Natures Threads

An heirloom to treasure: this latest quilt demonstrates how to blend colours and choose a bold binding.

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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.

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I have now joined the inner blocks of my star quilt and sewn a red striped border around the inner panel.

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I have decided to use many different star blocks - almost like a star sampler.

This one is called Mosaic Star

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It really was a lot easier than it probably looks - the only tricky part was making sure the shapes were applied in the correct order and trying to make sure that where one shape partially covers another the fabric remained flat.

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This is my after Christmas project….I’ll tell you all about it in my next entry…Sue

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We all love receiving hand made gifts, particularly Christmas hand made gifts.
I made these table mats and matching table runner from a Christmas panel, it was simple and fun and they would make a great Christmas gift.

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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 [...]

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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!!

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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’.

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