by GillyMac | Oct 14, 2025 | Beginners, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple, Tutorial
Ruler Quilting is simply using rulers to guide the free motion action of your sewing machine. It is critical that you use a ruler foot and a ruler produced for ruler quilting, or you will damage your sewing machine. This equipment can be as little as £40-50 to get...
by GillyMac | Oct 1, 2025 | Beginners, blog, free, general, GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Sewing Made Simple
by GillyMac | Sep 23, 2025 | Beginners, blog, Dressmaking, GillyMac Community, Sewing Made Simple, Teens
If you’ve ever looked at garment sewing patterns and thought, “I could never make that!”, I’m here to tell you—you totally can. With the right patterns, a little patience, and some basic sewing skills, you can make stylish, wearable pieces for your wardrobe. I’ve...
by GillyMac | Sep 20, 2025 | Beginners, blog, free, GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Patchwork Block, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple, Tutorial
Many people find quilting the most challenging part of the quilt-making process. In this post, I will give you some ideas on how to quilt this Baby Quilt, but I want to encourage you to have a go and finish off this gorgeous project. How to set up for quilting success...
by GillyMac | Sep 20, 2025 | Beginners, blog, free, GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Patchwork Block, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple, Tutorial
Let’s make the quilt. All seams we are about the sew are ¼”. If you didn’t collect the requirements in last week’s post, you could find them here. Make twelve blocks using the method in the video in the previous post here. Join the blocks to...
by GillyMac | Sep 20, 2025 | Beginners, blog, free, GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Patchwork Block, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple, Tutorial
Over the next three posts, I’ll show you how to make this quilt step by step. The finished quilt measures 41″ x 53″ and is made up of twelve 12½” blocks. Today’s video walks you through creating a single block. It’s a simple design, and your color...
by GillyMac | Sep 16, 2025 | Applique, Beginners, Challenge, Christmas, Classes, Designing, Dressmaking, GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple
It hit me like a flash of lightning: this is the month to deal with all those unfinished projects. Why on earth have I always waited until January? By the time January rolls around, we’re all wiped out from the Christmas rush, and the fresh new year feels...
by GillyMac | Jan 6, 2025 | Beginners, blog, general, GillyMac Community, Sewing Made Simple
Have you ever felt frustrated by your sewing tools or bought gadgets that gather dust? Trust me, you’re not alone. Choosing the right equipment can make all the difference when you’re starting out or even after years of sewing. Over the years, I’ve pared down my...
by GillyMac | Apr 20, 2022 | Beginners, blog, free, general, GillyMac Community, Sewing Made Simple, Tutorial
Last month the gorgeous participants in the GillyMac Junior Sewing Bee made bunny cushions. The pattern was such a success, I created instructions for the GillyMac Club and thought I would share it here. The pattern covers the cushion top. If you need help making a...
