These are really a great idea. Once you have made one, you will be inspired to make them in lots of different sizes and finishes.
Valerie guides you through some of the pitfalls to avoid and also shows you how lovely the new lace zips are – they get sewn onto the top of the fabric rather than being hidden inside.
Click here for workshop notes for the humbug bag.
If you have a youngster who is competent on the sewing machine, then they will love these too.
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Stitch ‘n Flip to create snowballs or other techniques is so very versatile but sometimes in the haste to cut through several layers with the rotary cutter, the selvedge makes an appearance – don’t panic; this square could still be useable and Valerie shows you how you can check this; after all f...
Cutting with a rotary cutter means that the outside edges of your patchwork are beautifully accurate. But, what happens when you sew? Does the fabric ‘slip’ a little and you end up with a less than accurate piece? Do you struggle with the seams matching?
Valerie helps you achieve greater accuracy...
Make snowballs without having to get cold! This is such a delightful block and when worked with a simple plain square, you get to create stars.
No triangles were involved in the making of this quilt, but you do get some leftover.
Try creating this quilt with larger print fabrics, and therefore la...
