Stained Glass Crazy Patchwork Fabrics – Half Yard Sewing Club Members Project

By Debbie Shore

The August Half Yard Sewing Club projects are these gorgeous stained glass window effect patchwork cushion and wall hanging. The two projects use the same technique but create very different looks. The pillow cover is quite simple, with straight lines and points that don’t need to match perfectly. The wall hanging is self-bound, meaning the backing […]

How to Sew the Drunkard’s Path Quilting Block – FREE template

By Kimberley Hind

The Drunkard’s Path is a classic quilting block that consists of two curved pieces that are joined together to form a square. The curves of the pieces are designed to create a meandering, slightly unpredictable pattern reminiscent of the wandering path of a ‘drunkard’! The block can be created in a variety of colours and […]

By Kimberley Hind

Fabric: Sunflowers – Vincent van Gogh – The National Gallery (2960-01) Create a stunning free motion quilted throw for your living space using the famous painting ‘Sunflowers’ by Vincent Van Gogh. The pixilated patchwork gives a modern twist on a classic painting that you can display in your home either over your sofa or bed […]

Video tutorial attaching butterfly clasp to bag

By Debbie Shore

This video shows how to attach the butterfly clasp to a bag. You’ll need a small screw driver, an erasable  pen, an awl and a sharp pair of scissors. It’s a little fiddly but hopefully this short video makes the process easier –

How to sew and finish piping

By Debbie Shore

Step by step video tutorial with extra tips on how to sew piping around the edge of a cushion cover. Piping gives a professional finish to a cushion cover, here I’ll show you how to go around corners and overlap the ends. Happy sewing! Debbie

How to sew in an invisible zip

By Debbie Shore

Step by step video tutorial showing how to sew an invisible zip into the bottom of a cuchsion cover. Invisible zips are just that, not meant to be seen! Here are two ways to sew them in, hopefully making this simple for you! Happy sewing! Debbie

How to sew a covered zip into a cushion cover – two ways!

By Debbie Shore

Step by step video tutorial showing how to sew a zip into the back of a cushion cover with a cover. This way of adding zips to cushion covers gives a neat look to the back of the cover, and is simple to acheive. The two ways are one from each side of the cover […]

How to Sew a Puff Quilt Cushion Pad – Easy Patchwork Cheat Technique!

By Kimberley Hind

This is a quick way to make a puff cushion with ties to secure to a chair using Forest Patchwork from Kimberley’s Forest Journal fabric collection. Patchwork fabric is very versatile and can look as though a project has taken much longer to sew together then it really has! The puff quilt technique would usually […]

Sew Maddie has arrived! Fabric suggestions and more

By Debbie Shore

Welcome to the wonderful world of Maddie!  Inspired by the Half Yard Sewing Club’s favourite heirloom rag doll, join a brand-new Maddie on her adventures throughout the seasons. Beginning with advice on all the fabrics and tools your need, along with handy techniques, learn how to make your 66cm (26in) tall Maddie doll and her fun […]

Sewing a tie side jumper using retro tufted fabric

By Debbie Shore

How fun is this knit fabric? As soon as it arrived, I knew I had to make some sort of jumper out of it! I’ve been loving the rise of crochet clothing trend over the past few years, but because I haven’t learnt how to crochet, I’ve had to admire from a far. There is […]