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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: Summery Drawstring Bag With Embroidered Bee And Applique Hexagon Detail
Perfect for keeping your make-up/craft projects safely stored together this summer, this drawstring bag has some summery details of embroidered bees and some applique bee hive hexagons. This would also make a gift and is ideal for a last minute gift bag make. Fabric gifted by The Craft Cotton Company. Check out some other drawstring…
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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: Present Patchwork Mini Quilt Pattern
This quilt is great if your wanting a festive themed quilt to keep warm this winter, and it makes the perfect gift. You could always change the colour of the present too when gifting to a favourite colour of the recipient. Fabric gifted by The Craft Cotton Company. Check out my other Christmas sewing tutorials.…
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Sewing Tutorial: Christmas Patchwork Tree Cushion Pattern
Time for the Christmas makes to start….first out a patchwork tree cushion. I received some lovely Christmassy fabric from the Snowy Woodland range by The Craft Cotton Company and after laying out all the different patterns the an idea of a Christmas tree cushion came to mind. I initially thought of doing some appliqué trees…
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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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