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Category Archives: Quilting
Seaside Quilt HQAL
It’s six weeks since I last shared my progress with the Seaside Quilt, a design from the book of the same name by Kathryn Whittingham of Patchwork Katy. I completely forgot to do a post on Boxing Day! Last time … Continue reading
Crazy Times
Our programme for Skipton Stitchers has had to change this month as the lady who was teaching it is now isolating, so next months workshop on Crazy Patchwork has been brought forward. This meant I had some prepping to do. … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilting, Skipton Stitchers, Workshops
Tagged Crazy patchwork, embroidery, Skipton Stitchers
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Seaside HQAL
I haven’t got as much done on my Seaside quilt as I had hoped, Christmas preparations and making Christmas presents have taken priority, it seems to be sneaking up rather quickly this year! Three weeks ago I was skipping a … Continue reading
Posted in Quilt-a-long, Quilting
Tagged patchwork, Patchwork Katy, Quilting, The Seaside Quilt
16 Comments
Seaside Quilt HQAL
I cracked on with my seaside quilt so I’m having a mini happy dance this week as I’ve finished the main part of the quilt, I’ve just the borders to decide on. This is the quilt in the book by … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilt-a-long, Quilting
Tagged embroidery, Kathryn Whittingham, Quilting, The Seaside Quilt
19 Comments
Seaside Quilt HQAL
I got myself organised this week with my seaside quilt so I’ve made pretty good progress. This is the quilt from the book by Kathryn Whittingham, she’s the designer of the gorgeous Cottage Garden quilt which I made last year, … Continue reading
Posted in Quilt-a-long, Quilting, Stitch-a-long
Tagged applique, Kathryn Whittingham, Quilting, seaside, The Seaside Quilt, Yorkshire
18 Comments
All the Trimmings
I’ve been pretty busy in my sewing room this week, just not with things ready to share, however I have started quilting my All the Trimmings quilt. This was a free QAL from the Fat Quarter Shop, it just took … Continue reading
Posted in Quilt-a-long, Quilting
Tagged All the Trimmings QAL, Christmas, machine quilting, Quilting
9 Comments
All the Trimmings QAL
Having dilly-dallied a bit with this quilt I cracked on with it this week, this is the free QAL by the Fat Quarter Shop, it appealed (apart from the fact that I love Christmas!) because it took just one layer … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Quilt-a-long, Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged All the Trimmings QAL, Christmas, Quilting, The Fat Quarter shop
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Christmas QAL
Last month I started a quilt-a-long – another one! This is just a short free one from the Fat Quarter Shop. It’s called All the Trimmings. It appealed partly because I’m a sucker for Christmas stuff, but also because it … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Quilt-a-long, Quilting
Tagged All the Trimmings QAL, Christmas, Quilting, The Fat Quarter shop
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The Seaside Quilt HQAL
I’m making good progress on my Seaside quilt, this is the quilt designed by Kathryn Whittingham, the same designer as my favourite Cottage Garden quilt. This one is a similar layout but with seaside themed blocks, it reminds me of … Continue reading
Posted in Books, embroidery, Quilt-a-long, Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged beach huts, embroidery, Kathryn Whittingham, Quilting, seaside, The Seaside Quilt
24 Comments
All the Trimmings QAL
I’ve started another mystery quilt-a-long…I know, I’ve enough QAL’s and SAL’s to sink a ship! There’s method in my madness though! A couple of years ago I bought a Christmas fabric layer cake on one of the facebook destash pages. … Continue reading


