Jo Avery – the Blog

My new business project

A few weeks ago, when I unveiled my new blog button, I alluded to another reason for needing a new logo. Some of you were very keen to find out what I was up to *cough – Catherine Sewing Attic* .  Finally I am ready to spill the beans… We are changing one of the

Mosaic Tutorial

There has been a lot of exciting activity in the world of British Quilters this week! The amazing human dynamo that is Lynne of Lily’s Quilts has started a Brit Quilt Group on Flickr for all us British Quilters to get together and share stuff. And if that’s not enough we are now busy organising

Doll Quilt Swap 10

I am struggling to catch up at the moment. Not only have I not had any time to post here, but I also haven’t had time to make anything to write about! I am doing a full 5 day week in the shop on my own where I am very busy with deliveries of new

Oggle Owl Tutorial

Ok, here it is! At long last, my promised tutorial for these cute little crocheted owls I have been making for the last year. I have had lots of requests for this and I know some of you are really excited to get started! First of all let me tell you that I don’t consider

Little House Pincushion Tutorial

Here is an early Christmas present for all my lovely readers – a tutorial for my Little House Pincushion! Complete with FREE patterns! As you can see above, I made this latest little house pincushion as a Christmas Cottage, complete with a reindeer and snow! And not only is it a super cute pincushion, but

Bearpaw Label Tutorial

I have been selling quite a few of my Bearpaw handmade goods over the last few weeks, through my ‘real’ shop (including 2 of the patchwork box cushions and 2 of the tote bags I featured on here recently!). So I needed to replenish my stock of ‘Bearpaw labels’. And because I have now perfected