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!
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...
Come to the wonderful Lickey Hills with Green Man Quilts
Come to the wonderful Lickey Hills with Green Man Quilts! They were once a Royal Hunting reserve belonging to the Manor of Bromsgrove. ...
I will go through Hell and High Water …..!
We often talk about going through hell and high water to deliver on our promises. I hadn't expected it to be quite so literal! This is my car. It...
Thinking about a Long Arm quilting set up?
.At Festival of Quilts in August I went to have a look at the "Play Area" for the Grace Long Arm Quilting machines and frames. The stands were a...
Sharing the love
There is little that I love more than getting a notification that one of my past students has signed up for one of my quilting freebies. It is...
A quilting get-away
Oh My Golly Gosh!! Such excitement coming up! Come and join me at Thirkelow Cottage and Studio - Arts and Crafts Courses for a quilting get-away,...
