If You Can Sew 2 Pieces of Fabric Together
(and cut in a straight line)Then You Can Find
Out How to Quilt and Sew Some Amazing Articles For Your Home or For Yourself
Have you ever tried to sew something following a pattern and
given up in despair because you can't work out what you are
meant to be doing?
Well, you're not alone. I've done that more times than I care
to remember.
But learning to sew and quilt doesn't have to be difficult:
sign up for my free monthly newsletter on sewing and quilting
and you will see why. You will find:
- Clear, easy to follow instructions and photos on how to quilt and sew
- Suggestions for techniques and shortcuts that work in your patchwork quilting and sewing
- Ideas for you to adapt the pattern to see how to quilt or sew what you want
- Imaginative ideas for simple things to sew and quilt
And as an additional bonus: you can save
money by quilting and sewing unique and
beautiful articles yourself. We can all use extra money in this economy, can't we?
There has never been a better time to learn to handcraft.
And to my mind there is no better handcrafting activity than
sewing and quilting with their huge variety of stunning things to make.
Take a look at some of the projects that you can find on this site:
A few years ago I wanted to make a really special gift for a
'significant' birthday of my brother. I decided on a quilt and made one that I thought was stunning (luckily, he thought so too!).
I now realise that I made it very badly, but I became totally
hooked on quilting. I've heard it described as a healthy
obsession. So many glorious fabrics to use, so many different kinds of quilts to make ....
I read every quilting book and magazine that I could find, took courses, went on all the workshops I could.
Then a friend said that she would love to learn to
make traditional quilts but patchwork and quilting was far too
difficult for her. She was amazed when I showed her that by
breaking down the quilting project into easy steps, it was possible for anyone to make the same beautiful quilting projects.
That was when I realised that if I could show my friend how to quilt and sew, maybe there are more people who could learn to quilt and sew from my patterns and instructions. So I decided to write them up and provide them to you, too.
Do you ever wish you could quilt or sew unusual gifts for friends and family?
Do you ever see a bag that you must have but it's the wrong
colour?
Do you wish you could learn how to quilt an heirloom quilt?
That's where Ludlow Quilt and Sew can help, showing you how to quilt and sew stunning items for your home, your family and friends or for yourself.
Don't just take my word for it - click on:
Free Quilt and Sew Patterns and look through the instructions for an adorable baby crib quilt and elegant designer clutch bag.
Sign up for my free monthly newsletter then set up your sewing machine and prepare to amaze those around you with your quilting and sewing.
See what others have said:
Many thanks for the really informative newsletters you are sending out. As a new quilter I find them really helpful and the website easy to use.
Yvonne in New Zealand
Keep up the good work. I so look forward to receiving your email. Full of tips and projects with possible problems ironed out - just what we who are relatively new to patchwork and quilting need.
Fay from Glasgow
Thank you so much for the patterns and tips. I absolutely LOVE your website. You are doing a great service to those of us that use your patterns for charity.
Maxine from Independence
I just received your newsletter and wanted to say thank you so much. I love the ribbon quilt and have printed it off. I will make it up. I also liked the one with numbers on it. What a clever idea.
Beverley from Australia
I have been wanting to tell you how much I have enjoyed your website. I have done Seminole pattern strips a number of times. Thanks for your reminders on how to do this particular pattern effectively. Your comments are delightful, pictures and instructions clearly presented.
Doris from Colorado
rose@ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
RECEIVE REGULAR QUILTING TIPS
AND PATTERNS
See the jelly roll quilt featured on Moda Bakeshop:
Tempted to try quilting?To learn how to quilt
click on Beginner Quilting
Why not begin with a simple baby quilt? To see how to quilt easy baby quilt patterns click onfree patterns baby quilts.
You can never have too many handbags. To learn how to sew bags click on free patterns bags
This maple leaf rag quilt is made using a quilt as you go technique. To learn how to make a rag quilt click onfree patterns quilts.
Make these simple but eyecatching patchwork table mats. To see how to quilt them click on free patterns place mats.
Looking for festive patterns? For how to quilt for Christmas click on free patterns.
Do you need quilt binding instructions with clear photos? Click on quilting articles.
I'm Rose Smith and I live in Ludlow, home of good food and the laid back way of life, regarded by many as one of the best towns in England to live in.I have been sewing for 37 years -clothes for myself and the children, gifts, bags, curtains, cushions - anything for the home. Over the past few years I have started quilting as well.
Now I can add quilting techniques to the projects I am sewing and that has opened up a whole new world of possibilities.
My 3 children have left home. Far from suffering from empty nest syndrome, I am using the time to indulge my passion for sewing.
That's what I would like to share with you: learn how to quilt and sew to create and craft many everyday or unusual items and gifts.
