-

Cameo Bloom: A Petite Masterclass in Reverse Needle-Turn Appliqué
Cameo Bloom is a little jewel of a project - a technique-packed mini quilt that lets you explore the art of reverse needle-turn appliqué without co...
-

Pop Your Patchwork: Why the Poppin’ Pattern is your next project
A hexie project that “pops”
If you love projects that start small, grow quickly, and finish with a flourish, meet Poppin’ - my joyful mash-up of qu...
-

Introducing the Sweet Home Stitch Kit: a Thoughtful Sewing Pattern
Created with love and attention to detail by Lauren from Molly and Mama and myself, the Sweet Home Stitch Kit is a compact sewing and mending kit d...
-

Stash your Keepsakes with the Sewist’s Treasure Bag Pattern
Welcome to the Sewist’s Treasure Bag pattern—a delightful mix of techniques designed to spark creativity and inspire every sewist! Whether you’re a...
-

Create a Festive Keepsake with the Quilt Barn Ornament Pattern
Looking for the perfect handmade addition to your holiday decor or a meaningful gift for fellow craft lovers? The Quilt Barn Ornament Pattern is a ...
-
Join the January 2025 Quilt-n-Learn Event and download over 25 free bonuses!
The January 2025 Quilt n Learn summit lineup is brimming with talented designers and educators ready to share their knowledge and creativity. Wheth...
-

How-to make single fold bias tape for use in applique quilts and patchwork projects
About making bias tape
If you don't have a set of bias tape makers, you can use a hera marker to make a quarter inch seam allowance from edge lon...
-

The Practical Magic of Strawberry Pincushions: A Must-Have for Sewists
Sew your own collection of Strawb Pinnie's to keep your pins and needles sharp and smooth
Like a lot of you, I love the charm and functionality of ...
-

Free Sunshiny Days Quilt Block
It's April and that means Quilt Block Mania has a new block. This month's theme is beach. The sun was an obvious choice right?! And reverse appliqu...
-

Introducing the Bloomax Quilt Pattern
I’d love to share with you the Bloomax Quilt. I wanted to design a quilt with texture and spent some months refining how the final bloom would look...
-

How-to sew a folded hexagon and where to use them
Folded hexagons are a a quick and fun option for adding texture and interest to your patchwork projects. They’re simple to make, super versatile, a...
-

Free Rainbow Glimmers quilt block
I'm excited to share this rainbow quilt block with you. It has some of my favourite things. Sparkly fabric, yo-yos, applique and big stitch quiltin...
-

How-to sew a yo-yo (or Suffolk Puff if you're British!)
Gather supplies to sew yo-yo's
Yo-yo's are super fun and fast to sew. They can be used to decorate patchwork or used by themselves to make a coverl...
-

Discover the joy of creating beautiful patchwork quilts by hand
Are you a passionate quilter who longs to create stunning patchwork quilts by hand? Do you dream of mastering the art of handpiecing? Look no furth...
-

Unveiling the 2024 Block of the Month Club: A Quilter's Paradise
Unlock Your Creativity Mariners Mischief and Meadowlicious Await in 2024
Introduction
Welcome to a year of quilting delights with the 2024 Block of...
-

My needle turn applique tips
Practice really does make progress
Start with practice, then practice some more. The more you stitch, the smoother needle-turn appliqué feels in yo...
-

Frolic Cushion - tips 'n tricks and some thoughts on needle turn applique
Ok, so you may see the Frolic Cushion and go oh I love it and I want to make it and then see it's needle turn and dismiss it. STOP right there! Fro...
-

Have some fun and piece the Wheely Fun quilt block
Wheely Fun is a free pdf download. You'll receive full illustrated instructions on how to piece the block and it's an excellent introduction to han...
-

Nope to new year's resolutions, but how about a list of aims
Have you seen Gretchen Rubin’s yearly lists? Rather than making New Year’s resolutions, which, let’s all agree we often don’t stick to… Gretchen cr...
-

Sew Much Fun Tour - 'Hand on Heart' Applique Block
It's my turn on the Sew Much Fun Tour.
Hey there! My block for the tour is a needle turn applique block (you can also do this as fusible appliq...
-

My favourite tools for hand piecing patchwork and quilts
Tools I use for hand piecing
You're interested in hand sewing patchwork (handpiecing) and you wonder if there are 'special' tools. Well yes and no....
-

Have you considered hand piecing your quilts and why it’s not as whacky as it sounds!
If you’re new to hand piecing but not new to quilting you may have never considered making your patchwork by hand or consider making patchwork by h...
-

Managing Your Quilt Works in Progress: My Tips for Staying Organised
Hi there, if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably got multiple quilt projects on the go at any given time. While it’s exciting to bounce betwee...
-

Bloomin' Quilt Series
Bloomin' fun!
The Bloomin' Quilt series is LIVE and there are two designs in the series.
Bloomin' Awesome
Bloomin' Awesome is straight up pa...
-

Why I love hand work
Why I love hand work and you could too!
Hand piecing, hand quilting and applique... for some, in the quilting world, when they hear those words it'...
-

Oh so Golden Days Quilt
When Jen Kingwell from Amitie Textiles approached me and asked if I’d like to do her 2018 BOM ‘Golden Days‘ Quilt and that she would provide me wit...
1 comment
The Tea For Me Block looks interesting.