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I've been making a new quilt this week.  I started cutting out on Saturday night and I've nearly got the top done.  The quilt is another sample for our Quilt Basics class which is running at various dates over the next couple of months. Continue reading →

I made this skirt back at the end of July... oh my word is it October already?  It was a really fun quick make and I have had a lot of wear out of it.  The pattern is the Kelly Skirt from Megan Nielsen.  We only have this available as a pdf download - I am occasionally badgering Megan to start printing again!  I made it up in some of this lush stripy linen mix fabric, and made covered buttons and the pocket liners out of fat quarter of Silver Lining cloud fabric... a great match. Continue reading →

FLASH SALE: 10% OFF QUILTING COTTON Order online before the end of day on Saturday 11th October and on entering the code SHIFT at checkout we will apply a 10% discount to any off the bolt quilting cotton in your basket. Continue reading →

During September Liesl + Co released four new digital patterns and now at Backstitch we have them up on the site ready for download.  They are a great selection of styles that comprise of a casual tee, a smart dress, a casual dress and a pair of versatile culottes... we love culottes! Continue reading →