My “Intermediates” started their new set of workshops by learning a little about fabric construction, and the difference between “fabric” and “fibre”. We unravelled some calico,…
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I’ve just set up an Instagram account… I’m hoping to add something almost every day – things I’ve made, projects I’ve designed, products made in my…
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I love opening an email and seeing a photograph of a product someone has made during or after one of my workshops! This stunning quilt top…
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I’ve been designing a crossbody bag for the Intermediate workshops… The focus on those two workshops will be zips and pockets, plus using different fabrics. My…
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Yesterday, my new “Beginners” group got to grips with zig zag stitch, looking at the different ways of altering the length and width settings to vary…
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Thank you for a wonderful day! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I got to learn another skill in making quilts!! I’ve finished my Bargello and have…
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This morning I created a design for a patchwork and appliqué Christmas stocking, for the Christmas sewing workshop on 9th November. It’s lined with red and…
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On Wednesday I met my new beginners – what a lovely group of people! It was so much fun, explaining the basics, helping them to set…
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I spent the afternoon planning and making a Christmas cushion. I wanted to create something quite simple, and with the effect of free machine appliqué, but…
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For the last week, we’ve had two lovely Australians staying here, learning about Pattern Adapting – dart manipulation, creating/disposing of fullness, creating Princess lines and yokes.…
