Patchwork, foundation paper piecing and appliqué project

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

“As a student studying metal work at art school, I had a secret creative side-line in sewing and knitting. When a fellow metalsmith and I heard that Kaffe Fassett was visiting the textile department t

Fiona Kirk’s wall hanging, worked in the overlay mosaic technique, channels the ornate richness of William Morris’ designs ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK (100% wool, 50g/112m), 3 balls of Bluebel

“Pumpkins come in all shapes, sizes and colours and I’ve designed three for you to choose from. They make a nice group displayed together and would make a great home decoration for autumn or Halloween

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cygnet DK (100% acrylic, 100g/298m) 10 balls of Linen (234) 1 ball of each: Aqua (0211) Barley (4884) Burnt Orange (4888) Cherry (1252) Fondant (0173) Kiwi (0303) Light Grey (0195) Sax

“This is the first of three Snowball block variations in my Quilts in London book, namely crosses, circles and stars. Two further Snowball quilts follow, each showcasing different colour palettes, and