I like to take as much pride in the back of a sewing project as the front; whether that's a totally hidden back like the "wrong" side of an EPP project or quilt and cushion backs. I know you don't look at them very often and they probably won't be as fabulous as the fronts but … Continue reading Cushions Got Back | how to add love to the “wrong” side of handmade cushions
If you follow me over on Instagram you'll know that I'm a huge fan of half-square triangles (HSTs for short) and have recently been looking at all the different layouts you can create. So are HSTs the most versatile quilt block? I think they are but read on to see if you agree... There are lots … Continue reading Half square triangles: the most versatile quilt block?
It's that time of year again when love is in the air and as many of you who follow me on Instagram will know, I am in love with half-square triangles; the way they look, their versatility, cutting them, sewing them, trimming them...everything! So it only seemed fitting that my heart-themed project for this year … Continue reading A Love Affair with Half-Square Triangles
A quick winter (dare I say Christmas!?) English paper piecing cushion project. The pattern is a holly EPP motif appliquéd onto a cushion. There are lots of different options with this style of EPP project; you can choose between machine or hand appliqué, machine or hand quilting (or both), all over quilting or just quilting … Continue reading The Holly and The EPP
Welcome to the fourth week of the 'Hexagon Waterfall' English paper piecing sew along! Some projects are really starting to take shape now which is brilliant to see. This week we are adding the background hexies to finish the panel. Hexagon Waterfall Sew Along Duration: Week 4 (of 5) Project Size: Small wall hanging – 18" x … Continue reading Hexagon Waterfall Sew Along – WEEK FOUR
Welcome to the third week of the 'Hexagon Waterfall' English paper piecing sew along! I've really enjoyed seeing everyone's prepped hexies over on Instagram and I'm excited to see the sewing stage. Hexagon Waterfall Sew Along Duration: Week 3 (of 5) Project Size: Small wall hanging – 18" x 15" You can sign up for the sew … Continue reading Hexagon Waterfall Sew Along – WEEK THREE
Welcome to the second week of the 'Hexagon Waterfall' English paper piecing sew along! It has been wonderful to see everyone's fabric pulls over on Instagram and I can't wait to see how each project is going to come together. Hexagon Waterfall Sew Along Dates: 22 October 2018 – 25 November 2018 Duration: 5 weeks … Continue reading Hexagon Waterfall Sew Along – WEEK TWO
Welcome to the 'Hexagon Waterfall' English paper piecing sew along! I'm so pleased you'll be joining me for the next few weeks and can't wait to see your projects coming together. If you don't already have the pattern then it's not too late to get it and join in. Hexagon Waterfall is available as a … Continue reading Hexagon Waterfall Sew Along – WEEK ONE
As it's February, I thought it called for some sort of heart-themed pattern. And as 6th February commemorated 100 years since (some) women in the UK were given the vote, I wanted to find room for the classic purple and green colours of the Votes for Women campaign. This project includes a few different techniques: … Continue reading A heart cushion is for life, not just for Valentine’s Day
Having sorted out my sewing resolution for 2018 (you can read all about it in my previous blog post), I still couldn't resist the urge to make a list of all the things I want to sew and design this year...I'm a list person and its a compulsion too strong to fight at times! And … Continue reading 2018: aims for Aimes
