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Stay warm this winter with this patchwork cover-up to sew

“The Hands all Around block is a lovely old traditional block and one which would have been made by hand rather than on a machine because of the Y-seams and curved seams. However, I’ve simplified the

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Templates do not include seam allowances. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong

Step one Fold the bottom edge of the Apron Facing over by 1cm and then 1cm again. Pin and topstich in place. Step two Place the Apron Body flat on the table with the right side (RS) facing up. Lay the

Step one From the main fabric, cut: Bow: two 25x14cm. Bow Centre: one 4x8cm. Collar: one 5x55cm. Step two From the iron-on interfacing cut: Bow: two 25x14cm. Bow Centre: one 4x8cm. Step one Apply the

Is there anything more satisfying as a quilter than nice pointy points when piecing a quilt with triangles, whether by hand or by machine? But equally, few things garner more frustration and dissatisf