Nicola
Primrose Hill: month eleven…
We've reached the penultimate month of our programme. We're nearly home, but as we turn the corner into our street we can hear the...
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Nicola
- Jul 10, 2022
Primrose Hill: month ten…
Can you believe we’ve reached the tenth instalment of the Today's Quilter block of the month? Just two more months before we start...
Nicola
- Jul 7, 2022
From my Sketchbook: Everlasting Love
This quilt began as a slight obsession: I glimpsed a quilt as I was scrolling through Instagram. It was posted by Christopher Wilson-Tate...
Nicola
- Jun 27, 2022
Roll up, roll up!
For the past few years I’ve joined my fellow Moda Bakeshop chefs for a summer sewalong and this year we have something a little bit...
Nicola
- Jun 12, 2022
British Sew-a-Row: Conversation Starter
We've reached the end of week four of the British Sew-a-row and I thought I'd share my progress so far. Firstly, let me remind you of our...
Nicola
- Jun 9, 2022
Primrose Hill: month nine…
Welcome to month nine of the Today's Quilter block of the month. This month we're wandering through the side streets, admiring the pretty...
Nicola
- Jun 1, 2022
Introducing London Town...
Join me and my lovely (anglophile) friend Andrea from the Willow Cottage Quilt Company as we excitedly wave the flag for our new Block of...
Nicola
- May 31, 2022
From my sketchbook: Peacock Palace
When I designed a dear little Tystie for my To Skye! quilt back in 2016, little did I know what I'd started. My Tystie soon evolved into...
Nicola
- May 18, 2022
Primrose Hill: month eight…
It's a beautiful spring day in Primrose Hill and this month we're going to be leaning on a lamp post as we consider whether to buy an ice...
Nicola
- May 16, 2022
British Sew-a-Row: Raining Cats & Dogs
Welcome to week one of the British Sew-a-row. Before I introduce you to my row, Raining Cats & Dogs, let me remind you of our summer...
Nicola
- May 9, 2022
Welcome to the British Sew-a-Row
Doing anything this summer? Fancy joining me and four of my dearest quilty friends to make a beautiful heirloom quilt to mark the Queen's...
Nicola
- Apr 25, 2022
The British Sew-a-Row
It probably won't have escaped your notice that we are celebrating a very special anniversary here in the UK: our wonderful Queen's...
Nicola
- Apr 15, 2022
From my Sketchbook: Gillyflower
Often when I make one project, it sews the seed for another. It might be a particular technique I enjoy, or a block that needs exploring...
Nicola
- Apr 14, 2022
Primrose Hill: month seven…
Shall we continue our leisurely amble along the charming shopping streets of Primrose Hill? This month we have a real treat in store: a...
Nicola
- Apr 1, 2022
At home with quilts: Coastal
In the last of my series of posts exploring how we can use quilts inspired by popular themes in home décor in our own homes, I'm heading...
Nicola
- Mar 29, 2022
Block of the Month update...
As I prepare to send out the month six parcels to my festive choir of participants, I thought it was about time I shared a few key notes...
Nicola
- Mar 18, 2022
Primrose Hill: month six…
Welcome to month six of the Today's Quilter block of the month. It's hard to believe, but we're now halfway through our stroll through...
Nicola
- Mar 1, 2022
At home with quilts: Arts & Crafts
As we head into spring, I'm continuing with my series of posts exploring popular themes in home décor and looking at how we can use...
Nicola
- Feb 13, 2022
Primrose Hill: month five…
Welcome to month five of Primrose Hill. This month we‘re going to take a moment to enjoy some early spring sunshine in one of London’s...
Nicola
- Feb 11, 2022
New Tricks…
Last autumn I started exploring computer programmes that could mock-up my quilt sketches in different fabric collections. Now, don't get...
Nicola
- Jan 31, 2022
Rollin' Along...
Are you familiar with the old saying, “you wait ages for a bus... and then two come along at the same time”? Well, I'm thrilled to tell...
Nicola
- Jan 21, 2022
Primrose Hill: month four…
It's a crisp, wintery morning in Primrose Hill and this month we are going to add some welcome cheer to gloomy January with a trip to the...
Nicola
- Dec 29, 2021
Cosy Little Christmas Stocking
To conclude this year’s super cosy Moda Bakeshop Countdown to Christmas I’m revisiting a tutorial I first shared five years ago and...
Nicola
- Dec 23, 2021
Primrose Hill: month three…
We're continuing on our stroll through Primrose Hill this December with a spot of Christmas shopping and I have some baskets at the ready...
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