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Would I rather stay home?
A festival is " an event celebrated by a community and centring on some characteristic aspect or aspects of that community and its...

Kathryn Morgan
Aug 47 min read


Planning for a Handmade Christmas: Start Early for a Stress-Free Season
The Importance of Early Planning Starting to think early about big events in your calendar gives you ample time to plan. Planning is a...

Kathryn Morgan
Jul 63 min read


Essential Tools Every Beginner Sewer Should Have
Starting your sewing journey can be an exciting yet daunting task. With a plethora of tools available, it can be overwhelming to...
Lizzy
Jun 233 min read


Creative Ideas to Inspire Your Next Quilting Adventure
Quilting is more than just a craft; it is a way to express creativity, preserve memories, and create comfort. Whether you are a seasoned...
Lizzy
Jun 85 min read


Beginner's Guide to Creating Unique Sewing Projects
Sewing is a fantastic hobby that allows for personal expression and creativity. Whether you’re a novice or want to enhance your skills,...
Lizzy
May 224 min read


The Art of Reflection
The content of this blog post has been on my mind for a while now. Then, on the very morning of me writing this, Sunday 4th May 2025, up...

Kathryn Morgan
May 45 min read


There is a lot of news!
Well I'm a little late with the blogpost this month, I hope you'll forgive me! The Year is now a full 3 months old, it's been a busy...

Kathryn Morgan
Apr 95 min read


It's all about the show.
Why do you love a Quilt Show, fibre festival or similar? You know the ones I mean, the ones with loads of stands and a myriad of ideas....

Kathryn Morgan
Mar 25 min read


Where's your sewing mojo?
January is a strange month and to be honest I'm always glad when it comes to an end. I'm not wishing my life away but I love February for...

Kathryn Morgan
Feb 23 min read


The Benefits of a Routine
December is a strange month, it always has been. We spend so much time looking forward to and planning our celebrations and then...

Kathryn Morgan
Jan 54 min read


Let's celebrate "Handmade"
The topic of two separate conversations I had this week - real, true chat, not fictional debate on which to base a blog post - was...

Kathryn Morgan
Dec 1, 20243 min read


Charity - helps people in need, supports causes that make a difference, and can benefit society as a whole.
For a few years now Lizzy Curtis Designs has been actively fundraising for worthy causes. I thought we would look closer in this blog...

Kathryn Morgan
Nov 10, 20246 min read


When is a quilt a quilt?
I'm sure you're reading this blog post because you're a stitcher, a maker of beautiful items, but have you ever made a quilt? No? Are you...

Kathryn Morgan
Oct 6, 20244 min read


What's a pretty colour?
Hello Friends, It's the 1st of September, a month of surprises maybe. Part of September falls into the "Summer" category, with the latter...

Kathryn Morgan
Sep 1, 20244 min read


Are you up for a challenge?
I'm always ready for a challenge and indeed, if someone dares to tell me I can't do something (as in "not capable"), I will try my best...

Kathryn Morgan
Aug 4, 20244 min read


Textile and threads
So what's all that about? Well my passion is creating, and usually creating textiles which may use unusual fabrics or textiles, and...
Lizzy
Jul 25, 20242 min read
We have new leadership...
I would like to stress at the outset of this blogpost, that this is not a political debate. It is not even a politically driven piece but...

Kathryn Morgan
Jul 7, 20245 min read


What is a community?
Welcome to the June blog post. I can hardly believe we're almost half way through the year! Did you see Lizzy's reel on her Facebook...

Kathryn Morgan
Jun 1, 20244 min read


Are we all the same or all different?
"Don't cast a clout until May is out!" I'm led to believe that the saying above is all about the May blossom or Hawthorn tree. It would...

Kathryn Morgan
May 7, 20243 min read


Success and Celebration
Hello everyone, it's time for another ramble, sorry blogpost... Here we are in April: a month of sunshine and showers; a month of new...

Kathryn Morgan
Apr 9, 20244 min read
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