https://popularpatchwork.com/ Popular Patchwork Latest Articles en-gb Copyright My Hobby Stored Limited - 2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/sites/4/images/website_images/lc.gif https://popularpatchwork.com/ https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/stitch-and-flip-quilt/23295 Express yourself with this versatile technique of piecing a block, an adapted extract from Quilting Basics by Michael Caputo 31/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/mon-ami-picnic-throw/23294 Sadie Yeomans' project is the perfect make to take along on days out over the summer 31/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/duck-egg-blues/23296 Try out some new techniques in a small sketchbook quilt 31/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/doodle-printing/23297 Learn how to take the colouring in craze onto fabric 31/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-may-2016/23298 The new May issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops on Friday 8th April 31/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/scrappy-baltimore-quilt/23293 Suzanne Fisher's modern interpretation of a traditional Baltimore quilt 30/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/pretty-plant-pot/23289 Fiona Hesford shows you how to make a lovely cover for a potted plant 30/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/floral-tumblers-quilt/23291 Floral fabrics + easy template + relaxing sewing = gorgeous quilt! By Melinda Duncan 30/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/fabulous-flowers-quilt/23292 Mandy Munroe creates a bold statement with this spring inspired quilt 30/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/1-2-3-go-cushion/23290 Brenda Dean's stylish cushions are the perfect accent to a décor, and are easier to make than they look 30/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/the-quilters'-guild-launches-new-online-shop/23287 The Quilters' Guild has launched its new, one-stop shop for unique gifts, patterns, fabric and books that celebrate our British patchwork and quilting heritage. 29/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/the-festival-of-quilts-workshop-and-talks-programme-goes-live/23286 Details of The Festival of Quilts Workshop and Talks Programmes are now live on The Festival website. General bookings open at 9am on Monday 11th April and Monday 4th April for members of The Quilters' Guild. 29/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/new-designer-collections-from-aurifil/23285 Jinny Beyer and Amy Sinibaldi launch new thread collections for Aurifil 29/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/tea-cosy-challenge/23257 Share your tea cosy photos here, old or new, as long as they're handmade, we'd love to see them 21/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/opaque-classic-fabric-paint/23259 Beautiful, intense, semi opaque colours, excellent viscosity and colour strength perfect for fabric painting. 21/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/garden-of-dreams/23258 A new childrenswear Liberty of London collection, inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson 21/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-april-2016/23188 The new, new look April issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops on Friday 11th March 07/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/hello-chevron/23162 This quick and easy quilt by Kerry Foster is perfect for using up longstashed charm packs 04/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/umbrella-tea-cosy/23166 An extract from Quilted Covers and Cosies by Debbie Shore, make this delightful tea cosy and share a cuppa with a friend 04/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/sunshine-sketchbook-quilt/23160 Bring some rays of sunshine into your life with this cheerful little quilt from Lynne Goldsworthy 04/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/staggered-stripes-cushion/23163 Judith Hollies makes a stylish cushion 04/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/shape-sorter-street/23164 Simple rows of patchwork houses and trees are used to make this charming and nostalgic quilt, by Judith Hollies 04/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/bird-cabin-quilt/23161 Mandy Munroe's quilt is a fresh summery spin on an old favourite 04/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/meet-carol-our-february-winner/23159 Carol won a Lightcraft Mini Flexible Magnifier Table Lamp, and if you sign up in March, you may win one too! 04/03/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/weaving-musical-threads-blanket-appeal/23109 In March 2016, at The Quilting Show, SECC, Glasgow, WMT is exhibiting 40 quilts from the Canadian Red Cross Quilt Research Group collection and starting a new appeal of their own 22/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/sketchbook-quilt-competition/23090 Over & pound;2000 worth of prizes to be won! 15/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/bath-in-fashion-2016/23083 Bath in Fashion 2016 brings couture and colour to the World Heritage city of Bath 11/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/spring-hare-fabric-from-lewis-and-irene/23082 Empress Mills have a great price on this gorgeous spring fabric design 11/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/springtime-blooms-quilt/23052 A lovely vintage-inspired Dresden quilt, designed and made by Lynne Goldsworthy 05/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/spring-greens/23054 Spring is in the air with this fresh take on flying geese from Judith Hollies 05/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/spring-bunting/23056 Welcome in spring with this mini block bunting from Ruth Lazarus 05/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/record-placemats-and-coasters/23055 These linen placemats and coasters from Fiona Hesford will add a fun note to your table setting 05/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/quilt-as-you-go-shopper/23053 Judith Hollies' project is great for using up leftover scraps and strips 05/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/can-you-guess/23051 Elizabeth Betts creates a sketchbook quilt, inspired by the theme 'My Favourite Colour' 05/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/blanket-stitch-quilt/23057 Mandy Munroe's elegant quilt uses subtle-coloured shot solid fabrics in a design that mimics a blanket stitch pattern 05/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-march-2016/23049 The new March issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops on Friday 12th February 05/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/game-of-quilts-2016/23043 Do you love the thrill of a challenge? Then this could be for YOU! 04/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/raiding-grandma's-button-box/23042 Designed and created in the Isle of Skye, the inspiration behind Indigo Berry fusion jewellery may not be as obvious as you first think. 