handmade by mary emmens
This week I made a start on hand quilting the EPP that I finished piecing last week, I added borders to make it large enough for the pillow. I also decided to start another quilt! But it’s ok as it’s … Read More »
I can’t remember what other quilts I have made this year but I think this is my favourite: It’s for Bethan; she chose the fabrics and planned out each block and left me to do the sewing. She picked enough … Read More »
So here it is again; WIP Wednesday! This weeks main WIP is this: A couple of weeks ago we had our hallway, stairs and landing plastered, so far this week we have sanded all the woodwork, fitted picture rails, painted … Read More »
Yesterday I finished piecing my Hazel Hedgehog quilt top: This morning I basted it, now I need to decide how to quilt it and which thread to use: I have 2 yellow threads; one is too light and the other … Read More »
Welcome to all of you especially if you are visiting from Bloggers Quilt Festival, I’m delighted to have a new quilt to show you: Last month I showed you a new quilt for Siblings Together made with Parson Gray fabrics leftovers from … Read More »
One of my numerous nieces turned a couple of weeks ago. It’s hard to remember what one year olds might be interested in by way of toys and I made a guess that she probably has more than enough toys … Read More »
When we went on holiday over new year I knew I had to have a sewing project of some description to occupy my hands so I grabbed scraps of Tule from my brothers wedding quilt and some 1″ hexie papers … Read More »
While this month really feels like it has whizzed by, the beginning of the month seems a long time ago. Anyway back then I set my goal for the month to finish my Retro Flowers quilt. So I cracked on … Read More »
I’ve enjoyed opening all the Home Sweet Home blocks that have been arriving for quilts for Siblings Together. They are masculine colours and prints so when Hannah asked for girly blocks to be made so that the Leeds MQG could … Read More »
I’ve just looked back at my first quarter finish along post to see what I really need to be working on this month. It appears that I need to get a wiggle on with some hexies and the Retro Flowers … Read More »