Thank you Pauline! I hope you do manage to make a wholecloth yourself. I have almost finished my first – not a bed sized quilt yet, but I have so enjoyed it.

Fantastic, aren’t they? If you are coming to the Festival of Quilts in August, then come to the British Quilt Study Group exhibition to see some wholecloth quilts – I am doing a Quilt Academy workshop on the Friday, too, for anyone who would like a really close-up look.

Pleased to hear that you share my enjoyment of these beautiful quilts. I do hope that you decide to make a wholecloth yourself.

Well said, Denise. Mental ill-health in its many forms rarely just disappears – but a kindred soul (especially one who shares our love of fabric!) can help a sufferer feel a little less alone.

That’s what so endlessly fascinating about traditional style patchwork.

I agree, Maureen!

Another great post Chris – you are my kind of quilter. The second colourway of the Rambler block is really interesting – shows how a non-symmetrical choice gives a balanced yet interesting overall effect. I’ll see if I can remember to try this sometime.

It looks great Sarah – and it all lies flat because you have remembered to press all the seams so that they meet pressed in alternate directions (I wrote about that in one of my blogs!). Doesn’t it make a difference?

Size 8 betweens. These are quite small but strong, which is what works for the rocking stitch, as you don’t need to move your hand up and down as far as you would with a longer needle. Some quilters use even smaller ones!

Thanks – that is helpful

I usually tack my EPP, as I’m always a bit wary of using any sort of glue – does this need to be washed out?

I have had one of these for years – its brilliant, and saves buying new ones all the time. I have recently replaced a blade for the first time in five years (and I do quite a lot of rotary cutting!)

I love half-square triangles – so versatile!

What a great technique, Sam!
Now have you decided what you might make with them?