Any stitcher would agree with this sentiment. Carol Newton added it to her latest design which you could stitch, then frame and hang in your sewing room.
There are plenty of pockets to keep your sewing needs tidy in this beautiful compendium by Val Laird. She incorporated lovely stitcheries of toadstools, butterflies, a wheelbarrow and hearts – and it’s such a nice project, no sewer could resist its charm.
Not a baby
By Christy Vanderwall, Usa
Elements: Brandie Valenzuela Grungelle Brush Set; Collage Art Biggie, Jan Hicks Old Photo Frames Embellishment Biggie; ScrapSimple paper templates - Diane Miller, Syndee Nuckles Ursula Schneider
This quilt, by Robyn Ahern, was the result of a fabric challenge set by fellow-editor Marianne Roberts. The blocks are assembled easily using foundation-piecing and the simple Sashiko quilting makes it great for beginners.
Heather Horne designed this colourful cushion for a bright quirky addition to a child’s room or for simply lying on when watching TV, especially shows about crawly things!
Spring came early with this cute little sampler by Karyn Herbert. The divisions are cleverly sewn, so with fusible-web appliqué and no piecing involved, this wall-hanging is an achievable weekend project.