Throughout my life I've enjoyed sewing, embroidery, applique, painting, making the world's first (and only?) giant inflatable Boggle set – but for my first three decades I shunned patchwork. I thought ...

Learn to create versions of antique quilt designs from a collection of history-rich quilts Learn how to create your own versions of antique quilt designs from a collection of history-rich quilts ...

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Quilt designer Allen, who makes modern table runners and bed quilts based on traditional Scottish tartans of lowlands and highlands, begins her charming book on Scot-inspired patchwork quilts with a ...

You will need: A selection of fabrics transparent ruler A cutting mat Rotary knife Batting (the filling that goes inside the quilt) Sharp scissors Lots of pins and safety pins A needle and thread or ...

In its most basic form, a quilt is two layers of fabric stitched together, often with a layer fof fluffy insulation sandwiched in between. In practice, quilts are a thrillingly diverse category — ...