A silk dress and a mysterious embroidery

This week we had an American visitor staying and so made a trip up the beautiful Northumberland.  We went to Bamburgh Castle, a magnificent building which dominates the small town and the beach below. Even the gateway speaks of the might and power of the castle. It is in private hands, but can be visitedContinueContinue reading “A silk dress and a mysterious embroidery”

A laptop case and other patterns

Photo credit: Quilt Now This is a laptop case I designed for Quilt Now and it’s in issue 59.   I am particularly fond of the small panel of pink, grey and gold Japanese printed fabric, which for me is the star of the show. There is a free pattern on this website for myContinueContinue reading “A laptop case and other patterns”