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Sewing How To: Patchwork – English Paper Piecing
Want to try a different patchwork technique? Have a go at English paper piecing – you don’t need a sewing machine for this method as it can all be done by hand and its a great alternative to machine quilting. Added bonus with this method is you can reuse the paper templates for multiple patchwork…
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Sewing Tutorial: Christmas Patchwork Striped Stocking
This Tutorial was originally published back in 2015, its had an update and the new version is here!. Fabric was gifted by The Craft Cotton Company. Perfect for hanging up this Christmas, this striped Christmas stocking would make a great gift. Striped Christmas Stocking Sewing Tutorial Materials needed Christmas themed fat quarter set. Pins. Scissors.…
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Sewing Tutorial: Patchwork Curved Fan Block Quilt
I received some lovely Japanese Florals fabric by The Craft Cotton Company and decided to do a fan block quilt. I must admit was a little daunted about all the curves – I don’t think I have ever sewn so may curved edges before, however, I made sure I took my time (I’m terrible for…
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Sewing Tutorial: Mini Tumbling Blocks Quilt
I have always stayed clear of tumbling blocks as they look a little tricky to get right, however, I finally decided to give them a try and am really pleased as I did as they look way more complicated than they are. This tutorial will show you how to make a mini tumbling blocks quilt.…
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Christmas Sewing Pattern: Christmas Holly Patchwork Block
I’ve still got a few Halloween themed makes to complete but got slightly distracted by the Christmas make I’ve been wanting to get started on for a while. I have had an idea in mind to complete a patchwork design of a holly but apart from a few rough sketches haven’t had chance to make…
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Sewing Tutorial: Christmas Patchwork Penguin Fabric Stocking
I’m flying ahead with my Christmas makes so far this year, although I have made sure I have started nice and early as last year I ran out of time. This stocking is the companion to another patchwork stripes stocking over on The Craft Cotton Company blog made to replace my rather thread bare stockings…
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