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...
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 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 | 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...
by GillyMac | Jul 27, 2020 | blog, Patchwork, Quilting, Tutorial
Have you ever been put off making a quilt because it will be too big to quilt? Or maybe your quilting confidence is much higher when the piece you are tackling is smaller. For either of these problems, Quilt-As-You-Go is the answer! Quilt-As-You-Go (QAYG) is a...
by GillyMac | Jun 22, 2020 | Beginners, blog, GillyMac Community, Patchwork, Quilting
Whilst searching through my stash of fabrics looking for something for a children class I found a number of drab and unappealing fabrics that I knew I would never use. For me, fabric can be like clothes, sometimes you fall out of love with them, wonder why you ever...
by GillyMac | May 15, 2020 | Doodles, GillyMac Doodle Challenge, Quilting
Over the past 2 years, the GillyMac Doodle Challenges have moved the confidence and free-motion sewing of the over 400 participants up a gear. “ It taught me a huge amount” 2018 participant “I now want to follow these designs and sew them up. Drawing them helps to...
