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Stash Buster Quilt – Sew Along – Block 3
20 March 2021

It’s time for Block 3. This is a block as old as time itself. Can you guess why it’s called the Dutchman’s Puzzle? Maybe not yet, but you’ll understand when you are done… Good luck! Block 3: Dutchmans Puzzle Finished […]

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Stash Buster Quilt – Sew Along – Block 2
20 February 2021

By now I hope you have successfully completed your first block in our Sew Along Quilt, because now it’s time for Block 2. I hope you’ve had your Weetabix today! BLOCK 2: Morning Star Finished Size 12″ (Unfinished 12-1/2″) Like the […]

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Stash Buster Quilt – Sew Along
23 January 2021

We are starting 2021 with a fun FREE ‘Sew Along’ quilt project to cheer everyone up. This is aimed at all levels and is intended to be fun. The blocks aren’t too difficult so whether you are an experienced quilter […]

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The Laura Muir Interview
18 August 2020

Laura is the designer behind the wonderfully Brightly Blooming fabric which she has produced for Moda Fabrics. Laura has always been interested in design and has also sewed since a young girl so it made sense to design fabric! Laura […]

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The Peter Lappin Interview
27 July 2020

Today our interviewee is Peter Lappin, a native New Yorker and one of the sewing world’s most sought-after teachers. He started sewing in 2009 and makes all his own clothes using vintage sewing machines and vintage patterns. He has a […]

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Brigitte Heitland Interview
31 March 2020

A former interior designer and student of textile design, Brigitte Heitland has been sewing since she was a young girl. After making her own clothes for many years, Brigitte discovered quilting about ten years ago and was immediately hooked. Brigitte […]

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The Brenda Riddle Interview
18 March 2020

Brenda has been sewing since she was a young girl. Inspired by the beautiful patchwork quilts made by her grandmother. The quilts were kept on a high shelf and only used on very special occasions but they intrigued Brenda and […]

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The Sarah Ashford Interview
27 January 2020

Sarah is a modern day quilter – and must be incredibly busy – not only does she have two children to raise she also designs and makes quilts for various publications, runs her website and instagram pages, writes a blog […]

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The Mara Penny Interview
7 January 2020

Mara grew up in Lake Tahoe. She loves color, patterns, and texture. She studied both interior design and jewelry design in college. Mara says she is inspired by everything including – fairy tales, the night sky and sparkles! She likes […]

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Hannah Richards Interview
6 December 2019

Hannah is the Creative Director for the wonderful Lewis and Irene fabrics. The family run fabric company is named after Hannah’s grandparents, who she tells us “created a close and loving family despite both coming from difficult backgrounds.” Hannah lives in Romsey […]

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    LATEST COLLECTION of Bumbleberries from @lewisandirenefabrics is here, and aren’t they gorgeous?  What fabulous colours for this Spring/Summer 2021 season! 😍

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    Remember our NEW collection, Forever Magic by Helen Dardik from last week?  Well, what do you think of this gorgeous Unicorn Fabric Panel?
Magical, isn’t it… and perfect for cushions and quilts!  Who doesn’t love a unicorn…? 🦄

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To keep you all safe, we’ll be following government guidelines on social distancing which means we may have to ask you to wait outside if we’re very busy.  It shouldn’t be for too long though so please bear with us. 😊
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    Another NEW ARRIVAL – Small Things Glow from Lewis and Irene Fabrics.
These fun fabrics are part of this season’s Lewis and Irene’s ‘Small Things’ collection featuring all things that glow in the dark!  Sugar skulls and fireworks are tossed against gorgeously rich background colours which disappear as the lights go out, leaving the skulls and fireworks to steal the show.

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