Alyce from Blossom Heart Quilts released her first book ‘Mini Masterpieces*’ last year. It’s designed as a workbook which takes you through 12 essential blocks and the techniques needed to sew them. You can try the techniques as you create the corresponding mini quilt designed for each block. It’s described as “a quilting master class. […]
Rose and Violet’s Garden Projects
When I heard that Miss Rose Sister Violet was releasing a fabric range, I was so excited. Riley Blake Designs very kindly sent me some advance yardage of Rose and Violet’s Garden to play with, and I must confess that it was exactly what I expected from this vintage loving company! The dreamy pastel tones, […]
A Few Of My Favourite Christmas Things!
When people in our large and extended family mention Christmas, we all get excited. It’s such a wonderfully special time of year that brings us all together. And it has been made more special by the traditions and magic that we’ve shared for generations. My grandmother Molly would be proud if she were able to […]
Christmas Lolly Ornaments – A Free Pattern from My Felt Lady
The lovely Candice from My Felt Lady recently created a free felt ornament pattern that includes three different designs; a candy cane, a felt lollipop and wrapped candies. Made in red and white felt, they’re traditional and super festive! As soon as I saw her design, I knew I wanted to sew some of the […]
Forest Family Quilt Along Wrap Up
The time has come to wrap up our quilt along for the Forest Family Quilt! I wanted to thank everyone who has played along for this round, and shared their progress photos on Instagram and via email. It’s been so wonderful to see the stunning quilts and blocks that you have all produced! It really […]
Sew A Gingerbread Ornament and Pretty Christmas Dilly Bag
Last week I added a new sewing pattern to my range; the Easter Dilly Bag. It was designed earlier in the year for the Tilda Club and it’s just been made available for release. It’s such a pretty and sweet project and I love it dearly. But it’s hardly suitable for the festive season! So […]
Week 8 – Forest Family Quilt Along
It’s the final week of the Forest Family Quilt Along and we’re putting on the finishing touch – the quilt binding. I have to confess that I really enjoy this very last step. And I really look forward to sitting down to hand stitch the binding in place. But I do love a good slow […]
How To Bind A Quilt
Quilt binding is something that I do for so many of my projects and something that I get asked about a lot. So I thought it was about time that I created a simple tutorial illustrating how I bind my quilty projects with double fold binding that is machine stitched to the front of the […]
Week 7 – Forest Family Quilt Along
Welcome! It’s Week 7 of the Forest Family Quilt Along! If you’re new here, head to the Quilt Along Welcome post to find all of the content for the previous weeks. You can purchase the PDF pattern and find links to paper pattern stockists too. This week we’re assembling the quilt sandwich and quilting our project. I’m so excited […]
Week 6 – Forest Family Quilt Along
Hello! It’s lovely that you could join us for Week 6 of the Forest Family Quilt Along. Have you been sewing along? Head to the Quilt Along Welcome post to find content for the previous weeks. You can purchase the PDF pattern and find links to paper pattern stockists too. This week we’re assembling the quilt top. There are […]
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