A Treat.
Hi friends, I didn't mean to have such a long blog break! We've been busy around these parts fitting new a new loft hatch, boarding out our attic and lots of *spring* cleaning. Including sorting...
View ArticleSt Louis 16 Patch Quilt - For Sale
I've just finished up a loooong overdue work in progress, the St. Louis 16 Patch - remember that? The finished quilt top has been hanging over my door in the sewing room taunting me to finish for so...
View ArticleSewing Goals 2014
Now you could say I'm a little late in the year to be planning my sewing goals for 2014, it is April after all! Your right, but I thought it's better late than never. Also I've never actually done this...
View ArticleSewing Updates and More.
Where have I been!? Well, nowhere really. I'm just amazed how fast time has flown by recently! So since my very ambitious list of '2014 sewing goals' in my previous post, I've not really done that much...
View ArticleRound & Round Mini Quilt
During my unexpected sewing and blog hiatus last month, I did manage to squeeze in another - yes another! Thimbleblossoms mini pattern. I looove the full size Round and Round quilt, but I don't have...
View ArticleTips on Accurate Quilt Piecing
I’ve been sewing a lot in 2014 so far and I’ve really noticed an improvement in my piecing accuracy with the extra practise I’ve been getting in. In particular, I think all the mini quilt making and...
View ArticleLove Patchwork & Quilting Magazine, Issue 8
Hi guys! I just had to stop by today and tell you all about my feature in this month's Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine! I will try to keep the exclamation points to a minimum, but it's just so...
View ArticleA Little Pin Cushion 'How-To'
I happened to come across Melissa P's gorgeous little pin cushion recently, using her Trellis Flowers block pattern and instantly fell in love. Sure enough it immediately went to the top of my sewing...
View ArticleThe Making of the Nautical Quilt
I've started working on a nautical boat quilt which I've been meaning to do for ages, but really, like I need another new project!? This I couldn't hold up any longer though, I have a major thing for...
View ArticleEPP Diamond Quilt Update: 05/14
The weather down in my part of the world has been just glorious lately, which can only mean one thing - there has been a lot more English paper piecing action around here! I had had a restful weekend...
View ArticleQuilt Ladder DIY
Have you noticed the sudden surge of interest for quilt ladders? Well, I have. It seems they've been popping up everywhere recently! and I for one, *love* the micro trend. I first started noticing them...
View ArticleStorybook Toys by Jill Hamor, Little Cub
Hello! Let me get straight to the point with this blog post; Storybook Toys by Jill Hamor is absolutely amazing! Possibly my favourite inspirational sewing related book I've had the pleasure to read. I...
View ArticleCherry Blossom Quilt Finish & WIP's
Hi friends! I've not been on the blog much last week but I have been sewing so I thought I'd catch you up on the latest! ;-) I decided another mini quilt was on the cards, (pictured below) the Mini...
View ArticleHomespun Magazine, June 2014
Hello, hello blog friends! I just wanted to pop in today and show you this fantastic feature I have in this months Homespun magazine!! I'm so crazy excited about this I can't even tell you! Ok, maybe I...
View ArticleTikki Patchwork, London
I had a quick trip to London last weekend to visit family and friends. I stayed with my sister in Richmond so I planned a trip to visit Tikki Patchwork shop, a beautiful quilting shop based in Kew so...
View ArticleQuilty Fun, Tulip Mini Quilt
I've had such a blast working on this tulip mini quilt for my sewing room! I can't tell you how much I love this, and really - the pictures don't do it justice at all, it's so much brighter and happy...
View ArticleFarmer's Wife Quilt: Week ?
Hello friends! I've not been the most productive sewer - or blogger, for that matter recently. The summer always get's a little busier for me, Sew and Quilt is busier, I work more hours at my day job...
View ArticleRed Letter Day
I don't think it's a secret that I adore all of Camille'sThimbleblossoms patterns! I can't resist purchasing every mini quilt she releases and eagerly printing it off with anticipation to begin a new...
View ArticleA Finished Red Letter Day Quilt
Hello! Hope you all had a fun weekend, I had some sewing time and worked on my Thimbleblossoms Red Letter Day mini quilt as planned, finishing up with hand sewing the binding last night. Thought I'd...
View Article50 States Stitching Project: Week 1
Hi friends, happy Wednesday! I've started a new long term project last week and I'm so excited to share with you today! My family and friends in real life know I love all things American! and can talk...
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