In the last of my 'Christmas in July' posts - read the first here and the second here - I'm introducing a new cast of Petit FOUR sampler patterns: the Nutcracker blocks. Tchaikovsky's enchanting ballet was inspired by ETA Hoffman's fantastical Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King and, a century later, a family outing to see the Nutcracker became a cherished Christmas tradition for children and adults alike. For the past nine months Andrea from the Willow Cott

This is the second of my 'Christmas in July' posts introducing you to a new cast of Petit FOUR sampler patterns: the Nutcracker blocks (you can read the first post here). Tchaikovsky's enchanting ballet was inspired by ETA Hoffman's fantastical Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King and, a century later, a family outing to see the Nutcracker became a cherished Christmas tradition for children and adults alike. For the past nine months Andrea from the Willow Cot

'Christmas in July' is nearly here, so I'm looking forward to introducing you to a new cast of Petit FOUR sampler patterns, perfect for the festive season: the Nutcracker blocks. Tchaikovsky's enchanting ballet was inspired by ETA Hoffman's fantastical Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King and, a century later, a family outing to see the Nutcracker became a cherished Christmas tradition for children and adults alike. For the past nine months Andrea from the Will

Put on your cosiest jumper and join me for a woodland adventure: we'll build a den, forage for our supper and snuggle up under a quilt that savours the season of rest. Let me introduce you to the… Last summer I sent out a little survey to our block of the month gang, and one of the replies included a suggestion for a future theme that I just couldn't stop thinking about. So this year's quilt is firmly rooted in the woodlands of Britain and inspired by the flora and fauna we m

Tilda Fabrics have a wonderful treat lined up for us this summer: some of their best-known prints have been recoloured in a fresh blue and white colour palette - with a dainty dash of pink and green - and bundled up for our delectation. Called Something Blue, they’ll be on the shelves of your favourite fabric shop in June. Designer Tone Finnanger's inspiration was her collection of blue and white pottery and she's also designed a range of quilts adorned with appliqued plates,

With spring on the horizon, I'm delighted to introduce you to my new Petit FOUR pattern, the Spring Cottage Sampler, before its release on the 1st of March. Last year Andrea - from the Willow Cottage Quilt Company - and I posted parcels of Tilda-filled loveliness to our block of the month participants, with each block taking them on a restoring ramble deep into the heart of the English countryside as we searched for the first signs of spring. My inspiration for this quilt c

With spring on the horizon, I'm delighted to introduce you to my new Petit FOUR pattern, the Spring Cottage Sampler, before its release on the 1st of March. Last year Andrea - from the Willow Cottage Quilt Company - and I posted parcels of Tilda-filled loveliness to our block of the month participants, with each block taking them on a restoring ramble deep into the heart of the English countryside as we searched for the first signs of spring. My inspiration for this quilt c

With spring on the horizon, I'm delighted to introduce you to my new Petit FOUR pattern, the Spring Cottage Sampler, before its release on the 1st of March. Last year Andrea - from the Willow Cottage Quilt Company - and I posted parcels of Tilda-filled loveliness to our block of the month participants, with each block taking them on a restoring ramble deep into the heart of the English countryside as we searched for the first signs of spring. My inspiration for this quilt c

With spring on the horizon, I'm delighted to introduce you to my new Petit FOUR pattern, the Spring Cottage Sampler, before its release on the 1st of March. Last year Andrea - from the Willow Cottage Quilt Company - and I posted parcels of Tilda-filled loveliness to our block of the month participants, with each block taking them on a restoring ramble deep into the heart of the English countryside as we searched for the first signs of spring. My inspiration for the Spring