Community

It’s great to sew, but often you will want
to sew in the company of others.

At GillyMac Designs, there is an uplifting community of fellow sewists who meet regularly in classes and online. Our Facebook and Instagram pages contain the latest projects, tips and sewing ideas. In addition, if you take part in a GillyMac Class, have been to one of her talks or have taken part in an online challenge, then you will be able to join the GillyMac Club on Facebook. This is a closed group where there are regular Sew-a-longs, demonstrations, ideas, and patterns, and even more importantly, you will get to meet and stay in touch with fellow sewing enthusiasts online.

Below are some of the latest pictures from our super active and very friendly GillyMac Sewing Community.

The sewing classes at GillyMac Designs include patchwork, quilting, dressmaking, bag making, and homewares. Similarly, the children and teen classes make amazing items for others and themselves and also enter (and win) national competitions.

Once you have attended class you will be invited to join the uplifting online GillyMac Club where you can learn more from me and take part in any sewalongs and demonstrations.

15 hours ago

I’m a week behind in sharing the Thursday cakes … last week was Coffee & Walnut. ☕️🐿️Love a good recipe - this is from janespatisserie#gillymacdesigns #gillymac #baking #bakingforfriends #sewingandcake ... See MoreSee Less
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2 days ago

This morning we have been trying out a new technique called Kawandi Quilting. It is a traditional, slow-stitching quilting technique originating from the Siddi community in India, which creates quilts by working from the outside edge toward the center in a spiral. We are using scraps, but traditionally it’s likely the makers would have used brighter hand-dyed fabrics. It’s always fun to try something new. We are making placemats as we test out the technique! #gillymacdesigns #gillymac #weekysewing #newsewingtechnique #kawandi #kawandi #kawandiquilts #handsewing #timetochatter ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Another absolute cracker - this wonderful textile landscape was created by Nina …. It is still a work in progress…. But brilliant just as it ! #gillymacdesigns #gillymac #textilelandscape #sewing #sewingteacher #sewingtutor #janome #janomemakes #janomeuk ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

This morning I have my final sewing class before Easter. Baking - Sewing - Community - Friendship go together - don’t you think ? #gillymacdesigns #gillymac #gillymaccommunity #sewing #baking #easter2026 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

**Celia’s finished landscape** It’s gorgeous. Brilliant work Celia! Next class is in July - details on the website. #gillymacdesigns #gillymac #landscapeart #textileart #janome #janomemakes #janomeuk ... See MoreSee Less
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