Making an Advent Calender

by | Nov 8, 2018 | Christmas, Patchwork, Teens

I am lucky to be in the position to see the advent panels from many of the fabric suppliers in the Summer months, which means I can order them ahead of time. Two weeks ago a bold of gorgeous advent panels arrived from Dashwood Fabrics. I have some new Junior Sewing...

Photoshoot at GillyMac Designs

by | Oct 4, 2018 | Designing

Since May it has been on my mind to have professional photos taken for GillyMac Designs. This was never going to be vanity project – far from it – I would rather not have my picture taken at all – however the business here has reach the amazing point...

Ruler Quilting – A New Approach to FMQ

by | Jun 21, 2018 | Uncategorised

This week I held the first of my new Ruler Quilting Classes. I was really excited to show the five ladies all about how rulers can be used on a domestic sewing machine to create fabulous free motion designs.  Ruler quilting offers the opportunity to switch the way you...

Liberated Quilting : Finding What You Like

by | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorised

Years ago I bought a book called “Liberated Quiltmaking II” by a lady called Gwen Marsden. I found the whole technique that she used for improvisational piecing very refreshing. I like rules, but I also like to know how far I can bend them and this book...