Jess’ journal ...from the studio

In order to draw a block and change its size or adapt it in some way, you first need to analyse the layout of the block. Some things to consider include the following: ■ Does it follow a grid pattern?

“This is a stash-buster of a quilt, especially good for using up Jelly Roll strips for those little basket tops, indeed baskets of scraps. I mostly used fabrics with lots of colours, although they are

Accessories to make quilting more comfortable, books to inspire and irresistible fabrics hitting the shelves, here’s what we’re adding to our baskets this month... Holbrook is the latest collection fr

This summer, sew a slip-on skirt that'll fit your body so well you won't want to take it off! This Maxi Skirt pattern by Tammy Johal of Tammy Handmade has an elasticated waist for comfort and two leg

“As often happens in the design of my quilts, the fabrics are the starting point for the direction I want to go. In this case, the colours of the fabrics are so rich that they reminded me of English g

MUCH can be said for modern ways, but that doesn’t mean heritage crafts should be allowed to fall by the wayside. These long-established practices have been passed from generation to generation, and r