http://www.popularpatchwork.com/ Popular Patchwork Latest Articles en-gb Copyright My Hobby Stored Limited - 2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/sites/4/images/website_images/lc.gif http://www.popularpatchwork.com/ http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/urban-mod-throw-pillow/15534 A gorgeous throw pillow designed by Art Gallery Fabrics using their Urban Mod range 14/05/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/the-great-british-sewing-bee/15531 We loved the first series of The Great British Sewing Bee, and how much did we enjoy seeing Stuart become a star? Now it could be your turn... 14/05/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-june-2013/15530 The new issue of Popular Patchwork is in the shops from Friday 24th May 14/05/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/friendship-blocks-swap-may--round-ten/15509 Alison and Karen received blocks in May 09/05/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/meet-april's-new-member-new-quilter-margaret/15492 Margaret won a copy of 'Curves to Quilt'. Please welcome her to our forum! 07/05/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/rubies-and-diamonds/15452 a little gem of a quilt! This quilt is made using quilt-as-you-go and a stitch-and-flip method of construction; make up the blocks individually, trim to size and then use sashing to assemble the quilt 02/05/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/fabric-postcard-competition/15434 Wombourne Quilters invite you to submit a postcard for their September competition and exhibition. 01/05/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/new-horizons-textile-group-at-foq/15423 New Horizons Textile Group will premiere 'Now we are Twenty' at Festival of Quilts 2013 - an exhibition to celebrate their 20th anniversary. 29/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/win-this-gorgeous-raffle-quilt-made-by-quay-quilters/15422 A beautiful raffle quilt, made by Quay Quilters 29/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/60s-far-out-groovy-bag/15199 Make this retro bag with fabrics from Makower's 60s-inspired range of fabrics 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/daisy-craft-bag/15202 All you need is a few fat quarters to make this handy bag in which to stow-away your crafting bits and pieces 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/folded-cross-body-bag/15205 A simple-to-make stylish and elegant bag 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/tumbling-stars-tote/15195 Using charm squares and clever cutting, create this colourful tumbling stars pattern 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/hexagon-star-bag/15196 A useful and smart everyday bag embellished with an appliquéd hexagon star 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/apple-bag/15197 A spacious shopper with a fruity twist! 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/charming-thirty-one/15198 Use charm squares to make this pretty drawstring bag 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/good-life-shoulder-bag/15200 Make this smart messenger-style shoulder bag then just pop in your tablet or sketchbook and pencils and off you go! 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/flowers-in-the-cabin/15201 An easy-to-make spacious bag perfect for summer days out and about 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/traveller's-friend/15203 The perfect companion for when you set off on your travelling adventures! 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/workshop-tool-bag/15204 The perfect partner for ensuring you have all your tools to hand when going to classes 26/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/spring-journal-quilt-swap/15225 We thought we'd cheer ourselves up with a bit of spring sewing to distract us from the rotten spring weather! 24/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/jelly-roll-rail-fence/15219 Use Jelly Roll strips to piece this reversible quilt-as-you-go project. Designed by Fiona Law, made by Sally Stevens and Sadie Yeomans. 23/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-bag-special-issue-2013/15194 The new issue of Popular Patchwork is in the shops from Friday 27th April 20/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/my-first-quilt/15192 New My First Quilt competition category introduced for beginners to patchwork and quilting at The Festival of Quilts 2013 20/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/the-festival-of-quilts-2013/15190 The largest celebration of patchwork and quilting in Europe 20/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/welcome-to-letia-our-march-join-prize-winner/15131 Letia won a copy of Modern Basics by Amy Ellis 15/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/friendship-blocks-swap-april--round-nine/15076 Fiona and Catsmudge received blocks in April 07/04/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/racy-rectangles/14859 Simple piecing and contemporary fabrics make this quilt a speedy winner! 27/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/pirates-ahoy/14862 Hilary Gooding makes a three-for-two fun kids' project with a play mat-cum-toy bag and toy or shoe tidy for Makower UK 27/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/mini-log-cabin-quilt/14865 Katharine Guerrier provides another great scrappy project - the perfect sized project for instant gratification 27/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/kantha-inspired-quilt/14863 Taking her inspiration from an ancient Indian tradition, Mandy Munroe show us how to make a modern interpretation 27/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/dresden-plate-cushion/14864 Jo Avery brings charm and style to this traditional pattern combining pretty fabrics and clever embroidery 27/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/cupcake-quilt/14866 Sweet pastel colours and pretty applique combine to create this cute quilt by Regan Purcell 27/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/applique-masterclass--part-one/14860 Stuart Hillard shows us how to use the starch-and-press method of applique in part one of this two-part series 27/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/sewing-for-kids-easy-projects-to-sew-at-home/14958 Just in time for the Easter holidays, these simple step-by-step projects are perfect for children who want to explore sewing ideas and create their own projects by themselves 26/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/macmillan's-really-good-night-in/14959 Get fundraising the creative way at Macmillan's really good night in on Friday 26 April. 