http://www.popularpatchwork.com/ Popular Patchwork Latest Articles en-gb Copyright My Hobby Stored Limited - 2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/sites/4/images/website_images/lc.gif http://www.popularpatchwork.com/ http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6134 Can you spare an hour or two to make a postcard for the Teenage Cancer Trust? 08/03/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6123 This month Linda won a copy of Pamela Mostek's Blended Borders book. Linda is a talented wood worker as well as quilter, come and see what she gets up to! 04/03/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6109 Take a look the contents pages of the April 2010 issue of your favourite Patchwork magazine, in the shops from 5th March. 02/03/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6085 This simple bag was made by Starr Thomas for a little girl to keep her treasures in. Easily adaptable to any size so Mums can have one too 24/02/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6074 For subscribers only, preview "A Gift of Quilts 2012". To be published in Popular Patchwork April 2010, in the shops from 5th March. 22/02/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6066 Anja designed this quilt for Makower Craft UK, in order to showcase two of their ranges, Spraytime and Two Tone Petal. 17/02/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6062 Mandy won a copy of Barbara Olsen's "Unleash your creativity" DVD, just by joining Popular Patchwork online in January! This month, you could win a copy of Pamela Mostek's Blended Borders book. 16/02/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6044 This tiny wall quilt, designed by Lesley Brankin, is sewn using simple strip patchwork techniques. You will be delighted to know that accuracy of cutting and piecing is not essential as much of the charm of the quilt is created by not being too exact! The small size ensures that the quilt can be sewn in a couple of evenings at most. The strip patchwork border should be sewn by machine but the rest of the quilt can be completed by hand if you wish. 10/02/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6038 Janome is bringing out a new sewing machine on 1st March and sales from this will make a donation of £10,000 to Breast Cancer Campaign, a charity whose mission is to fund research and increase awareness. 09/02/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6039 Chris Hammacott is organising a special 'Quiltathon for Haiti' on 13th March in Carmarthen 09/02/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6040 Kay Whittle looks at Islamic design sources for patchwork and quilting 09/02/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=6021 View the contents pages of the March 2010 issue of your favourite Patchwork magazine. 04/02/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5980 The Popular Patchwork group quilt for "A Gift of Quilts" 25/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5987 Quilters help bring comfort to children who use Children's Hospice South West 25/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5967 Delia Salter has fun with pleating, tucking, couching and fraying. 20/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5958 This cheerful foundation pieced quilt will entertain a new baby decorating the nursery as a wall quilt 19/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5960 An African inspired wall quilt by Marion Haslam is simple to sew using string piecing, 19/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5959 Popular Patchwork meets Mary Jenkins, co-author of Making Welsh Quilts 19/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5954 Ros and Tessa have been leading a group of forum members making this lovely sampler quilt. 18/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5924 Reviewed by Katy Purvis 12/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5925 Reviewed by Lucy Winter 12/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5928 Judith Wilson's quilt Even the Weeds are Blooming won the theme category 'A Bright Summer's Day' at The National Quilt Championships in 2000. Judith has designed this cushion to demonstrate her methods. 12/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5931 This big bold floor cushion, designed and made by Anne Beaven, uses the simple and fun technique of machine reverse applique. Change the colours at will to suit your home decor. 12/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5926 Reviewed by Kim Jones 12/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5932 Linda Forey, winner of the December 2003 competition Quilts for Life, explains the motivation behind her entry 12/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5927 Reviewed by Gillian Cooper 12/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5933 Gillian Cooper visited a textile collection in Southeast London. All photographs by David Ramkalawon. 12/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5934 Kay Whittle discovers a masterpiece from 1822 which poses more questions than it answers 12/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5917 Jennifer won a copy of Ferret's Contemporary Sampler book in our December giveaway. 11/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5920 A clever twist on traditional block patterns, this vibrant quilt was our previous editor's entry for an exhibition with the theme transitions, first shown at the Festival of Quilts 2005. Davina Thomas lets us in on her secrets 11/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5890 The popularity of machine quilting continues to grow and Janome is constantly looking to improve its range of machine accessories to support this. Autumn 2009 saw the release of two new items to add to their range of optional Sewing Feet and Accessories. 04/01/2010 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5871 View the contents pages of the February issue of your favourite Patchwork magazine. 23/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5867 A great project for using thicker fabrics, designed and made by Chris Hammacott. 22/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5866 Jean Gardner plays detective with Veronica Main of Luton Museum 22/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5868 Davina Thomas shows how using Dyrect dyes in a microwave can give you fabulous results in minutes 22/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5869 Designed and made by Anne Beaven for her father-in-law, the warm earthy colours used in this lap quilt give it masculine appeal 22/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5863 For subscribers only, preview "The Sewing Machine, a girl's best friend". To be published in Popular Patchwork February 2010, in the shops from 1st January. 