http://www.popularpatchwork.com/ Popular Patchwork Latest Articles en-gb Copyright My Hobby Stored Limited - 2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/sites/4/images/website_images/lc.gif http://www.popularpatchwork.com/ http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9686 Time for another challenge! On your marks, get set.... 02/02/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9695 Help Region 13 with their fundraising tombola for The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles 02/02/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9689 Carolyn Sinclair leads you through purchasing the right machine 02/02/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9591 The March issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops from Friday 3 February. Preview the contents here. 30/01/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9355 2012 is all about home made crafts, so what better way to kick off the year than celebrating the art of patchwork and quilt making at the Spring Quilt Festival at the South of England Showground 18/01/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9352 This quilt must be every young girl's dream.... every shade of pink and lilac and scattered with simple appliqued hearts. This was appliqued by hand but could easily be sewn by machine instead. Take just one or two squares and use for bags or cushions too. 17/01/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9351 Buy this project at myHobbystoreUse up scraps of bright fabric to make this fun cot quilt! Designed and made by Gillian Cooper 17/01/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9350 A traditional technique updated with use of strong colour contrast and dynamic layout to return to the Inner City 17/01/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7894 Buy this project at myHobbystoreMake a leafy quilt inspired by the hills and forests of Central Italy. Designed and made by Tricia Revest 10/01/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9248 Irene won a copy of 'Carry Me - 20 Boutique Bags to Sew' by Yuka Koshizen. 10/01/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9096 The February issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops from Friday 6 January. Preview the contents, and meet our new editor, Bridget, here. 04/01/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9018 An Internet TV channel for Patchwork, quilting and textile art in the UK. 23/12/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=9010 If you're getting a Kindle for Christmas, you'll want to check out the new Ebook from Lisa Lam in January 2012 22/12/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8996 Ever wondered what it is like to bid for an antique quilt? Caroline Wilkinson tells of her day at the auction house 20/12/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8995 Magie Relph talks to the artists from Wallworth Hall 2006, about leaving their quilts outside 20/12/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8949 Debi won a copy of 'Start With Scraps' by Carol E Loessel in the November new member giveaway. 15/12/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8950 Buy this project at myHobbystoreSanta won't miss this eye-catching sack hanging from the mantle shelf.... Designed and made by Sally Le Couteur 15/12/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8943 We've all been watching Kirstie Allsopp on her Handmade Britain tour this autumn. Her prizewinning patchwork cushion inspired quite a lot of debate, and a challenge for forum members. Take a look at what we got up to here! 14/12/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8920 In our October technique challenge, Jytte kindly showed us how to make a lovely design source book and wrap. In finak part we learn how to make the free motion quilted wrap. 12/12/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8884 The New Year issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops from Friday 9 December. Sneak a peek at the contents here. 01/12/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8883 This is a very easy quilt and an ideal project to use some up of those left over fabric scraps or 7-inch charm squares. Designed, made, and kindly shared by Brenda Dean. Photographs by Peter Dean. Quilters Pty. Ltd. 2011 01/12/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8815 On December 1st to 6th Midsomer Quilting are having an exhibition of 84 miniature quilts 12in x 12in. Admission is free and there will be a secret auction to win the quilts in aid of CLIC Sargent the children's cancer charity. 22/11/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8807 In our October technique challenge, Jytte kindly showed us how to make a lovely design source book and wrap. In this part we learn how to make the book itself. 21/11/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8786 Linda won a copy of 'A Year in the Life of Sunbonnet Sue' by Christine Porter and Darra Williamson. 17/11/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8770 Win MyCraftstore vouchers and Spunart products in our mini design competition 11/11/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8760 In our October technique challenge, Jytte kindly showed us how to make a lovely design source book and wrap. In this part we get our materials ready and learn how to make the pages. 08/11/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8759 The new December issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops from Friday 11 November. Take a look here for a preview of the contents. 08/11/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8744 Having started the centre with a Star, part two finishes this wall hanging with holly applique. 01/11/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8743 Get your bonus story block here! 01/11/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8725 Quick to make useful little bags, with simple squares and clever folding. Designed and made by Annie Harris 28/10/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8724 Part Fifteen of the PP forum Block of the Month - Underground Railroad 27/10/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8703 Reviewed by Sally Stevens 21/10/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8702 Reviewed by Katy Purvis 21/10/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8701 Reviewed by Gillian Cooper 21/10/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8648 The new November issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops from Friday 14 October. Take a look here for a preview of the contents. 