National Trust Hinton Ampner — English Gardens and Liberty Mirabelle

A day at Hinton Ampner, one of Hampshire’s most beautiful National Trust properties, proved perfect heritage craft inspiration. The classic English gardens — complete with walled veg garden, dell and cascading wisteria — are the ideal setting for sewing ideas rooted in nature, paired here with Liberty’s Mirabelle print. Liberty Fabric: Mirabelle

Liberty Rapunzel Dress — A Fairy Tale Princess Gown for Girls

This enchanting rapunzel kids dress was inspired by a trip to Bavaria and Disney’s castle, Schloss Neuschwanstein. Sewn in Liberty Capel Tana Lawn with a liberty fairy tale feel, this girls costume gown uses Simplicity pattern 4764 with added lace and satin ribbon details. A wonderful childrens princess sewing project that brings storybook dress ideas … Read more

Festival of Quilts 2013 — Liberty Fabrics at NEC Birmingham

We had a brilliant time at the Festival of Quilts 2013 at NEC Birmingham, one of the biggest quilting events in the UK. Our stand was buzzing with quilters and sewers exploring Liberty fabrics, and this sewing festival recap captures the highlights from an unforgettable quilt show weekend.   Festival of Quilts, 8-11 August 2013, … Read more

Liberty Tresco Dress — A Fitted and Lined Summer Dress for a Barcelona Wedding

My Mum made this beautiful dress in Tresco fabric for a wedding in Barcelona (Congratulations Gareth and Emily!). With capped sleeves, darts at the front sides and at the back and a long zip in the back it’s a smart, fitted summer dress. She used New Look Pattern 6095 and added a lining. Fabric: Tresco … Read more

A Classic London Scene — Liberty Mitsi, Mitsi Valeria and Phoebe Fabrics

A classic London scene at Big Ben and Westminster, paired with some of our favourite classic Liberty prints — Mitsi, Mitsi Valeria and Phoebe. These iconic Liberty fabrics capture the same timeless elegance as the London skyline, offering endless urban craft inspiration for sewing and quilting projects. Liberty of London fabrics: Mitsi, Mitsi Valeria, Phoebe.

Liberty Summer Shift Dress in Angelica Garla — Pleated Neckline with New Look 6022

This was a fun dress to make, I’m really pleased with how it turned out. It’s Newlook (Simplicity) pattern 6022 style A. With a pleated neckline and small pleats at the top of the sleeves, it has an elasticated gather to cinch in the back and also as a detail on the sleeves, the perfect … Read more

Roses & Liberty Fabric

The roses are in bloom at last! Liberty rose fabric, Claire Aude Rose, small rose prints, quilting cotton roses and floral Liberty — summer is on its way……………… David Austin Roses, Cécile Brunner, The Generous Gardener, Mortimer Sackler & one I can’t remember-sorry! Liberty fabric Mitsi Valeria.