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  • TGIFF - Link party

    Hello and happy Friday everyone! Today I am sharing my one my latest quilty finishes, 'Colour Shift' as part of the TGIFF Link up party.   I'll sha...
  • Easy re-usable drawstring gift bags

    Hello! I am here today with a fun a quick, re-usable (and super cute) gift bag. Bonus is that it can be made with fat quarters! This gift bag is ve...
  • Introducing the Stitch and Make Club

    Hello!  So, there's something I have been wanting to do for years and now is the time. I am going to do it and I want you guys to join me!   Many y...
  • Zip, Divide it! Basket sew along!

    Hello!  Welcome to the Zip, Divide it sew along blog post! This is the place where you can find all the information about this event. I love this b...
  • Lighthearted - An Aurifil and Moda Challenge

    As an Aurifil Artisan I was given the opportunity to get involved with this year's 'Stitch Pink' project featuring Camille Roskelley’s Lighthearted...
  • Paper Kites - Orchard inspired

    All the info on my latest Paper Kites project. Lots of pics included!
  • Mini Pin Pincushion

    Hello, how are you? Today I'm so excited to finally introduce to you the 'Mini Pin' pin cushion. This cute little pincushion comes in 2 sizes and ...
  • British Sew a row - It's Topiary time!

    It's week 1 of the English Country garden sew along and for the next week we are going to be focusing on whipping up some Topiary blocks! Before ...
  • Summer of Sewing - Introducing the 'English Country Garden' Quilt

    Hello! Welcome along to the 2023 British Sew a Row sew along info page. In this blog post I will outline the different blocks, key dates, where to ...
  • Tips for raw edge machine applique

    Lou's top tips for getting the best out of your raw edge machine applique sewing.
  • Winter Glow sew along

    Relaxed sew along for the Winter Glow fairy lights applique pattern. Join for applique tips, and festive fun.
  • Create a cohesive scrappy quilt with ease!

    Lou teaches you how to pull fabric to  to put together a cohesive scrappy quilt.