Thanks for this introduction. I am really looking forward to reading the rest of the series, as I enjoy hand sewing, but my hand quilting so far has been just fairly basic straight lines.

I think you have done well to stand firm on this, and let family and friends know why. I wonder if they even realised that what they were doing was the same as asking you to buy a present (the value of your labour) to give to someone you didn’t know. I personally don’t sell quilts, or even take money for materials, but then I have decided I will…[Read more]

I think I might have to go with GULLIBLE as well! (though while reading I did briefly consider Gullbert)

You might get one from the same shops that sell sky hooks, tartan paint, and left opening pillow cases.

I don’t think I can improve on Judith’s comment!

Another brilliant tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with this modern improv.

Another great modern block with easy to follow instructions. Thanks so much for sharing these, Helen

I think I need to take on your top tip too – I am definitely a speed sewer, but I would love to produce something that could stand up to close examination on technique (even if I only do it once!)

Another great inspirational blog. Can’t wait to get back to my sewing machines and try some tiger blocks.

Thanks so much for that how-to. I’ve got a whole lot more excited about modern quilts and improv having seen a couple of demonstrations (including yours) and tutorials, and really looking forward to seeing what I can do with these blocks.