I’ve always liked wonky and personally meaningful things. I add only plants I like to my garden, in the places I want them, whether that’s practical or not. I play with words to express my thoughts. I work with fabrics and techniques in whatever way I enjoy, including creating irregular shapes and different stitches. It’s […]

Well, I’m trying to do that. Most of the quilts I make are made from small pieces sewn together to make blocks. Any appliqué pieces I cut are only small, which is great for using scraps of fabric but has no apparent impact on the size of my stash. So, I’ve been looking for a […]

Last year, I bought Lap App – a small adjustable lap table – that was designed to support your hands when hand stitching. It certainly does that, and has eased the shoulder pain I used to experience during long periods of piecing or appliqué. The Lap App has other features – thread spool holders, a […]

Yes, I have multiple unfinished quilts. I can see them stacked up in containers on my shelves. But that’s never stopped me starting a new project. The urge to appliqué fat flowers came to me when I saw the checked fabric in a local craft store. After buying two colourways, I went home and pencilled […]