PATTERNS, KITS & INSPIRATION

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to CakeStand Quilts: British quilt patterns inspired by seaside holidays & country gardens, thoughtfully designed with my favourite, easy-to-master piecing techniques, so that you can create a quilt that makes your heart sing.

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DELIGHT IN CHRISTMAS GIFTING

comfort & joy

Whether you're in search of something special for a quilty friend or writing your own list for Father Christmas, I've rustled up the perfect seasonal sewing projects - big and small - festive fabric bundles and gorgeous stocking fillers to inspire your Christmas quilting...

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Nicola's Sketchbook

The Sketchbook blog is my favourite place to share tutorials that help you get the best from your patterns; the behind-the-scenes inspiration for my latest releases; and endless musings about fabric...

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Block of the Month

Every year my friend Andrea - from the Willow Cottage Quilt Co - joins me to create deliciously curated parcels for our warm and supportive block of the month programme. Come and make an heirloom quilt with us.

Petit Fours

Morsels of quilty loveliness which combine 14” blocks with sampler quilts or smaller projects to make something as unique as you. There won’t be another project quite like it in the world. Excited?

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Notes from the Studio

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HOW CAN I HELP?

free project library

I create the kind of patterns that I'd like to use: clearly written in large type with lots of lovely illustrations. I think you'll agree, so come and find a complimentary printable PDF pattern to try from my free project library.

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