Tag Archives: Sewing

Makower cotton reels vintage style apron by Lizzy

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Craft Hill Fabric Artisans

I’ve been wanting to make an apron too keep on the tailors dummy that hubby got me for Xmas……well since Xmas! It stands in the dining/sewing area of the front room so deserves something gorgeous to wear I found the … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterick, craft, fabric, hand sewn, handmade, machine sewn, makower, printed fabric, sewing, sewing patterns, Uncategorized | Tagged cotton reels, crafts, fabric, fabric stash, fat quarters, handmade, kitchen accessories, machine sewing, Makower, Sewing | 11 Comments

Hexi bath mat made by Lizzy

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Craft Hill Fabric Artisans

This was a quick last minute gift to send off to my mum for Mother’s Day. She pretty much has everything so I needed something that was useful…& gorgeous! Here’s how I made it I chose fabrics too match her … Continue reading →

Posted in bath mat, craft, english paper piecing, fabric, fat quarters, gifts, hand sewn, handmade, home furnishings, machine sewn, patchwork, quilting, Rowan fabrics, Scrappy, sewing, soft furnishings, stash busting, Uncategorized | Tagged craft, English paper piecing, English patchwork, Gifts, hexagon, home decor, patchwork, quilting, Sewing | 5 Comments

Hippo kettle mitt by Lizzy

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Craft Hill Fabric Artisans

I ran up this funny little chap today, I’m not sure if he is meant to be a toy or an oven mitt? Cute guy tho… This was another of my eBay bargains, just £1.25 for the printed onto cotton … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, fabric, handmade, home furnishings, machine sewn, printed fabric, sewing, soft furnishings, stash busting, stuffed toys, Tea Towel Toy, toy making | Tagged craft, handmade, oven glove, printed fabric, Sewing, soft toy | 2 Comments

Crazy Nine (but I did 8!!!) Patch Bath Mat By Lizzy

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Craft Hill Fabric Artisans

Ive not tried this form of patchwork & as i want to experience all things patchy i thought id have a go. The design calls for 9 differant patterned fabrics each 8.5″ x 8.5″ but as I only need eight … Continue reading →

Posted in bath mat, craft, fabric, fat quarters, handmade, home furnishings, machine sewn, patchwork, printed fabric, quilting, Scrappy, soft furnishings | Tagged crafts, fabric stash, patchwork, quilting, Sewing | 6 Comments

Liebster take two

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Craft Hill Fabric Artisans

So we have been nominated again, this time by Elisabeth from Elisabeth’s Weblog. To see our original post click here. Here’s the questions Elisabeth asked and our answers 1. What is your favorite holiday activity or destination? Lizzy; well I … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, dogs, fabric, gifts, hand sewn, handmade, home furnishings, Liebster Award, machine sewn, patchwork, Patterdale Terrier, quilting, sewing patterns, soft furnishings, stuffed toys, terrier, Uncategorized | Tagged Award, craft, family, liebster, Liebster Award, patchwork, Sewing | 1 Comment

Appliqué Christmas wall hanging made by Laurie

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Craft Hill Fabric Artisans

Look at this gorgeous wall hanging my clever girl Laurie made for me! It’s so beautiful I was really sad to put it away after the festive season. She put so much care into all the little details & has … Continue reading →

Posted in applique, beading, buttons, christmas, christmas decorations, craft, embroidery, fabric, fat quarters, felt, gifts, hand sewn, handmade, home furnishings, machine sewn, patchwork, printed fabric, quilting, sewing, sewing patterns, soft furnishings | Tagged applique, beading, Christmas, craft, fabric stash, fat quarters, handmade, handsewn, patchwork, quilting, Sewing | 1 Comment

Archie the sewing dog!!!

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Craft Hill Fabric Artisans

Archie is a most helpful chap, just a small red dog…but always there to help & occasionally to model our sewing projects. He is a 7 year old Patterdale terrier & full of mischief! Here he us checking out a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bandanas, buttons, craft, dog clothing, dogs, fabric, fat quarters, hand sewn, handmade, Liebster Award, machine sewn, patchwork, patterdale, Patterdale Terrier, printed fabric, quilting, Scrappy, sewing, terrier | Tagged craft, Dogs, patchwork, Patterdale terrier, quilting, Sewing | 7 Comments

Hidden Well Lap Quilt by Lizzy

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Craft Hill Fabric Artisans

After finishing my Scrappy Trip Around The World quilt Scrappy Trip Around The World Quilt I’ve decided it’s to live in my front room…well, it means I do need another quilt for my smaller sofa but as I’m hooked on … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, fabric, gifts, handmade, home furnishings, jelly roll, liberty prints, machine sewn, patchwork, printed fabric, quilting, Rowan fabrics, sewing, soft furnishings | Tagged craft, fabric stash, jelly roll, machine sewing, machine sewn, patchwork, Patchwork quilting machine sewn, printed fabric, Scrappy, Sewing | 13 Comments

Squishy Christmas trees, more of our pre Xmas sewing.

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Craft Hill Fabric Artisans

We both made squishy fabric Christmas trees along with lots of other xmas goodies, check them out Christmas stockings More christmassy gifts Laurie made a big plain green one with glued on felt decorations…so much less bother than the traditional … Continue reading →

Posted in buttons, christmas Past, craft, fabric, fat quarters, felt, gifts, handmade, home furnishings, machine sewn, patchwork, printed fabric, sewing, sewing patterns, soft furnishings | Tagged Christmas decoration, craft, fabric stash, felt, machine sewing, patchwork, Sewing | 5 Comments

More Christmas past makes by Lizzy

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Craft Hill Fabric Artisans

Here’s a few more Christmassy & gifty things I managed to produce in time for Xmas 2012 Really easy to make this hanging, it’s a printed cotton panel bought for 80p from local sewing shop backed with plain fabric. Sewn … Continue reading →