Foundation paper piecing is a method of constructing quilt blocks that uses a paper foundation to stabilize fabric pieces as you sew them together. The paper is sewn to the fabric, creating a stable base for intricate designs and precise piecing, mea...

If you are a new quilter and you have looked on Instagram, Facebook or your other social media sites, you might have wondered what the purpose of a Miniature Quilt (Mini quilt) is, or why people make them.A mini-quilt is, as the name suggests, a very...

As an avid fan of paper pieced quilts I have learned a few tricks over the years. one of the most useful tricks is knowing how to ensure that the scrap of fabric I choose will cover the intended section entirely.This is especially relevant when the t...

Lately I have been having lots of fun making Hoop-Art from some of the Orphan quilt blocks in my sewing room (I have more than a few to choose from). Hoop-Art is surprisingly easy to make and is also makes a lovely handmade gift or wall hanging.For m...

I love fabric scraps, but at the moment my sewing room is simply overflowing with them and if I'm being honest, I need to have a clear-out, but I cannot bear to part with some of my stash, so the alternative is to try and use it! Towards the end of 2...

This Mega Needle Book is the Ultimate Quilter's travel companion. It's bigger than usual for a needle book (9" Square), so it has space to carry all of the hand quilting supplies you might need for a larger project - the pockets even have enough spac...

'The Patch!' is a foundation paper piecing block of the month (BOM) club. Each year there is a new sampler quilt to sew and new blocks are released once a month.In 2022, members of ‘The Patch!’ will make a sampler quilt called ‘Veggie Patch’....

When it comes to foundation pieced quilt blocks, I’m a bit of an addict. I just love creating pictures with fabric, and knowing I can get a really accurate result when I use a foundation template. Of course I also love to encourage others to give F...

I love Pin Cushions almost as much as I love paper piecing. I’ve made quite a few of them in my time. They are fun gifts for your friends who enjoy quilting or sewing, plus it’s great to have a few different ones in the sewing room. I have one fo...

When I first started foundation paper piecing, I made a lot of mistakes. Obviously over time my skills have improved and while these days these mistakes do happen much less often, even the most seasoned quilter would be lying if they said they didn't...

When it comes to quilting, how you press your fabrics can make a massive difference in the finish. Often I'm guilty of calling it "ironing" both in conversation and within my patterns, however, have you noticed that most Quilters call using an iron "...

Should I pre-wash my Quilting Fabrics?I'm sure you are as excited as I am to get started with sewing the River Rapids Quilt for the River Rapids Sew Along. Working with Jelly Rolls is a heap of fun, however one of the things you might be wondering is...

Being a busy mum, who has been renovating a house and also designing quilt patterns, I find that sometimes it can be difficult to carve out the time I need to sit at the sewing machine and sew. However carving out time for your hobbies, including qui...

Of all the things you need to know when constructing a quilt, a consistent seam allowance is one of the key things to master. Your seam allowance is what holds your quilt together, and I'm not being dramatic when I say that your seam allowance c...

As a new quilter or modern patchwork enthusiast, you might have heard people talking about a “Long Arm” and wondered what a long arm quilting machine does or even if you need to buy one yourself.To answer this, first, I need to run through some t...