Serene sewing

“I always love a fabric line that contains just monochrome prints. In this range, Sacré Bleu by French General, there are creams, beiges and light, medium and dark blues, which combine to make a very

■ Background fabric – Moda Chambray linen in grey – 2yds ■ Blue stripe ticking fabric (borders A and B and binding) – 1yd ■ Beige/blue print for borders D and E – 2¼yds ■ Light mixed prints – Nine (9)

■ Background Fabric A PE408 – 4yds ■ Fabric B FE511 – ½yd ■ Fabric C BLC11105 – ½yd ■ Fabric D BLC21108 – ⅜yd ■ Fabric E BLC31105 – ⅞yd ■ Fabric F BLC31108 – ½yd ■ Fabric G PE443 – ⅜yd ■ Fabric H BLC3

“Picture taking a peaceful stroll through a quaint country village with a row of charming cottages and the prettiest flock of sheep grazing in a flower-strewn meadow as you sew this majestic quilt. It

■ Note: a diagram to show cutting the background fabric can be found on our website www.gathered.how/magazine/todays-quilter For the appliqué block: (Month 9): ■ Background fabric – One (1) 16in squar

We present to you the dress that you will want to wear everyday this summer – The Dillon Dress, designed by Christine Haynes, is a modern apron wrap dress that's absolutely perfect for layering over a