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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Daffodils 4 years, 2 months ago
Recently we were asked to join in a theme of spring flowers, we were given a flower and left to our own devices. I was given the beautiful daffodil. The daffodil symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings. It became…
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, New year, new inspiration to finish! 5 years, 4 months ago
We all must buy those projects we have great intentions to finish with a room or place in mind. I have only been quilting for about nine years, one of the first things I wanted was a quilt for my bedroom so as you…
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10 to Finish! A challenge! Got me thinking!
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Sarah Wells posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago
Must admit, I had purchased the fabric then saw your bargello and was inspired to get on with it!
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Teenage boys! 5 years, 9 months ago
This time of year is always a busy time with work and within my household, even those times are strange there still seems to be lots of things going on. It’s recently been my sons birthday, how do I have a t…
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I was wondering why my quilt was in a blog lol. It’s beautiful, not as good as mine obviously (heeheeheee) but great for a teenage boy. Mine went to my teenage boy’s girlfriend as he asked nicely x
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Must admit, I had purchased the fabric then saw your bargello and was inspired to get on with it!
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You did a brilliant job 🙂
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I missed this! Lovely quilt indeed!
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, From London’s iconic skyline 6 years, 3 months ago
When Sylvia mentioned the landscapes theme for blogs I was reluctant to begin with but my love and fascination with history got the better of me. From my school days I have been very interested in our countries…
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I love this! The pictures, the detail, the colour scheme, all so lovely.
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Great idea at the time! 6 years, 4 months ago
After the Christmas rush I have had a sewing break, it lasted about four days. Then I couldn’t bear to sit and do nothing.Â
Do you make New Years resolutions? This year I said I wasn’t going to bother but I’m r…
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, The things we do! 6 years, 5 months ago
I’ve come up with the marvellous idea that I can get my nephews quilt done as a xmas present, sounds quite simple says my other half (who has no clue what I’m doing). I’ve completed the top of the quilt, added borde…
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Such lovely movement in this quilt. I could not even contemplate all that hand quilting myself. Well done!
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, New eyes on a second thread. 6 years, 10 months ago
I was thrilled to be asked to review UK Quilters united by a second thread, I read a sample of the first book on amazon and I was inspired, this just escalated the anticipation to read this book. When the book…
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Sarah, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the lovely review of the book! It was a joy putting together all the stories and ‘getting to know’ the various authors. Hope your sew-mo stays with you!
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, You tube addiction 6 years, 10 months ago
I’ve come up with the brilliant idea of making a triangular pouch for my sons guitar picks. So I’ve looked on line for ideas and patterns. This lead to searching you tube, which I know is usually a big no no as it’…
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Very neat. Would work very well for thimbles and other bits and pieces that clutter up sewing bags.
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Fiddly, fiddly, fiddly! 6 years, 11 months ago
You think you have a great idea, but when you start you remember why that piece of work was put to one side. Although this Hawaiian quilt top is beautiful and I enjoyed the workshop to assemble it I just find the…
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Sarah Wells posted a new activity comment 6 years, 12 months ago
Such an interesting read for one of the highlights of my year.
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Sarah Wells posted a new activity comment 6 years, 12 months ago
My friend and I find Jenny’s tutorials on you tube extremely helpful. We would love to listen to her show on Sunday
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Springfields quilt show 2019 7 years ago
I have just returned home from a fabulous show at Springfields in Spalding Lincolnshire. It’s always a highlight of my quilting year, a lovely friendly show with lots of great traders who are always friendly and w…
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Half term on full steam! 7 years ago
A well earned half term flew by, but I ensured I worked my through my project list. I finally got lavender Lane block of the month into one piece. It all went wrong!, that sinking feeling set in several times when I…
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The black background really makes the Kaffe Fasset Collective fabrics zing. The Lavender Lane quilt is exquisite, I adore the twiddled blocks. Taking pictures is essential to remember what you have made, especially if the quilt is going to a new home.
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I love the colours and prints you have used, the quilt is so vibrant and happy.
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Beautiful fat quarters. 7 years, 2 months ago
I was thrilled when these fat quarters arrived, I have purchased fabric from this company in the past. The colours were vivid and printed in the correct areas of the patterns. The fat quarters all matched well and…
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The fabric is so cute and I love the apron you made
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What a lovely range and a great make for your niece. I love the peek a boo bears.
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Clover seam marker set 7 years, 3 months ago
These curious multi coloured disc arrived and puzzled me. I read the instructions before I had a play. I then began to research them online, they are not a common item, I have visited a couple of quilting shops since…
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Clover sewing gauge 7 years, 3 months ago
This curious little item arrived, I have a plastic one which measures in imperial measurements. This aluminium  sewing gauge measures in centimetres and millimetres.
The instructions state this gauge will allow you…
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Springfields Quilt show 7 years, 5 months ago
Today I had the pleasure of visiting springfields quilt show, this is the first December show that has been put on. There were lots of lovely stalls to look at, beautiful fabrics, amazing patterns, interesting…
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Quiet, child free crafting – doesn’t get any better than that!!
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Work stops sewing play 7 years, 8 months ago
It is possible my sewing journey could be on hold. I have been given an opportunity to I improve my professional development. It’s an intense three to four month course to become a hlta, a higher level teaching a…
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Happy lurking on the mini swap! And how lucky to get to visit the Liberty shop.
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Sarah Wells wrote a new post, Lost interest! 7 years, 11 months ago
After finishing a big project I usually have another already started but this time for the past three weeks I have had no interest in starting a project. I’ve dug through the ufo items, been to a lovely local quilt s…
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It sounds as if you have made good use of your time “off”. 🙂
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Taking a break, for wha ever reason, is always a good thing. Your mojo will return with avengence!
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