Patchwork

Liberty Colour Wheel Quilt Block

February 9, 2024May 11, 2015 by Alice Caroline

This lovely Liberty colour wheel quilt block was made for us from a Red Pepper Quilt design. It looks great just as a one block design to make a hanging picture, or you can piece together lots of blocks to make a stunning quilt. I just love the beautiful hand stitched detail that this colour … Read more

Little Lady Liberty Blog Hop – Hop Hop Hurray!

February 9, 2024March 2, 2015 by Alice Caroline

It’s so exciting to be starting the ‘Blog Hop’ for my very first book ‘Little Lady Liberty’. A year ago, I never would have dreamt of being in print and I certainly didn’t know what a “Blog Hop’ was – so here goes. So, I thought I would tell you about one of my favourite … Read more

Little Lady Liberty – New Book!

February 9, 2024January 27, 2015 by Alice Caroline

Little Lady Liberty Book By Alice Caroline

Over 20 simple sewing projects for little girls. My brand new (first!) book is finally here and I’m really excited to be sharing it with you! Little Lady Liberty has been inspired by my lifelong love for Liberty fabrics; the huge range of magical prints is perfect for making beautiful things for children. I love … Read more

The Katherine Bag

February 9, 2024October 14, 2014 by Alice Caroline

We have a new bag pattern – our beautiful Katherine bag. Versatile and big with a handy internal pocket, can be worn in two different ways. Easy to follow, fully illustrated instructions which take you through every step from how to put the patchwork together, through quilting, to sewing the bag together. Lovely detail of … Read more

Preview: Liberty Fabric 2015 Classics

February 9, 2024March 4, 2014 by Alice Caroline

I am in love with the new Liberty fabrics classics collection for 2015! Quite a few prints are based on 1930s designs from the Liberty archives and the collection has a wonderful vintage feel. Here is a sneak preview of some of the prints that will be available in my shop next week:

Liberty Fabric Charm Squares

February 9, 2024June 18, 2013 by Alice Caroline

I’ve been busy cutting 2.5″ charm squares today (2520 of them!) 1. Select 36 different Liberty prints. 2. Cut with new die cutter (discover is slower & gives less tidy a finish than rotary cutter so go back to the old ways!). 3. Package prettily!

Liberty fabric stack

February 9, 2024June 11, 2013 by Alice Caroline

I was getting Liberty fabric fat quarters ready for the upcoming Festival of Quilts in August and I thought they looked rather lovely together in a pile! Liberty fabrics from top to bottom: Betsy Ann, Irma, Mitsi, Tresco C , Tresco A, Capel pink, Capel Turquoise, Wiltshire, Margaret Annie, Gustav and Otto (yellow swirls), Mitsi, … Read more

Liberty Hexagons!

February 9, 2024May 23, 2013 by Alice Caroline

I have a fabulous new die cutter!! I’ve cut some lovely Liberty hexagons already…….more shapes coming soon! 1. Liberty 1 1/4″ Hexagons, 2. Liberty 1 3/4″ Hexagons.