Todays blog post is going to be different to the one I had planned. I was preparing projects for the next couple of weeks, one of which is the Christmas dress for Robyn. I unwrapped the fabric which I purchased a couple of months ago ( I had left it in the plastic bag toContinue reading “To Cut or Rip Fabric”
Category Archives: patchwork
A look at last week
This last week has flown by. I was over at Tudor Rose Patchwork near Bedford for my usual patchwork class on Wednesday. I haven’t seen many of my students since March and it was lovely to be back, seeing everyone and catching up. It also gave me the opportunity to collect the fabric I orderedContinue reading “A look at last week”
Where to begin?
Last week I popped into one of my local Patchwork & Quilting shops, Bee Crafty at Ellington. I have not been there since the lockdown in March so it was lovely to catch up with Maddie and Polly. They have moved things around in the shop and made it safe for small workshops and shoppersContinue reading “Where to begin?”
Cushions for Christmas
It is not long until Christmas and gifts will have to be posted by the end of November to make sure they arrive in time. Cushion covers make a unique and personal gift and are always welcome. In keeping with the time of year, I have added another workshop to the Christmas programme – CushionsContinue reading “Cushions for Christmas”
A Butterfly Bag
This weekend I am preparing fabric for the folded patchwork bag zoom class. I have chosen to use the beautiful butterfly printed ‘Spirit of Flight’ I love the autumnal colours of the leaves print and the beautiful ombre butterflies. It is wonderful to work with such lovely fabrics. I have been asked where I purchasedContinue reading “A Butterfly Bag”
Christmas is Coming
All the block swap block are finished and I am still clearing out the studio. Things always seem to get more messy before they get better but now it is time to turn my attention to this years Christmas Gifts. Each year I give hand made gifts to my family. Table runners, sculptures, jams andContinue reading “Christmas is Coming”
This Weeks Workshops
This year has been strange to say the least. Not being able to teach in person for most of the year has been difficult. A workshop or class is much more than just learning a new technique. There is the chance to meet others with a shared interest and form new friendships and to catchContinue reading “This Weeks Workshops”
Folded Log Cabin
The autumn clean is coming on with books and fabrics identified for sale. They have been put in the corner and are waiting for photographing and listing. This will have to wait now until next week as I have a busy few days, teaching. I have prepared the studio for the Folded Log Cabin patchworkContinue reading “Folded Log Cabin”
An Early Start
Do you ever have those nights when you wake up and are raring to go – even though it is 4.30am. Well today was one of those days and I am in my studio sewing and cutting out fabric. There is always something to do. Flying geese to make, Half square triangles to trim. andContinue reading “An Early Start”
The Tropical Bear Block and Maths
When I design a new block I initially don’t take into account how it will be made, the sizing or any other minor detail. That comes when I attempt to make it and write instructions, and this is one block that’s come back to bite me. I really don’t want to use templates and soContinue reading “The Tropical Bear Block and Maths”
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