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Velvet comes in many forms, from lightweight stretch varieties to heavyweight upholstery fabrics. It can be made from silk, rayon, polyester, and more – and each type behaves differently. Some are mor

“This cosy tree skirt with its warm details and use of colour captures all the fun of Christmas past. Woodland creatures are out carol singing against a patchwork background made from a mixture of scr

Stay warm this winter with this patchwork cover-up to sew

“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

Is there anything more satisfying as a quilter than nice pointy points when piecing a quilt with triangles, whether by hand or by machine? But equally, few things garner more frustration and dissatisf

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