Sometime between Christmas and New Year 2022 I was trying to think of an idea for us to teach at our Thread House Retreats. We were focusing on hand sewing and slow stitching with a number of different techniques and I came up with the solution of making a fabric book with all our sample …
Yes I know this is all supposed to be about reindeers but how amazing is this dragon version of the patchwork pony pattern?! It is by Jean Borth who shared it in the Facebook Sew Along group. I am constantly surprised and delighted by what you guys do with this pattern, always coming up with …
It’s time for part 2 of the Christmas Reindeer Sew Along and now we have made our outer panels it’s time to add our ears before sewing the gusset and finishing the pony body. When I decided to make the pony into a reindeer I originally thought that it would just involve the addition of …
I’m delighted to announce a NEW Sew Along! Last February I launched my Patchwork Pony pattern and hosted the Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along. It was so much fun and afterwards I had a lot of requests for a repeat SAL. And then my good friend Ali suggested adding antlers to the pony and making …
Welcome to part 3 of the Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along! And for this last tutorial post we will be taking our ponies and unicorns to the grooming parlour! If you are not at the embellishment and accessory stage yet then that’s absolutely fine, there is still plenty of time. Please do sew at your …
Yes it’s yet another pony! You saw the beginnings of this one in the Part 1 post last week and here he is all brought to life and looking gorgeous! Welcome to Part 2 of the Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along. I hope you are all ready to sew your pony parts together. But if …
Welcome to Part One of the Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along!! We will begin by concentrating on creating our outer panels for the pony. Firstly a HUGE thanks to everyone who has purchased the pony pattern! I was overwhelmed by the response and will have a lovely big donation for Create and Sustain ready to …
It’s been a while since I had a project in a magazine but now, just like buses, two have landed at exactly the same time. One is quilting and the other is embroidery which adds a nice balance to this post. The first one is my Landscape Wardrobe mini quilts as featured in the latest …
Get ready for exciting news about a brand new ‘sew along with a difference’ that I’m launching today! The Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along will start in February and run for a month. In this post I will be sharing all the info you need and answering all those questions you have. First off, what’s …