by Katy Cameron | 09.05.2018 | Uncategorized
So it turns out that if I have no deadlines, I’m more productive. How does that work exactly?! This week I had no magazine work and an extra day in the form of a bank holiday Monday, and I managed 8 quilt blocks (well, 12 actually due to bonus blocks when...
by Katy Cameron | 07.05.2018 | Bag Making Basics, Sewing Basics, Tutorials
Interfacings and interlinings can be a contentious part of bag making, not least because of the bewildering array that can meet you in the average fabric shop. Understanding the purpose of each one, however, may help you the next time you face this conundrum! I...
by Katy Cameron | 04.05.2018 | My Makes, Other Makes, Publications, Quilt Now Magazine
I have to admit that my eyes are spinning a bit with the quilt on the cover this month, but isn’t it a cool pattern? I keep seeing secondary patterns in there too. I continued my travel themed projects this month with an eye mask and neck pillow made from the...
by Katy Cameron | 02.05.2018 | Uncategorized
Whew, the emergency Sew Now project went off in the post on Friday afternoon, the pattern and photos were sent on Friday night, and I more or less gave myself the rest of the weekend off! I spent Saturday morning/early afternoon at the hairdressers, and Sunday...
by Katy Cameron | 30.04.2018 | Bag Making Basics, Tutorials
The internet has really helped to open up the availability of suitable fabrics for bag making such that your only limitations might be what your sewing machine can actually handle. The following are fabrics that are often used, along with some notes of their use and...
