https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/do-your-fears-hold-you-back-from-what-you-dream-of-sewing 2024-05-25T17:42:19+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Happy_Monday_fears.jpg?v=1632742734 Do your fears hold you back from what you dream of sewing? https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/make-this-gorgeous-purl-project-bag-from-moda 2021-09-28T17:40:51+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Purl_project_bag.png?v=1632847251 Make this gorgeous Purl Project Bag from Moda https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-quilt-pattern-garden-delight-from-michael-miller-fabrics 2021-10-06T16:19:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Garden_Delight_from_Michael_Miller.png?v=1633533543 Free Quilt Pattern - Garden Delight from Michael Miller fabrics https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-quilt-pattern-blueberry-crumb-quilt 2021-10-12T17:56:17+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Blueberry_Crumb_Quilt.png?v=1634057747 Free Quilt Pattern: Blueberry Crumb Quilt https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/apple-cushion-free-pattern 2021-11-02T10:16:59+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Moda_Apple_Cushion.png?v=1635848219 Apple Cushion Free Pattern https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-change-the-blade-on-your-rotary-cutter 2021-11-04T07:00:01+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Change_blade_on_rotary_cutter_copy.png?v=1635875515 How To Change The Blade On Your Rotary Cutter How to change the blade on your rotary cutter https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/what-do-i-need-to-get-started-with-patchwork-and-quilting 2025-02-10T12:33:40+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Beginner_Quilters_Equipment_list_3D_thin_2_c36eca05-fc0e-4fdb-89a1-994cc328bc8a.jpg?v=1739190820 What Do I Need To Get Started With Patchwork and Quilting? https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-quilt-pattern-bullseye-quilt-from-moda 2021-11-09T10:43:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Moda_Bullseye_Quilt.png?v=1636454525 Free Quilt Pattern - Bullseye Quilt from Moda https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/are-sewing-machine-needles-universal 2024-11-30T15:46:22+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Sewing_machine_needle.jpg?v=1636547496 Are Sewing Machine Needles Universal? https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/which-size-needles-should-i-use-for-which-fabric 2024-11-30T15:48:01+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/which_sewing_machine_needles.png?v=1732981660 Which size needles should I use for which fabric? Different sizes of needles laying on a red fabric background https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/how-do-i-change-a-sewing-machine-needle 2024-11-30T16:10:07+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/how_do_I_change_a_sewing_machine_needle.png?v=1732983007 How do I change a sewing machine needle? A close up of a sewing machine needle in a sewing machine https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-advent-calendar-pattern 2021-11-16T08:30:01+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Moda_Advent_Calender.png?v=1637016017 Free Advent Calendar Pattern https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-pattern-christmas-stockings 2021-11-23T08:30:01+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Moda_Christmas_Stocking.png?v=1637592827 Free Pattern: Christmas Stockings https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-pattern-christmas-tree-skirt 2021-11-30T08:30:01+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Moda_Christmas_Tree_Skirt.png?v=1638205226 Free Pattern: Christmas Tree Skirt https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/the-best-sewing-machine-for-children 2024-11-30T16:07:13+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/best_sewing_machine_for_children_sq.png?v=1732982833 The Best Sewing Machine For Children A child sat at a sewing machine https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-square-up-a-block 2024-11-30T16:09:06+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/How_to_square_up_a_block_sq.png?v=1732982946 How To Square Up A Block A patchwork block on a cutting mat with a rotary cutter and pin cushion https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-pattern-furry-santa-hat 2021-12-05T12:38:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Moda_Furry_Santa_Hat.png?v=1638707882 Free Pattern - Furry Santa Hat https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/which-type-of-binding-should-you-use 2024-11-30T16:04:39+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Which_type_of_binding_sq.png?v=1732982679 Which type of binding should you use? Blue binding held on to the edge of a