Military quilts

So ever-present you might not even notice them, these fabrics have an enduring appeal. Kassia St Clair reflects on their 4,500-year-old history

This year the iconic London store Liberty celebrates its 150th anniversary. Acclaimed for its quirky, imaginative style – and renowned for its sumptuous, printed fabrics – a century and a half on the

“Often, we make a block just for the fun of it – to learn a technique or to play with a new collection of fabrics. Although we may start with the casual approach of ‘this is just a sample’, sometimes

1 Make accurate cutting templates for the three (3) A, B and C shapes, including a ¼in seam allowance using the template provided. Note: make a template which includes the seam allowance for cutting t

Terry towelling–whether it be clothing babies, adorning a poolside Bond or mopping tennis players’ brows–altered domestic life forever, discovers Matthew Dennison

Time-saving accessories, summery fabrics to add to your stash and the latest quilting books, here’s our round-up of the best new sewing goodies... Teaming up with her granddaughter, Eliza Weiss, for t