I am part way though making this playmat for a young child, from the latest edition of the American magazine ‘Quilters World’ (Spring Edition). The oblongs and squares form part of the 8 inch blocks, but the hearts, triangles, stars and circles are all appliqued on. The instructions tell you to use fusible web so …
About 2 months ago I received a picture from a lady from my other quilting group asking for a 9 ” diagonally striped square so that she could construct a group quit for Linus. I had not sewn for 18 months after my husbands health problems. This started me sewing again. I did my square …
In this month’s “Today’s Quilter” issue 72 there was an article by Katie Essam to make a cushion/ wall hanging using free hand machine embroidery and appliqué to create textile art. I’d never done anything like this before so I thought I’d have a go! I used scraps of fabric to make the picture and …
This is a design from Donna Jordon of Jordan’s Fabrics in Oregon, who showed this design for a full sized bed quilt in her last weeks video. This is my attempt at it. She did not give any sizes so I have been messing around with 1inch half square triangles! It is 21 inch square. …
Happy New Year to all our members, from Standish Quilters Committee. We hope you had a relaxing Christmas and that you enjoyed receiving your little ‘charm’ in your card from us. Some of you have commented that you are going to use your charm on a quilt, onto one of your projects, or even as …
Liz C – An Updated Poem in January Liz has a 28 year old grand-daughter who has severe visual impairments, called Laura. Laura decided to write this poem, to help relieve the boredom of lockdown. Liz wanted to share this with our group, and has Laura’s permission to do so. The Year 2020 …
Hello Everyone, I’ve made one bag for the tombola, more will follow. The bag is a pattern from Muriel. I enjoyed making it and it looks quite good, but the sides and a bit wonky. I found this Mickey Mouse block on Pinterest and loved it. It was very easy to make, its pieced and …
Browsing You Tube, I came across a tutorial ‘Sew Very Easy’ for a Sewing Arm Chair Caddy and thought it would be very handy to keep sewing equipment organised and in reach when watching TV. Also, to prevent scissor, pins etc falling off the chair arm onto the floor or slipping down the side of …
Here are some photographs and descriptions of projects recently completed by some of our members. Thank you to everyone who has contributed something this time. On the 30th July I joined a live online Masterclass with Wendy Gardiner, organised by Beyond the Festival of Quilts, the cost was £15. It was a Disappearing Nine Patch, …