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I sewed long before I sold fabric and I still love to create handmade things. Here you will find dozens of free sewing tutorials I have written to help inspire you.
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Katie Done
- Oct 13
- 4 min
Indian Summer Quilt Pattern
Indian Summer is the latest collection from the Craft Cotton and Victoria & Albert Museum collaboration. Inspired by the Indian Textiles...
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Katie Done
- Sep 15
- 4 min
Wedding Quilt
For the first time as an adult, I got to be a bridesmaid! I can't tell you how happy but equally terrifying it made me. I knew I had to...
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Katie Done
- Aug 10
- 6 min
Making the Most of Me Made
When I first started sewing at the age of 17. I generally only made a dress if I had a special occasion to attend. I rarely ever wore...
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Katie Done
- Jul 3
- 2 min
One Metre Tied Top
Is there anything more satisfying than squeezing an item of clothing out of a metre or less of fabric? When the wonderful people at The...
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Katie Done
- May 10
- 3 min
Toy Car Carry Case
Alfie is two and almost overnight he fell in love with cars. He has at least one car with him at all times. Since we planned a trip away,...
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Katie Done
- Apr 20
- 9 min
Me Made Holiday 2022
I am guilty of never making time for myself. I spend all my time looking after the boys, making keepsake quilts, and managing my fabric...
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Katie Done
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Box Pencil Case Tutorial
I recently made George a pencil case roll. I wanted to make a smaller pencil case for some of his other pens and still had some fabric...
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Katie Done
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Pencil Case Roll
The latest Craft Cotton and Natural History Museum collaboration is out now, I have forgotten which number collection this is now but...
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Katie Done
- Jan 5
- 4 min
Reversible Table Runner Tutorial
I have been working on a Christmas table runner since about September. The earlier I start with Christmas, the longer it seems to take...
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Katie Done
- Dec 25, 2021
- 3 min
Pennant Banner
I love these little banners. On there own on the back of a door, or a string of them on bunting. If you have enjoyed opening up your...
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Katie Done
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Christmas Block Along - Finishing
Well done! You have made it through 9 weeks of blocks and now you should be ready to put them all together. I have used a plain white to...
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Katie Done
- Dec 3, 2021
- 1 min
Week 9 - Large Star
The large star is the final block and will be in the centre of your quilt. It uses simple techniques but is really affective. Seam...
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Katie Done
- Nov 26, 2021
- 1 min
Week 8 - Stocking Block
Another nice easy block, the stocking. Another one you could have lots of fun with fabric combinations. I have done one in blue and one...
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Katie Done
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Week 7 - Cracker Block
The cracker block is a little bit fiddly but reasonably simple. It took me quite a few attempts to get this one how I wanted it but, I am...
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Katie Done
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
Week 6 - Small Star
The small stars will be your corners of the quilt. In this tutorial I will show you how to make flying geese with no waste. You will need...
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Katie Done
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Week 5 - Snowman Block
The snowman block is probably the most complicated. I have left it until now so you are well practised but you still have plenty of time...
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Katie Done
- Oct 29, 2021
- 1 min
Week 4 - Present Block
The present block is super easy. You will need to know how to make flying geese but that's ok because you have made plenty by now. You...
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Katie Done
- Oct 22, 2021
- 2 min
Week 3 - Sweet Block
There is something that feels very Christmas when you see swirly sweets, don't you think? So, I thought they would be a great festive...
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Katie Done
- Oct 15, 2021
- 2 min
Week 2 - Christmas Tree Block
It is week two already. I hope you enjoyed the Christmas bauble. Today's block is the Christmas tree. It is a nice easy one and you need...
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