by GillyMac | Apr 20, 2022 | Uncategorised
As we move towards Me-Made-May and warmer times, I am itching to make something new. I have recently seen some great fabrics on the market, which only fuel my need to find time to make clothes. It can be daunting to decide which pattern to try, and it is always good...
by GillyMac | May 26, 2021 | Beginners, blog, Patchwork, Patchwork Block, Sewing Made Simple, Tutorial, Uncategorised
Half square triangles (HSTs) were one of the first patchwork blocks I learnt to make. They are easy to make and the design is really versatile. I have used HSTs in many different projects including bags, cushions, table runners, pouches and quilts. One of my absolute...
by GillyMac | May 12, 2021 | GillyMac Doodle Challenge, Quilting, Sewing Made Simple, Uncategorised
Let’s get stuck in quickly to solving these problems. Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) does not need to get complicated, and the common issues that arise are easy to fix. You can find details of the set up for FMQ I recommend here. The most common Free Motion Quilting...
by GillyMac | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ability to sew accurately relies on being able to place the sewing needle exactly where you want it to go every single time. This sounds easy, but even the cleverest of sewing machines need the operator to guide them. The seven tips below are simple and obvious...
by GillyMac | Feb 21, 2019 | Patchwork, Quilting, Uncategorised
On a visit to Hawaii in 2014, I fell in love with Hawaiian Quilting and for the past month at the GillyMac Studio, we have been working on our own small Hawaiian pieces. We’ve used traditional patterns and changed the hand applique to machine sewing and the...
by GillyMac | Dec 17, 2018 | Uncategorised
These are such an easy make and look fabulous it would be a crime not to make lots of them 🙂 [embeddoc url=”https://www.gillymacdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GillyMac-Super-Quick-Drawstring-Gift-Bag.pdf” download=”all”]
by GillyMac | Dec 11, 2018 | Uncategorised
This is something I am asked about constantly … so it is worth revisiting it today...
