This lovely new pattern from Lewis and Irene is another pattern to try out your skills.  There are three versions of this pattern and  the beautiful fabrics are in the shops now too.  Isn’t it clever how moving bl…

Do you fancy a challenge!    This might not seem easy at first, but any pattern can be tackled if you take things slowly, one step at a time.    Not everyone is a Kaffe Fassett Collective fan, but you cannot deny the…

This pattern is something really pretty . and it glows in the dark too.  A first from Lewis and Irene and in the shops now.

Click the link below to download the pattern instructions

Set to become a real favourite of many, Fern Garden from Makower is now on the shelves this Autumn.  Stylish, refreshing colours mixing greens and greys with revitalising yellows are an interior designers dream.  P…

We just love this fabulous pattern from Makower, and any cat lover will agree it’s a real cutie.  The fabric patterns and mix of yardage and panel brings all sorts of possibilities, like this free pattern download…

With 42 different Tonal Designs, Makower’s Bijoux range is a perfect compliment to any stash.   The subtle vintage shades work well together in this fabulous scrappy quilt, and we have even given you the pattern to d…

British & American Quilts from 1800-1930

An exhibition of quilts from an exceptional private collection, exploring the quilting and patchworking traditions of Britain and America from c.1800 to 1930 has opened…

There’s nothing more frustrating than snagging a garment that inevitably results in a loose thread or, when you’re machine sewing or quilting, it is all too easy for stray threads to become enmeshed in t…

Recognised by the clear blue printed grids, these interfacings provide a guide for patchwork designs from traditional square blocks to modern styles. They are a great option for creating hand sewn hexagon or…

Clover have a variety of Fusible Bias Tape Makers to help you achieve a bespoke professional finish for your sewing and crafting projects. Whether it is for quilting, home decor, dressmaking or a non-sewing…

Top Stitch rPet thread from Gütermann is better for the environment and great value for money too! Ideal for decorative seams and top stitching, it has a slight elasticity, making it suitable for both garments and…

The title is quite intriguing. I didn’t quite know what to expect.
I am somebody who is inspired by fabrics, so I would love to know what this book is about

When I received this lovely book for review, the f…

A quilt is made up of three layers – the top (which may be wholecloth, pieced or appliqued), the wadding and the backing. These three layers are held together by the decorative quilting stitches.

It’s imp…

When a few books became available for review I jumped at the chance of reviewing this book. I am really inspired by textile techniques from the Far East (in particular Japan) as well as anything that recycles /…

Every so often something captures your imagination doesn’t it.   At the Festival of Quilts this year I met a stallholder who many may have noticed, or even passed by without a glance.   I stopped and bought a bea…

I was lucky enough to be chosen to review a product recently and I duly received a package containing two rulers, Sew Easy 60 Degree Triangle and Sew Easy Half Diamond.

Like most quilters I have more than…

If you have visited here before you know that I am rather partial to modern quilts, so of course my review of Festival of Quilts 2019 had to be about the Modern category didn’t it?  In fact it really did because it…