“My tip for any old or heritage quilt you have – don’t store them away in drawers and cupboard waiting for the day when you think you’ll have time to repair or restore family heirlooms, get them out, adapt them if you have to, get them quilted, use, love and admire – after all that is what they were made for!”
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“October ooh, such a busy month – think you can slow down but there is so much to do to prepare for winter…”
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This is the perfect comfort food! As the weather starts to cool down, there’s nothing like the smell of baking to make your home feel cosy. I love this recipe, as it needs very little effort, but makes two cakes, which makes it perfect for gift giving or freezing for another day.
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I just love pens, pencils, stationary and stickers . Yes I know another love! I first got the idea of the pencil roll pattern from one I had seen in the book shop at the Tate Modern, one of my favourite shops. I use mine for my very special pens and pencils I use for quilting and stitching.
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“Make crabapple jelly with chilli, great as accompaniment for chicken.”
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This is my son’s favourite lunchbox treat. Being an American recipe, this is measured in cups, making it super easy to put together - little hands can do the measuring, while you prepare the apples!
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Start sewing for next spring including cabbages, beetroot and onions, but make sure it’s in a cool place below 60° especially if you are sewing more lettuce.
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I love this scone recipe, it’s super quick to make with no rolling or cutting out. It’s perfect for a picnic, make it in the morning, tie it up in a napkin and you’re good to go!
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We all know buying fabric is easy, too easy in fact! Do you have lots of odds and ends that you loved when you bought but haven’t found a place for yet? Or do you have a project that you want to make but are not sure how to go about getting the fabrics that will match? If so help is at hand with my top tips on how to buy the right fabric.
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My two summer loves – sewing and gardening do not go hand in hand for my hands, especially when I have to “perform’ on Sew Quarter!
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Gloria is now a very good family friend whose talented and passionate for her garden is the source of envy and inspiration in equal measure!
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Sow pea shoots, they are great for salads and you can harvest them in three weeks. There is still time for beetroot and quick growing vegetables like pak choi.
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My Mum requests these for her birthday every summer – they are her absolute favourite! The sweet white chocolate against the tart raspberries is delicious combination.
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Gloria’s Glorious Garden July Blog has tips for Roses and getting the most out of your Greenhouse.
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Mel says it is one of her favourite bakes for summer. It’s quick and easy to put together, but looks impressive and is always gratefully received! Perfect for afternoon tea in the garden and technically it has contains one of your ‘five a day’…
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Fat quarters. half a meter of fabric cut in half, folded neatly into a small square, sometimes sold in bundles, wrapped up with a nice ribbon. Never to be unfolded, just stacked, stored, admired and stroked, sometimes moved from one place to another but never used. It’s a serious problem that needs addressing in my house and one that needs attention!
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