Quilt patterns by Amanda Jane Textiles – Page 5

How to lengthen a skirt with a ‘false hem’

We are right in the middle of September (as it’s the 15th today) so it seems like a good time to mention Second Hand September 2025. This is an initiative from Oxfam to encourage us all to live more sustainably by actively choosing to buy clothes second-hand. You can find out more about the challengeContinueContinue reading “How to lengthen a skirt with a ‘false hem’”

Festival of Quilts 2025, part 1

sign for the Festival of Quilts at the NEC, Birmingham

I had an enjoyable visit to the Festival of Quilts at the NEC in Birmingham last week and in the post here, I am going to share with you some of my favourites from the hundreds and hundreds of quilts on display. You can find a list of the winning quilts and makers here IContinueContinue reading “Festival of Quilts 2025, part 1”