Liberty Picnic Blanket in PVC Coated Atlas Fabric

Liberty oilcloth picnic blanket

Dawn from the studio has made this practical Liberty picnic blanket using PVC coated Atlas fabric. This clever outdoor quilted blanket pairs glossy Liberty PVC with bamboo wadding and a tartan backing, folding small enough for a rucksack — perfect for picnic patchwork on the go. I asked Dawn about the project. “I was tempted … Read more

Liberty Rainbow for the NHS — Dawn’s Quilted Applique Make

Dawn from the studio has quilted this Liberty fabric rainbow for the NHS using applique and colourful scraps from her stash. This handmade sewing pattern project uses satin stitch on cotton fabric leftovers to create a vibrant rainbow — a perfect handmade gift of support. Dawn told me about what inspired her to make this … Read more

Quilt SOS 2020 — Charity Quilting Launch with Hestia for Women and Children

The quilt sos 2020 project is here and we’re thrilled to announce this year’s charity quilting launch in partnership with Hestia. Now in its fifth year, this community quilt year sees us aiming to donate 70 handmade quilts to women and children in domestic abuse refuges across London. After four years working with SOS Children’s … Read more

Liberty Cat Bag — A Cute Willoughby Mews Tana Lawn Tote

Julie from the studio has made this cute Liberty cat bag tote using Willoughby Mews Tana Lawn from the From London With Love collection. This kids animal bag sewing pattern makes a perfect handmade gift — lined in Stone T plain fabric with a handy side pocket. Julie has used a fabulous Tana Lawn print … Read more

Miniature English Paper Piecing — Anna’s Liberty Hexie Pencil Case for Mothering Sunday

Anna made her mum this cute pencil case using Miniature English Paper Piecing for Mothering Sunday.  Since making the Radiant Stars Quilt Anna is constantly looking for new things to EPP.  These really tiny but very cute 1/2″ hexagons take a while to turn into a ‘thing’ but its such a lovely calming experience ‘slow … Read more

Laura’s Vintage Pinafore in Winterbourne Lawn — Quilting Cotton

Laura has made this gorgeous Liberty Vintage Pinafore using one of the recently launched quilting cottons.  She’s used Lawn A from the new Winterbourne collection.  It’s got a lovely vintage feel and it really showcases the use of a quilting cotton in a garment. Here’s what Laura had to say about the project.”I have long … Read more

Radiant Stars Liberty Quilt — The Finished Star Block Quilt

Anna has finished making the Radiant Stars Liberty quilt after 15 months of happy sewing. This English paper pieced star block quilt features over 133 different Liberty fabrics from classics, exclusives and seasonal collections, all hand quilted and bound in beautiful Capel N teal Tana Lawn. I asked Anna a bit about making this gorgeous … Read more

Anne’s Strawberry Thief Shawl — Liberty Lined Skye Wrap

One of the lovely Lewes Sewing Bees has made this gorgeous Strawberry Thief Liberty Shawl.  The outer fabric is a lovely wool fabric and Anne has cleverly lined it with Strawberry Thief  J which makes the fabric really shine, both the wool outer and Liberty lining.  The lovely Louise from the studio is modelling the … Read more

Liberty Jewel Palace Quilt BOM — English Paper Piecing Sew-Along Progress

Lara from the studio is making the Liberty Quilt Jewel Palace Quilt BOM as a little bit of sewing fun.  Each month, she’s sewing the blocks together so that we can show you the beautiful quilt as it unfolds. It’s a month by month English Paper Piecing project that will grow into a beautiful Liberty … Read more