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This video shows how to make a fun Pinwheel Block using 5" squares. The block measure 6 1/2" (6" finished). [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WvEJG_PWkA]

I often get asked about what sewing machine would be good for delicious quilting, so this video shows some of the features and feet I really enjoy on a sewing machine for patchwork and quilting. The sewing machine used for...

This block, measuring 6 1/2" (6" finished) is a fun block to make using strips and squares. Build a village, or maybe a town!!! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RW-a3bytqc]

This video shows how to make a Sail Boat block using 2 1/2" strips & squares. The block measures 8 1/2" so will be a finished 8" block.   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-8WHyA_oA]

        I am thrilled to have been teaching at Karin Hellaby's shop, Quilters Haven, in Suffolk, UK, where I spent 3 delicious days showing delightful ladies how to make some of my quilts! Apart from the teaching,...

This video shows how to make a Road to California patchwork block using 2 1/2" squares. Makes a block that measures 6 1/2" square, so finishes as a 6" block. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avUM8vJ4mmM]

This video shows my Studio Afloat! on board a wide beam narrow boat in the UK for a period of time, plus some environmental shots. Where do you like to quilt?   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSYsAJOe2gw]

This video shows how to make a Shoo Fly block using 2 1/2" squares. The block measures 6 1/2" so will be a finished 6" block.   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCFW02Hjj4I]

This video shows how to make a Churn Dash block using 2 1/2" squares. The block measures 6 1/2" so will be a finished 6" block. I have used a delicious small stripe in the block!   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bhIqLAlGWA]

The mystery is solved! the garden has grown, the bees are buzzing! Part 6 is available to download here. I would love to see your version. This video gives some encouragement for Part 6 and also shows where and how I...

I have a big "thank you" to Pat for sending me such a delicious gift. I love unwrapping surprises! Look what I got in the mail:    such a delicious collection of goodies. I was thrilled to receive this, including...

This video shows how to make a Hovering Hawks block using 2 1/2" squares. The block measures 8 1/2" so will be a finished 8" block. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hx83nVx4OI]