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 […]

Sewing Tutorial: Children’s Butterfly Drawstring Backpack Bag

Time to flutter away with a butterfly drawstring bag…. I received some fat quarters from the The Craft Cotton Company and the butterfly details on the material gave me the idea to make a butterfly themed drawstring bag. Fabric was gifted by The Craft Cotton Company. Originally published in 2017, this tutorial has had a […]

Sewing Tutorial: Folded Star/Pine Burr Patchwork Cushion

A few triangles later a folded star cushion emerged…. I’ve been looking at folded star/pine burr quilt designs for a little while now and have been wanting to see if I could make one. I received some gorgeous floral fabric from The Craft Cotton Company and decided it was now or never and would give […]

Sewing Tutorial: Patchwork Sprocket Cushions – Part 1

Perfect for USing Outside This summer – Some bright Moroccan Themed Fabric sprocket pillows Originally published in 2018, this post has had a little makeover and is now back live!. I received some gorgeous Moroccan Bazaar fabric from The Craft Cotton Company – soon as I saw it I knew the the bright colours and […]

Sewing Tutorial: Colourful Patchwork Sprocket Pillows – part 2

Originally published back in 2017 this post has had an update and a little makeover!. I made these sprocket cushions for the Craft Cotton Company, using their Indian garden fabric range. The colours and patterns in this range are gorgeous and they were perfect for using to make these pillows. These sprocket cushions have a […]

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. […]