04/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/meet-sue-from-oxfordshire-our-first-join-prize-winner-of-2016/23041 Sue joined to post details of King Alfred's Quilters exhibition, and won a Mini-Craft lamp while she was here! 04/02/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/murmuration-anna-jacob's-new-cushions-produced-by-women-prisoners/22995 New designer, Anna Jacobs, launches a new cushion design, Murmuration, for SS16, sewn exclusively by women in a high security women's prison, organized through the charity, Blue Sky Inside. 26/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/brand-new-liberty-of-london-contemporary-classics-collection/22965 Alice Caroline is delighted to announce the launch of a new Liberty Art Fabrics 'Contemporary Classics Collection' at her studio in the Cotswolds. The brand new collection is the latest from the world famous Liberty of London and centres around classic and popular Liberty prints in both their original form whilst bringing new contemporary colourways to the designs. 19/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/meet-anne-winner-of-our-december-join-prize/22971 Anne lives in a mountainous region in Spain, and joined our community forum in December. Here she tells us how much she's looking forward to starting her new hobby 19/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/treat-your-mum-with-a-mother's-day-ticket-offer/22970 Want to start 2016 in style? Take your Mum to the first Knitting and Stitching Show of the year at London Olympia from March 3rd to 6th. 19/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/the-quilters'-guild-of-the-british-isles-tombola-2016/22940 Every year the Guild holds a fundraising tombola at the Festival of Quilts which is held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, UK. The dates are 11th - 14th August, 2016. In 2016 the theme is zipped purses. 14/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/colouricious-technique-round-up/21627 Colouricious have a great range of you tube videos online, here are a few of our favourites for you to dip into... 08/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/show-and-tell-2016/22891 Share what you've been up to in the forum, you might win a small prize. We'll award one prize a month for one lucky quilter's finished project, chosen at random, but skewed towards those who haven't won before! 06/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/seasonal-sampler/22897 A three-part project to make Janet Goddard's fresh and fun sampler quilt 06/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/through-the-windows/22898 Judith Hollies' cushion uses the traditional Cathedral Window block to make a cushion that is perfect for spring 06/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/suited-and-booted/22901 Bold piecing and textured fabrics have been used by Judith Hollies to create a warming winter quilt 06/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/silver-lining/22903 Show off a feature print with this eye catching quilt from Mandy Munroe 06/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/love-bookmarks/22902 Gillian Cooper uses stenciled fabric to create a set of stitched bookmarks 06/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/hounds-tooth-cushion/22896 Give your home a pop of colour with these graphic cushions designed by Marian Turner 06/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/flo's-friends/22900 Playful fabric has provided inspiration for this cute quilt designed and made by Lynne Goldsworthy for The Henley Studio, MakowerUK 06/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/danish-heart-tote/22899 A pretty and practical make from Debbie von Grabler-Crozier 06/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-february-2016/22894 The new February issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops on Friday 15th January 06/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/ufo-zapping-2016/22885 Zap those UFOs this year. There's a prize for one Zapper every month, and the quilter who zaps the most by the end of the year will be crowned Queen Zapper! 04/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/quiltsandwich-charity-quilt-show/22881 Quiltsandwich at The Royal Bridlington, Shaftesbury Road, Bridlington YO15 3NP East Yorkshire will be holding a Charity Quilt Show 11th and 12th March 2016, 10am to 4pm. 04/01/2016 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/pp-birthday-club-2016/22806 Birthday list, shopping list and goodies received 15/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/quilt-fit-for-a-queen/22790 Bernina marks Queen's 90th birthday by inviting sewing enthusiasts to help create a Quilt Fit For a Queen 11/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/losing-the-compass/22789 Curated by Scott Cameron Weaver and Mathieu Paris at White Cube Mason's Yard, until 9 January 2016 11/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/transfer-printed-mini-quilt/22730 Sara Cook shows how easy it is to use transfer dyes to print on fabric, then uses the technique to create a paper cut mini quilt 04/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/three-block-wall-hanging/22726 Village Fabrics take inspiration from American Civil War reproduction fabrics to create a wall hanging with a vintage feel 04/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/swirly-stars/22723 Janet Goddard uses bold geometric prints to create modern swirly stars throw 04/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/sewing-machine-cover/22729 Judith Hollies shows you how to make a custom fit cover to protect your sewing machine in style 04/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/quilter's-wall-hanging/22722 Bring your sewing shelves to life on the wall with this hanging designed by Jo Avery 04/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/nordic-stag-cushion/22728 Snuggle up this winter with Debbie von Grabler-Crozier's cosy felt and floral fabric cushion 04/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/nest-warmth-lap-rug/22724 