These little triangle boxes are simple to make by hand. They just need you to trace, cut, stick and a little bit of hand sewing using blind hem stitch and ladder stitch.

Gail shows all the stages necessary to make these and has some great tips from how large the hanging hoop should be to using...

Gail loves working with fleece as it is very forgiving since it doesn't fray, is soft and cuddly and comes in a wide variety of colours.

As well as cushions, you could use fleece to create the stockings that you see hanging in the background. And all Gail's patterns comes with a full alphabet,...

In this workshop Sallieann talks you through some of the embroidery stitches she likes to use to hold the fused felt shapes into place. The pattern comes with all the templates you will need for the various shapes. These include the vine wreath, leaves and poinsetta flower.

She suggests using ...

The decoration comes as a complete kit, which means papers, fabrics, and embellishments.

Nancy guides you through all the stages of making this delightful little bird. She starts with simple cutting out and tacking over the papers using contrasting thread. Then she moves on to how using a 3/8"...

Entitled Silent Christmas this range is more about winter, so would make a lovely additional to any home during the winter months. This  small lap quilt will definitely be one you will want to own and snuggle under.
Quick and easy to make, using the feature fabrics to its best advantage, and don’...

Advent Calendars
As always, a fun time will be had in this workshop with Mandy, where she shows you how she makes her dollies ‘the American way.’
Three different dolls and angels, plus the lovely Ruby pajama case and Robin the Teddy Advent calendar
Mandy also has an advent calendar called ‘Twas ...

Quick and Easy Folded patchwork
This are quick and easy to make and look even better with a bit of bling!
Last minute Christmas decoration
Great as gift tags too.

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This twist on the traditional Cathedral Windows block encourages us all to experiment with this technique.

Jennie Rayment describes how altering the cathedral window square can produce an Octagon ideal for making table runners and decorations.

Starting with a square Jennie shows a turned th...

Sally Ablett has designed a range of quilts using the log cabin design; but in this video Valerie works on just four blocks. They could easily then be turned into a cushion.
Valerie talks about how to keep the block flat by pressing the seams; and also about sewing down the side with two-seams. T...

Sylvia guides us through how to make this simple block and she has designed this interesting table runner approx 48″x32″. Or you could also raid your fabric stash to make an interesting scrap quilt.
Scrap Star Patchwork Block
The block itself is quite unusual as it takes four to make the star shi...

Valerie uses pre-printed panels and her favourite method of creating 2" half-square triangle units. Valerie Nesbitt talks you through how to make these simple blocks, which can become cushions. Or you can put three together in a row, to make a great table runner.

She uses the thangles method o...

Gail shows you wreaths for all occasions and events. There is everything from Christmas, Easter to Christenings.  With special occasions just on the horizon, what a great opportunity to decorate your home.   All the elements are removable, so you could then just enjoy it on it’s own.
Gail shows y...

Decorate the home
Made with simple pre-printed mini squares this could be rethought with beach theme, children’s theme (for the nursery), kitchen theme, the alternatives are endless, and the mini panels very plentiful in such a wide variety of designs, just select your favourite and make a start....

The pattern was originally designed to go with the 2019 Makower fabric Christmas ranges. These vary from modern, through scandi, to traditional. Or you could just raid your stash and it will be just as lovely.

Valerie guides you through some of the simple steps of cutting. She suggests that on...

Anne has made this into both using silk scraps for the wall hangings. They won’t take much wear and tear; but suggests cotton fabrics for the cushion, as it needs to be a little bit hardier.
Anne talks you through the stitches she has used. The stitches vary depending on the project. But in all c...

Great for children too
It is a great little project too for the children and another great use of glue
Think of using this technique for quilts without the glue, but simple stitching holds the shapes into place.
For more on applique
Check out Lynette’s other shadow applique patterns through the q...

Thread Playtime!
This might get you thinking just a little ‘outside the box’ and the finished effect is one similar to that of couching your threads;   you can use thicker threads on bobbins that are front loaded (like the Bernina) or top loaded (such as the Janome);
Don’t forget to work on a sam...

Great Gift
All you need to make this traditional potholder is straightforward folding and sewing. And at Christmas you could think about adding some spices, such as cloves.
Use of heat resistant wadding and heat resistant fabric is also something you could consider.
Most of the sewing is large, o...

Based on the traditional Monkey Wrench pattern Anne has given this a new twist by changing the dimensions.
A great quilt to make from a variety of fabrics, so you could choose your own set, or you could consider making this in one of the new woollen fabrics that are becoming very popular.
The add...