quilt with clips https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-pattern-fabric-christmas-tree-ornaments 2021-12-14T08:30:01+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Screenshot_2021-12-13_at_15.42.56.png?v=1639414635 Free Pattern: Fabric Christmas Tree Ornaments https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-pattern-duffle-bag 2021-12-21T08:30:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Free_pattern_-_Duffle_Bag.png?v=1640037564 Free Pattern: Duffle Bag https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-quilt-pattern-simple-chain-quilt 2022-01-12T18:10:00+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Moda_Simple_chain.png?v=1642010993 Free Quilt Pattern: Simple Chain Quilt https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-bag-pattern-japanese-knot-bag 2022-01-19T17:04:33+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Japanese_Knot_Bag_1.jpg?v=1642611855 Free Bag Pattern: Japanese Knot Bag https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/the-biggest-mistake-made-by-newcomers-to-patchwork-quilting 2024-11-30T16:03:04+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/The_Biggest_Mistake_Sq.png?v=1732982584 The Biggest Mistake Made By Newcomers To Patchwork & Quilting A young girl in a red top looking astonished https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-pattern-sewing-machine-cover 2022-01-26T20:58:52+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Sewing_Machine_cover_from_Moda.png?v=1643230691 Free Pattern: Sewing Machine Cover https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-attach-binding-to-a-quilt 2024-11-30T15:59:34+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/How_to_attach_binding_to_a_quilt_sq.png?v=1732982374 How To Attach Binding To A Quilt A brightly coloured quilt https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-cut-bias-binding 2024-11-30T16:01:32+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/How_to_cut_binding_sq.png?v=1732982492 How To Cut Straight Grain And Bias Binding Blue bias binding on a white background https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-pattern-valentines-day-cards 2022-02-02T12:03:19+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Moda_Valentines_Day_cards.png?v=1643803372 Free Pattern: Valentine's Day Cards https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-sewing-pattern-love-bugs 2022-02-09T16:55:40+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Moda_Lovebugs.png?v=1644425701 Free Sewing Pattern: Love Bugs https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-choose-the-correct-thread-for-patchwork-quilting 2024-11-30T15:55:00+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Choosing_the_right_kind_of_thread_sq.png?v=1732982063 How To Choose The Correct Thread For Patchwork & Quilting The ends of spools of thread against a blue background. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-quilt-pattern-plaid-quilt 2022-02-23T17:30:48+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Moda_Plaid_Quilt.png?v=1645637380 Free Quilt Pattern: Plaid Quilt https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/what-size-is-a-quilting-fat-quarter 2024-11-30T15:55:55+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/What_size_is_a_quilting_fat_quarter_sq.jpg?v=1732982155 What Size Is A Quilting Fat Quarter? Fat quarters of brightly coloured fabric https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/quilt-patter-spring-hare-quilt 2022-03-02T07:44:53+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Lewis_and_Irene_Spring_Hare_Quilt.png?v=1646207062 Quilt Patter: Spring Hare Quilt https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-attach-a-walking-foot 2024-11-30T15:57:23+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/How_To_Attach_A_Walking_Foot_sq.png?v=1732982243 How To Attach A Walking Foot A walking foot on a quilt https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/what-is-a-quilting-ruler-used-for 2024-11-30T15:51:00+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/what_is_a_quilting_ruler_used_for_-_sq.png?v=1732981860 What Is A Quilting Ruler Used For? A rotary cutter against a quilting ruler https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/what-quilting-rulers-do-i-need 2024-11-30T15:52:37+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/What_quilting_rulers_do_I_need_sq.jpg?v=1732981957 What Quilting Rulers Do I Need? Quilting rulers on a cutting mat with a blue background https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/free-quilt-pattern-colour-wall-quilt 2024-05-25T17:45:05+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Riley_Blake_colour_wall.png?v=1648635109 Free Quilt Pattern - Colour Wall Quilt https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/piecing-thread-vs-quilting-thread 