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  • Trapunto quilting

    One of the most popular sessions I teach is Trapunto or Italian quilting. My new book, Fabric Manipulation, 150 Creative Sewing Techniques, covers this technique…

  • Crafty Mamas: a new workshop designed for mums with tiny babies

    New mamas don’t have a lot of time for themselves, so we’ve put on this monthly drop-in session to give you a chance for some…

  • Why learn to sew?

    I’ve been asked many times over the last year why there is has been such a growth in people wanting to learn to sew. I…

  • Sewing for beginners and improvers

    Top tips for starting to sew 1. Work with well-behaved, natural fabrics. I suggest medium-weight cotton to start with, not anything synthetic or slippery or…