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Category Archives: Quilting
Sewing Basket
Over Christmas whilst I was on holiday I embroidered a top for sewing basket. It was a kit I bought at the Harrogate Show from Sew Different, you could buy the whole kit with all the fabrics in, but I … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, kits, Quilting, sewing room
Tagged box-making, embroidery, Sew Different, sewing, Sewing basket
18 Comments
Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL
I’m away in the Lake District this weekend but last week I finally managed to get myself organised and started quilting my owl and hare hollow quilt. Three weeks ago I was still trying to decide whether or not to … Continue reading
Posted in Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt-a-long, Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged Hand-quilting, Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilting
12 Comments
Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL
Apologies for being a day late with this post, I had unexpected Grandma duties! Well I’m no further with my quilt, partly because I’m still not 100% decided whether or not to add a border. This is it without the … Continue reading
Posted in Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt-a-long, Quilting
Tagged Crafts, Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, patchwork, Quilt, Quilting, quilts, sewing
4 Comments
Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL
I’ve had a busy three weeks in my sewing room since I last shared my progress on the Owl and Hare Hollow quilt but this week I’m pleased to say the top is done…I think! Three weeks ago I’d just … Continue reading
Posted in Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt-a-long, Quilting
Tagged Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilting, sashing
13 Comments
TWRD Quilt Block
Over the weekend I finished the second block I had promised for Kates charity quilt. I’m pretty pleased with this one as it’s one I ‘designed’ myself, rather than just finding a pattern someone else has written out…it is however … Continue reading
Posted in Quilting
Tagged island-batik, Ovarian Cancer charity quilt, Quilt, Quilting, quilts, sewing
9 Comments
Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL
I finally made a decision about the sashing for my quilt, three weeks ago I was still mulling over several ideas… I did like the darker one but I felt it was overpowering the blocks somewhat. Eventually I decided on … Continue reading
Posted in Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt-a-long, Quilting
Tagged Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilting, sashing
9 Comments
Teal Waters Run Deep
I still feel I have rather a lot of projects on at the moment but I’m slowly ticking things off my list. Some things take more priority than others, as they are time critical. One of these was some quilt … Continue reading
Posted in Quilting
Tagged Crafts, Ovarian Cancer charity quilt, Quilt, Quilting, quilts, sewing, Teak Waters Run Deep
8 Comments
A Place Mat …or not!
A couple of months back I was asked at my WI if I would make a placemat for a WI competition to be judged at the Great Yorkshire Show, I tried to duck it but without success! I don’t like … Continue reading
Posted in Quilting, Women's Institute
Tagged Great Yorkshire Show, Quilt, Quilting, quilts, Women's Institute
3 Comments
Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL
I’m still away walking the Yorkshire Wolds Way, hopefully finishing today. I haven’t had chance to work on my quilt over the last three weeks so no progress to share unfortunately. I’m still undecided about sashings! I’m sure everyone else … Continue reading