06/10/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8645 Kate won a copy of 'Mix & Match Quilts with the AccuQuilt GO!' in the August new member giveaway. 05/10/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8625 Part Fourteen of the PP forum Block of the Month - Underground Railroad 01/10/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8618 Starting in the centre with a Star, so apt for Christmas, this medallion style wall hanging in two parts has a combination of pieced blocks and applique. Start now and you may even be finished for Christmas this year! 29/09/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8617 Embrace those autumn leaves, with this unusual cushion. Made from scraps, it is deceptively simple to make. 29/09/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8607 Dusie made this quilt so that she can raffle it for Macmillan Cancer Support. Her Dad had cancer and is now on the mend. Dusie wants to give something back to the people that helped him and her Mum. 26/09/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8572 Take a peek at the entries to the Lady Sew and Sew/Timeless Treasures Competition 19/09/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8534 Gillian Cooper talks to the esteemed American Quilter 11/09/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8533 The new October issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops from Friday 16 September. Take a look here for a preview of the contents. 11/09/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8531 Two different, original foundation pieced blocks are used to make this useful bag. The clips mean it can be a flat bag or a wide bottom bag, ideal for fabric shopping! 09/09/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8506 Quilters Guild Region 9 Cambs, Norfolk invite you to join in with the QG Region 9 Block of the Month 2012, designed by world famous hand quilter Jacquie Harvey. 05/09/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8505 The Quilt Museum is competing for Best Heritage Project in the National Lottery Awards, vote now! 05/09/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8499 Part Thirteen of the PP forum Block of the Month - Underground Railroad 04/09/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8454 You can convert any of your square rulers into a guide to make the perfect 'Square-in-a-square'. Brenda tells us how to do it with your 12 1/2 inch square. 18/08/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8408 The new September issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops from Friday 19 August, and at Festival of Quilts from 11th August. 05/08/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8393 Pauline Lindsey experiments with foundation piecing and picture blocks to make this fun wall hanging 03/08/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8392 This tranquil wall hanging was designed and made by Cherry Vernon-Harcourt inspired by venetian tiles 03/08/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8389 A quick and easy hand sewn project designed by Janet Swallow. Put your old woollens and scrap knitting yarns to use in this bright and cheerful Mola style applique cushion 02/08/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8367 British quilter has guest slot in new American quilting book 29/07/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8359 Part Twelve of the PP forum Block of the Month - Underground Railroad 27/07/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8360 Need a stretchy solution to a sewing dilemma? Try textile glue or elastic thread from Gutermann 27/07/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6518 Use Berisfords ribbons to liven up a whole array of school accessories. Personalise files, exercise books, school bags and pencil cases. Available in many funky designs and colours, there's a ribbon to tempt every child - even a young football fan! 27/07/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8355 Colouricious - the leading source of inspiration for textile arts and crafts - has launched a brand new range of block printing options as the blocks revival continues to grow. Colouricious is the only British company making and supplying authentic printing blocks sourced from its artisan craftsmen in Jaipur, India. 25/07/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8339 Scottish textile artist Gillian Cooper is introducing a new dimension to this year's Festival of Quilts being held 11-14 August at the Birmingham NEC. 17/07/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8322 The new August issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops from Friday 22 July 14/07/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8311 Text by Brenda Dean, photographs by Peter Dean, copyright www.quiltersinternational.co.uk. Reproduced with kind permission. 11/07/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8298 A sumptuous collection of glittery paisley prints by Timeless Treasures inspired this spectacular star throw. Designed and made by Sue Martin 08/07/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8294 The Textile Society will be holding it's London Antique Textile Fair at Chelsea Old Town Hall, SW3 5EE, on Sunday 2nd October 07/07/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8251 Nikki Tinkler explains how her surprise birthday trip turned into a quilt 30/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8247 Part Eleven of the PP forum Block of the Month - Underground Railroad 29/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8231 Karin Hellaby tells us about quilting on the move 24/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8229 'Unfolding the Quilts', based at the Quilt Museum and Gallery, York, has reached the finals of the National Lottery Awards for 'Best Heritage Project' thanks to the votes of UK quilter supporters. Voting in the final begins on 2 September - watch for more information. 