This year I’ve found a very exciting and slightly different challenge … Its being hosted by @mmmquilts on Instagram. Check out Sandra blog http://www.mmmquilts.com for details, and a very interesting and exciting brief history of what came of last years challange… I’ve been playing around on my phone for the first 5 designs, using an App called ‘Quiltcat’ its a very simple program, using simple colours and shapes, but its a great way to see what can happen with just a few blo

When making any English paper piecing (EPP) use the sewline fabric glue pen. Come out blue, dries clear. Take your paper templates and using the glue pen (a little bit of glue goes a long way) stick them to your chosen fabrics. Cut around the paper templates adding a 1/4″ seam allowance all the way round. Using a finger press, turn and press the fabric over making a crisp edge, then glue the fabric down using your glue pen. When you have sewn all your piecing together, just r