English Paper Piecing is an ideal summer project as you can take in on holiday or work on it in the garden and take advantage of the nice weather. My current essentials are: Glue Pen Glue basting is one of my favourite things to do and for me it’s much quick than thread basting, especially on bigger pieces. Thread Gloss Thread ... Read More

Sometimes things don’t quite go to plan with a sewing project, it’s worth trying to: Take a break! Are you getting fed up, frustrated and not having fun? Switch off your machine, make a cup of coffee and come back to it later when you are feeling calm. Take your spool and bobbin off the machine and rethread it all. Even b... Read More

If you haven’t say down at the sewing machine for a bit, feel fed up with your current project or something isn’t going quite right it can be time for something new and fun! Make A Pouch Small projects like pouches can be a fun way to pick a special piece of fabric from your stash or scraps and make something quick. You’ll be able t... Read More

Quilting a project you have spent hours piecing can often be nerve racking and people worry about making mistakes or things not being ‘perfect’. You can make things so much easier for yourself by spending some time getting properly organised before you start which can save you time in the long run! Step 1 - Prepare Your Quilt I prefer to baste... Read More