23/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8228 A surprisingly quick pick up and put down project for those long summer journeys: designed and made by Janet Swallow 23/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8218 Curl up by the fire with a good book and snuggle under this starry quilt, designed by Sonja Short 21/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8208 The new July issue of Popular Patchwork will be in the shops from Friday 24 June 20/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8206 Angela won a copy of 'Girls World' by Jennifer Paganelli. This month, one new member will win a copy of '101 Applique Blocks' by Nancy Brenan Daniel. 20/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8175 Support Wales Air Ambulance with Maldwyn Quilters of Carno 10/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8174 The Project Linus Festival of Quilts Block Challenge 2011, cars, planes, trains, boats or anything else you can think of! 10/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8155 Part Ten of the PP forum Block of the Month - Underground Railroad 06/06/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8118 The Quilters' Guild project 'Unfolding the Quilts', based at the Quilt Museum and Gallery in York, has reached the semi-finals of the National Lottery Awards, the annual search to find Britain's favourite Lottery-funded projects, in the 'Best Heritage Project' category. 25/05/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8097 Our latest issue will be in the shops 27th May! 18/05/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8093 Jayne Hill shows you how to make this lovely quilt using only squares, not a single setting triangle in sight. Easy and fun, this project is suitable for quilters of all abilities, lending itself to scrap quilts, novelty prints and theme fabrics 16/05/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8081 Elisabeth Fuchs designed and made this quilt as an assignment for a City & Guilds course, taking the Sister's Choice block and trying to incorporate as many shadings as possible. 12/05/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8064 Julie won a copy of 'Fun with Stitching' by Fiona Goble, in last month's new member giveaway. 09/05/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8058 Popular Patchwork will be out and about at Quilts UK in Malvern from 19th to 22nd May 06/05/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8043 Part Nine of the PP forum Block of the Month - Underground Railroad 01/05/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=8030 Our our biggest and brightest bag special ever is in the shops from 28th April! 26/04/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7969 Three centuries of red and white quilts. Nearly 25,000 people visited the American Folk Art Museum's unprecedented quilt extravaganza at Park Avenue Armory. Photos by Gavin Ashworth. 14/04/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7970 The National Quilt Museum, Paducah, celebrates its 20th Anniversary special, year-long events kick off during Quilt Week 2011 14/04/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7971 With British summers being unpredictable at the best of times, a picnic rug which can convert into a cosy throw is a must. 14/04/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7966 Architect Vicky Thornton will be unveiling a unique range of ceramics and textiles at London's newest fair, The Chiswick Bazaar (14-15 May 2011) 13/04/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7960 Sue won a copy of Simply Stylish by Laura Wilhelm in our March new member giveaway. 11/04/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7947 This appealing small hanging designed and made by Anja Townrow is ideal as an easy project for all those handpiecers out there. Anja has used a wide variety of fabric but you could make in just two or three colours if required. Alternatively, try to match the fabric with your own house or street. 06/04/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7944 Quick and easy to make. Fits an average size wine glass. You could make a few of these for "Put 'Em in", the Quilters' Guild Tombola for Festival of Quilts 2011 05/04/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7924 Take a look at the May issue of Popular Patchwork available in the shops from Friday 1st April 29/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7918 Part Eight of the PP forum Block of the Month - Underground Railroad 28/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7919 Flower pounding captures the pigment of flowers and can be used to preserve a special bouquet or much-loved flower on fabric. Why not capture Mothers' Day on fabric by creating a small cushion or card to give with your bouquet? Designed by Mary Parry. 28/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7901 Jane Rae wants to pick Jennie Lewis's flowers 24/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7741 You can find out which issue of Popular Patchwork contained your favourite project or article here. This is the full magazine article index for 2010. 15/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7825 A unique A-Z directory. Reviewed by Sally Stevens 09/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7824 Reviewed by Kim Lamoureaux Jones 09/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7823 Reviewed by Lucy Winter 09/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7822 Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face, Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask. Reviewed by Lucy Winter 09/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7816 Calligraphy, textiles and collage artist, Rosalind Wyatt will be running a dropin workshop at the V& A in May, part of the Cult of Beauty - The Aesthetic Movement in Britain, 1860-1900 exhibition. 07/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7805 You could win Sarah Williamson's beautiful Spring Stars quilt, as featured in the April edition of Popular Patchwork, in this special raffle raising funds for the New Zealand Earthquake Appeal 04/03/2011 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=7807 A group of quilting friends drawn from Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire decided they would like to raise some funds for Help for Heroes. 04/03/2011