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14.03.2020 by Sylvia Kaptein 3,0740

Sometimes it is fun to combine two different techniques: paper piecing patchwork and crochet. I’ve designed a Folklore style quilt, […]

12.01.2020 by Kirrilee 5,6884

AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRE CRISIS As I type, Australia is in the midst of a bushfire crisis. There is an overwhelming […]

23.12.2019 by Marlies 3,8742

Fake snake for Christmas! Is a fake snake leather blazer suitable for Christmas? I think so! Especially if it is […]

11.12.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 6,8032

Dear community, in this blog post you can find easy instructions for sewing a Christmas draft roll (with free paper-piecing […]

24.11.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 1,8822

My quilt ‘Snowmen Gathering’ – first blog post about this quilt was on November 16th – is ready to be […]

15.11.2019 by Marlies 6,5292

A simple pencil skirt and three challenges! This skirt is a pretty simple one. It is my go to pattern […]

11.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 4,4590

Making pillow cases on commission, makes me look for different effects. A customer asked for a denim pillow with decorative […]

03.05.2019 by Sylvia Kaptein 5,4875

In a previous post ‘Quilting Free Motion Feathers: how do you start’ I’ve showed you how to prepare making free […]

15.12.2018 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,1870

The last block for the Crazy Crystals Mystery Project 2018 is due: and no, this is not the end of […]

15.10.2018 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,2980

October: Autumn is in full swing. Leaves are falling, which colores the ground. With this in mind, I have tought […]

29.08.2018 by Sylvia Kaptein 2,7410

Location: Sijbekarspel, the Netherlands Time: summer, hot, heat wave Commission: fabric gift bags Quantity: lots, as much as possible…. Tool […]

18.12.2017 by Sylvia Kaptein 7,0212

After so many enthusiastic comments about my Crazy Colors Mystery Quilt 2017 project, which you could (and still can) follow […]