2024-11-30T15:50:03+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Cotton_Quilting_thread_sets.jpg?v=1732981803 Piecing vs. Quilting Threads – What You Need to Know A red and white quilt draped over a bed in a modern looking bedroom https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/universal-vs-quilting-needles 2024-11-30T15:45:05+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Blog_post_graphics_Universal_Vs_Quilting_Needles_a89907b6-3c2d-4c22-a80a-384dc700c18a.png?v=1723191388 Understanding the Difference Between Regular (Universal) and Quilting Needles An image comparing a packet of universal needles to a packet of quilting needles https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/what-do-sewing-machine-numbers-mean 2024-11-30T15:43:00+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/What_do_the_sewing_machine_needle_numbers_mean.png?v=1723191521 Understanding Sewing Machine Needle Numbers A sewing machine needle above a presser foot https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/what-is-fusible-interfacing 2024-11-30T15:41:20+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/What_is_Fusible_interfacing.png?v=1724139684 What Is Fusible Interfacing and Why Do You Need It? https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-apply-fusible-interfacing 2024-11-30T13:06:39+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/How_to_apply_Fusible_interfacing-min.png?v=1724517008 How to Apply Fusible Interfacing: A Step-by-Step Guide https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-use-fusible-interfacing 2024-11-30T13:09:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Six_tips_for_using_fusible_interfacing_sm_sq.png?v=1732972142 Six Top Tips for Using Fusible Interfacing Like a Pro A woman holding an iron preparing to use fusible interfacing https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/fusible-interfacing-vs-fusible-fleece 2024-11-30T12:04:04+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Blog_sq_Fusible_interfacing_vs_fusible_fleece.png?v=1725915457 Understanding Fusible Interfacing vs Fusible Fleece https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/what-size-needle-for-quilting-cotton 2024-11-30T15:40:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/What_size_of_needle_should_I_use_for_quilting_cotton.png?v=1727170504 What Size Needle Should You Use for Quilting Cotton? https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/exciting-news 2024-11-02T11:40:30+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Exciting_News.png?v=1730547374 Exciting News https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/what-are-quilting-needles 2025-02-25T06:00:04+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/what_are_quilting_needles_1c972eb0-dffb-4ddb-b662-e93b040a3ff0.png?v=1740165624 What Are Quilting Needles? https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/should-you-change-your-sewing-machine-needle 2025-03-11T06:00:05+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/why_should_I_change_my_needle_05914c0d-94ae-4814-a1b4-d2f1d45af05f.png?v=1740167381 Should You Change Your Sewing Machine Needle? https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/why-does-my-needle-keep-breaking 2025-03-04T06:00:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/why_do_my_needles_keep_breaking_2a1c9eef-7f7d-4cd8-a395-32f975c038c9.png?v=1740166577 Why Does My Needle Keep Breaking When Free Motion Quilting? (And How to Fix It!) https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/quilting-thread-and-regular-sewing 2025-03-18T06:00:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/can_I_sew_with_quilting_thread_c436aaf9-0ccb-4015-90ae-7f8b672251ce.png?v=1740174452 Can You Use Quilting Thread for Regular Sewing? https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/can-you-use-hand-quilting-thread-in-a-sewing-machine 2025-07-07T15:51:41+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Machine-quilting-vs-hand-quilting-Gutermann_threads_5bec89de-dc27-4017-87f6-35135a9d0afa.png?v=1751899901 Can You Use Hand Quilting Thread in a Sewing Machine? (Please Don’t!) Two spools of Gutermann dark green quilting thread: one with a tan base marked STOP, labeled Do NOT use in your machine; the other with a white base marked GO, labeled Happily use in your machine. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/why-you-should-wait-to-choose-borders-and-sashing-fabric 2025-07-14T06:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Don_t_buy_border_fabric_be32a884-560a-489e-8393-0eb428635a50.png?v=1751901015 Why You Should Wait to Choose Borders & Sashing (and What to Do Instead) A smiling woman sits cross-legged holding colorful shopping bags with a large red X over them. Text reads: DONT Buy This Fabric!! Not yet anyway.... PATCHWORK ESSENTIALS. A small snail cartoon is in the bottom left corner. