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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
Jul 7, 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 27, 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 12, 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 9, 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...

Nicola
Jun 1, 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 31, 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 18, 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 sewing schedule: 16th May - Raining Cats and Dogs with...me - Machine Piecing and Dresden Blocks 30th May - Conversation Starter with Lou Orth - Foundation Paper Piecing 13th June - Royal Row with Yasmeen K Branton - Needle turn hand applique 27th June - Afternoon Tea with Jo Westfoot - Foundation Paper Piecing 11th July - London, Ba

Nicola
May 16, 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
May 9, 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 25, 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 15, 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 14, 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
Apr 1, 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 29, 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 18, 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
Mar 1, 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 13, 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
Feb 11, 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 31, 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
Jan 21, 2022


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 29, 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...

Nicola
Dec 23, 2021


Counting down to Christmas…
It’s time for our favourite advent calendar: the Moda Bakeshop Countdown to Christmas! Is it me, or does this come around faster every...

Nicola
Dec 19, 2021


Primrose Hill: month two…
Are you wrapped up nice and warm? Let's continue our stroll through Primrose Hill with a block inspired by something this area is best...

Nicola
Nov 25, 2021
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