Every year I make items for the family for Christmas. To me this is as much about Christmas as the actual day itself. It gives me time to think about the recipient whilst I am making the gift. This last year Christmas was difficult and I couldn’t bring myself to even think about it withoutContinue reading “Is it too early to be thinking of Christmas makes?”
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Back in the Classroom with the Coniston Cutting Mat Bag
It was lovely to be back in the classroom at Tudor Rose Patchwork today after the Christmas break. Everyone was full of enthusiasm either with new projects in mind or a determination to finish projects from last year. Janet is currently quilting the Coniston Cutting mat bag and Julia decided to get the pattern. LookingContinue reading “Back in the Classroom with the Coniston Cutting Mat Bag”
The Derwent Quilt
Today I have been preparing for lessons this week. As we are revisiting colour theory I started looking through my sketchbooks. One of them has the original designs and ideas behind the Derwent Quilt. It started as a design exercise for patchwork templates for my City & Guilds students. I was so taken with itContinue reading “The Derwent Quilt”
The Dunmail Quilt
Do your quilts tell you their names? As I am making a quilt, sometimes they tell me their names. Other quilts hide their names and I have to work hard to discover it. This quilt was a project I undertook during that Twixmas period. I had hoped that it would be finished before New Year,Continue reading “The Dunmail Quilt”
Thank you
It has been difficult coming back into the studio, but I now feel ready to start preparing to get back to work. It is most strange, knowing that Luke will not pop in, sit next to me and fiddle with anything that may be on the table whilst we chat. It doesn’t feel as ifContinue reading “Thank you”
Luke
A week ago today, our wonderful son passed away, after a 2year battle with bladder cancer. He was always so optimistic and faced everything that was thrown at him bravely. He had a wicked sense of humour and thought it great fun to creep into my studio and stand quietly behind me until I realisedContinue reading “Luke”
An Everyday Tote Bag
Earlier in the year, I was asked by ClassBento , if I would design some patchwork projects for beginners. I am always up for a new challenge, and I love helping beginners, so this project was irresistible. After a bit of thought and head scratching the first of the kits and video series is nowContinue reading “An Everyday Tote Bag”
Two hands and a duck
Is 1 too early to start a sketchbook? I don’t think so. At the weekend I gave Bobbi her first sketchbook and some large block crayons. She helped me draw round my hand and her own. She did a bit of free expression drawing and then grandad drew a Duck. (Her first word is duck)Continue reading “Two hands and a duck”
The Dawn Fisherman
Looking round my studio there are many pieces which I have created over the years. One of my favourites is a textured 3D silk panel of a heron, The Dawn Fisherman The panel was inspired by all the herons we see on our walks in the park behind our house. Pin tucks, smocking, shirring, pleatsContinue reading “The Dawn Fisherman”
Technology is great – When its working.
Yesterday I had a moment when my sewing machine stopped working, mid seam. Slight panic ensued as I went round the house trying to find out which fuse had blown – Nothing. Back to the machine, still not working. Was it time to get the replacement I had been thinking about for a year? UnfortunatelyContinue reading “Technology is great – When its working.”
Bev Mayo 