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I love a pre-cut. Now if, one sentence in, I've already lost you and you're wondering what a pre-cut is, let me enlighten you: introduced...
Nicola
6 days ago


Spring Sewing: Blue Tit block
Last November I reworked my tutorial for a Holly Wreath cushion to add a seasonal touch to your home and, as Spring is just around the...
Nicola
Feb 25


Snow-day Sewing: Holly Wreath block
It snowed last week! It was a total thrill to open my curtains and find the garden magically transformed. And as my commute involves...
Nicola
Nov 26, 2024


A topping idea!
AN EDIT TO MY EDIT: I got my mice in a muddle, so I've corrected the links below! EDIT: You can find PDF Country Mouse patterns here and...
Nicola
Oct 21, 2024


Sticking my beak in again...
I like to think of this as a 'PS' post to my Northern Lights introductions and it was sort of prompted by my collecting together my bird...
Nicola
Sep 26, 2024


Tulip Fever
I can't wait for the tulips to start appearing in the garden. Quite literally: I've been buying bunches from the supermarket already -...
Nicola
Mar 29, 2024

Third Time's a Charm...
Or a Pear! I first shared this Christmas Stocking tutorial back in 2016, it had another outing as part of an Advent sew-along with the...
Nicola
Nov 20, 2023


Vintage Circus Sew-along: month 5
Welcome to the last month of our Vintage Circus sewalong! Before we wave you goodbye, Richla, from Got Kwilts, and I are sharing our...
Nicola
Nov 15, 2023


Vintage Circus Sew-along: month 4
Welcome to month four of the Vintage Circus sewalong! Richla, from Got Kwilts, and I are putting our hands together for the final pair of...
Nicola
Oct 17, 2023


Vintage Circus Sew-along: month 3
Welcome to month three of the Vintage Circus sewalong! This month Richla, from Got Kwilts, and I are welcoming you into the BIG Top......
Nicola
Sep 26, 2023


Vintage Circus Sew-along: month 2
Welcome to month two of the Vintage Circus sewalong! Richla, from Got Kwilts, and I are topping up our popcorn before we tackle this...
Nicola
Sep 2, 2023


Vintage Circus Sew-along: month 1
Welcome to the Vintage Circus sewalong! Richla, from Got Kwilts, and I are looking forward to your company for the next five months as we...
Nicola
Aug 2, 2023


British Sew-a-Row: Dawn Chorus
EDIT: The Dawn Chorus blocks - along with the Chorus Line bonus project - are now available as a printed pattern booklet here. Welcome to...
Nicola
May 28, 2023


Piecing with Placement Templates
When two of my lovely customers write within days of each other asking the same question, I know I have a really good subject for a blog...
Nicola
Mar 1, 2023


The Twelve Days of Christmas Sampler: Piece of Cake Placemat
With Christmas on the horizon and a new Block of the Month programme underway, I wanted to give you a proper introduction to our 2021...
Nicola
Dec 2, 2022


The Twelve Days of Christmas Sampler: part two
Welcome to part two of my introduction to all of the wonderful characters in the Twelve Days of Christmas sampler quilt. In my last post...
Nicola
Nov 14, 2022


The Twelve Days of Christmas Sampler: part one
With Christmas on the horizon and a new Block of the Month programme underway, I wanted to give you a proper introduction to our 2021...
Nicola
Nov 11, 2022


From my Sketchbook: Danish Hearts
Did you grow up making those little woven-heart Christmas decorations? I think I was shown at school and when I first had a home of my...
Nicola
Aug 27, 2022


British Sew-a-Row: Conversation Starter
We've reached the end of week four of the British Sew-a-row and I thought I'd share my progress so far. Firstly, let me remind you of our...
Nicola
Jun 12, 2022


British Sew-a-Row: Raining Cats & Dogs
Welcome to week one of the British Sew-a-row. Before I introduce you to my row, Raining Cats & Dogs, let me remind you of our summer...
Nicola
May 16, 2022
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