Following on from our earlier post where we showed you how to create the 9 patch quilt block, we’re now going to sew blocks together and quilt them using the quilt as you go (QAYG) method. This is a great method for quilting on a home sewing machine as it reduces the amount of fabric…
Want to have a go at quilting, but don’t know where to start? This 9 patch block is perfect for beginners as it will show the importance of accurate cutting and sewing seams at the correct width. In this post, we’ll cover creating the quilt block, but will add other posts showing you how to…
OK, so… you can make this with fabrics other than William Morris, but these came in just before Christmas and I LOVE them! What You’ll Need 9 inch square card 9 Squares of main fabric measuring 10 inches (I used Textured Blender) 16 squares measuring 2.5 x 2.5 inch (I cut up William Morris Fat…
I love making Christmas stockings, but seriously, how many times can you change them without ending up with a hoard? I’m making us new ones this year and plan to keep them for a few years so figured I’d write up a tutorial. They’re really easy to make and look beautiful! What You’ll Need 1…
I made a couple of these last year for our furbabies, but as with absolutely everything I made last year, I had no time to create a tutorial for them. I’m being so, so good with time management this year and trying to get everything written up in advance. That way I can sit and…
Last year I made a few folded star ornaments and a folded star wreath. The idea came as I’d been working on a folded star cushion; that being said, if you google it, I’m sure it’s already been done! That’s why I don’t tend to google things now! I see someone has already produced something…
Since the Covid crisis began many of us have resorted to wearing a mask for protection. There are so many different styles and designs out there but I find this one fits very well with no gaps. There are so many patterns on the Internet you could be spoilt for choice. This one I downloaded…
Whilst looking for new fabrics to stock, I came across this glorious Batman fabric and immediately ordered it in! It’s fabulous and I had one little boy in mind the minute I saw it. So, after several weeks of trying to decide how I could use it, I decided to create a reading pillow. Somewhere…
I saw one of these a few years ago and although I loved it, I didn’t have the time to make it. I also falsly believed it would be too difficult to make! I’ve seen a few tutorials for this kind of mat, but decided instead to create my own template (which I’m sharing with…
Hey! So I had a bit of a mare this weekend trying to add a zip to a project. It’s not something I’ve done often and so it always gives me a bit of a headache. I got there in the end, but not before jack (ripper) had to make an appearance, unfortunately! So as…
