An heirloom to treasure: this latest quilt demonstrates how to blend colours and choose a bold binding.
Category Archive for 'patchwork'
I had a change of plan whilst sewing this quilt ( this often happens to me)! I thought that perhaps it would look better if I made some 9″ star blocks to go between the 12″ and the 6″ blocks.
I have now joined the inner blocks of my star quilt and sewn a red striped border around the inner panel.
I have decided to use many different star blocks - almost like a star sampler.
This one is called Mosaic Star
Patchwork Fabric for Fun Gifts
Patchwork fabric lends itself to all sorts of projects including kitchen craft items which are ideal to donate to your local craft/school fair.
Simple Gifts with Country Chic
In my earlier post I showed you the butchers apron I had made using spotty patchwork fabric. I have now added to that apron and [...]
And when the temperatures drop again, you can use your lap quilt to keep you warm so that you can keep your thermostat down and so save on your future fuel bills!!
Creating Quilts from Fabric Scraps
Posted in Quilting, Uncategorized, patchwork on Jul 23rd, 2008
These day, most quilts are made from new fabric especially designed for patchwork & quilting. However, often the most attractive quilts are made from odds and ends, little pieces of fabric new or old all sewn together to make what is often referred to as a ’scrappy quilt’.
I’m sharing this with you, in the hope that it might prevent others from being desperately disappointed when the can no longer find the fabric to complete their masterpiece!
From Plain Cover to Colourful Cover
Posted in Uncategorized, patchwork on Jun 23rd, 2008
I always find I have lots of little snippets of wadding leftover from when I have trimmed a quilt prior to attaching the binding. I store them all up and then when I think I have enough, I make a cushion pad out of a spare piece of calico or even an odd piece of curtain lining.
New comers to patchwork & quilting frequently ask me for advice in choosing fabric for their first project. Often they have enrolled on a beginners course and been asked to bring a selection of fat quarters to their first class.
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