How to do a hand-stitched hem

Last month in this year's Basic Sewing Skills series, I showed you how to make a machine-stitched hem, for example on a pair of trousers . You can see the post here . This is about stitching a hem by hand - very useful if you haven't got a sewing-machine available, if you want toContinue reading "How to do a hand-stitched hem"

Festival of Quilts 2024 – part 2

Last week, I wrote about quilts on the various stands at this year's Festival (that post is here). Today, I'll be sharing images of quilts in the competition, including my own. I'll begin with 'Dear Humans' by Sue Sherman which was entered in the 'Pictorial' category and won 'Best in Show'. The maker painted theContinue reading "Festival of Quilts 2024 – part 2"