Outdoor living

Stitch a quilted cover for your hot-water bottle

■ 70cm woven fabric (size 10-12 – more required for larger sizes) ■ 2m narrow bias binding (size 10-12 – more required for larger sizes) ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowance is 1.5cm,

Last month we looked at how to calculate fabric requirements for quilt backing and binding. In this issue we will look at calculating fabrics for patchwork blocks. Calculating fabrics for patchwork bl

Stitch this simple-to-make bag, perfect for storing your latest knitting or crochet project

■ Pattern sheet x1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Outer Fabric: 0.6m x 112cm wide ■ 4cm wide cotton webbing/ bag strapping: 2.6m ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowance is 1cm,

■ Pattern sheets x2 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Main Fabric: 3mx140cm (all sizes) ■ Lightweight iron-on interfacing: 40cm ■ Small buttons: 12 for Version A and 10 for Version B ■ Matching