by GillyMac | Jul 27, 2021 | blog, Classes, Dressmaking, free, general, GillyMac Community, Sewing Made Simple, Tutorial
This week we are starting the first week of our online beginner’s garment making course. The course outline is as follows Week 1 – (28th July) Understanding the pattern sleeve, measuring yourself and selecting the correct size. Week 2 – (4th August) Choosing the...
by GillyMac | Jul 14, 2021 | Beginners, blog, free, GillyMac Community, Sewing Made Simple, Tutorial
I enjoy using Pinterest to give me visual prompts. However, I find it incredibly frustrating when searching for links to the source documents, and they aren’t there. It can be such hard work. Consequently, once I find great people to follow, I tend to go back to them...
by GillyMac | Jul 7, 2021 | cake, general, GillyMac Community
Cooking and baking are a large part of my life. For that reason, it was always likely that any business I started would have an element of cake included. Since starting GillyMac eight years ago, I must have made hundreds of cakes, traybakes and biscuits. Over the rest...
by GillyMac | Jan 27, 2021 | Beginners, blog, GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple
“Which sewing machine needle should I use?” There are two factors to consider when choosing a needle. What type of fabric you are sewing and the thickness of the thread to be sewn with. Type of Sewing Machine Needle You should match the ideal type of sewing machine...
by GillyMac | Dec 26, 2020 | GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Quilting
Today I want to share some sewing inspiration for 2021. I have gathered images of many of the items made in and out of class in 2020 by the GillyMac Community. This represents just a hint of the creativity within this wonderful community. I hope it inspires your...
by GillyMac | Dec 23, 2020 | Applique, Classes, Designing, GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Quilting, Virtual Retreat
I am relishing working on the project for the GillyMac 2021 Spring Virtual Retreat. It is such a nice bright piece and just what is needed in the current climate. The Spring Virtual Retreat Project is a beautiful applique table runner based on a log cabin block. It is...
by GillyMac | Dec 15, 2020 | Christmas, GillyMac Community
“Allow me to present the amazing collection of Christmas Tree Challenge pieces. These were created by the brilliant participants from the GillyMac Club” Well done and thank you. Gill x Jackie BensteadAngela RigbyLou BurridgeLindsey LucasAriane...
by GillyMac | Dec 9, 2020 | Applique, Christmas, free, GillyMac Community, Tutorial
This is just the time of year, with so much going on, to stop for a moment and do some fun sewing, You will find this Free Winter Applique Project contains templates which are relevant throughout the Winter season. The templates can be used with free motion or regular...
by GillyMac | Dec 4, 2020 | blog, Christmas, general, GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Quilting
As we get closer to Christmas, you may be thinking about what you would like to receive or give at this time. To help you out, I am recommending the top 10 sewing books I have enjoyed using and owning in the past few years. They are not all brand new, some have been...
