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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.

Katie Done

Oct 13, 20224 min read

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, 20224 min read

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, 20226 min read

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, 20222 min read

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, 20224 min read

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, 20229 min read

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, 20222 min read

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, 20222 min read

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, 20224 min read

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, 20213 min read

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, 20214 min read

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, 20211 min read

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, 20211 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20211 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20211 min read

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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Oct 22, 20212 min read

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, 20212 min read

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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Katie Done

Oct 8, 20212 min read

Week 1 - Bauble Block

Welcome to my Christmas block along! This is the first time I have done anything like this so, I would love to hear from you if you join...

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