Instead of triangles to  create this zig-zag pattern, Anne has, with clever colour manipulation, created it from rectangular blocks, and simple strip piecing.
She has used 6 Fat 1/4’s as her starting point, and indeed the workshop notes support that. BUT if you are an accomplished patchworker, wi...

Valerie talks you through the pattern, which is a free download, and shares some useful tips, e.g. making sure your printer prints at 100%.  She also shows you how to layer cut, using the paper templates and flat headed pins.
The delightful fabric wedge shape has been sashed with small 1/2 inch s...

Nancy has designed this lovely table runner to be created with four blocks. The blocks contain some lovely new English paper piecing shapes. In this part of her workshop she takes the 45 degree jewel and sews it  around an octagon to create the star.

Nancy takes you through the type of fabric ...

Paula is on a mission to utilise left over scraps from her blue jeans ravioli quilts.
She discusses the simple process of using Bondaweb and a foundation cloth to produce a heavy weight fabric. This enables you to secure the scraps of blue jeans before sewing.
The triple stitch on your machine is...

Lovely kite shape with added Suffolk puffs (or yo-yo’s) make this bunting interesting and fun to make.
Endless variations are possible with change of colour and season. Or you could add interesting buttons and Jennie of course makes this workshop fun to watch!

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Patchwork oven gloves – practical and beautiful.
Jennie guides you through how to make the Maple leaf design from simple strips avoiding that awful 3/8th or 7/8th seam allowance (and you could use 2″ Thangles if you have them to avoid all that drawing!).
Jennie has two designs that she offers – a...

Simple tucks in two directions create this delightful picture.  Taken from her Tucks and Textures book, Jennie shares with us how to create a delightful landscape style wall hanging (or cushion) and suggests this is a great way to use up some old furnishing fabric.
You could add a little extra fl...

Paula shares this really easy technique with us. All you need to do is be able to trace, cut out and iron.  Then you get to sew with a simple zig-zag stitch.

This is a super use of scraps of fabric - particularly the bright ones. These will contrast exceptionally well with the black stained gl...

Wavy background for patchwork: why have straight lines when wavy would be better?
This isn’t curved piecing; just gently wavy lines that fit together like a dream. And form a much more interesting backdrop for your picture.

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These fun trumpets are easy to make and Jennie takes you through each of the simple stages.  Once done you can add a pokey in bit (technical patchwork term); four panels of tucks and four fancy fandango corners complete the wallhanging.
To learn more about the Fancy Fandango you just need to clic...

This is a delightful little wall-hanging. It is simply made with fused appliqué.  Anne then suggests machine zig-zag for the stitching.  If you would like to do this as a hand project, then blanket stitch would work just as well.

Anne also suggests some simple, large embroidery stitches for th...

Sylvia guides us through how to make this simple block and she has designed this interesting table runner approx 48″x32″. Or you could also raid your fabric stash to make an interesting scrap quilt.
Scrap Star Patchwork Block
The block itself is quite unusual as it takes four to make the star shi...

Nancy talks you through cutting out the fabric from strips. Jelly rolls would work well if you aren't working with Fat 1/4's. She focusses on using a slightly larger seam allowance than the traditional 1/4 inch as this is more helpful on curves.

She also talks you through the type of needle sh...

Valerie uses pre-printed panels and her favourite method of creating 2" half-square triangle units. Valerie Nesbitt talks you through how to make these simple blocks, which can become cushions. Or you can put three together in a row, to make a great table runner.

She uses the thangles method o...

We are in the final stages of making this English Paper pieced table runner.
Your last pieces
In this section you get to add 45 degree diamonds that join the blocks together. You'll also some kites that join the blocks and then you need to applique the whole table runner onto the background fab...

Gail shows you wreaths for all occasions and events. There is everything from Christmas, Easter to Christenings.  With special occasions just on the horizon, what a great opportunity to decorate your home.   All the elements are removable, so you could then just enjoy it on it’s own.
Gail shows y...

Valerie shows you how easy these little circular shapes are to make. They are a great way of using up scraps or pre-cut squares.
The stitching is a simple running stitch, which is easy for any age, and if you like gadgets, there is one of those too!
While the sample is in Christmas colours, the g...

In this workshop Valerie speaks about the various stages of making these table mats. You start off with the small pre-printed panels as a focus. Then Valerie adds half-square triangle units. She makes them easily with her favourite method Thangles. This means the seam allowance is really accurate...