I was recently sent a copy of Amy Friend’s new book Improv Paper Piecing to review. I had loved Amy’s last book, Intentional Piecing, so Iwas very happy to do this, and I was also interested and intrigued by the subject matter. Long time readers will know that I love a bit of what I …
It is our first birthday this weekend and to celebrate we are having a pattern sale!! Hooray! Get 30% off all our Thread House patterns at our Payhip Store! That’s all patterns for £3.50 each! Sale ends Monday night!
Last week we had a little taste of Spring up here in Scotland with some mild weather. But alas, it was short lived and this week we’ve been plunged back into winter. However Spring can’t be far away, and here’s a lovely Spring-like project to get us in the mood! And look, it’s made the …
Following on from yesterday’s QuiltCon Report post I’d like to look in more detail at one of the workshops I attended and the projects I’ve made from it. This was Adventures in Small Piecing with the adorable Chawne Kimber. Though I think it should be renamed ‘Adventures in Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Piecing’ as the word …
I can’t believe it is already two weeks since I came home from QuiltCon – it really seems just a beautiful dream to me now! But I was there and I’m sure you want to hear all about it! The photo above is the crowd surging into the show on the first day, and you …
Gosh it’s been a while since I posted! Since then life has been busy and chaotic – some good and some bad stuff. I am slowly getting back on track with a little breathing space this week. I have lot’s to share from my trip to QuiltCon and will be putting together a report …
I spent last weekend with my extended family celebrating my niece, Sarah’s, 40th birthday (I was very young when I became an aunt BTW!) at her amazing party. Of course I left it till the last minute to make her a present. Obviously she has already had a quilt from me (21st birthday) and numerous …
A week or so after the event and I finally feel recovered enough to post my Thread House Retreat Report! This was our first residential retreat, held at Folly Farm near Bristol two weekends ago. Speaking for myself, Karen and Lynne we are happy to pronounce it a resounding success! And as far as the …
Have you heard about hygge? It is a Danish word that roughly translates as staying in, being cosy and relaxed, and hanging out with friends and family. It’s been all over the media these last few months. I first heard it referred to on Radio 4 back in July/August and wondered whether I could use …
The Stitch Gathering 2017 date has been announced! We’ve moved it on a couple of weeks this year mainly so we don’t clash with Yarndale! Tickets will be released early April. More info at the Stitch Gathering website, and while you are there sign up for news to be the first to hear when tickets …