Meadow Dance Blog Hop for Benartex

Welcome to the final day of the Benartex Meadow Dance Blog Hop.

Free Tute: Drawstring Back Pack

Measuring approx 12" x 15-1/2", the Drawstring Back Pack can be worn by small children, teenagers and adults simply by changing the length of shoulder cord used.  Fully lined and quilted, my design features a trimmed front pocket with optional faux popper embellishment, side tabs, and a drawstring top channel that's constructed separately to the main body of the bag.

Back To School 2017 Blog Hop For Windham Fabrics

I'm delighted to be joining Windham Fabrics today on Day 4 of their Back To School 2017 Blog Hop, sharing their brand new Aliens collection by Jan Avellana.

Exploring Australia - Material Obsession, Sydney

Have you heard of Kathy Doughty?  An American living in Sydney, Australia, Kathy is a quilter, pattern designer, fabric designer, book author, teacher and Sydney fabric store owner.  I highly suspect that many of you reading this have made at least one quilt designed by her. 

Back To School Projects + Inspiration

Unless you're hiding under a stone, at this time of year it's hard to miss the annual Back To School promotions in stores, on tv and online.  Feels like a good time for me to share again a handful of tutes I've written for pencil cases, bags and storage solutions that always prove useful at this time of year.

Tute: Double Zipper Pouch/Pencil Case

The Double Zipper Pouch/Pencil Case is wide enough to hold a 12" ruler and a notepad up to 5-5/8" wide alongside just about anything else you might need on your first day Back To School.  It also has a separate zippered front pocket to hold your spare change and even your phone!  Its size makes it super versatile, how about using it as a makeup bag or a coupon pouch?

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!