Doris Day a Month Workshop Launch.

I am so excited to be able to bring a new sampler quilt to those who would like to develop their skills on an improvers course. This quilt, named ‘Doris’ after my grandmother, uses many different techniques from traditional ones to newer developments. I can’t wait to get started. The Doris Sampler Improvers Course isContinue reading “Doris Day a Month Workshop Launch.”

Workshop Safety

Hopefully, we are looking at the loosening of the lockdown over the coming weeks. Some outdoor activities have been allowed and we’re able to meet our friends or families in gardens and parks.  It looks like shops will be next on the list but how does this impact the workshops where we learn new skills, developContinue reading “Workshop Safety”

Binding Options for your Quilt

Today I’d like to talk about binding – how to finish a quilt to give a neat and tidy edge, that will stand up to wear and tear and can be the finishing flourish to your quilt.  There are many ways to finish the edging of a quilt. I love the very traditional Welsh edge,Continue reading “Binding Options for your Quilt”

Free Pattern for Ring Pincushion

This free pattern has appeared in my blog for the website UKQU before but it’s such a handy and simple thing that I had to share it here too. I find it perfect for appliqué when you have pinned an area, are sewing along and need to remove the pins quickly whilst holding a pieceContinue reading “Free Pattern for Ring Pincushion”

Welcome to the new Strictly Quilting Website

Strictly Quilting – but we may end up wherever our needles take us! Well, I finally got around to setting up a new website. At a time in the world when we need hobbies to keep us busy more than ever.  I have been keen to build a place where you can find all sortsContinue reading “Welcome to the new Strictly Quilting Website”