How to Sew a Log Cabin Quilt Block Using 2.5” Strips The log cabin is such a useful quilt block to know, especially if you have a pile of 2.5” strips waiting to be used. It starts with one small square in the centre, then grows a little with every strip you add. There’s no complicated piecing involved, just sew, press, rotate and repeat. For this version, I’m using 2.5” wide strips throughout. The completed block measures 14.5” square, making it a lovely big block for quilts,

The folded fabric star is a popular handmade Christmas decoration, usually made small enough to hang on the tree. For this project, I have taken the same folding technique and scaled it up to create a large fabric star that makes much more of a feature. Made using just four strips of cotton fabric, the star is folded and woven together without any sewing. It looks lovely hanging from a door, displayed in a window or added to a festive wall alongside smaller handmade decoratio

How to Sew a Simple Lined Tote Bag This simple lined tote bag is a lovely beginner sewing project and a great way to use up leftover fabrics from dressmaking, quilting or other sewing projects. I made mine as a little extra project to go alongside The Pattern-Free Wardrobe, but you can use any medium weight cotton, linen or leftover fabric you have in your stash. The bag is fully lined and has a simple inside patch pocket, which is perfect for keeping smaller bits neatly tuck