by GillyMac | Nov 14, 2020 | free, Quilting, Tutorial
Following on from the release of the Free Phoenix Quilt Pattern last week. Today I wanted to share with you a short vlog about my approach to quilting this smashing quilt. Don’t forget to show me what you do with this pattern by posting on my Facebook page or...
by GillyMac | Nov 11, 2020 | free, Patchwork, Quilting
Today I am offering you all a free copy of my Phoenix Quilt Pattern. Previously, this free applique quilt was designed for the regular classes to make week by week during Lockdown. For this reason, the pattern was originally created in weekly instalments and has only...
by GillyMac | Nov 7, 2020 | Challenge, Christmas, GillyMac Community
It is time to dust off your Christmas Tree Fabrics and get creative. This fun free Christmas sewing challenge is for anyone of any age anywhere in the World. Particularly in the UK where we are in our second lockdown, this light-hearted activity is offered as a way to...
by GillyMac | Nov 4, 2020 | Patchwork, Quilting, Tutorial
Tomorrow morning, we enter the next phase of lockdown. This time is different, schools are still open so my family will be keeping to their regular schedule. My schedule changed in March to pivot to be all online. For the most part, this has worked well. GillyMac...
by GillyMac | Nov 2, 2020 | Classes, Patchwork, Quilting, Tutorial, Zoom
The Alison Glass Sew Skill Builder Series is designed to allow sewists to sample quilt making techniques with each project. The Meridian Quilt introduces or strengthens a pupil’s ability to sew curves; however, this quilt has offered my weekly classes much more....
by GillyMac | Oct 10, 2020 | Teens
I have always loved teaching my teen classes and wanted to extend the opportunities to sew to a much wider teen audience. Earlier this year I created a small library of video tutorials aimed at young sewists. The videos are all completely free and there are already 6...
by GillyMac | Sep 26, 2020 | Classes, Patchwork, Quilting
The best way to describe sewing using foundation piecing is sewing by numbers. Sewing takes place on pre-printed or drawn paper which is eventually torn away. The fabric pieces are placed underneath the paper and sewing is completed following the lines on the paper....
by GillyMac | Sep 14, 2020 | Beginners, GillyMac Community, Tutorial
Did you know that September is Sewing Month in the USA, a tradition started by Ronald Reagan in 1982? Thinking it was a shame in the UK there was nothing like this, I decided to create my own annual Sewing Machine Discovery Week which this year will from 21st-25th...
by GillyMac | Sep 7, 2020 | Classes, Quilting
I have recently rewritten my Quilting with Rulers Class. When considering my own use of rulers, it was a ‘penny dropping moment’ when I realised that I favoured a straight ruler and one curved ruler for 90% of my own ruler work. Why would I teach anything else? Using...
by GillyMac | Aug 18, 2020 | GillyMac Doodle Challenge, Quilting
Doodling is a fabulous way to learn free-motion quilt designs. Just with pen and paper, you can start your free motion quilting journey. Over the past three years, the GillyMac Doodle Challenge has provided over 400 participants access to an inspiring set of 80...
