Block of the month no.9 poppies

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Gathering Blooms

This month’s block fea

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Today's Quilter Magazine

07 June, 2023

The People's Friend

Poppies for ever

DILLY ran a hand over the old stone, rough with occasional patches of lichen and down the weathered inscription. The bleak October sky was heavy with rain. But just then, the sun had emerged, warming

Today's Quilter

Festive fancy

“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

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Best laid table

“It is very tempting to assume that everyone knows how to do English pieced patchwork (now often referred to as EPP) and that you will have already established your own favourite ways of doing this tr

Simply Sewing

Stitch upcycle

Step one Trace the circle wreath pattern onto some paper and cut it out. Pin the template onto the jumper. Step two Use the sewing thread to baste around the edges of the template. . 01 Step three Rem

Today's Quilter

Frosty hues

“I am always heavily influenced by traditional quilts and blocks; while flicking through some quilting books from the 80s, I spotted the Goose Track block and was immediately inspired. I like the stri

Woman's Weekly - UK

Patch perfect

Stitch a set of matching stockings for loved ones with this pretty patchwork technique

The People's Friend

Poppies for ever

DILLY ran a hand over the old stone, rough with occasional patches of lichen and down the weathered inscription. The bleak October sky was heavy with rain. But just then, the sun had emerged, warming

Stitch a set of matching stockings for loved ones with this pretty patchwork technique