Do you remember reading the book? well Craftcotton have just released a collection of Roald Dahl fabrics… I couldn’t resist turning some of them into a cute satchel ‘You really are a very clever little mouse’ fabric was just too cute to not use as the main outer fabric, I added the frogs for the… Continue reading Roald Dahl – The Witches…
Can I see the light at the end of the tunnel? Quilt Now have just released its first publication since lock down, and the magazine is absolutely packed full of inspiration and exciting things to make… and I’m thrilled to be featured inside, in fact I have my first pull-out supplement… Inside you’ll find information… Continue reading light at the end of the tunnel…
Can you believe its June already… If I’m honest everyday seems to feel the same at the minute, but today I will celebrate June by sharing with you my Island Batik June project This months challenge was a ‘free’ theme, that meant we could make anything, using any fabric from box 1… I couldn’t resist… Continue reading Island Batik June Challenge…
I’m closing this year with my Island Batik December challenge ‘3D challenge’. With my presents bought and wrapped, I thought it would be lovely to add some special touches to the Christmas table. I love the art of fabric manipulation, so I decided on making some fabric flowers, perfect for napkin rings, present toppers and… Continue reading Island batik December challenge…
Yesterday, was the first day I’ve been home alone for 6 weeks, yes it was back to school time for all four of my boys, and boy did my house feel empty and soooo quiet… So I set myself a little challenge to create different ways to use an embroidery hoop. First up, was a… Continue reading Feeling creative?
Today I’m sharing my finished Mystery Daisy Chain Top Quilt… This quilt along was hosted by Alison @honeybunnyanddoll . Its been a beautiful quilt to make. I chose Tilda off white solid for the background, available from @grovesltd . Cotton supreme for the Focal and Accent fabric, available from @cottonandsteel, and included some lovely butterfly fabric from the Panorama collection also… Continue reading Daisy Chain Parade…
Hello, With less then a week til Easter, I thought I’d write a cute little tutorial for making some adorable and super quick Easter Bunting. All the Fabrics and Accessories used in this tutorial are available from Groves http://www.grovesltd.co.uk/ourproductrange Email us: groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/GrovesLtd/ Download my free print friendly tutorial here Groves Easter Bunting PDF Head… Continue reading Easter Bunting with Giveaway…
Hello, thanks for stopping by to read what I’ve been up to this week… I’m feeling just a little bit pleased with myself ,as I’m keeping on top of the quilt-a-longs I’ve signed up to, so here is where I’m at so far… First up – Daisy chain QAL hosted by Amanda @honeybunnyanddoll this week… Continue reading Sunday and still going strong…
Wow, another week has gone by already… although I’m very happy to say goodbye to today, as we in the UK have been hit by storm Eric, its not so bad, compared to other weather issues in the world, but I honestly felt like I’d been pushed through one of those automatic car wash places… Continue reading Have I bitten off more then I can chew…
So tell me, did you wake up this morning, wondering what to do with yourself… and then you thought… hmm i could go shopping?… but i have no bag! and what you need is a tutorial on how to make a cute Tilda shopping bag, well i heard you, here is my free tutorial… Say NO… Continue reading Something for the weekend…
