Beginner's Guide to Quilting - UK (2020-02)

Get ready to set off on a quilting adventure! We’ll show you how to care for your fabric, give you a sewing machine starter cour ...

Quilts are made up of many different elements – but what are they, and how do they work together? THE PARTS OF the QUILT BINDING ...

When it comes to buying fabric, how do you know how much to get so you’ve got enough but aren’t left with too many scraps? Most ...

Deciding upon a colour scheme and pattern for a quilt can seem daunting. But instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, go lo ...

Pattern choices Having chosen the colours you want to work with, you’ll need to decide on the sort of patterns that will be appr ...

presser Foot This metal attachment sits beneath your needle and holds your fabric in place. A lever moves it up to position the ...

Hand wheel Use this to move the needle up and down manually. It’s essential for controlling the sewing line in tight spots and c ...

AADDVVERTORIERTORIALAL Turn your sewing machine into a quilting powerhouse with these special tools you can add on whenever you ...

Not sure how to get started with your sewing machine? We’re here to help! MACHINE SEWING STEP ONE Raise the presser foot and sli ...

Cotton, linen or viscose without special finishes where colours are fast at 40-degrees Cotton, linen or viscose without special ...

‘Pressing’ in patchwork means moving the iron in a lifting and pressing motion, to encourage seams to lie in the right direction ...

ART GALLERY FABRICS Inspired by everything from mid-century blooms to city life, woodland walks to Mediterranean holidays, Art G ...

Learn how to cut and stitch fabric shapes to make easy patchwork projects, from cushions to placemats. We’ll show you top tricks ...

Can’t wait to start snipping up your beautiful fabric finds into patchwork blocks? Here’s the lowdown on how to get neat strips ...

Now rotate the mat and do the same on the other sides of the fabric. Neatly trim off any selvedges. Ready, steady, cut! Get star ...

Open out the cut strip and check that it is straight, and not kinked at the centre. If it’s kinked then check your folded fabric ...

Showcase your favourite printed fabrics in this beginner-friendly patchwork pillow BY JESSICA ENTWISTLE Dits y cushion ...

You will need MATERIALS QSix (6) different print fabrics: 20in x 28in each QBacking fabric: 25in x 30in QCushion pad: 14in ...

MODA Working with some of the industry’s most popular designers, Moda create high-quality fabrics for both traditional and moder ...

So you’ve cut your fabric shapes, now it’s time to start sewing them together into beautiful projects! Read on to learn how... A ...