the generosity of the sewing and quilting community. People gave fabric, wadding, blocks, whole quilts and even money to help us achieve our goal of…
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That’s a wonderful thing to do Amy.x
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Thank you Lyn, looking forward to seeing how far and wide we can spend a bit of Christmas cheer!
Amy Watson posted a new activity comment 1 year, 9 months ago
I love that Corinne, the Grinch absolutely would open them whenever he wanted!!
Amy Watson posted a new activity comment 1 year, 9 months ago
From the 5″ cut squares to the 3.5″ finish block there was a small piece left. It could be saved for a bit of paper piecing or perhaps some 1″ hexies. I think using the bigger sized blocks would give you some reasonable sized scraps to play with.
Amy Watson wrote a new post, Review – June Tailor Twist 'n Stitch ruler 1 year, 9 months ago
Who doesn’t love a new toy? Especially a sewing one! I was thrilled to be asked to test and review the June Tailor Inc Twist ’n Stitch Pinwheel Ruler. I’ll admit when looking at the pictures I didn’t recogni…
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Nice review. I have a question please – I think u have seen this used in a video previously, and felt that there seemed to be a lot of fabric wastage. Did you find this, or were the left over pieces usable? Thanks.
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I not u – sausage fingers at work…..
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From the 5″ cut squares to the 3.5″ finish block there was a small piece left. It could be saved for a bit of paper piecing or perhaps some 1″ hexies. I think using the bigger sized blocks would give you some reasonable sized scraps to play with.
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Thank you – useful information.
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Having made a sample piece and I’m now in the middle of making a Christmas wreath using this template, I also want to warn people to make sure they use the right side of the template. Also be very careful with your cutting. I find the cutting slots too long – if you’re not careful you can go too far with your rotary cutter and cut into the squares around the one you’re cutting. Try to only cut around the square shape marked on the template and barely go into the ‘teardrops’ at each end of the cut slot.
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Thanks so much for this Amy. I’ve just bought one and about to try my first practice. There’s a free pattern on June Tailor’s website too, so that’ll be my first proper go.
I’m going in! 🙂
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Can’t go wrong with an FQ – just so versatile!
Amy Watson wrote a new post, My Fabric Favourite 1 year, 10 months ago
Fabric – we all love it and thankfully there are so many ranges and design houses there is always enough to please everyone. Whether you are a person that buys by the metre, the yard or fat quarter there really is…
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I’m a strictly fat quarter gal
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Can’t go wrong with an FQ – just so versatile!
Amy Watson posted a new activity comment 1 year, 10 months ago
Just had to say I love this – well done. Sometime you just have to roll with what you can get! Lol!
Amy Watson wrote a new post, Looking for a Fabric Fairy? 2 years ago
Every now and then we all find ourselves in the middle of a project and realise that there might not be enough fabric to get to the finish line. That one specific fabric, or maybe one small piece to fussy cut and you…
Amy Watson posted a new activity comment 2 years, 2 months ago
Thank you, I’ll definitely be watching out for this collection later in the year.
Amy Watson wrote a new post, Fabric Review – Makower UK 2 years, 2 months ago
The lovely people at UKQU HQ very kindly asked if I’d like to review some fabric and I jumped in the air! I’m more than happy to admit to being a fabric addict. The fabrics were from Makower UK and I joyfully rec…
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Oh what a lovely package to receive! I wouldn’t have been able to wait until Christmas either and the stocking is lovely.
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Thank you, I’ll definitely be watching out for this collection later in the year.
Amy Watson posted a new activity comment 2 years, 3 months ago
This looks really cute! What a great idea – thanks for sharing
Amy Watson wrote a new post, Giveaway Winners! 2 years, 3 months ago
Thank you to all those who had a read of my pattern review for the Inside Outside Pouch by Aneela Hoey. I enjoyed making the pouch and reviewing it and hope to bring you more reviews in the future.
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Thank you again!
Amy Watson posted a new activity comment 2 years, 3 months ago
You are our winner!!! Thanks for joining in the giveaway. I’ll be seeing you a message shortly! Congratulations!
Amy Watson wrote a new post, The Inside Outside Pouch – Pattern Review and Giveaway! 2 years, 4 months ago
I treated myself to this pattern after managing to offload a bit of my stash on the UKQU Facebook Classifieds page. Santa kindly brought me Aneela’s book for Christmas and I love the patterns in it so this added v…
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Looks like something else to add to my “I’d like to have a go at one of those” list!
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I’d absolutely love to make one of these for myself – then probably many more for presents! Love your fabric choices x
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Looks like a really good bag and sounds like a really good pattern!
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Lovely Amy. Good to have a pattern road tested. If I won it I could use some more of my vinyl.
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Love Aneela Hoey patterns from her book. Would really like to try this one.
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Lovely bag. Perfect to carry my ‘bits and bobs’ to sewing group
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Soooooo need this. Feed up with looking for small sissors etc that get lost in bottom of tote bag. X
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Cute bag, would love this pattern.
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Would love to make this, so useful for all sorts of things!
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You are our winner!!! Thanks for joining in the giveaway. I’ll be seeing you a message shortly! Congratulations!
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Oh wow, thank you so much! 🙂
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Great in-depth honest review, sounds like a challenging but fun project and looks great
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Looks lovely and straight forward
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Such a lovely and useful looking bag, the fabric is very cute.
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Looks like a very usual pouch and such cute fabric.
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That looks like a good bag to add to my collection of tool bags.
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Wow, that is a gorgeous bag! Looks like a really handy bag too!
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Hello, I saw this pattern a few weeks ago, when I was looking for something cute to sew for a SWAP. I like this pouch and would love to have the pattern. Thanks for the chance to win!!
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This pouch is lovely. Would be perfect for my daughter’s travels around Europe in her campervan.
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I haven’t made a bag or a pouch yet but only a day or so ago I was thinking I would really like to have a go at making one. I’m unusually nervous about it (for me) but they are just such useful things aren’t they. Will defo have to overcome any anxieties and just have a go 🙂 Thank you so much for your blog Amy x
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Beautiful bag, beautiful done ❤
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1 year, 3 months ago
That’s very cute