Patchwork Quilt 'Transparency' Tutorial

I prefer to use prints in a project to keep myself interested and so struggle to limit myself to just using solids. I used blenders for some of the lighter ‘transparent’ colours, which kept me happy!

Bright, attractive coasters which are easy to make with English paper piecing.

These fresh, spring-inspired cushions are a doddle to create using a commercial petal template

Patchwork Quilt. Step-by-step instructions

Create a feline-themed quilt with Makower’s new Cats fabrics. Step-by-step instructions

This quilt started as a challenge – to use some lovely fabric which didn’t seem to lend itself to classic piecing. I’d seen a pattern in Popular Patchwork where single bars of fabric ‘merged’ into the next fabric, so I wanted to develop this idea.

Welcome the return of spring and some favourite flowers with this cheerful wall hanging
I enjoy drawing and painting, particularly flowers, and have many designs I’ve drawn but have yet to use, so this small wall hanging was an opportunity to put some little flower designs to good use as applique. Tulips, daffodils and pansies are a welcome sight in my garden in the spring and the sunny colours remind me that winter is over.

Crazy Patchwork Quilt Instructions. Лоскутное одеяло

PREPARATION OF FABRICS
It is advisable to use 100% cotton fabric if the item is to be laundered. Ideally fabrics should be washed and pressed before using. This allows for shrinkage and colourfastness. If the colour bleeds when the fabric is washed, rinse repeatedly until the water runs clear and, if necessary, soak in a solution of 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar. If the dye still runs, discard the fabric. To check that a fabric is colourfast, dampen and lay it on top of a white cotton fabric and press. Check for any dye transferred to the white fabric.