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Crafting Christmas Memories

December 21, 2021December 20, 2021Leave a comment

I can't believe how close we are to Christmas! It's been a weird (and not particularly wonderful) couple of years and that can affect how many of us feel about the festive season. It's got me thinking about some of my memories of past Christmases - and I've realised how many of those are linked … Continue reading Crafting Christmas Memories

Read, Watch, Make – 2021

December 14, 2021December 13, 2021Leave a comment

Almost exactly a year ago (in the 2020 Christmas blog posts) I shared three things which had inspired me – something to read, something to watch and something to make. I’m sharing the same again this year, so whether you’ve got 10 minutes, an hour, or a whole evening free, hopefully there’s something here to … Continue reading Read, Watch, Make – 2021

New Year, New Inspirations – Alma Thomas

February 19, 2021February 17, 2021Leave a comment

This week’s artist in our New Year, New Inspiration series is Alma Thomas. This week we’ll tell you a bit about this amazing artist, then next week we’ll have a project for you inspired by her work. © Michael Fischer, 1976; Courtesy of National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC About Alma Thomas … Continue reading New Year, New Inspirations – Alma Thomas

New Year, New Inspiration – Barbara Hepworth

January 8, 2021January 7, 20212 Comments

The first artist in our New Year, New Inspiration series (read last week’s post for more information) is Barbara Hepworth. This week we’ll share a bit about this amazing artist, and next week we’ll have a project for you inspired by her work. Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) is widely recognised as one of the most important … Continue reading New Year, New Inspiration – Barbara Hepworth

New Year – New Inspiration

January 1, 2021December 31, 20202 Comments

Happy New Year! Do you make New Year's Resolutions? Many quilters and crafters do, but so often it's about finishing UFOs, or using up stash before buying more fabric, or keeping our sewing spaces tidy. Necessary (perhaps) but not the most exciting. And after 2020 we think we all need something to look forward to. … Continue reading New Year – New Inspiration

6th Day of Christmas. Valériane Leblond

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020Leave a comment

Valériane is a French/Quebecker illustrator who has been living in Wales for a long time. She paints delicate artworks, often on wood, of scenes inspired by the Welsh landscape and weather; and many of her paintings feature detailed renderings of traditional quilts. I first came across her work in the Welsh Quilts Museum, which sold … Continue reading 6th Day of Christmas. Valériane Leblond

4th day of Christmas – read, watch, make!

December 16, 2020December 15, 2020Leave a comment

Today I'm sharing three things which have inspired me recently - something to read, something to watch and something to make. So whether you've got 10 minutes, an hour, or a whole day free, hopefully there's something here to inspire you too. Something to read If you have ten minutes this is a fun read … Continue reading 4th day of Christmas – read, watch, make!

Black History Month: Latifah Saafir

October 4, 2020October 15, 2020Leave a comment

I was lucky enough to attend a lecture by Latifah Saafir at QuiltCon (the Modern Quilt Guild's annual quilt and show conference) in 2018 and have been following her work on social media ever since. During Black History Month we are showcasing the work of amazing black quilters and artists here on the Youngish Quilter … Continue reading Black History Month: Latifah Saafir

Youngish Quilters Sew-along: How’s it going part 4

September 4, 2020September 3, 2020Leave a comment

Hi - it's Sarah H here. I have very, very, nearly finished my quilt from the sew-along. I have about half the binding to sew down - and I might go back and do a bit more quilting - but I am so nearly there. I really enjoyed the sew-along - it encouraged me to … Continue reading Youngish Quilters Sew-along: How’s it going part 4

Festival of Quilts Virtual Competition

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020Leave a comment

Even though the Festival of Quilts cannot go ahead this year, the competitions can! Take part in an exciting virtual competition, the theme for the Young Quilter/Embroiderer category is ‘Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Rethink’. Judging will take place remotely from photographs. The age categories are 5-9, 10–13 and 14–18 yrs. 1st Prize in each age group … Continue reading Festival of Quilts Virtual Competition

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We have a fun couple of posts coming your way! We are all about stars right now
Fancy a bit of slow stitching for the bank holiday weekend? New blog post on our website!
Fun new project on our blog to get you in the mood for Valentines Day, Valentine’s Day, or whatever you’re celebrating in February!
We are on the countdown to Christmas! Check out our latest blog post for a cute Christmas wall hanging to give you all the festive feels!
Something wicked this way comes… Check back in for a new workshop #comingsoon
We’re coming towards the end of the summer as well as our theme MEND which we’ve really enjoyed exploring with you! Let us know what you’ve enjoyed?
As part of our Summer theme ‘Mend’, today’s post highlights a project that might keep you occupied if the remaining weeks of the Summer holiday don’t turn out to be all that sunny.
Next up is the talented @rachelcare who is exploring our summer theme Mend! Read all about how important sewing is to help mend and sustain mental wellbeing. Her textile creations are beautiful - don’t miss seeing these...link in bio
🌟News!🌟 It’s the first day of @thefestivalofquilts and even though the children’s workshops are not running this year, we have a special video tutorial to share with you instead! Make this handy snack pouch taught by the amazing @gillymacdesigns , it’s perfect for storing your tasty treats on the go!
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