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QUILT ALONG 2022 – KITTY CORNER QUILT BLOCK 8
25 June 2022

Not Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty… not Here Kitty, Kitty… just plain old Kitty Corner. That’s our block this time. You should breeze through this uncomplicated, delightful and often overlooked quilt block with ease. KITTY CORNER QUILT BLOCK Finished Size 12″ […]

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QUILT ALONG 2022 – PINWHEEL STAR QUILT BLOCK 7
4 June 2022

Block 7 is here. This one is the Pinwheel Star, named for its central windmill style block. There are some new techniques in here, so enjoy this one. Don’t worry, they’re not too challenging, in fact the hardest thing to […]

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QUILT ALONG 2022 – MOSAIC QUILT BLOCK 6
14 May 2022

By now you may be getting the feeling that the half square triangle unit features quite a lot in quilting. In fact it might be the most commonly used patch in a quilt block, second only to the square. Our […]

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QUILT ALONG 2022 – BLACKFORD’S BEAUTY QUILT BLOCK 5
23 April 2022

It’s not the title of a novel by Daphne du Maurier, although you could be forgiven for thinking it might be. No, Blackford’s Beauty is a classic quilting block. Living up to its name it is a very pretty block […]

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QUILT ALONG 2022 – SISTER’S CHOICE QUILT BLOCK 4
2 April 2022

We’re not sure who’s sister chose this block but it’s a fun simple block to make. Perfect for practicing your basic skills. So sister lets get sewing! SISTER’S CHOICE QUILT BLOCK Finished Size 12″ (Unfinished 12-1/2″) Sister’s Choice is our […]

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QUILT ALONG 2022 – CUPS AND SAUCERS QUILT BLOCK 3
12 March 2022

Tea anyone? It’s time to make the next block, so make yourself a cup of tea, or coffee if you’d rather and get ready for Block 3, a Cup and Saucer block to go with your beverage of choice. CUPS […]

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QUILT ALONG 2022 – CHECKERBOARD STAR QUILT BLOCK 2
19 February 2022

It’s time to get started with block 2 now. This one is called the Checkerboard Star. Here in the UK we might better recogise it if it were named the Draught or Chess Board Star, but I think you get […]

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QUILT ALONG 2022 – FOLDED CORNERS QUILT BLOCK
29 January 2022

Following on from last year’s popular ‘Sew Along’ we’re back with a new fun, FREE Quilt Sew Along. Beginning today, we’ll release a FREE block pattern with detailed instructions every three weeks during the year. Nothing too hard, so if […]

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Stash Buster Quilt – Sew Along – Quilt Assembly
11 December 2021

This is it, the final chapter, where everything comes together. Now you can savour finishing your quilt top, stand back and admire all your hard work. I have had fun putting this project together with you all and I hope […]

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Stash Buster Quilt – Sew Along – Block 12
27 November 2021

Well, you’ve finally made it, you’ve reached the last block. With Christmas just around the corner, what better note to finish on than with a Poinsettia block, a symbol of Christmas itself. We’ll give you a little time to complete […]

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    Joy by Tamara Kate for Michael Miller Fabrics – it’s an oldie, but a goodie don’t you think?  AND it’s on SALE!

Featuring florals and butterflies galore, this wonderful fabric collection features lacy line drawings and delicate watercolours set to inspire truly joyous quilts, garments and accessories.  Link in Bio.

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    Nightfall Fabric Panel by Sarah Knight – magical, isn’t it…?!

Part of her Nightfall collection for Dashwood Studios, this sumptuous collection in a palette of inky blues, greys and pinks, brings the forest at dusk to life!

Nightingales can be seen singing, foxes playing and hares scurrying amongst the trees under the shimmering light of the moon in this latest fabric collection for Dashwood Studio.  Link in Bio.

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    **FREE QUILT PATTERNS**

Remember Hibiscus Hummingbird by Lewis & Irene Fabrics?  Well, take a look at this fantastically bright and colourful FREE quilt pattern by Sally Ablett!
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    Block 8: Kitty Corner of our FREE Quilt Along for 2022 is HERE! Don't you just love Saturdays…! 😍

Created using Barbara Brackman’s Best of Morris fabrics – it makes for a really striking Quilt Block, don’t you think?

To check out this latest FREE Quilt Block Pattern as well as our Kitty Corner Quilt Block and Best of Morris fabrics, check out our Links in Bio.

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    LAST CHANCE – ENDS SUNDAY…! GRAB 50% OFF all Burda Sewing Patterns from now until midnight on Sunday, 26th June. ✂️👗🧵
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    It seems almost too hot to be sewing… ALMOST!! 

Nothing’s going to stand in the way of us finishing a sewing project though, and here it is! 🤩

What do you think?  And more importantly, what have you been working on?

Featuring all fabrics 🇺🇦 yellow and blue 🇺🇦 for this make, some of the collections featured here are…

➡️ First Light by Ruby Star Society
➡️ Sun Print 2021 by Alison Glass for Andover Fabrics
➡️ Grunge by Moda Fabrics

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    NEW ARRIVAL!  Hibiscus Hummingbird from @lewisandirenefabrics.

This fabulous new collection is a blaze of tropical colour featuring the exquisite hummingbird, beautiful hibiscus and glorious summer florals!

These bright and vibrant fabrics are just perfect for a summer throw or quilt with its wonderfully sunny colours.  Link in Bio.

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    Positively Poppies by Diane Neukirch – have you seen it yet?  Fabulous, isn’t it!

Bright, bold and colourful, this wonderful fabric collection for @clothworkswa is a celebration of all things poppies! Crisp designs and stark colour contrasts really make these fabrics pop - a perfect addition to any project! Link in Bio.

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    A Winter Nap by Lewis and Irene Fabrics, have you seen it yet? 🍂

Such a wonderfully rich and colourful collection featuring forest creatures snuggled amongst leaves in their dens, holes and hideaways.
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    Carpe-E Diem in White… get it? 🐟😂

This fabulous fabric is part of Dear Stella Fabrics’ collection Hook, Line and Sinker.  Such a fun and imaginative collection featuring all things nautical, it’s well worth a look if you haven’t already…!
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