The Economy Patch patchwork block has been used in this lap rug, which will keep you snuggly warm in cold weather 04/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/interstella/22725 Mandy Munroe has graded rainbow colours to create a striking quilt that will bring a fresh look to any decor 04/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/block-cosy/22727 Kerry Foster's bright case will help you keep your blocks safe 04/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-january-2016/22720 The new January issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops on Friday 11th December 04/12/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/christmas-show-and-tell-2015/22695 Please share your photos with us here 30/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/authenticallyco-bringing-the-work-of-independent-artists-and-craftspeople-to-a-global-audience/22657 The world is full of intensely talented craftspeople. From potters in the foothills of Peru, to abstract painters in Poland, people are creating beautiful and unique pieces of art, homeware and jewellery unlike anything available in high street stores. 23/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/sew-brit-invites-you-to-the-sewing-retreat-of-the-year/22660 It's time to find your bag feet, snap up some magnetic snaps, and escape to the country! Your bag sewing skills are about to get a kick up the gusset... 23/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/oxfam-one-of-a-kind-advent-calendar/22659 Live online charity auction for world's most unique advent calendar 23/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/phoenix-quilters-quilt-show-2015/22656 A very successful day for all involved. 23/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/textile-challenge-for-canine-partners/22655 Launch of 25 piece Textile Challenge for Canine Partners 25th anniversary 23/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/european-quilt-champions-announced/22654 With no less than 900 quilts Textile Festivals built the largest exhibition in the history of the Open European Quilt Championships (OEQC). 23/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/chance-to-skill-up-at-wonderwool-wales/22653 Fibre fans, craft lovers and makers keen to learn techniques as varied as mapuche weaving, scrumbling and cobweb felting will be flocking from all over the UK to the 2016 wool and natural fibre extravaganza Wonderwool Wales. 23/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/one-off-postcard-swap/22603 Have a look at our postcards here 16/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/hot-water-bottle-challenge/22602 Vote for your favourite hot water bottle cover here 16/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popper-the-penguin-cushion/22574 Bring some fun into the home with this cute foundation pieced penguin cushion from Judith Hollies 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/patchwork-cards/22573 Send a personal message this season with these simple stitched cards 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/my-favourite-wash-bag/22580 Anita Watson-Jackson's bright and practical applique wash bag makes a perfect gift 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/hexagon-table-topper/22579 Give your table a fast makeover with this speedy table topper and pot holder project from Sarah Sparkes 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/festive-noughts-and-crosses/22576 While away winter evenings waiting for Santa with a special game of noughts and crosses, designed by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/dye-painting-and-coaster-project/22581 Gillian Cooper shows how to use thickened dye to paint cloth, then uses her fabric to make a set of easy coasters 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/cosy-christmas-cabin-quilt/22575 Keep warm this festive season with this bright and bold version of the traditional Log Cabin block 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/christmas-stocking/22578 Fiona Hesford has designed this easy to make stocking which is perfect for little Christmas treats 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/chandelier-quilt/22572 Kerry Foster's sumptuous quilt plays with metallic fabrics for a bit of sparkle 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/bojagi-covering-cloth/22577 Sara Cook has taken inspiration from the East with her sheer patchwork covering cloth project 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-december-2015/22571 The new December issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops on Friday 13th November 10/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/made-in-warrington-steel-stitch-and-soap/22570 A new exhibition will open at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday 14 November which gives local people the chance to explore their connection to Warrington's industrial past. 09/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/have-you-got-what-it-takes-to-win-an-epic-award/22566 UK and Ireland's premier award for amateur cultural groups, the Epic Awards opens for nominations. 09/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/beryl-dean-teaching-award/22564 The Embroiderers' Guild Beryl Dean Award for Teaching Excellence in Embroidery and Design 09/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/deck-the-balls/22563 A Lovely Liberty Christmas Baubles Crafting Project 09/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/find-mini-kitsch-knitted-jumpers-and-celebrate-christmas-traditions-at-the-american-museum-in-britain/22562 Thursday 26 November to Sunday 20 December 09/11/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/sew-good-to-be-back/22464 Compton Verney's annual Textile Fair returns on 7 November bringing beautiful vintage clothes, specialist dyed threads, hand-made stuffed toys and, of course, sumptuous materials from around the globe. 19/10/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/new-classes-at-gillian-cooper-studios/22462 Patchwork and quilting and surface design classes in Balfron, Scotland 19/10/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/medallion-quilt/22446 Modern prints give a fresh look to this Welsh-style medallion quilt designed by Suzanne Fisher 15/10/2015 https://popularpatchwork.com/news/article/tilted-four-patch-quilt/22442 Sara Jaskiewicz and Sadie Yeomans have cleverly used tilted blocks to create a sense of movement in this pre-cut friendly quilt 15/10/2015