Once a year the Bloggers from this very website gather in a fabulously large room and sew.   There may be the odd bottle of Gin creeping in, but essentially we sew, from when we arrive at around noon on Friday u…

This year we are doing something different for Christmas here at the website … something that will bring everyone a gift from us, but we want to make this work for everyone. And there’s a charity involved too.
We…

Easy to use, iron-on volume fleeces from Vlieseline will keep your fabrics firmly in place while you stitch. Ideal for quilting as well as for other sewing projects. You can choose from a double-sided or a…

What a fabulous way to showcase any range of fabrics!   Atlantis Rising from the lovely Freespirit designer Tula Pink is beautiful we are sure you will agree.

 You might be able to source the Zuma fa…

Light-weight with a thin non-woven layer to prevent fibre migration, this luxurious Wool Mix 266 Batting from Vlieseline is suitable for all fabrics and can be sewn by hand or machine. Made from 80% wool and…

New from Clover are these brightly coloured flexible thimbles. Made from rubber, they come with cooling vents for breathability and are designed for ultra-comfort whilst also providing an excellent grip. They…

Made from 100% polyester, Bulky-Lock 80 from Gütermann creativ is a beautifully soft and flexible thread for overlock machines. For a perfect finish on seams and other raw edges, this high-quality thread i…

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…

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…