Christmas In July Blog Hop For Windham Fabrics

I'm delighted to be joining Windham Fabrics today on Day 1 of their Christmas in July 2017 Blog Hop, sharing their brand new Bread and Butter Joy holiday collection.

A Matching Game and Carry Case

Over the last two months, I've hardly sat at the sewing machine.  One thing I have done though is to finally finish one of my WIPs.

Secret Project: A Sewing Basket

Yesterday, I made a secret project.  Obviously, I can't say any more about the who, why, where, when but I can share the what - I've made a sewing basket.

Hedgehog FPP - Pattern Testing For The Tartankiwi

Juliet @The Tartankiwi is absolutely on a roll with her latest patterns and this week I've tested her Hedgehog FPP pattern.

Otterly Adorable - FPP Pattern Testing For The Tartankiwi

So excited last week when Juliet @The Tartankiwi asked me to pattern test this cute and totally gorgeous Otter FPP pattern.

SCRAPS!!! Keeping Your Sewing Space Under Control

SCRAPS!!! KEEPING YOUR SEWING SPACE UNDER CONTROL

I have a question for you today - do you save your scraps?

I do - every last bit and this is how I do it.

Raw Edge Circle Applique Class Quilts

This blog post has been sitting in my 'drafts' folder for over two years, it's high time I share these fab class quilts with you.

Improv: Beyond The Bee - February Bee Block #NYCMetroMOD

This is my February Improv: Beyond The Bee block for Judy.

Improv: Beyond The Bee - January Bee Block #NYCMetroMOD

There was no bee block for December, so the next one I have to share is now my absolute favourite.

This is my January Improv: Beyond The Bee block for Greer.

Exploring Florida - The Quilt Place + Fabric Fabric Fabric, Rockledge

Marmite + Vegemite - Which Camp Are You?

 

Marmite + Vegemite - Which Camp Are You?

As you're reading this I'm in Australia, I've already visited Melbourne, done a trip to Brisbane and now I'm in Queensland before heading to Sydney.

Improv: Beyond The Bee - November Bee Block #NYCMetroMOD

Continuing my Improv: Beyond The Bee block catch up - this is my November block for Diana.

Improv: Beyond The Bee - October Bee Block #NYCMetroMOD

Do you see a tree, fields and a glimpse of pale blue sky?  I do and it reminds me of my home in England.  It's my October Improv: Beyond The Bee block for Cynthia.

Improv: Beyond The Bee - September Bee Block #NYCMetroMOD

I'm up-to-date with making and returning my Bee Blocks but way behind in sharing them with you.  About time I put that right - this is my September Improv: Beyond The Bee block for Queen Bee Chris, yes me!

Sashiko Snowflake Designs

Exploring Japan - Tokyo's Ginza, Okachimachi and Ueno

When I was in Japan a while ago, I met up with my friend Aya.  I met Aya when she came to my quilting classes in Manhattan and she's returned to live in Tokyo now.  Having the opportunity to see Tokyo with Aya was definitely a highlight of my trip.

Worth The Wait? Boxer Shorts

Worth The Wait? Boxer Shorts

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When my son, Joe, came over for Christmas 2014, we bought some Alexander Henry, Hurry Down The Chimney fabric and I promised to make him some boxer shorts.

Exploring Florida - StitchCraft, Boca Raton

Harlequin Quilt Pattern

I'm super excited to share my brand new venture with you today, I've been working on it for several months and it's been hard to keep it to myself.

Piecing And Joining Diamond Rows [Tute]

Joining diamonds isn't as straight forward as joining squares.  It sure looks like it should be easy, those straight lines and angled corners line up perfectly ready to sew a 1/4" seam but that's not the case at all.  Let me show you what happens when you sew them together this way and then I'll show you how to line them up so they DO join perfectly.