26/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-may-2013/14873 The new issue of Popular Patchwork is in the shops from Thursday 28th March 21/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/a-stitch-in-time-saves-lives/14858 New Quilt Project to Raise Money for MUMs charity 20/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/quilts-textile-treasures-from-wales/14857 Textile enthusiasts are in for a big treat this summer as the Museum of East Anglian Life presents a unique selection of Welsh quilts from the Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth - home to over a hundred quilts and bed covers. 20/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/worldwide-quilting-day/14808 Quilters around the Globe to Celebrate Worldwide Quilting Day on March 16, 2013 13/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/special-edition--creative-bag-making/14796 On sale 24th May, the perfect companion bookazine to our Popular Patchwork Bag special magazine. 11/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/friendship-blocks-swap-march--round-eight/14788 Winnie and Beryl received blocks in Round Eight 10/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/the-blossoming-of-patchwork-and-fibre-art-wales/14748 Explore the fascinating worlds of fabric and fibre this summer at the Quilt Museum 05/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/meet-february's-new-member-new-quilter-kaz/14738 Kaz won a copy of 'Jelly Roll Quilts' by Pam & Nicky Lintott 04/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/three-little-maids/14620 This wall hanging by Sadie Yeomans is so cute you'll want to make it in every fabric! 01/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/summer-love/14625 Have fun with die-cut applique in this sweet throw by Bridget Kenningham for Sizzix 01/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/spring-throw/14622 Freshen up your home with this modern stylish throw by Mandy Munroe 01/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/midtown-girl/14623 We loved this pattern in Modern Designs for Classic Quilts by Kelly Biscopink and Andrea Johnson so much that we just had to share it with you 01/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/garden-party/14626 Susan Briscoe's quilt uses a riot of tropical colour to brighten up the dullest of days 01/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/bali-butterflies/14619 Stuart Hillard shows us how to create this stunning throw with Bali prints and clever piecing techniques 01/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/kaleidostar-cushion/14627 Kerry Wilkinson shows us how to recreate this eyebending design in her cleverly pieced cushion 01/03/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/pp-birthday-club-2013/14679 Birthday list and goodies received 25/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-april-2013/14648 The new issue of Popular Patchwork is in the shops from Friday 1st March 20/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/peacocks-parade/14618 Revel in the exotic with this gorgeous throw by Sally Ablett for Fabric Freedom 18/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/strip-sensations/14617 Linda Clements shows us how to use candy coloured pre-cuts to a sweet effect 18/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/alison's-scrap-quilt-tutorial/14596 Make your own version of Alison's gorgeous scrap quilt 14/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/liberty-at-the-spring-knitting-and-stitching-show/14576 The Liberty Room imitates the Regent Street shop window at the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show in London's Olympia from the 14th to 17th March. 11/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/sew-a-row/14557 Join Davina Thomas for our Row of the month project 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/superstar-lap-quilt/14559 Combine simple piecing and striking fabrics to make this fabulous lap quilt by Sarah Williamson 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/jade-dragonflies/14554 Chris Franses shows us how to make this aqua toned beauty based on an antique Welsh frame quilt 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/chateau-chambray/14551 A little piece of romance designed by Jean Ann Wright and made by Hilary Gooding for Makower UK 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/china-blue-hexagon-cushion/14550 This pretty little cushion by Julie Bull is perfect for Mother's Day 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/flowers-in-the-garden/14547 Spring has sprung in this floral delight using pastel tones and the orange peel technique by Sadie Yeomans 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/ruby-black/14548 Sally Ablett makes a bold statement with this striking quilt for Fabric Freedom 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/it's-quicker-by-tube/14546 Stuart Hillard shows us how 'tube quilting' can save time and effort in this striking design 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/spring-is-in-the-air/14565 For kids big and small, Julie Bull delights with this gorgeous bag combining patchwork and embroidery 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/scrap-bag-cushion/14564 Katharine Guerrier brings us another fabulous and thrifty scrap bag project using a number of different techniques 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/funky-fruit/14563 Fun and funky: this quilt designed by Jean Ann Wright and made by Hilary Gooding for Makower UK will freshen up any room 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/fishy-dishy/14562 Greta Fitchett brings the seaside indoors with this charming wall hanging 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/roses-for-my-valentine/14561 Share your love all year round with this floral delight in piecing and applique from Stuart Hillard 07/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/quilt-together-2013/14533 The Popular Patchwork 2013 group quilt block swap. Twelve blocks, twelve months, and hopefully, a quilt each by 2014! 