If you have ever rubbed your tummy, whilst patting your head, you’ll know it’s an odd feeling. Making this quilt felt pretty similar. I pieced it in autumn and quilted it December, surrounded by Christmas lights and festive music. The pretty floral patterns, in summer /spring colours, were in sharp […]
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Baking – my word of the week
There are few pleasures in life, that are more wonderful than the fragrance of freshly baked bread. The scent spreads and comforts the soul. Greeting and hugging all who venture through the kitchen door. It’s no wonder that supermarkets pipe the scent into their entrance lobbies. When I made this […]
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It’s finished. Middle Teen has finished her first quilt. I’m so pleased with how it has turned out, but far more importantly, she loves it. It’s her quilt. Apart from the odd pointer from me, she’s just got on and made it all by herself. Transferring the skills she learnt […]
Read morePatchwork cushion and a zipper pouch
I’m over on Minerva Crafts blog today, with a cushion cover and zipper pouch. I’m talking about how easy it is to make the half square triangles and explaining how I make them. A bit of a “how-to”. Please pop over and let me know what you think.
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