So today we at the The Thread House (Karen Lewis, Jo Avery and I) have launched our first six quilt patterns which are available to buy from our shop here.  To celebrate their release, I will be giving away my two patterns both here and on Instagram.  To be in with a chance of winning here, just leave a comment, any comment and the winner will be picked by random number generator and have the pdf patterns emailed to them some time next week ..read more

On 1 September, six new quilt patterns will be released by The Thread House two each by Karen Lewis, Jo Avery and me.  These are our first six patterns and will be followed by three more patterns every quarter.  To celebrate the release, we will each be giving away one set of our own two patterns on our blogs and on Instagram on Thursday. photograph © Jonathan Avery ..read more

Tickets for the first Thread House Retreat go on sale today at 2pm. Find out more at our website and click to buy your tickets here. Some great Japanese fabrics have arrived at Celtic Fusion Fabrics, everything from budgies, to French bulldogs, to foxes, they are all looking for good homes.  Check them out on their website here. Save up to 20% on background colours - Oakshott Fabrics are offering up to 20% OFF when you buy 5+ metres of selected shades. Check the current selection. North Woods from Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics is now is stock at Fat Quarter Shop. Lots of bolt ends av ..read more

Today is the final day in the Oakshott Lipari Blog Hop.  On each of the days of the schedule (see below) we have had one of eight talented quilt-bloggers showcasing projects using the new Lipari fat eighth packs from Oakshott Fabrics.  Today it is the turn of Kitty Wilkin from nightquilter.com so hop on over to her blog then to see what she has made and find out more about the inspiration for this collection here. 5 May     Allison Dutton       allison-sews.blogspot.com 10 May   Nicholas Ball         quiltsfromth ..read more

Today is day eight in the Oakshott Lipari Blog Hop.  On each of the days of the schedule (see below) we have one of eight talented quilt-bloggers showcasing projects using the new Lipari fat eighth packs from Oakshott Fabrics.  Follow along the eight stops along the way to find new ideas and inspiration for what to make with these beautiful fabrics.  Today it is the turn of Elisabeth Vaughan from sharksdinner.com so hop on over to her blog to see what she has made and find out more about the inspiration for this collection here. 5 May     Allison ..read more

This week's giveaway comes from Amy Smart and she is giving away one of her brand new Craftsy classes: Pre-cut Short-Cuts: Quilt Tops in Less Time.   In this class there there are instructions / patterns for seven different quilts, four that are exclusive to this class.  So that includes Amy talking to you all about choosing and using all kinds of different pre-cuts, showing you how to make the quilt step by step as well as printable patterns for the quilts including some in different sizes and layouts.  And if you're interested in treating yourself to this class right away, cli ..read more

New at Fat Quarter Shop: Foxtail Forest Fat Quarter Bundle by Rae Ritchie for Dear Stella Fabrics. Lavish Collection by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics in stock this week at Elephant In My Handbag. June Bargains at Fort Worth Fabric Studio starts on Friday, May 27 - save an additional 20% off all items in their June Bargains category with code JUNE20 at checkout. Good through June 9.   Enter the Oakshott Prize Draw for a chance to win this exotic Tangiers Fat Quarter ​Pack. Tangiers is part of a selection of Monochrome Picks based around one colour with complementary tin ..read more

Today is day seven in the Oakshott Lipari Blog Hop.  On each of the days of the schedule (see below) we have one of eight talented quilt-bloggers showcasing projects using the new Lipari fat eighth packs from Oakshott Fabrics.  Follow along the eight stops along the way to find new ideas and inspiration for what to make with these beautiful fabrics.  Today it is the turn of Karin Jordan from www.leighlaurelstudios.com so hop on over to her blog to see what she has made and find out more about the inspiration for this collection here. 5 May     All ..read more

Today is day six in the Oakshott Lipari Blog Hop.  On each of the days of the schedule (see below) we have one of eight talented quilt-bloggers showcasing projects using the new Lipari fat eighth packs from Oakshott Fabrics.  Follow along the eight stops along the way to find new ideas and inspiration for what to make with these beautiful fabrics.  Today it is the turn of Jessica Skultety from www.quiltyhabit.com  so hop on over to her blog to see what she has made and find out more about the inspiration for this collection here. 5 May     A ..read more

This week I have a copy of Amy Friend's new book, Intentional Piecing to review and give away.  I've been eagerly awaiting this book for some time as Amy is one of the most talented paper piecers (and in fact quilters) around at the moment.  The book contains a lot of beautiful foundation paper piecing and the theme of the book is all about making careful and considered choices of fabric and fussy cutting to enhance your quilting projects. There are loads of gorgeous projects in this book but I'm going to highlight first the one that really caught my eye and my imagination an ..read more