You will need: A selection of fabrics transparent ruler A cutting mat Rotary knife Batting (the filling that goes inside the quilt) Sharp scissors Lots of pins and safety pins A needle and thread or ...
When knitting became the Thing To Do a couple of years ago, part of its appeal was its portability: you could do it on the bus or in a pub with your mates, then put it in your handbag at the end of ...
Pretty, practical and the perfect way to make the most of old clothes, patchwork quilts are the coolest way to give your home a shot of upcycled style Whether you’re making a patchwork quilt for ...
Sylvia Hernandez, “Los Abuelos Padilla” (2016) (all images courtesy of Caribbeing and the artist) The quilts created by hand by Sylvia Hernandez (aka Brooklyn Quilt Girl) and currently on the wall of ...
In its most basic form, a quilt is two layers of fabric stitched together, often with a layer fof fluffy insulation sandwiched in between. In practice, quilts are a thrillingly diverse category — ...