Category Archives: Patchwork and Quilting

What is a ‘fat quarter’?

I have just published a new quilt pattern, designed specifically for anyone wanting to make their very first quilt. It’s called ‘Clouds and Smoke’ because the original is made in creams and greys. I was so happy to find the beautiful stone building pictured above for the cover photo-shoot, with its rich mix of greys.ContinueContinue reading “What is a ‘fat quarter’?”

Hand-stitched patchwork (EPP)

I thoroughly enjoy the gentle occupation of hand-stitched patchwork. The quilt above is one of the ones I entered into the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, UK, last year. In the show, the title was ‘The Missed Exhibition’ and there was a back story (you can read about that here).  Now, in happier times(!), itContinueContinue reading “Hand-stitched patchwork (EPP)”