When I asked our subscribers for their questions about Patchwork Castle, our products, making your own clothing keepsakes, how the business works (or about me – within reason ;-), one of our readers posed some questions about how I got started. So here are my answers… (If you’d like to see other questions (and answers) <— just follow […]
So, last week I asked our subscribers if they had any questions about Patchwork Castle, our products, making your own clothing keepsakes, how the business works (or about me – within reason 😉 It was really fun to see what people wanted to know more about, so thanks very much if you were one of those […]
I often get asked for advice about which sewing machine I recommend for patchwork and quilting, and particularly for making memory quilts or other keepsakes from loved ones clothing or baby clothes. In this post, I’ll try and answer that question and hopefully give you a few helpful pointers if you’re looking at purchasing a […]
It’s just 12 weeks until Christmas! Memory Quilts make great gifts, but getting yours made to a deadline might feel like a bit of a challenge. There’s nothing like working alongside others, with someone giving you a few nudges along the way. So, if you’d like a little support to get your own creation made in […]
Welcome to a peek behind the scenes at Patchwork Castle. Today, I’m going to share with you my plans for the ‘make your own’ side of the business. If you have any comments, suggestions or requests then please do get in touch (you can send me a message or add a comment below). I’d love to hear […]
Choosing the fabric to back and bind your quilt can be a really fun part of the process, but be warned, quilt fabric shops are like candy stores! It’s easy to pick a backing fabric just because you love it but then find it doesn’t work well as a quilt backing or for binding. […]
Spring is in the air! Today there was frost on the ground but glorious sunshine, and the early bulbs are all beginning to show. I love this time of year, and after hiding out during the winter Patchwork Castle is also putting out some new shoots. It’s nearly five years since Patchwork Castle first morphed from my hazy […]
Want to find out more about the basics of patchwork and quilting? Are you looking to make a Memory Quilt from your baby clothes, children’s clothes or adult clothing? I was really excited to discover this fabulous FREE online class from Craftsy.com that covers all the basic techniques and terminology in an easy to follow format. If […]
Here’s a lovely thing. About a year ago I discovered Craftsy online classes and I’m so glad I did. I often get asked about how I learned patchwork and quilting. The truth is I am entirely self-taught, from a mixture of trial and error, following different patterns and picking up techniques, and lots and lots of YouTube […]
Pick Out Any Baby Clothes Keepsake Items That You Don’t Want To Cut Into Consider pulling out one or two items that are best kept whole (in a memory box, or to pass down to future generations). These might include a tiny baby-gro so you can remember just how small they were! Put Aside Any Items That Aren’t […]
