I never had a patchwork quilt as a child, though I always wanted one. I think it was probably Little House on the Prairie that set me off. I seem to remember they had patchwork quilts on their beds. That … Continue reading
Author Archives: modflowers jr
colour lovely
One of the nice things about commissions is that it gives me an excuse to get out lots of fabric and play around with colour combinations. These were put together for a couple of custom orders-in-progress. I love the mixes … Continue reading
picture perfect: valériane leblond
I just love the way that these prints by Valériane Leblond reflect perfectly the concentration involved in stitching a quilt. The subjects seem totally immersed in their work. I know and love that feeling only too well. The artist, a French … Continue reading
away with the fairies
I have always loved fairy tales. I’ve tried relentlessly over the years to get lad to like them too, and have almost succeeded, as he does appear partial to a magical yarn or two as part of our repertoire of … Continue reading
eye, eye!
It’s amazing what turns up sometimes. I’ve been making quite a lot of tweety bird cushions recently. I use vintage buttons for their eyes. I’m quite particular about which ones I use, as I don’t want my birds to have … Continue reading
thrift of the day
Ahh, the weekend! How pleasant! And what better way to spend it than trawling a few charity shops! Actually, I usually find my best bargains early- or mid-week, when everyone else is at work and the shops have had time … Continue reading