21/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5837 Meet Maura, who won a copy of Cynthia Tomaszewski's "Quilts from Paradise" in November. 14/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5808 The winners of the Quilt Room's Jelly Roll Challenge 07/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5811 You can find out which issue of Popular Patchwork contained your favourite project or article here. This is the full magazine article index for 2009. Links are provided to projects and features on the website. 07/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5762 You can find out which issue of Popular Patchwork contained your favourite project or article here. This is the full magazine article index for 2008. Links are provided to projects and features on the website. 01/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5761 Reviewed by Katy Purvis 01/12/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5739 View the contents pages of the New Year issue of your favourite Patchwork magazine. 30/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5697 You can find out which issue of Popular Patchwork contained your favourite project or article here. This is the full magazine article index for 2007. Links are provided to projects and features on the website. 25/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5695 For subscribers only, preview "Layering up your quilt", an extract from "The Quilting Answer Book" by Barbara Weiland Talbert. To be published in Popular Patchwork January 2010, in the shops from 4th December. 25/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5696 Do you remember earlier this year, when we featured the South Carolina Quilters and their fantastic Artful Bras? The latest news from this brilliant project is that the ladies are now holding an auction and have produced a great book of all their work. 25/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5661 Order BDP Craft titles, such as "Contemporary Textiles - The Fabric of Fine Art" by Janis Jefferies, Bradley Quinn and Nadine Monem at a 40% discount with our special Christmas Reader Offer from Black Dog Publishing. 17/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5664 Sew an elephant's bottom placemat! 17/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5630 A pretty envelope for those cd and dvd copies of photos and films we give as presents at Christmas. I'm making them for our family copies of the children's Christmas Nativity plays. 11/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5623 Make the most of your rooms centrepiece by adding these lovely triangle mantle hangings. Designed by Cherry Vernon-Harcourt, you can use two fabric ranges to produce a reversible hanging; one for pre-Christmas and one for post-Christmas! 10/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5624 Intrigued by Japanese folded patchwork, Carole Thompson decided to experiment with the usual square in a circle approach, and thought it would be more interesting to try a triangular version with pieced circles 10/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5628 Pat Stephens unfolds the secret of how to make her triangular sewing box 10/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5620 Anne Beaven met Doreen Gough of The Quilt Association to talk about their work in preserving a slice of Welsh life 10/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5622 Annette Claxton meets Kay Herland, a quilter with an international lifestyle 10/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5588 Meet Dawn and Pat, winners of the September and October Popular Patchwork Join Prizes. 04/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5590 Meet Sandra, a well travelled quilter, currently in "material heaven" in India, and have a look at some of her great quilts. 04/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5575 View the contents pages of the new December issue of your favourite Patchwork magazine, this month we're getting ready for Christmas in a big way! 02/11/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5558 This is a quick and easy methods to create traditional Hawaiian style quilt designs using your sewing machine. Designed, made, and kindly shared by Brenda Dean. Photographs by Peter Dean. Quilters Pty. Ltd. 2009 28/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5554 In 2007, a group of ladies in Leominster decorated the streets of their hometown with a brilliant display of quilted banners. Wendy Rulton tells us all about this fantastic achievement. 27/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5555 For subscribers only, preview "The Sewing Machine, a girl's best friend". To be published in Popular Patchwork December 2009, in the shops from 6th November. 27/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5547 Wanted - Journal quilts using found and recycled materials for this great competition organised by Wombourne Quilters, with prizes sponsored by Empress Mills. 26/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5530 Vendsyssel Historiske Museum, Hjørring, Denmark June - December 2000 21/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5528 Annie Harris' scissor case is ideal for practising your crazy patchwork skills 21/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5516 Ideas for quilts straight from the cleaning cupboard by Marion Haslam 20/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5517 For most of us, our mobile phone is our best friend. Christine Thomas made some neat little covers to protect her phone from dust and scratches. 20/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5495 Preview the new November issue of your favourite Patchwork magazine. 12/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5471 Mary Fortune explores the background to East Bengal kantha making, which has influenced her own quilting 06/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5472 Simple applique and patchwork techniques create a complex design in this throw over quilt by Dilys Fronks. 06/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5473 This quilt uses just one traditional block called Evening Star (also known as Texas Star). However the clever placing of the colours and fabric creates a secondary pattern. Designed by Beth Ann Bruske and sewn by Lyn Oser Mann, it uses a collection of American fabrics from David Textiles. Here it looks very fresh and spring-like. However, it would also look quite dramatic and more like a sparkling night sky, if a selection of deep blues and purples were used with occasional flashes of lighter colours. Once all the patches are cut out, it is very fast to piece. 