Shape Cut Plus by June Tailor
Driven by Michelle Marvig The Shape Cut Plus is just one in a series of rulers in this style by June Tailor. The rulers are made of a heavy plastic that is firm, but not rigid like your normal rulers. They have a succession of slots along their length, into which you place your rotary […]
Skinny Robin 45° Compass Ruler by Robin Ruth Designs
Driven by Michelle Marvig The Mariner’s Compass design is a very elegant, traditional block, with an extensive range of variations. It has long been a favourite of mine. I have previously constructed the block using freezer-paper templates, acrylic templates and foundation papers. As I wandered around the stalls at Houston Quilt Festival 2015, Robin Ruth […]
Left-Handed Crafting Guide
Between 10 and 15 per cent of the population is left-handed, and most tools, utensils and other industrial and household items are designed to suit right-handed users. We can’t help with kettles and power drills, but read on to find out how to embroider, sew, knit, crochet, cut and iron as a left-handed crafting guru. […]
In The Studio With Designer April Cornell
Tricks learned from dealing in international design found their way into APRIL CORNELL’s studio styling, so that her surroundings become an unconscious extension of the products she was creating and selling. By Susan Hurley Add a twist to the traditional Spool Block quilt with this quilt pattern from Jemima Flendt Melodramatic operas and novels tell us that artists […]
30 Delft Design Fabrics
Taking cues from classic Delft design, these beautiful fabrics soothe the eye, calm the spirit and speak of the incomparable charms of mixed blues and white. Compiled by Janai Velez Jennifer Murray’s appliqué quilt pattern combines simplicity and symmetry Top L – R Clockwise: Northcott ‘Porcelain Blue’ 20694-10, designed by Deborah Edwards Northcott Studio. Distributed by Lloyd Curzon […]
Inside Hayley Crouse’s Craft Workroom
Wombats have the right idea – they carve out perfect spaces for themselves underground. So, too Hayley Crouse, who opens her basement-studio doors to children, friends and a cat (and they’re all enthusiastic crafters!). By Janai Velez Think ‘basement’ and you’re just a step or two away from a dark, dank dungeon, right? Bleak, airless, […]
Indian Textiles and Craft
Sally Campbell, of Sally Campbell Handmade Textiles, joins us this issue to share her knowledge of Indian textiles. By Sally Campbell For eight years now I have been designing handmade textiles in India. I design textiles for the home plus a small clothing range. It has been a constantly thrilling experience, often nerve-wracking and unpredictable. […]
Terial Magic Spray by Terial Arts
Michelle Marvig explains Terial Magic Spray by Terial Arts and how to use it on your chosen fabric for the best possible results. Driven by Michelle Marvig Patterns, products, tools and our own skills are changing constantly. I started sewing originally to make clothes, now I do not even do hems! When I found machine-pieced […]
