Modern Sewing Starts Here Edition 11

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A Quilter’s Cottage Sarah Ashford, obsessive quilter and fabric lover takes a look at the latest quilt pattern book by Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet Company the time to do all the cutting in one go, carefully labelling as you go. Once you get to the piecing, it’s surprising how quickly it does come together. And with the help of the really clear step diagrams, I was able to follow the instructions without any issues at all. The quilt and all the projects use regular piecing, with some clever techniques to create certain shapes. The instructions are so easy to understand, I think even confident-beginner quilters will be able to give these patterns a go. As soon as I saw this adorable quilt pattern, with it’s charming cottage, complete with a heart on the door, flower adorned lawn, white picket fence and the beautiful quilts on the washing line, I just knew that this had to be a project on my bucket list! You’ll see from the photos that I’ve already started, making my very own candy pink version, and I’m so excited to carry on with it throughout the year. There really is something so satisfying about pictorial quilts – I just love watching the images start to emerge, one piece of fabric at a time! I started by making the house, and one thing I love about Lori’s patterns is that they are clear and simple to understand. I’m not going to lie, there is a lot of cutting involved, but it’s really clear how to cut each piece, and it really is worth taking I also had fun stitching one of the blocks for the quilt on the washing line. It’s a really gorgeous block and having not made the whole quilt, I was surprised at how big it turned out (19½in square.) It really has a lot of impact, and will look gorgeous on the quilted washing line! If you love the motifs in this quilt but don’t want to commit to the complete quilt top, then there are lots of options for smaller projects to decorate the home. I love how the washing line quilt blocks work perfectly as oversized cushions, and there are separate instructions to make bigger versions, measuring a 24½in square. There are also instructions to make a cute table runner using the flowers, which would also double up as a pretty bed runner, sitting alongside the cushions. The photography in this pattern book is as always with Lori’s books, beautiful and whimsical. The retro props and styling make you want to make all the projects. So why not turn your home into your very own quilter’s cottage! Editor’s notes A Quilter’s Cottage Book includes instructions for the 74½in x 89in quilt as well as a few coordinating projects. To find out more – click here
VINTAGE STYLE Travel back to a gentler era with this Prim & Proper quilt book from Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet Co. The quilt features an elaborate vintage vase holding a sweet floral arrangement of flowers and leaves, surrounded by a colourful array of cross-stitches honouring a sister art. To find your local stockist and learn more – click here WHAT’S NEW We keep you posted on the latest launches EXCITING NEW PRYM PRODUCTS We now have in stock more Prym items for your sewing, quilting, and appliqué than ever. <strong>Here</strong>’s just a selection of what we can offer. These fine and extra-fine special hand-sewing needles are made from hardened steel and stand out due to their ideal length and diameter ratio with its symmetrical design and burr-free eye. The tips are polished several times for added strength and quality to make quilting easier. This 45mm blade rotary cutter is convenient, effortless and safe to work with. It has a natural hand position thanks to the ergonomically shaped handle. The blade guard will protect you even when changing the blade, and can be used by leftand right-handed crafters! We love these 15cm embroidery scissors with rose gold handles. They’re great for appliqué, overlocking and quilting projects and have specially shaped curved blades and handle to prevent any damage to your fabric or appliqué motifs. The curved textile scissors from KAI are great for cutting delicate fabrics. They have a chamfered blade point so will cut only the topmost layer without crushing it even when there are several fabric layers. They also prevent snagging that might damage the fabric or the embroidery. To view more of the new products from Prym – click here 12 AMAZING PROJECTS The Bonnie & Camille Quilt Bee Book features 12 amazing projects from celebrated mother-daughter team. The book presents their personal stories of how quilting has shaped their past and present while influencing future generations. The book also features great tips on how to make quilting an occasion to be shared with family, friends and the global quilting community, plus other practical quilting advice. Look forward to making the unforgettable Shine On Sampler Quilt, nine coordinating quilts, a pillow and one gift-worthy thread catcher including a bonus cross-stitch companion of the sampler quilt. To view this quilt pattern book – click here
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