How to Replace a Broken Zip on a Backpack

This is the third post this year in a series on basic sewing and mending skills. In January, it was all about getting started (threading a needle, making a knot) here and in February I explained how to sew on a button here. This month I am tackling the problem of a broken zip onContinue reading "How to Replace a Broken Zip on a Backpack"

How to make a ‘Basket Weave’ block

This month, I am setting the block for my 'Refuge Circle' quilt group (read more about what this is here). I thought you might like to have the instructions so you can make some of your own. This block is called ‘basket weave’ and it works when several of the blocks are placed next toContinue reading "How to make a ‘Basket Weave’ block"