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/brother-a150-honest-review 2025-07-25T16:29:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Brother-A150-honest-review_51440239-4069-4f80-8a43-be4a77e0f06c.png?v=1753457341 Is the Brother A150 the Right Sewing Machine for You? My Honest Review A white Brother Innovis A150 sewing machine is placed on an orange background with Brother Innovis A150: Is This a Good Sewing Machine? above it. A colorful circular logo appears in the bottom left corner. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/guide-to-cutting-mat-care-and-maintenance 2025-07-28T06:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Cutting_Mat_care_Maintenance_633b1f50-7af3-4121-b596-6758baaf6dcb.png?v=1753284066 The Beginner’s Guide to Cutting Mat Care: Make Yours Last for Years A green cutting mat with grid lines is centered on a teal background. Text reads Cutting Mat Care & Maintenance. Illustrations of a sponge and a cleaning cloth are included, along with a Patchwork Essentials logo. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/why-quilters-celebrate-christmas-in-july 2025-08-04T06:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Christmas_in_July_sq-min_f1e58902-2aac-4af4-88fd-1620a17ab775.png?v=1753712454 Why Quilters Celebrate Christmas in July A smiling person dressed as Santa Claus points to white text that reads Christmas in July?? What on Earth?!? on a teal background. An orange banner at the bottom says Patchwork Essentials. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/why-you-should-not-use-your-cutting-mat-for-measuring-fabric 2025-08-11T06:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Don_t_use_a_cutting_mat_for_measuring-min_68073396-4799-45be-8c6c-7d0101d4e18d.png?v=1753715991 Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Cutting Mat for Measuring Fabric A rotary cutter rests on colorful patterned fabrics and stacked fabric squares. Text above reads “DON’T Use A Cutting Mat For Measuring Your Fabric!” with a thinking emoji. Bottom text says “PATCHWORK ESSENTIALS.”. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/the-best-cutting-mat-for-sewing-and-quilting 2025-08-23T15:42:17+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Which_cutting_mat_is_best_-_Blog-min.png?v=1755960137 The Best Cutting Mat for Sewing and Quilting Text reads Which Cutting Mat Is Best For Sewing & Quilting? with a thinking face emoji. In the background, there are stacked colorful fabric pieces on a green cutting mat. Bottom banner says PATCHWORK ESSENTIALS with a multicoloured logo. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-cut-fabric-when-you-only-have-a-small-cutting-mat 2025-08-25T06:00:08+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Small_cutting_mat_blog-min.jpg?v=1755962963 How to Cut Fabric When You Only Have a Small Cutting Mat A hand holds fabric on a small green cutting mat with a clear ruler. Text reads Small Cutting Mat?!? and Patchwork Essentials on a colourful background. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/scissors-or-rotary-cutter 2025-09-01T06:00:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Scissors_vs_rotary_cutter_sq-min_657ce677-7c9a-48a9-9aa6-1007c4b09ad6.png?v=1755950306 Scissors or Rotary Cutter? Why I Always Reach for My Rotary Cutter A rotary cutter and orange-handled scissors cross blades on a teal background with white text: The Battle Of The Blades!! PATCHWORK ESSENTIALS. Abstract shapes and lines accent the design. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/essential-sewing-machine-needles 2025-09-08T06:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/essential-sewing-machine-needles_da5680de-26c9-4cff-b2a7-d1503b52b940.jpg?v=1755952248 The Seven Essential Sewing Machine Needles You Should Have Close-up of a sewing machine needle and presser foot, with text: The Top 7 Sewing Machine Needles Every Beginner Should Have. A blue label at the bottom reads Sewing Essentials. Pink and teal graphic elements in the background. https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/what-does-wof-mean-in-quilting 2025-09-22T18:21:34+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/What_is_WOF_sq-min_7a2b6ad2-357d-478e-af08-9693806401bd.png?v=1758561694 What Does WOF (Width of Fabric) Mean in Quilting? Graphic with the text “WOF?? What the…?” alongside a puzzled emoji and a neat stack of colourful quilting fabrics, representing the beginner’s confusion about width of fabric (WOF) in quilting https://www.thepatchworkshop.co.uk/blogs/news/brother-innovis-a80-review 2025-12-15T06:00:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0587/0999/9814/articles/Brother_Innovis_A80_Review_sq-min_8518cc22-5d54-43f1-aefa-63665bdeeaa0.jpg?v=1765559508 Brother Innovis A80 Review A Brother Innovis A80 sewing machine is displayed on an orange background with the text: Brother Innovis A80 Honest Review – Who’s This Machine Best For? A colorful logo appears in the bottom right corner.