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‘Christmas Tree Skirt’

Posted on 5 October 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Christmas tree skirt pattern by Granny Maud's Girl

I finished this tree skirt three days after last Christmas, or 362 days before this Christmas (as I prefer to think of it), but it has taken me a while to get the pattern written and finished. The project started … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting Tagged appliqué, binding, Christmas, English paper piecing, foundation paper piecing, Granny Maud's Girl patterns, hand quilting, linen, quilting, quilts

Swapsies

Posted on 1 April 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Patchwork pouch and mat

I had not taken part in a swap in a very long time, so when I spotted the call for sign-ups for the #petitepatchworkswap, I put my hand up even though the sensible side of my brain knew that my … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged appliqué, bags, English paper piecing, hand quilting, hexagons, Liberty, linen, Patchwork Please!, pouches, quilting, small hand-made gifts, swaps

Daisy needle case

Posted on 16 September 2018 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Suzuko Koseki daisy needle case made by Granny Maud's Girl

I do not have a lot of free time, but I managed to squeeze in making this needle case. As always, one of the most difficult things was deciding which fabrics to use, and that involved pulling everything out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged appliqué, binding, felt, needle cases, sewing accessories, small hand-made gifts, snaps

The forgotten little makes

Posted on 4 January 2018 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Pinchusion made using Heather Bailey's 'Spring Violets' pattern

When you do a tidy-up, you discover things you have forgotten. In the holiday lull, I have been tidying my sewing space and my photographs, and I discovered images of things I made in January 2017 that I had not … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged appliqué, Dresden plates, felt, hexagons, Liberty, linen, pincushions, sewing accessories, small hand-made gifts, swaps

The one with the bird

Posted on 16 July 2017 by Granny Maud's Girl

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‘The one with the bird’ by Granny Maud's Girl

Last year, I did a class with David Taylor, a master of art quilts, through Handcrafters House. I love the realism of David’s work (Maynard, which I think of as ‘dog bum in the snow’, is my favourite), but there … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting Tagged appliqué, binding, embroidery, hand quilting, Liberty, linen, quilting, quilts

Starting and finishing

Posted on 4 April 2017 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Knitting bag by Granny Maud's Girl

Last week, I went a bit wild and started four projects in four days. We know we should not, but we all do it, right? On day 1, I started cutting out templates and pieces for a Christmas tree skirt I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & crochet, Sewing Tagged appliqué, bags, binding, free-motion quilting, knitting, knitting bags, linen, sewing accessories, small hand-made gifts

A tea mat

Posted on 29 October 2016 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Liberty and linen mini quilt with African elephant

Still inspired by Minki Kim’s Sew Illustrated, I made this mini quilt. It is sort of a hybrid between the tea mat and the dessert mat in her book, and it is a good size for a mug rug or something to … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting Tagged appliqué, elephants, hand quilting, Liberty, linen, small hand-made gifts

Liberty and linen coin purses

Posted on 21 October 2016 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Liberty teapot with Minki Kim designs

If you follow Serena at SewGiving, you will know that a few months ago she made some really cute little purses for her daughters to put their teeth in for the tooth fairy. What you did not know is that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged appliqué, bags, Liberty, linen, purses, small hand-made gifts

Zippery-doo-dah

Posted on 26 July 2016 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Sew together bag in pastels and hexagons

My, oh my, what a wonderful day. I made two more Sew Together Bags! It’s the truth, it’s actual. Everything is satisfactual. I gave the hedgehog bag of my last batch to my god-daughter. Her mum saw it and envied all … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged appliqué, bags, English paper piecing, hexagons, linen, pouches, Sew Together bags, small hand-made gifts, zippers

Mixer covers

Posted on 13 July 2016 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Kitchen mixer cover made by Granny Maud's Girl

Why do I not sew more things for the kitchen? I really do not know. I could make all sorts of fancy tea towels and potholders and stuff. I must work on that. This week, I have finally had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged appliqué, kitchen things, ribbon, small hand-made gifts

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My name is Carla, and I am a craft addict. I wish I had half the sewing and knitting talents of Granny Maud, my great-grandmother. Practice makes perfect!

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I stopped actively updating this blog in 2021, but I do read and reply to comments, and I am still sewing, knitting and crocheting.
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