06/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5467 This delightful autumnal throw was made by Kathleen McMahon, it was inspired by a Christmas design seen in America over 20 years ago. 05/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5468 Space dyeing is a technique used to create lovely fabrics which shade from one colour to another. Depending on the method used the fabrics can be softly muted or vibrant 05/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5470 Easy to make gifts from strip piecing 05/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5469 Jinny Jarry is a keen gardener and this project captures the beauty of delphiniums photographed in the evening sun against an old garden wall 05/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5448 A quick and easy reversible Charm Square tote bag. Designed, made, and kindly shared by Brenda Dean. Photographs by Peter Dean. Quilters Pty. Ltd. 2009 01/10/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5404 Gillian Cooper talks to Louise Mabbs 23/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5403 Bine Choi shares her tale of inspiration to achieve her dream 23/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5398 Get involved in the London Olympic celebrations, Quilts 4 London want your A3 sized mini-quilt pennants! 22/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5400 You can find out which issue of Popular Patchwork contained your favourite project or article here. This is the full magazine article index for 2006. Links are provided to projects and features on the website. 22/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5395 From a selection of soft flowery fabrics, Davina Thomas has designed this small and scrumptious tablecloth or throw for the summer 21/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5374 Take a look at the latest issue of your favourite Patchwork magazine. 15/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5375 Perhaps Martha Milne should have called this quilt Historic Houses 15/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5365 The TWENTY-TEN wallhanging is being raffled to raise money which will be shared equally between Borders Cancer Care (MacMillan) and the Ettrickbridge Village Hall. 14/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5368 The Colours of Africa Challenge 2010 is organised by Trapsuutjies Fabric Paint, in partnership with the town councils of Essen, Belgium and Witzenberg, South Africa. The challenge will raise money to build a crche for pre-school children in Tulbagh, in Cape Province. The highlight will be a two-day exhibition and auction in April 2010 in Essen. Please support this worthwhile cause by making a quilt. It's not that daunting - as the size is a more than manageable A4! 14/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5370 UK's Olympic welcome to London, A Gift of Quilts. All quilts shown made by Sharon Garrick. 14/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5331 These little bags by Moira Neal, make a perfect Mothers day gift and are a good way of practising machine quilting skills! 08/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5334 Here is a fresh method for Cathedral Window, devised by Dorothy Stapleton to make these striking cushions. 08/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5335 Unleash your creative skills and enter our quilt design competition today. 08/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5333 This delightful hanging was made by Jane Munns and designed to capture the memories of childhood days lazing on the beach 08/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5317 We had lots of lucky winners in our August competitions, here you can meet two of them, Sandra and Chris. 07/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5329 Babs, the designer of last year's Singing Garden Block of the Month series, is an established quiltmaker, designer and teacher. She teaches a regular class of talented students on her Sampler Course at Garstang Patchwork Quilters, many of her pupils have gone on to win major prizes at national level with competition versions of her Sampler Quilt. Here's a small selection of some of those winning quilts, and a couple we should keep our eyes out for in future. 07/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5328 For subscribers only, preview our Alice Kettle masterclass. To be published in Popular Patchwork October 2009, in the shops from 18th September. 07/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5321 Jill shares her quilting story with other PP members. 07/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5322 Buy a copy of "Serge and Merge Quilts" by Sharon Rotz, at a reduced price with our special Reader offer from David and Charles in September. 07/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5325 For subscribers only, preview next month's Journal Quilt today! No excuses for any outstanding Journals this month! 07/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5293 This quilt takes its name from the blocks being able to be arranged into many designs, you then have the choice of deciding which one looks the best, which is not an easy task, you will want to make them all. 02/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5294 The Disappearing Nine Patch is a simple variation on the traditional nine-patch block. It is very easy to make, and looks impressive when finished. Designed, made, and kindly shared by Brenda Dean. Photographs by Peter Dean. & #169; Quilters Pty. Ltd. 2009 02/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5286 You can find out which issue of Popular Patchwork contained your favourite project or article here. This is the full magazine article index for 2005. Links are provided to projects and features on the website. 01/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5288 Reviewed by Lucy Winter 01/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5290 Katy enjoys the smallest quilts at Festival of Quilts this year, in the wonderful Miniature Quilt Category, sponsored by City and Guilds. More miniatures to follow soon in Part Two! 01/09/2009 http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5289 Magie Relph and Robert Irwin enjoy the Open European Quilt Championships 01/09/2009