The Quilting Blog
Get inspired with tales from the quilting table.
I share the tips and tricks that make quilting a doddle, share my inspiration and give you sneak peaks of work in progress. You will also find here thoughts and reflections, there may even be the occasional rant!
Reflections on Festival of Quilts 2026 (3)
Here's the third (and final) part of my blog mini-series, Reflections on Festival of Quilts 2026. You can find Part 1 here, and Part 2 here....
Reflections on Festival of Quilts 2026 (2)
Festival of Quilts 2026 – part 2!
Reflections on Festival of Quilts 2026 (1)
A few reflections of Festival of Quilts 2026. This one is about how quilts hang.
Screen Printing with Procion MX Dyes: What I Learnt from a Breakdown Printing Workshop
Learn how Screen Printing with Procion MX dyes, temporary resists and breakdown printing can create unique fabrics for quilts and textile art.
Ice dyeing fabric. What Do Quilters Do When It’s Too Hot to Quilt? We Play with Ice!
When summer temperatures soar and even the thought of sitting under a sewing machine makes you break into a sweat, quilters become remarkably...
Pathways – A textile exhibition by Contemporary Textiles Group or “What Every Quilter Can Learn from Visiting Textile Exhibitions”
Discover how visiting a textile exhibition can inspire your quilting, spark creativity and introduce new techniques, materials and artistic ideas.
Uplifting “Spring Fling” Improv Quilting Retreat at Hillscourt, 2026
A Creative, Supportive Improv Quilting Weekend in Birmingham If you’re searching for a quilting retreat in the UK that combines creativity, comfort,...
Visiting the Forge Mill Needle Museum & Exploring Modern Quilting Inspiration
A visit to the Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch and the “Shape it Modern” quilt exhibition by the Bristol Modern Quilt Group, exploring modern quilting, artistic inspiration, and ideas for textile art workshops
The Cinderella of Quilting – Quilting with the Feed Dogs Up
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—quilting with your feed dogs up. Yes, I know, it’s often referred to as Walking...
Festival of Quilts 2024 – Updated July 2025
20 days until Festival of Quilts 2025 I can't believe that it is under 3 weeks until Festival of Quilts 2025 opens. Are you going? I...
