First Look: Tilted Nine Block Quilt

Free Tute - HST Spinning 9 Inch Block {Scavenger Hunt BOM}

If you're taking part in the IAQ Scavanger Hunt BOM, hi and yes, you've found your April block.

What do you say we let everyone else in on what's going on?! 

Throughout 2018 the International Association of Quilters (IAQ) are running a Scavenger Hunt BOM.  On the first Wednesday of each month the Guest Designer for the month releases a 9" (finished) block.

Free Tute: HST Pillow Front

I've previously shared a couple of projects with you that I've made using some of the fabrics from Amanda Murphy's Meadow Dance collection.

My Sashiko Designs - Available Now

Yay, I've done it, I've sewn up my Sashiko designs.

FPP NZ Wren And A Forgotten Badger

What a sweet line-up of FPP patterns I'm sharing today.

Icicles - Modern By The Yard Free Ezine

Enjoy reading your online copy of the seventh issue of

Modern By The Yard

the FREE e-zine from Benartex showcasing modern fabrics and projects is out now sharing new prints and 4 new projects.

Cotton Cuts Fall 2017 Charity PMQ Blog Hop

24 Xmas Gift Tutes For Last Minute Hand Makes

International Association of Quilters

Have you heard of the International Association of Quilters (IAQ)? 

The brainchild of Becky Jorgensen of Patchwork Posse, IAQ has hundreds of members all over the world, it's like joining a Quilt Guild but you do it all from the comfort of your own home.

Animal Quilts Book Blog Hop

Hi to everyone joining us for the Animal Quilts Book Blog Hop.

Ruadhri - The FPP Highland Cow

Hang around here long enough and you're bound to know that I love sewing up FPP patterns designed by Juliet @The Tartankiwi and I often test new patterns for her.  When I was sent her new book to review (you can read my review here) I HAD to make up one of the 12 patterns and it HAD to be - The Highland Cow.  

By Special Request: iPad Case + Cable Storage

Earlier this year, during one of our weekly Skype chats, my Mum did something she's never done before, she asked me to make something for her.  More specifically, she asked me to make a case for her iPad, something like my daughter, Flicky, had made for her Mac using one of my tutes.

Spook-Free Hallowe'en Mini Quilt

I haven't made anything for Hallowe'en before, but this week, I remembered a little something extra I received with my August Cotton Cuts subscription box...

Free Tute: Point To Point Runner

Measuring approx 48" x 13", the Point To Point Runner protects surfaces while making sure your table, sideboard or dresser look great.  Whether you're creating focal interest on bed ends and over the back of sofas and chairs, there are so many ways you can use it.  This clean, crisp design is a showcase for all fabric collections, modern and traditional, and is an easy way to ring in changing seasonal themes in your home.

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?