‘Indian Birds’ cushion covers

Issue 60 of Quilt Now is out now. and this time my contribution is a pattern called ‘Indian Birds’ to make four appliqué cushions with birds on. ‘Indian Birds’ Cushions by Amanda Jane Ogden Photo credit: Quilt Now I thought you might like to hear the story behind the design. In January 2017, I accompaniedContinueContinue reading “‘Indian Birds’ cushion covers”

Laura Derby, rugmaker

Laura Derby, rugmaker (photo by Amanda Jane Ogden) I met Laura Derby in her studio during the Spring Fling in Dumfries and Galloway (for more on this see here and here).   Laura was demonstrating how she makes her rugs with coloured wool, working on a large frame and using the electric ‘gun’ which is pushedContinueContinue reading “Laura Derby, rugmaker”