Textiles – Page 2 – Amanda Jane Textiles

Book Recommendation – ‘Threads of Time’

Group quilt depicting a prison cell, coordinated by Fine Cell Work volunteer Marianne Ford

I recently purchased a copy of the book ‘Threads of Time’ which was published in 2022 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the charity Fine Cell Work. It was published by 26 Characters Ltd in Association with Fine Cell Work. Cover of ‘Threads of Time’, cover stitched by Raffaele and Viktor, Fine Cell Work ForContinueContinue reading “Book Recommendation – ‘Threads of Time’”

Tools for Textiles – Irons and Surfaces for Pressing

dry iron and pressing board used for quilt-making

This post – the fourth in the ‘Tools for Textiles’ series this year – is all about tools for making fabric lie flat and wrinkle-free. This is important both for dress-making and for quilt-making. I own a large ironing board (seen below) which I use for ironing clothes. It does also come in useful forContinueContinue reading “Tools for Textiles – Irons and Surfaces for Pressing”