05/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/toft-alpaca-seminar-with-kaffe-fassett/14532 'Glorious Color' Lecture by Kaffe Fassett, Saturday 20th July 2013 at Toft Studio, Toft Manor, Dunchurch, Warwickshire CV22 6NR 05/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/country-living-spring-fair/14531 The Country Living Spring Fair is at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London N1 from 20-24 March. 05/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/friendship-blocks-swap-february--round-seven/14521 Marian and Sandy received blocks in February 02/02/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-march-2013/14375 The new issue of Popular Patchwork is in the shops from Friday 1st February 24/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/snow-dyeing/14379 If you have some of the white stuff, make the most of it and get creative with snow dyeing! 24/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/the-living-threads-group-present-their-16th-exhibition/14350 A highlight of the year 2013 will assuredly be the outstanding biennial exhibition, staged by The Living Threads Group of textile artists at Trent College, Long Eaton, Nottingham. It is open on Wednesday 3rd April to Friday 12th April 2013. 21/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/quilts-comfort-from-kindness/14352 An exhibition of quilts donated by the Canadian Red Cross to the bombed out families of Britain in World War II, a story of selfless endeavour to provide warmth and comfort to thousands by the women of Canada. 21/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/clover-'quick'-heart-shaped-yo-yo-makers/14351 Create pretty Heart-Shaped Yo-Yos this Valentine's Day with the Clover 'Quick' Yo-Yo Maker. 21/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/make-it-yourself-at-the-spring-knitting-and-stitching-show-14-17-march-2013-olympia-ii-london/14346 Projects for the home, knitting for babies, sewing, upcycling, patchwork... Find it all at The Spring Knitting and Stitching Show! 21/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/the-quilters'-guild-launches-new-programme-of-courses-in-2013/14347 The Quilters' Guild is piloting a new programme of courses for 2013 designed to help beginners master the basics of patchwork and quilting and progress with techniques. The courses, taught by experienced quilter Kate Smith, will be held at the Learning Space at the Quilt Museum and Gallery in York. 21/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/fabric-marking-pens-from-sew-easy/14345 The extensive range of Fabric Marking Pens from Sew Easy are fine lined and provide plenty of options to help ensure you have just the right pen for the project in hand 21/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/pour-l'amour-du-fil/14344 The 5th Edition of the Pour l'Amour du Fil (For The Love of Thread) quilt show will take place from April 24th to 27th 2013 at La Cite in Nantes, France 21/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/scrap-house-quilt--free-piecing-techniques-with-katharine-guerrier/14295 The latest lovely ebook from Rainbow Disks is now available as a download from Vivebooks 13/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/ufo-zapping-2013/14290 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! 12/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/2013-atc-swap-with-carol/14289 Find out your swap partner and see all this year's ATCs in the album here. 12/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/trip-around-the-world-postcard-swap-2013/14292 Postcard swap with country theme for 2013. Anyone can join in, just comment on the TATW thread before the cut off date each month. You don't have to commit to swapping every month. 12/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/friendship-blocks-swap-january--round-six/14260 Nifty and Reenie received blocks in January 08/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-february-2013/14211 The new issue of Popular Patchwork is in the shops from Friday 4th January 02/01/2013 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/secret-santa-2012/14189 Did you guess who your secret Santa was? 29/12/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-pattern-sheets/14133 Downloaded an issue of Popular Patchwork from iTunes? Lost, torn or otherwise misplaced a Pattern Sheet? Don't worry, you can get a copy of the Pattern Sheet for all issues from 2008 to the latest issue here! 20/12/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/-pound;85-worth-of-fantastic-vilene-products-to-be-won/14088 Come and vote for your favourite in our online gallery. 18/12/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/jan's-tote-bag-tutorial/14091 Jan has put together a photo tutorial to illustrate her method of making a quilted tote bag, inspired by the one she made to hand over Tessa's wedding quilt this summer. 18/12/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/fmq-challenge/14010 Some of our members are trying to practise our free motion quilting, come and see how we're getting on here. 05/12/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/trip-around-the-world-postcard-swap/14011 Postcard swap with country theme with Di and Katy 05/12/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/popular-patchwork-january-2013/13995 The new issue of Popular Patchwork is in the shops from Friday 7th December 03/12/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/row-by-row-swap-with-alison/13945 Find out your swap partners and see the all the photos from the Row by Row Swap here 30/11/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/atc-swap-with-carol/13946 Find out your swap partner and see all the previous ATCs in the album here. 30/11/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/current-general-postcard-swap-with-jan/13944 Find out your swap partners and see the latest photos from the November Autumn/Fireworks Swap here 30/11/2012 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article/super-cute-doorsteps/13953 Reviewed by Marian Turner 30/11/2012