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?
If You Can Sew 2 Pieces of Fabric Together Then You Can Find Out How to Quilt and Sew These Amazing Articles For Your Home or For Yourself
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
- Suggestions for techniques and shortcuts that work
- Ideas for you to adapt the pattern to make 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.
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 quilt but it 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 projects.
That was when I realised that if I could help my friend to learn to quilt and sew, maybe there are more people who would benefit 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 make 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:
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
RECEIVE REGULAR SEWING TIPS AND PATTERNS
BEGINNER QUILT
An ongoing series of articles looking at beginner quilting from design through to finish.
To learn more
click on Beginner Quilting
FEATURED PATTERNS
AUTUMN ROSEBUD QUILT
To read more click on
autumn rosebud quilt
CELTIC KNOT QUILTED WALL HANGING
To read more click on Celtic wall hanging
DESIGNER BAGS
Designer clutch bag and Hint of Colour handbag.To find out more click on designer bags.
CAT QUILT
Stunning and unusual cat quilt instructions together with a fish quilt block cushion cover bonus pattern.To find out more click on Cat Quilt
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: the knowledge to create and craft many everyday or unusual items and gifts.
